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Electronic Data Breaches
There are a few judicial decisions indicating the likely issues on which a coverage dispute will focus when a claim for a data breach is made under a CGL policy.
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Law Firm Intelligence: CI on the Internet
Looking for information on a rival law firm? Trying to get some background on a prospective client? The Internet is full of useful resources that can meet your needs.
Professional Development:: Present with Impact: Get Results
Great presentation success comes from mastering the details of delivery and crafting your content. Here's how.
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Change As a Marketing Tool
Even with firm cuts and layoffs, no firm can afford to give up a community-related giving practice. It can, though, and should be, controlled.
Reducing Damages Exposure
This article discusses the underutilized litigation strategy of extending an unconditional offer of reinstatement to a former employee-plaintiff who has filed (or has threatened to file) suit challenging his or her termination from employment.
Finders/Keepers
Assume that your client has been sued by a former employee, and that a post-termination electronic search of the employee's laptop uncovers e-mails to legal counsel. Now what?
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EEOC Sues Kelley Drye for Age Bias over Compensation System
In late January, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued Kelley Drye & Warren for its use of a compensation system that the agency claims discriminates against attorneys based on their age.
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What to Expect When Your Employee Is Expecting
Pregnancy discrimination complaints are steadily on the rise, necessitating a renewed focus by employers on ensuring compliance with pregnancy discrimination laws.
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