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The Raising of a Privacy Shield

Alisa L. Chestler & Tracy E. Weir

On Feb. 2, 2016, the U.S. Department of Commerce and European Commission unveiled a new framework for personal data transfers from European Union (EU) Member States to the U.S. The new framework ' dubbed the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield ' will replace the EU-U.S. Safe Harbor program, which was invalidated by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in 2015.

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Top Security Intrusion Trends the Legal Community Should Watch

Steven Chabinsky

Lawyers are increasingly expected to understand the implications of cybersecurity when providing advice relating to a long list of matters. Legal counsel, as trusted neutral advisors, are uniquely qualified to help navigate risk considerations and bridge customer deliverables and workforce expectations with adequate security and shifting legal requirements. As a result, it is important that lawyers understand the latest trends in cyber intrusions.

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They're With Us!

Andrew K. Solow, Danelco Moxey & David A. Kerschner

Recently, faced with pressure to increase efficiency, companies have increased their dependence on outside entities to complete tasks that were once reserved for in-house employees. How does this affect the attorney-client privilege?

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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i> FDIC Chimes In on Cybersecurity

Marlisse Silver Sweeney

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is the latest entity to release a framework for cybersecurity.

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Despite Reforms, Patent Cases Filed by NPEs Rose in 2015

Lisa Shuchman

Despite changes in patent law expected to curb the filing of lawsuits by non-practicing entities, NPE litigation increased significantly in 2015.

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Texas Can Deny Film Grant over Movie's Content

John Council

In a ruling certain to disappoint those who want to film B-grade action movies in Texas on the cheap, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decided that the producers of <i>Machete Kills</i> don't have a First Amendment right to an incentive grant from the Texas Film Commission.

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Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2016

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has released its list of Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2016.

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Court Watch

Bryan Huntington & R. Henry Pfutzenreuter

Court Dismisses Franchise Act Claims <br>Court Grants Franchisor's Motion to Compel Arbitration

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Infringement Action Over Notorious B.I.G.'s 'The What' Gets Dismissed Image

Infringement Action Over Notorious B.I.G.'s 'The What' Gets Dismissed

Christine Simmons

A Southern District of New York judge dismissed a songwriter's copyright infringement lawsuit against the estate of rapper Notorious B.I.G., who died in 1997, and several publishing and record companies.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Protective Order Modified To Restrict Disclosure of Film Production Company's Operations Within Defendant Investment Firm<br>Tax Court Decides Production Set Builder Is Independent Contractor

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