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How Ticket Software Lost Trade Secret Protection

Richard Raysman & Peter Brown

According to a recent case from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York involving live-event ticket sales, a purported holder of a trade secret cannot omit a confidentiality provision from its terms of use and then claim trade secret status afterward.

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Smart Contracts and Blockchain

Paige M. Boshell

As the entertainment industry continues to assess digital blockchain-distribution technology for tracking transactions, it's essential to consider the legal implications for smart-contracting and contract management.

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Showcasing Attorney Expertise: Guidance for Law Firms

Cindy Sharp

Many attorneys already share intellectual capital by writing articles or delivering presentations with the hope of attracting additional business. However, most individuals, and even firms, have not developed a cohesive plan to ensure maximum exposure.

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Gone, But Not Forgotten: Evidence from the Archived Internet

Robert J. Anello & Jane E. Bobet

As useful as evidence from the archived Internet can be in many white collar trials, admitting it into evidence is not always a straightforward proposition, as a number of recent cases show.

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<i>Case Study:</i> How Mesa Systems Resolved Its Phishing Issues

Steven Davidson

Phishing is a constantly changing landscape, which requires unwavering attention and focus.

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Another Virtual Currency Player Charged with Fraud by CFTC

Stephanie Forshee

The enforcement action alleges that Las Vegas-based My Big Coin Pay Inc., a virtual currency wallet and platform, misappropriated more than $6 million from its customers for “personal expenses and the purchase of luxury goods.”

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Iglesias's Music Streaming Suit Confronts Big Industry Issue

Samantha Joseph

Music superstar Enrique Iglesias wasn't dancing around the point when he recently filed a lawsuit in Miami federal court against Universal International Music.

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<i>Online Extra</i>: e-Discovery Pioneer, Judge Andrew Peck, Retires Image

<i>Online Extra</i>: e-Discovery Pioneer, Judge Andrew Peck, Retires

Ian Lopez

<b><i>One of e-Discovery's Most Influential Figures</b></i><p>After over two decades as a magistrate judge for the Southern District of New York, Peck will retire and join DLA Piper.

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Offshore Restructuring Outlook

David Bulley

The first quarter of 2018 has seen the Dow and NASDAQ pushing through record highs, increasing consumer confidence in the U.S. and Europe. However, there are segments in the market that are expected to need continued restructuring work, both onshore and offshore through 2018, particularly: offshore oil and gas drillers; European and U.S. retail; and the highly leveraged Chinese real estate sector.

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Professional Development: Adding Value with a Client Visit Initiative

Brook W. Redmond & Ali C. Ferro

The increasing competition in the legal industry highlights the importance of differentiation and adding value beyond the work product. Face-to-face interactions with clients are a critical component in differentiation because they provide the opportunity to understand better the nuances of clients' businesses, develop deeper relationships, and drive productive collaboration.

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