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Mediation in the Equipment Finance Industry

Steven N. Lippman

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

Robert W. Ihne

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing cases from around the country.

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The 'Cat's Paw' Doctrine in the Second Circuit

Frances K. Browne & Sean Sullivan

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

Cynthia M. Klaus & Susan E. Tegt

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

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The Indian Supreme Court's 2G Ruling

Sean Hecker, Aaron M. Tidman & Parveet Singh Gandoak

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

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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Drug & Device News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Several items of interest to the med mal practitioner.

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The Propriety of Allowing Rebuttal Experts

James R. Moncus III & Kathleen Bowers

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

L. Elise Dieterich

The pitfalls of an inadequate privacy policy; an analysis of recent litigation.

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Digital Music Provider Can Operate During Court Dispute

Jan Wolfe

Like most 'legit' digital music services, MediaNet has yet to make a cent in profit. In fact, MediaNet offers a fascinating example of the recording industry's struggles to adapt to the digital age.

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