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Does Rent Stabilization Law section 26-516, which entitles tenants to treble damages for most rent overcharges, constitute a "penalty" within the meaning of CPLR 901(b)? The Court of Appeals recently addressed that question.
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At the annual Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) Convention this past October, the social media panel discussion was surprisingly well attended. Such interest was unexpected because there are many industry executives who still don't see the value of including social media in their business communications mix. But, they should not ignore it, and this article will explain why.
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This article highlights recent NLRB decisions and actions that have broadened the scope of employees' rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), summarizes the December 2014 final rule changing the representation election process, and provides an update on the court decisions in the <I>Noel Canning</I> case, which cast doubt on some recent NLRB actions.
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Given the reality that law schools, for the most part, do not adequately prepare lawyers to engage in the business of law (including sales), it is no wonder why the fear of directly asking for new business is an obstacle for many lawyers.
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In-house and external legal teams are grappling with the collection, processing and review of ever-growing data volumes, and costs that increase in parallel. Most participants also expected a continued upward trend in e-discovery data volume over the next few years.
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Discussion and analysis of several key cases.
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An in-depth explanation of the Business Judgment Rule as applied to family law.
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Offensive band names are a staple of rock music. Rock fans of a certain age will remember The Dead Kennedys of punk rock fame. The Butthole Surfers, Pussy Galore and Dying Fetus developed substantial followings despite, or because of, their outrageous names. Oregon dance rock band The Slants is another that seems determined to provoke.
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On Dec. 19, 2014, the President signed into law the long-awaited year-end tax package, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (TIPA). This law extended to the end of 2014 many but not all of the individual, business, and energy provisions that expired at the end of 2013. In addition, the law provides for a new tax-advantaged savings program to aide in meeting the financial needs of disabled individuals, called the " Achieving a Better Life Experience" (ABLE) program.
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S. Ct.: Clear Error Standard Must Now Be Applied To District Court's Factual Claim Construction Findings
