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Challenges in Solar Equipment Finance

Jennifer L. Howard & Kenneth P. Weinberg

This article is the second in a two-part series exploring state law limitations on various methods of financing solar equipment. It explores the laws in various states related to solar leases and the differences between solar leases and PPAs, as well as the implications of such laws on the financing industry and its customers.

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Tallying States' Activity on Fantasy Sports

Cheryl Miller

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman had declared online fantasy sports a form of illegal gambling, ordering industry giants DraftKings and FanDuel to shut down operations in a state that generated about 10% of the companies' revenues. The companies countered by suing. Then, faced with enormous legal costs, the companies chose a second course of action. They would pursue state legislation to legitimize their operations while offering consumer protection language ' and a cut in revenues ' in return.

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Website Arbitration Clauses

Bruce A. Langer

In a recent U.S. Eastern District decision, the court compelled arbitration of a dispute based on language contained in the Terms of Use on an Internet access provider's website. The language contained an operative arbitration clause that the court found binding on the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs claimed the clause was not apparent to them and therefore they never provided any consent to arbitrate.

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The Internet Is Not a Consequence-Free Zone

Hajir Ardebili & Jamie Zagoria

The widespread use of social media, and the corresponding ability to create, share, and misappropriate content ' all in an instant ' has radically increased the number of unwitting copyright owners and infringers.

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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Avvo GC Denies That Fixed-Fee Legal Service Violates Ethical Rules Image

<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Avvo GC Denies That Fixed-Fee Legal Service Violates Ethical Rules

Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

Avvo Inc.'s online fixed-fee legal service violates ethics rules related to advertising and splitting fees, a recent South Carolina bar advisory opinion found. Not surprisingly, Avvo general counsel Josh King disagrees.

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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation Image

<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation

Chris Stecher & Justin Hectus

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) made headlines on by announcing a 'first-in-the-nation,' comprehensive cybersecurity regulation, which will mandate 16 'minimum standards' for the 4,000+ institutions operating under DFS jurisdiction. The regulation was released on Sept. 28.

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<b><i>Breaking News:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation Image

<b><i>Breaking News:</b></i> Much Ado About 'Minimum Standards' for DFS Cybersecurity Regulation

Chris Stecher & Justin Hectus

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) made headlines on by announcing a 'first-in-the-nation,' comprehensive cybersecurity regulation, which will mandate 16 'minimum standards' for the 4,000+ institutions operating under DFS jurisdiction. The regulation was released on Sept. 28.

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The Internal Risks of Managing Client Matter Information

Nancy Beauchemin

Why do so many law firms indulge in risky behavior when it comes to managing their clients' records and information?

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Contracting with a FinTech Company

Bryan G. Handlos & Kevin F. Griffith

Your favorite internal client has just messaged you about a new contract that needs a rush review. The counterparty is reportedly one of the hottest new "FinTech" companies in Silicon Valley. You are the master of all things vendor contract-related in your shop, but perhaps this is the first FinTech contract to cross your desk. What to do?

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Ailes Ends Attempt To Get Carlson Suit Decided By NY Fed Court

Charles Toutant

After arguing that New Jersey was an improper venue for former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson's suit accusing him of sexual harassment, former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes agreed to drop his effort to transfer the suit's venue to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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