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A Primer on Insurance Coverage for Live Events
Even if a concert venue carries liability insurance to cover the scheduled performance, it is important for the musical group to carry its own liability and property insurance. And because cancellations, postponements, and the inability of the performer to take the stage also often occur due to unforeseen circumstances, those with a financial stake in the live event could also benefit greatly through the purchase of event cancellation and/or non-appearance insurance.
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Mediation in the Equipment Finance Industry
This article discusses what mediation is, what happens at mediation, why mediate, what to look for in a mediator, and how mediation is an underused tool in the equipment leasing field.
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What's New in the Law
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing cases from around the country.
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The 'Cat's Paw' Doctrine in the Second Circuit
Imputing liability to an employer that relies on input from a biased employee is known as the "cat's paw" theory of liability. Here's how this affects your practice.
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Court Watch
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
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The Indian Supreme Court's 2G Ruling
The importance of due diligence and anti-bribery compliance programs when companies conduct business in countries that historically present a greater risk of corruption.
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Decisions of Interest
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
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Drug & Device News
Several items of interest to the med mal practitioner.
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The Propriety of Allowing Rebuttal Experts
Insights regarding the considerations every trial lawyer must make when assessing the propriety of offering a rebuttal witness or filing a motion to strike such a witness.
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The FTC Act
The pitfalls of an inadequate privacy policy; an analysis of recent litigation.
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