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In the Midst of Changing Cannabis Laws, What Can an Employer Do?

The legalization of recreational cannabis presents unique challenges to employers' efforts to maintain a drug-free workplace.
6 minute read

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How Do I Boost My Odds of Interview Success? One Word: Enthusiasm

Whether an employee, manager, colleague or candidate, your career success is connected to your ability to project excitement, curiosity, engagement and a positive attitude to those around you … and the work you perform.
5 minute read

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Common Ethical, Professional Issues Faced by Associates

With a license to practice law comes great responsibility, and that responsibility is generally not excused simply because a junior attorney was “following orders” from a more senior attorney.
6 minute read

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USPTO Director Iancu's First Year Marked by Big Changes at the PTAB

The past 12 months have seen significant change at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), with many of the impacts to continue to be felt in 2019.
8 minute read

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Turning Up the Volume on Women's Voices in the Media

This is a perfect time for everyone to show support and urge women to take the microphone. The voices of men and women matter. Doing a better job at raising the female voice within the media and balance the playing field can provide significant benefits to readers who will be exposed to ideas and research from another perspective.
5 minute read

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Seven Key E-Filing Tips for Attorneys Practicing in Federal Court

Not following the applicable rules and filing documents incorrectly can have consequences ranging from losing credibility with your judge to blowing your deadline to file a dispositive motion because your motion was stricken or denied.
6 minute read

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Where Does the Buck Stop? A Navigation Guide for Products Liability Defendants

Imagine for a second that you are a retailer of household wares and you sell a desk lamp to a customer. After several uses, the light bulb unexpectedly explodes causing the customer injuries.
6 minute read

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The Widespread Use of Litigation Finance

Although still something of a “hot” topic, litigation finance is no longer a new concept in the legal industry. Both the growth of litigation finance operations and the widespread acceptance of the use of litigation finance by firms both large and small indicate that litigation finance is an accepted part of the modern practice of law.
6 minute read

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Bankruptcy Judges Handle Much More Than Bankruptcy Matters

Much of what goes on in bankruptcy court has little to do with bankruptcy laws or rules. Commercial lawyers and litigators seeking a suitable ADR specialist to help resolve their disputes may want to consider a retired bankruptcy judge.
7 minute read

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Tips for Traveling Abroad With Confidential Information

As law firms and clients increasingly go global, attorneys are likewise finding that their practices are not constrained by borders. However, in today's environment, the act of crossing the border can by itself create some unexpected ethical issues.
6 minute read

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