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Mobile Devices Can Provide Lucrative Back Door Into Businesses for Cyber Thieves
We live with the reality that the once ordinary communication tool is now a potent device that needs to be used responsibly on the basis that there is a cybercriminal fraternity hell-bent on accessing said devices for ill-gotten gain.
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Impact of Disney's Motion to Compel Arbitration In Scarlett Johansson's Lawsuit Over 'Day-and-Date' Release of 'Black Widow'
Johansson alleges that, in order to generate new subscribers for Disney+, Disney intentionally interfered with her talent agreement with Disney affiliate Marvel Studios for her featured role in Black Widow — and thus allegedly induced Marvel to breach a promise in the Johansson/Marvel agreement for the film to be initially distributed in exclusive "wide theatrical release." Updated Oct. 1 to reflect a confidential settlement reached in the case.
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Legal Marketing Q&A — Part One
Part one of a two-part Q&A with David McCann, J.D., senior director of communications at Snell & Wilmer, in which we cover a range of key topics relevant to legal marketing professionals.
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Counsel Concerns: Retiring Disney GC Reportedly 'Upset' Over Handling of ABC Sex Allegations Probe
When a company is confronted with a potential scandal and considering whether to launch an investigation, general counsel tend to be involved in that decision — and for good reason. But what happens when the legal chief gets leapfrogged?
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NY Appellate Courts Defer to Board of Standards In Zoning Cases
A recent case in New York's First Department highlights the extreme deference appellate courts accord Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) determinations interpreting the extraordinarily complex zoning scheme.
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Registered Nurses In a Top Hat Plan
As the healthcare industry is emerging from the pandemic they are looking for ways to reward, retain and recruit a very important segment of its people — Registered Nurses. Employers are looking for ways to provide benefits in an economically efficient fashion that does not create an immediate and punitive tax on the participant.
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Planning Board Took Requisite Hard Look Under SEQRA Denial of Special Use Permit Upheld
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Hybrid Work Environments Add to Internal Cybersecurity Risk
Are law firms truly prepared for evolving threats on the horizon, especially with hybrid work arrangements gaining momentum?
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Eighth Circuit Permits Recovery for 'Initial-Interest Confusion' In Trademark Cases
The likelihood of confusion analysis is often focused on confusion at the time of purchase, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth and Federal Circuits permit mark holders to allege infringement based on presale, initial-interest confusion. Earlier this year, the Eighth Circuit joined the majority of circuits in permitting recovery for initial-interest confusion in certain circumstances.
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Obstacles to Overcome So Attorneys Can Train Others
This article delves into what firms can do to support their attorneys who lead training initiatives such as on-boarding new associates, delivering substantive knowledge, designing skill development training or any other aspect of professional development in the legal field.
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