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Corporate Counsel

Understanding Calif.'s Game-Changing Data Protection Law: The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018

For any company that has assets in California or handles Californians' personal information, California's new Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 will likely have a significant impact on core business operations.
12 minute read

The Recorder

No More Excuses: Technology Makes Public Records Truly Public

Technology can make record review process much more efficient and less resource-intensive. And it is the civic responsibility of leaders within state and federal agencies to invest in these solutions so that their institutions can provide the transparency so critical to healthy government.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

A New Kind of General Counsel Innovator

General counsel are advocating on important issues for their organization's stakeholders, with a far broader scope than legal.
7 minute read

The Recorder

That Much, Huh?: The Right Way to Answer Questions About Your Compensation Expectations

When asked to declare salary expectations, it can be challenging to manage the conversation to an optimal outcome. Understanding the context of the situation as well as your feelings will provide a solid starting point to address your questions in this dynamic when it arises.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Facts and Misconceptions Between Undue Influence and Mental Capacity in New York

In their Trusts and Estate Law column, C. Raymond Radigan and John G. Farinacci discuss guardianship matters and claims challenging transactions to which elderly and infirm individuals were parties.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

2018 Consumer Protection Priorities of State Attorneys General

Attorneys general (AGs) are not only lawyers for their states; they are enforcers, regulators, and even public policy advocates. With a broad consumer protection mandate, a state AG is able to reach a wide range of industries that have a consumer touch.
1 minute read

The Recorder

In a Job Interview, How Do You Explain Being Fired?

When asked about the reasons or nature of your departure, be honest. But choose your words and messaging carefully.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Vacation Dangers: Liability Considerations When You're 'Getting Away'

Complex Litigation columnist Michael Hoenig writes: While the notion of “getting away” is understandably attractive and exciting, dangers lurk in many of these exploits. Vacationers, in unfamiliar surroundings, doing things they may not physically be prepared for, and taking risks they are not fully aware of can suffer injury, illness, even death while vacationing.
1 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Looking at Kennedy Retirement Through Joe Hill and Stare Decisis

With the retirement of Anthony Kennedy, the two Latin words most everyone will be speaking/debating the meaning of/bemoaning are stare and decisis.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I am a suspended lawyer and want to work with a business or as a real estate agent. The Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement, Rule 217(j) prohibits me from being involved in law-related activity. Almost every job in business has some aspect of law. Where is the line drawn?
2 minute read

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