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When Clicks Don't Count

Marlisse Silver Sweeney

There's a lot of allure when it comes to viral content. The thought of law firm marketing whizzing through the Web, without cost to the firms, is enough to make a person cry. But the attempt to make something go viral can actually backfire.

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Revealing Account Number Violates Fair Debt Collection Law

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The Third Circuit has reversed a district court on an issue that "implicates a core concern animating" the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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On the Move

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Who's going where; who's doing what.

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Movers & Shakers

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Movement among franchise attorneys and executives.

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Verdicts

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In-depth analysis of a recent ruling.

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Key Considerations When Purchasing A Franchise

Bob House

Buying a franchise can be a great path to business ownership for your clients. Unlike starting a business from scratch, they will be able to leverage the benefits of an established brand and a proven operating plan. But how to decide which franchise to buy?

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Does a Matrimonial Action Abate Upon the Death of a Party?

Thomas A. Elliot

On occasion, where the financial stakes are high between the surviving spouse and the decedent's estate, the issue of whether an action has abated as a matter of law has been litigated.

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<b><i>Online Extra</b></i> Circuit Dubious About Claim to Stan Lee's Characters

Amanda Bronstad

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently dealt a powerful punch to a lawyer whose client, a company founded by comic book legend Stan Lee, claimed to own the rights to Lee's iconic characters.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

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