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When Is Employee Hacking a Crime?

Richard Raysman & Peter Brown

Employees have found success in defeating CFAA accusations, often by arguing that they did not access a database or other proprietary information without authorization because their login credentials had yet to be revoked. As surveyed below, results have been mixed for employees accused of hacking into the databases of their own companies, competitors and potential business partners. This article discusses three recent cases in this area of law.

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As Rates Soar, Some Firms Profit by Coming Down to Earth

Nell Gluckman

With overall law firm billing rates rising fast, firms that increased their rates more slowly are reaping rewards in the form of greater revenue growth, according to a new study.

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Business Crimes Hotline

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SEC Settles First Stand-Alone Whistleblower Retaliation CaseOn Sept. 29, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that International…

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Industry Growth for 2016 Forecast to -0.5%

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In what began as a year with a forecast of modest growth, The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (ELFA) has just released its Q4 update to the 2016 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, reducing the year's growth expectations to -0.5%, marking a steady decline in growth forecast for the year.

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Annual Nashville Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Seminar

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How to Be a Great Mentor to Associate Attorneys

Rebecca Glatzer

Mentorship is a key element of associate engagement and retention. While most law firms have formal and informal mentoring programs, not all firms give explicit instructions on how to be a good mentor to junior attorneys. Here are some tips that can prepare you to be a great mentor to the associates at your firm.

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On the Move

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Burr & Forman LLP has opened an office in Wilmington, DE. Rick Robinson, who is joining the firm as a partner in the firm's Creditors' Rights and…

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Case Notes

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Landlord's Self-Proclamation of Tenant's Breach Costs It Big

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Restrictive Covenants and Whistleblowing

Joshua Sohn & Shauneida Navarrete

<b><i>Warning from the SEC</b></i><p>In two recent orders, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signaled that it is paying particular attention to attempts by companies to prevent former employees from whistleblowing through restrictive covenants contained in severance agreements.

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Increase of IP Cyberthefts on the Horizon, and Many Unprepared

Ricci Dipshan

Though cybertheft of intellectual property is predicted to dramatically increase over the next 12 months, a significant portion of companies has yet to fully secure their IP assets, according to a survey released by Deloitte Cyber Risk Services.

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