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Hostile Use of 'Friend' Request Puts Lawyers in Ethics Trouble

Mary Pat Gallagher

Two New Jersey defense lawyers have been hit with ethics charges for having used Facebook in an unfriendly fashion.

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Coverage Disclaimer May Not Await Investigation of Other Defenses

Richard J. Geddes & Sarah Champion

In <i>George Campbell Painting v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA</i>, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department ruled that because an insurer had sufficient knowledge of a late notice defense nearly four months before it provided a written disclaimer to the insured, the disclaimer was ineffective as a matter of law.

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Eighth Circuit Ends Thomas-Rasset File-Sharing Fight

Sheri Qualters

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has reinstated statutory damages of more than $220,000 against a woman who illegally file-shared two dozen songs, finding the damages to be constitutional.

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A recent ruling is discussed.

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Discussion of several key rulings.

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What's happening in neighboring states.

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Analysis of a recent key ruling.

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A look at a reconsidered decision.

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Managing Liability Risks from Robotic Surgery

Kevin Quinley

Robotic technology may spawn both medical malpractice and product liability exposures, claims and lawsuits. Suits and claims may arise from one area or both. Here's what you need to know.

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Third Circuit Establishes Joint Employment Test

Daniel V. Johns & Kelly T. Kindig

In late June, the Third Circuit considered the broad definition of "employer" under the FLSA to determine when two employers jointly employ an employee, an issue that has been arising with increasing frequency.

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