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Defending FCA Actions Related to Pandemic Programs
There will likely be some fraud in connection with the pandemic-related programs that should be pursued by the DOJ and the Inspectors General, who have said they will keep close eyes on these programs. They will have no shortage of targets, given the many recipients of government funds, and the breadth of the requisite certifications.
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Regina Metropolitan: What Practitioners Need to Know
The Court's primary holding in Regina is that retroactive application of the Part F amendments would violate the Due Process clause of the U.S. Constitution.
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Real Property Law
Statutory Damages Awarded Against Building Owner Who Whitewashed Artwork Sale Contract Bars Action for Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Concealment, and Inducement Ambiguity In Restrictive Covenant Limits Enforcement Constructive Trust Imposed Based On Alleged Oral Agreement
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Development
Buffer Zone Included In Rezoned Area for Purposes of Town Law's Supermajority Requirement Short-Term Rentals Do Not Qualify As Single-Family Use
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Landlord & Tenant Law
Insurance Failure Precludes Exercise of Purchase Option
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Ask the Right Questions, Get the Right Hire Via Remote Interviewing
Techniques and important guidelines that will help an attorney conduct remote interviews that are efficient and help to lead to quality candidates for hire.
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Client Development During the Pandemic
The new normal under the plague has put pressure on law firms to simply operate, as well as thrive. However, law firms have a unique opportunity during the COVID-19 outbreak to capture new files and business. Now is the time to use a personal touch and double down on digital marketing.
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Voice of the Client: Hearing the Voice of the Client
For the last decade, law firms have been touting that they are client-centered. While we generally agree that is the case, we also believe that there are still untapped opportunities to bring the "voice of the client" to additional aspects of the firm and improve the overall client experience.
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COVID-19: Threats Abound: How to Protect Your Remote Workforce
If there's an upside to this unsettling period, it's that the same cloud that irrevocably changed the way companies do business in recent years will now help them navigate through this pandemic. By enabling remote work in response to this crisis, companies will emerge nimbler, more technologically sound and more productive.
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