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The State Bar of California's plans to launch a new state bar exam are still in the works even though Kaplan North America, which had been chosen to develop the exam, recently asked to withdraw from participating, citing intellectual property concerns raised by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
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Without specific legal guardrails, the use of AI tools must be approached with caution, especially with regard to privacy. This article addresses some of the issues that users and companies using AI applications should be considering in addressing the privacy of users and their transactions.
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Effective communication is critical during times of change within a company. But it's possible to turn troubled communication around and transform a potentially negative situation into a positive one. The key is getting out in front of your mistakes with transparency and genuine apologies … easier said than done.
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Landlord Not Entitled To Lock Out Subtenant Landlord Did Not Release Tenant from Rent Obligation Allowable Rent Increases Permitted Luxury Decontrol
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A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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Rule 9031 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure prevents all bankruptcy judges, and, if broadly interpreted, any federal judge hearing bankruptcy cases and proceedings, from appointing special masters. The rule has not been amended since its adoption in 1983. It is outdated and should be repealed or amended to accord with the reality of today's complex Chapter 11 cases.
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In a 4-3 decision on June 13, the New Jersey Supreme Court reversed an Appellate Division opinion in a slip-and-fall case, concluding that all commercial landowners have a duty to maintain public sidewalks and are liable to pedestrians who are injured as a result of their negligent failure to do so.
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An influential appellate court has agreed to take up a bankruptcy involving the controversial "Texas two-step," potentially deciding the merger tactic's fate in future Chapter 11 cases. The Fourth Circuit agreed to hear a petition to dismiss the bankruptcy of Bestwall, a subsidiary of Koch Industries-owned Georgia-Pacific, created through a "Texas two-step" to resolve 60,000 lawsuits over asbestos exposure.
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Music Publishers' Nashville Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Lyrics in AI Generative Program Is Sent to California Federal Court New York Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Fashion Model's Publicity Right Claim Over Ralph Lauren Documentary New York Federal Court Applies Written Contracts Clause to Determine Intent in Implied TV-Distribution License Dispute
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Formal Opinion No. 2024-200 stands as the most detailed opinion issued by any Bar association to date, aiming to heighten ethical awareness and offer advice on addressing these issues. While aimed at Pennsylvania-licensed attorneys, the guidance is applicable to all lawyers everywhere.
