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Does Attorney-Client Privilege Protect Client e-Mail?

Michael J. Hutter

e-Mail communications pose confidentiality and waiver risks on the part of clients. Attorneys must advise their clients of these risks, and advise their clients on how to avoid them.

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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

The latest rulings you need to know.

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The Battle over Food-Related Liability

Sarah L. Olson

Part One of this article in last month's issue discussed the litigation faced by manufacturers and purveyors of food. Part Two herein addresses the relevant legislation.

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The Growing World of Nanotechnology

Shane Prince

The increasing use of nanotechnology, and the strong opinions of its proponents and detractors, suggest that nanotechnology could become the focus of governmental regulation or meaningful litigation in the very near future.

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<b><i>BREAKING NEWS:</i></b> Jury Awards MGA $88.5 Million in Bratz Doll Retrial

Amanda Bronstad

A federal jury has rejected Mattel Inc.'s claims that MGA Entertainment Inc. stole the idea for the wildly profitable Bratz dolls, and instead awarded $88.5 million to MGA for trade secrets theft by Mattel.

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<b><i>BREAKING NEWS:</i></b> Jury Awards MGA $88.5 Million in Bratz Doll Retrial Image

<b><i>BREAKING NEWS:</i></b> Jury Awards MGA $88.5 Million in Bratz Doll Retrial

Amanda Bronstad

A federal jury has rejected Mattel Inc.'s claims that MGA Entertainment Inc. stole the idea for the wildly profitable Bratz dolls, and instead awarded $88.5 million to MGA for trade secrets theft by Mattel.

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Arbitration Agreements in the Wage-and-Hour Context

William C. Martucci, Brian P. Baggott, & Michael B. Barnett

For corporate attorneys, questions about how an employer can limit both the costs associated with and exposure to wage-and-hour claims have become ever more difficult. Employer-employee arbitration agreements may be part of the answer.

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An in-depth review of a recent important case.

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Tumultuous Year Ahead for Same-Sex Marriage

Chrstopher Dunn

With trepidation from an advocacy community wary of the Supreme Court, the fight over same-sex marriage has now shifted to federal court.

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Raising the Bar for Custody Evaluations

Timothy M. Tippins

A recent decision provides a guiding beacon for identifying a number of forensic errors that are frequently encountered but often overlooked. It is, therefore, eminently instructive for custody courts, attorneys, and evaluators.

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