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The Recorder

Out on a Limb: How to Litigate Against Dangerous Trees

Given this increased risk, a working knowledge of how to investigate and litigate tree cases, against both private and public entities, is increasingly useful.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

What would be the consequences if I illegally intercepted or improperly obtained copies of a confidential memo of opposing counsel that contained attorney-client and work product information? Can I use this information?
9 minute read

Law.com

Sixth Circ.: Attorneys Not Liable Under FDCPA for Reasonable Mistakes of State Law

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently held in a split decision that attorneys garnishing a debtor do not make a "false, deceptive or misleading representation" under the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act when their representations of law are later proven wrong, so long as they represent a reasonable interpretation of the law.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Considerations for LIBOR'S Replacement in the Real Estate Loan Market

In their Real Estate Transactions column, Peter E. Fisch and Mitchell L. Berg discuss the challenges of transitioning away from The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
12 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Lessons Learned: 8 Predictions for Regulatory Enforcement in 2020

As we enter a new decade and the fourth year of the Trump administration, many of the questions about what to expect in the post-Obama era in regulatory enforcement have been answered and there is greater clarity about what to expect going forward.
12 minute read

The Recorder

The Future Is (Almost) Here: Electronic Wills in California

A valid will in California must be in writing, signed by the testator. This means a physical writing. Electronic documents, with electronic signatures, are valid for many transactions in California under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, but it does not apply for wills.
6 minute read

The Recorder

CCPA Modified Draft Regulations: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

On Feb. 7, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released modifications to the proposed regulations (proposed modifications) implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
13 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Data Privacy Day 2020—What Actions Businesses Can Take

Jan. 28 was Data Privacy Day. This is a day to raise awareness, foster dialogue and empower companies to act to ensure proper privacy (and security) of all types of data and information.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Drawing Attention to Black GC List 2025

The list of GC-ready candidates is impressive, and hopefully the folks behind the scenes at this initiative are pushing the list directly to CEOs, EVPs of HR, and even board members.
3 minute read

Law.com

For Desk-Tethered Lawyers, 5 Simple Stretches

Motion to skip self-care denied.
2 minute read

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