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Law Day 2018: Reflecting on the Great Gift of the Separation of Powers

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Law Day, which was first established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958 as "a day of national dedication to the principles of government under law." This year's theme as proposed by the American Bar Association is "Separation of Powers."
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New Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impacts Law Firms and Attorneys: What's in It for You?

Late in December, many local attorneys and law firm administrators were following the Republican tax plan with great anticipation of bringing home fatter paychecks with all that was being negotiated between the House and Senate.
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How Accounting Claims Can Be Game-Changers in International Litigation

Imagine that your client invested in a foreign partnership, and the “partner” ran off with the funds. Or maybe your client relied on the wrong offshore wealth adviser, or placed funds with the wrong trust company.
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Legal PR 101: What You Need to Know to Get the Word Out

So you've just won a huge case for your client. You worked long hours doing research, preparing your client for court, and gathering evidence. Now it's time to let the world know about the verdict.
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Accepting That LinkedIn Invitation May Be a Violation of a Nonsolicitation Agreement

Social media sites like Facebook and LinkedIn are increasingly being used today for professional purposes. Those purposes include maintaining professional networks and promoting certain brands and companies. On the other hand, an individual's social media activity may serve as the basis for a claim involving the breach of a nonsolicitation agreement.
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Why Being a Jerk at Mediation Is Counter-Productive

The civil justice system is intentionally adversarial. The rules pit one party against the other in a contest to see who will win the case. It is sometimes said that from these competitive, adversarial contests, justice will emerge when the court rules for one party or the other.
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Facing Difficulties at the Ballpark, Marlins Seek Victory in Court

A recent court filing by the Derek Jeter Marlins' ownership group raised eyebrows: it claimed that the Miami Marlins were citizens of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and not Florida.
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Considerations Regarding Attorney-Client Privilege in the Joint Representation of Multiple Clients

The attorney-client privilege is one of the cornerstones of the legal profession. Despite the privilege's sacrosanct nature, there are exceptions to the well-established rule that the communications between an attorney and his client are confidential.
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What Legal Professionals Want in 2018: Less Stress, More Appreciation

Happy employees are good for business, according to a Robert Half study on workplace happiness, It's Time We All Work Happy™. They're more loyal, productive, healthier and motivated to contribute to their company's bottom line.
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#MeToo Movement: 8 Guideposts to Avoid Legal Landmines

The scandals relating to the sexual harassment of women that have rocked Hollywood and have captured the headlines over the last few months have business owners and managers once again focusing on the crucial issue of how to deal with harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
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