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October 25, 2021 | International Edition

A Wild West or School Playground: Is Regulation Needed for Litigation Funders?

As the litigation funding market grows it will be increasingly on the radar of regulators, but coming up with rules would not be easy.

By Jason Woodland, Peters & Peters

5 minute read

October 13, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Pacing Yourself in Today's Real Estate Market: "Hurry Up and Close" vs. "Wait and See"

Real estate acquisitions and sales are on the fast-track, while commercial lease transactions are slower to rebound and take longer to negotiate and finalize. This article explores the factors behind these differing tempos, and how real estate lawyers can manage all aspects of their practice in the current environment.

By Jeffrey M. Gussoff and Adriana M. Peters

8 minute read

March 31, 2021 | Law.com

Marketing Analytics: More Is Not Always Best

In the past few decades, law firms have made great strides in catching up with the rest of the corporate world and are reaping the benefits of all kinds of marketing. This acceptance by firm management is in great part due to an increased appreciation of analytics, made possible by digital marketing and social media.

By Penny Paul and Susan Peters

8 minute read

February 11, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

5 Data Privacy and Security Must-Dos for GCs in 2021

This year will see a continued focus on the importance of data use and data sharing to business operations, new and changing privacy laws and enforcement, and the proliferation and devastation of cyberattacks on already vulnerable workforces.

By Gregory M. Kratofil Jr., Bruce A. Radke, Iliana L. Peters and Caitlin A. Smith

9 minute read

June 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

What To Do When You Get a Subpoena

In anticipation of expected COVID-19-related fraud and other investigations, it is critical for counsel to know how best to respond to subpoenas and other information requests from local and state entities.

By Lesley Brovner and Mark Peters

5 minute read

May 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The Importance of Oversight of the CARES Act

"Our experience shows us that these types of massive spending programs are invariably victimized by fraud. Indeed, the federal Department of Justice already expects that significant dollars will be diverted from the CARES Act spending by fraudsters."

By Lesley Brovner and Mark Peters

5 minute read

August 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Girls Face Disparate Treatment in Juvenile Justice System

Girls of color are 2.7 times more likely than their white counterparts to be referred to the legal system, 20 percent more likely to be formally petitioned and 1.2 times more likely to be detained than white girls.

By Kathie E. Davidson and Karen K. Peters

4 minute read

September 11, 2017 | Legaltech News

The Great Scrape: How Website Owners and Data Scrapers Can Avoid Litigation

The proliferation of data scraping increases the chance of litigation, which means both sides should become educated on ways to avoid it.

By Paven Malhotra and Andrea Nill Sanchez, Keker, Van Nest & Peters

4 minute read

July 20, 2017 | Legaltech News

What Courts Have Said About the Legality of Data Scraping

Parties have sought to stop scrapers using a number of legal bases, from the CFAA to copyright law.

By Paven Malhotra and Andrea Nill Sanchez, Keker, Van Nest & Peters

5 minute read

May 01, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Upholding Justice Close to Home

Karen K. Peters, the Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: Considering the small places where transformative cases began reminds us not only of the grave importance of every case to the individuals involved, but also of the role of state courts as the first bulwark for human rights.

By Karen K. Peters

16 minute read