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First Circuit Raises Troubling Questions

David A. Grossbaum, Charles M. Tatelbaum & Matthew R. Watson

The First Circuit opinion in <i>Rosciti v. Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania</i> presents an increasingly common interplay between two often conflicting areas of law ' insurance coverage and bankruptcy.

Avoid Mistakes of the Past

Lawrence V. Gelber & Joseph E. Bain

This article discusses a number of cases to have considered officer and director fiduciary duties in the context of insolvency.

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Dispelling (Some) of the Darkness of Stern v. Marshall's Bleak House

Yitzhak Greenberg

The Amended Standing Order issued by Judge Loretta Preska has significantly reduced the procedural quagmire and uncertainty faced by attorneys and the courts as a result of <i>Stern v. Marshall</i>. Here's why.

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<B><I>Online Exclusive:</b></i> <b>House Rejects Facebook Password Amendment</b>

Steven Salkin, Esq.

The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a proposed amendment to the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 (H.R. 3309) that would have allowed the FCC to prevent employers from asking for social networking passwords from prospective employees.

iPad, Laptop or Both?

Jeffery M. Duncan

In this article, I make some general observations and then rate my iPad against my laptop in seven different categories of tasks.

Product Review: Onit

Donna Seyle

Market statistics across all industries, including professional services, reveal that cloud products will drive the automation train. This is particularly true of Software-as-a-Service (Saas) products designed for small and medium-sized businesses.

Helpdesk Lessons Learned From Software Conversions

Lance Waagner

Here's some not-so-breaking news from the world of major software conversions regarding, in particular, the amplified demand for Office 2010 upgrades within the last 9 to 12 months: It's an all around challenge and major resource issue for IT, the helpdesk (referred to as the service desk globally), trainers and users. So, prepare for it, absorb lessons from others who have gone before you, and achieve a smooth conversion with happy users and management (yes, this IS possible!).

Look Before You Leap! Avoid Pitfalls When Moving e-Discovery to the Cloud

Phil Favro

Under the right circumstances, the cloud may represent a fantastic opportunity to streamline the e-discovery process for an organization. Yet it could also turn into a "dangerous liaison" if the cloud offering is not properly scrutinized for basic e-discovery functionality.

Net News

Zoe Tillman & Jenna Greene

Privacy Class Actions Filed Against Google in DC, Maryland<br>Feds Release Internet Privacy 'Bill of Rights'

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Technology Can Cap Internet Facilitators' Liability

Jonathan Bick

Advances in Internet technology have increased facilitators' capacity to ameliorate Internet bad acts automatically. Failure to employ such technology may result in more liability for Internet facilitators for preventing bad acts online.

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