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Precautions Defense Counsel Should Consider In Making Attorney Proffers

Robert J. Anello & Richard F. Albert

For good reason, ordinarily courts are reluctant to admit statements of counsel as evidence in a criminal trial. Rulings in two recent high-profile local cases defy the common wisdom.

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Creating a Roadmap for a Curated Career

Adriana Paris

A curated career involves deep reflection, intentional thought, and a vastly different set of questions than we currently ask ourselves in law school about how to choose a job. It is not a happy accident or a lucky break — it's the result of deliberate actions and choices that align with one's personal values.

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Circuit Courts Split On Review of Bankruptcy Court's Denial of Motion to Dismiss

Michael L. Cook

Appellate courts are split on whether to review a bankruptcy court's denial of a motion to dismiss an entire case. Two district judges within the past few months, hearing appeals from the bankruptcy court, have reached contrary results that underline the split among the nation's courts of appeals.

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UTMs: Taking Your Social Media Analysis to the Next Level

Tanya Amyote

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, every click, share and engagement counts. Social media has become a vital tool for businesses to connect with prospects and clients, drive traffic to their websites and, ultimately, boost the bottom line. However, tracking the effectiveness of your social media efforts on a more granular level can be difficult.

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Judge Rules Shaquille O'Neal Will Face Securities Lawsuit for Promotion, Sale of NFTs Image

Judge Rules Shaquille O'Neal Will Face Securities Lawsuit for Promotion, Sale of NFTs

Michael Mora

A federal district court in Miami, FL, has ruled that former National Basketball Association star Shaquille O'Neal will have to face a lawsuit over his promotion of unregistered securities in the form of cryptocurrency tokens and that he was a "seller" of these unregistered securities.

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Real Property Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Practical Location of Boundaries Doctrine Applicable Even When Deeded Boundaries Are Clear Restrictive Covenant Did Not Bar Above Ground Pool and Deck Questions of Fact Preclude Summary Judgment On Enforceability of Two-Year-Old Contract Adverse Possession Claim Fails for Failure to Prove Cultivation and Improvement

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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

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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