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Development
Discussion of two pivotal cases.
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Drug & Device News
News about a new emergency opioid overdose-counteracting medication.
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Cooperatives & Condominiums
A look at a case in which a unit owner's claim was dismissed for failure to show damages.
Business Crimes Hotline
On Dec. 4, 2015, the DOJ announced that 16 additional FIFA officials have been implicated in the widespread, 24-year soccer corruption scandal.
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Med Mal News
Items about website slander of a doctor, and over-prescription of drugs.
Verdicts
Analysis of a key ruling involving a change of domicile.
Features
Leasing and Finance Industry Economic Outlook
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation's 2016 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook reports that investment in equipment and software is expected to grow by a modest 4.4% in 2016.
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<i>Triple Play</i> Status Update: Firings for Employees' Facebook Activity Unlawful
On Oct. 21, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a 2014 decision by the NLRB overturning the terminations of two employees who had complained about their employer on Facebook. Here's a look at that decision.
UK 'Modern Slavery Act' Compliance
In late March of last year, the UK adopted legislation aimed at combatting slavery and human trafficking: the "Modern Slavery Act 2015" ("the Act"). It includes a specific compliance disclosure legal obligation that has been in force since Oct. 29, 2015. Here's what you need to know.
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Google's Gleaning Of Children's Info Eyed By Third Circuit
A debate over whether Google has the ability to glean children's personal information from websites they visit took center stage last month during arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
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