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The Challenge of Complying with China's New Cybersecurity Law Image

The Challenge of Complying with China's New Cybersecurity Law

Dan Whitaker

In a bid to assert control over cyberspace, China passed a sweeping cybersecurity law that affects virtually every company doing business in that country. The law is set to go into effect June 1, 2017. Despite its broad reach and potential for disruption, it appears that very few legal professionals are aware of the law.

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Sixth Circuit Trims Bank's Good-Faith Defense to Fraudulent Transfer Claims

Michael L. Cook

<b><I>Part One of a Two-Part Article</I></b><p>The issue of what constitutes a good-faith defense to a fraudulent transfer claim is a murky question that has produced a wide variety of reported decisions from appellate courts over the years. But a recent Sixth Circuit opinion sheds some clear light on a complicated fact pattern.

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<b><i>Daubert</i></b> Motions Really Do Work

John L. Tate

<b><I>Part Two of a Three-Part Article</I></b><p>The starting point for any successful challenge under Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) 702 and <I>Daubert</I> is the form and content of the witness's disclosure under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 26(a)(2). Here is all you have to know.

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Beware: Inspecting Goods May Waive Implied Warranty Protections

Louis DePaul & Allison Ebeck

When purchasing goods though an invoice, contract or otherwise, it is important to understand that a mere inspection of goods prior to purchase could waive implied warranty protections. A seller may effectively modify, or entirely exclude, implied warranties under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) by requiring a buyer to inspect, test or examine goods prior to purchase.

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Looking to Expand Into Mass Torts?

Matthew Doebler

Mass torts are a strong way for trial lawyers to check Big Pharma's unfettered safety violations. However, it is not a practice area without dangers; and like so many other dangers, they are often hidden.

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When Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Kelly M. Gorman

<b><I>Written Agreements Are Not the Final Word</I></b><p>Recently, an Ohio appellate court held that the parties' actual conduct — and not the express written provisions in their lease to the contrary — controlled in interpreting the intentions of the parties in contracting. This case serves as a good reminder for legal practitioners that our written agreements are often not the final word.

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Can Instagram Post of Photo Become Transformative?

Andrew Denney

An enlarged print of an Instagram post containing a copyrighted photo counts as a transformative use, an attorney for "appropriation artist" Richard Prince — whose use of other artists' material in his own works has made him no stranger to the courts — argued before a New York federal judge in April.

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FTC Tells Paid 'Influencers' to Disclose When Instagram Posts Are #Ads Image

FTC Tells Paid 'Influencers' to Disclose When Instagram Posts Are #Ads

C. Ryan Barber

The consumer agency has taken the view that advertisement — without proper disclosures — can mislead consumers. The agency has previously put the burden of ensuring proper disclosure on the brands. On April 19, the FTC turned its attention downstream to the "influencers" themselves.

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The Top-Five Critical Security Controls to Consider for Corporate Counsel Evaluations

Joe Kelly

Corporations consider many different factors when deciding whether to hire a law firm. Security wasn't usually a major factor, and law firms used to fly under the radar when it came to questions about keeping client data secure. That has all changed.

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Finding the Right Outside Counsel for Your Company

Javier A. Lopez & Monica McNulty

<b><I>Smart Strategies</I></b><p>In today's challenging, competitive business environment, finding qualified outside counsel with the right fee structures is a top priority for corporate counsel. This article presents some practical guidance to help corporate counsel achieve this goal.

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