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<b><i>At the Intersection:</i></b> 'Get a GRIP' on Collaboration
While Google's People Analytics Division has been able to spotlight some prerequisites for a climate of collaboration, it has not defined practical action steps for implementing effective collaboration. So all across the legal profession, frustrated leaders' voices continue to ask, "What exactly do I do?"
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Update: The ACOG's New Opinion on Obstetric Violence
In June, informed refusal and obstetric violence were the topics of a panel counsel discussion at the American Conference Institute's 13th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims. Also in June, ACOG an opinion on Refusal of Medically Recommended Treatment During Pregnancy. With the maturing of the topic in the media and legal discussions, it's time to take a look at the recent developments.
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Selling Products Without Optional Safety Equipment
The American consumer is bombarded with advertisements extolling the features of thousands of products ranging from motor vehicles to smartphones. The ads focus on the most distinct features of each product and barely mention that many of these features can only be acquired if the consumer selects the most expensive version of the product.
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Social Media Scene: 2016 -- The Year Everything Changed in Social Media Marketing
Three megatrends culminated in online business development in 2016, requiring attorneys to change their digital marketing tactics and to re-focus on what produces results.
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Marital Assets
When was the last time your client presented a marital asset of equity in an operating company that also held real estate? There is some risk that an unsophisticated appraiser or accountant may have undervalued or overvalued the equity, to your potential detriment in representing your client.
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IP News
Federal Circuit: Actual Controversy Existed When Patent Owner Did Not Know Existence of Specific Products<br>Federal Circuit Upholds Prosecution Estoppel Determination<br>
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Cooperatives & Condominiums
Discussion of a case wherein a co-op shareholder sought an order directing the co-op corporation to approve the sale of her shares.
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Challenges in Solar Equipment Finance
This article is the second in a two-part series exploring state law limitations on various methods of financing solar equipment. It explores the laws in various states related to solar leases and the differences between solar leases and PPAs, as well as the implications of such laws on the financing industry and its customers.
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Internet Content Changes White-Collar Criminal Litigation Tactics
The federal government engages in certain tactics to reduce the effort associated with white-collar criminal litigation. Among the most criticized are the government's efforts to pressure corporations to waive the attorney-client privilege or work-product protection.
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