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Using Unique Product Features or Designs to Register Trademarks Image

Using Unique Product Features or Designs to Register Trademarks

Marc P. Misthal

Brand identity extends well beyond a brand name to encompass various elements. To truly protect your brand, consider what other features or designs can be registered as trademarks.

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Applying Merger By Deed Doctrine to Real Estate Transactions

Peter E. Fisch & Salvatore Gogliormella

Since a deed is a subsequent writing between the parties, there is some logic to the terms of the deed taking precedence over the terms of the prior contract of sale, at least as to the subject matter of the deed.

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From Pixel Stuffing to Bots: Avoiding Ad Fraud In Class Notice Image

From Pixel Stuffing to Bots: Avoiding Ad Fraud In Class Notice

Cecily Uhlfelder & Robert DeWitte

Class action notice programs in the settlement context are not immune from fraud. Class counsel has a fiduciary duty to protect the best interests of the class, therefore protecting notice programs and the effectiveness of a digital advertising campaign is critical.

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The Benefits of Blockchain for e-Discovery and Data Preservation

Kelly A. Lavelle

As businesses across various industries increasingly adopt blockchain, it will become a critical source of discoverable electronically stored information. The potential benefits of blockchain for e-discovery and data preservation are substantial, making it an area of growing interest and importance.

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5 Ways Small and Midsize Law Firms Can Improve Realization Rates Image

5 Ways Small and Midsize Law Firms Can Improve Realization Rates

Mike Mellor

Smaller law firms can significantly increase their chances of competing with large "Goliaths" by bringing an industry focus, maximizing their digital footprint, building processes and systems around the pitch/proposal process, looking backwards for strengths, and engaging in social media.

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The 4th Amendment and ESI Image

The 4th Amendment and ESI

Peter A. Crusco

Courts continue to grapple with the specificity of description required by these warrants for electronically stored evidence so as not to undermine the particularity required by the Fourth Amendment.

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Supreme Court Puts End to Prudential Barriers In Chapter 11 Appeals Image

Supreme Court Puts End to Prudential Barriers In Chapter 11 Appeals

David Casazza, Elizabeth Kiernan & Addison Bennett

The Supreme Court's holding ensures that insurers who have long been silenced in Chapter 11 proceedings will now be heard. It is also a shot across the bow for two other judge-made, atextual doctrines that bar consideration of the merits in Chapter 11 appeals.

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Eminent Domain Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Public Purpose Finding Upheld

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Identifying and Articulating Your Differentiator Image

Identifying and Articulating Your Differentiator

Bethany Chieffallo

How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions While humility is incredibly important in business and law, it is equally important to identify and articulate what you do well — really well — in your practice. Those who can ascertain, embrace and communicate their differentiator(s) will be well-positioned for steady practice and client growth.

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Approving Attorney Opinion Letters In Lieu of Title Insurance Is Trending, But Use With Caution Image

Approving Attorney Opinion Letters In Lieu of Title Insurance Is Trending, But Use With Caution

Ahmad H. Mango

Despite being more affordable than title insurance, attorney opinion letters should be used with caution when replacing title insurance. The costs savings associated with this practice might not justify the additional risk associated with it.

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