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21st Century Data Dumps and the 'Brady' Rule
What are the document dump rules that apply today? And how does the Brady rule apply to this evolving area of criminal practice? This article will address these issues.
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Smoke & Mirrors: The New York Cannabis Law's Illusory Lease Mandate
New York's recently enacted cannabis law, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation of 2021 (MRTA), created a maze of new legal requirements. These provisions affect not only cannabis companies, but also the companies that conduct business with them.
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Real Estate Acquisition Volume on Fast Track, But Leases Slower to Rebound
Flexibility, creativity, and other tips for commercial leasing as 2021 comes to a close.
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Bit Parts
Manager's Law License Considered in California Personal Jurisdiction Ruling in Dispute Involving Rapper Lil Wayne
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Bankruptcy Court Provides Clarity on Unwritten Elements of Avoidance Actions under the Bankruptcy Code
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Mexico recently ruled that any attempt to avoid preferential or fraudulent transfers must be supported by evidence that the avoidance will benefit the debtor's estate and the debtor's creditors — not just the debtor itself.
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IP News
Federal Circuit: Case Belongs In the Northern District of California, Not Western District of Texas Federal Circuit: Arbitration Clause Did Not Prevent Institution of IPR Petitions
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Legal Marketing Q&A: Part Two
Part two of a two-part Q&A with David McCann, J.D., senior director of communications at Snell & Wilmer continues our discussion on key topics relevant to legal marketing professionals.
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Development
Board of Appeals Made Inadequate Efforts to Accommodate Religious Use
Features
Legal Tech: The Secret Life of E-Discovery Funding
The true extent of funding amounts fueling legal tech and e-discovery software companies will likely never be widely shared. The reason is simple: Without regulatory requirements, the competitive risks of disclosing these investments regularly outweighs any potential benefits.
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As Federal Antitrust Prosecutions Rise, Potential Criminal Pitfalls Loom for HR Professionals
The Biden administration seeks to position itself as one that will crack down on employers' attempts to limit their employees' mobility and pay through allegedly non-competitive measures.
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