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Uncertainty for FCC's Net Neutrality in Wake of Comcast Ruling
In the wake of a stinging defeat in court, the Federal Communications Commission finds its ability to regulate the Internet in question, its signature "net neutrality" initiative hanging by a thread. Now, the agency faces several unpalatable options.
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Be Careful in Preparing Personnel Documents
Since many employers regularly review their employees and record those assessments in written documents, the fact that the manager could be sued for defamation probably comes as a big surprise. A look at a recent case.
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EDS Loses to BSkyB in Major Technology Case
In a major decision of London's Technology and Construction Court that will have global repercussions, technology vendor Electronic Data Systems has been found liable for a deceitful misrepresentation that induced broadcaster BSkyB to enter into a contract with it.
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Business Crimes Hotline
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In the Courts
Analysis of recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
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Money Judgments in Criminal Forfeiture
The Second Circuit has just become the latest Court of Appeals to uphold the imposition of money judgments in criminal forfeiture orders. The court sustained forfeiture money judgments of $10 million and $4.6 million against two indigent defendants.
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Child Abuse Registry
Federal district court judge Shira A. Scheindlin has given preliminary approval to a settlement between a class of plaintiffs whose names are on the state's child abuse registry and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
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Modern Evidence in Matrimonial Proceedings
While evidence of adultery used to consist of lipstick smudges on the collar, credit-card receipts from motels and so forth, now it's far more likely to be in the form of text messages, e-mails, IMs or postings on online Web sites. Can these forms of evidence be discovered?
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No Implied Covenant Breach in Cussler's Rejection of Screenplays<br>No Copyright Infringement Found in <i>God of War</i> Video Game<br>Second Circuit Affirms Judgment for Malmsteen Against Business Managers
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