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10 noteworthy in-house career moves

Charting some of the most recent GC and in-house appointments
19 minute read

Inside Counsel

Regulatory: It takes two to tango (or to split a fee)

In a major win for the mortgage lending industry, the U.S. Supreme Court last month ruled unanimously that the prohibition under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) on splitting fees requires at least two persons to satisfy the statutory requirement of Section 8(b), 12 U.S.C. 2607(b).
7 minute read

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Bankruptcy lawyers reject increased DOJ oversight of fees

Bankrupt companies may have to fear their lawyers more than their creditors, at least according to Department of Justice (DOJ) officials.
9 minute read

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Legal challenges to New York sugary drink ban may fail

Despite seemingly getting flayed in the court of public opinion last week, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg may not have much trouble defending his controversial drink ban in a court of law.
8 minute read

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Twitter stands up for user’s right to free speech

Its nice to know that in this day and age, when anything and everything a person does can appear on a social media site in a matter of moments, at least one service provider is in the peoples corner.
3 minute read

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1st Circuit strikes down DOMA, sets stage for SCOTUS ruling on gay marriage

The winds of change are blowing in Massachusetts, and depending on what nine robed figures eventually decide, they may just sweep across the entire nation.
9 minute read

Inside Counsel

Facts & Figures: 6 sets of newsworthy data

From law firm billing practices to class action settlement rankings, an inside look at the numbers that count
5 minute read

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Technology: The privacy perils of mobile technology

During the last several years, there has been explosive growth in the use of mobile technologies, fueling a concomitant increase in privacy-related regulatory activity and class action litigation around the globe.
10 minute read

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3 practical uses of corporate data mapping

Data mapping can help companies to manage their risk
4 minute read

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Security considerations with online storage sites

Only put data that youre willing to lose in the hands of online sites
4 minute read

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