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What to Do with A Broken Blackberry?
Given that the Blackberry has become something of a ubiquitous presence in the hands and pockets of many attorneys, and also given that these devices are far from bulletproof, a niche in the marketplace has emerged. It seems that not only do attorneys want a Blackberry, they also want 'their' Blackberry, which presents something of a problem for those units that are out of warranty.
As anyone who has ever used one can attest, Blackberrys are easy to drop ' and often do. In fact, the phrase 'the Blackberry dunk,' which is apparently rather common, refers to all the ones that have fallen into toilets while unabashedly being used there. And that's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as Black-berrys are dropped like clockwork every day around the world, resulting in broken screens. Or they're accidentally covered in beach sand, literally eaten by the family dog, getting the housing cracked, or virtually every other imaginable hazard that can befall a sensitive electronic instrument. Thus, the question of what to do ' race to the nearest store for a brand new Blackberry? Well, maybe not.
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The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.