The practice of employers forcing current employees (applying for new positions internally) or prospective employees to obtain and disclose the results of a data access request from the police is now a criminal offense in the UK as of Dec. 1, 2014.
- November 30, 2014Andr' Bywater and Patrick O’Kane
A federal jury in Newark ordered Robert Fusari, a record producer credited with launching the career of Lady Gaga, to pay $7.3 million to a songwriter who claimed she brought the two together.
November 30, 2014Charles ToutantWe know the consumer-industry stories of hackers infiltrating Target and, more recently, Home Depot. "Here's the thing about breaking into a multi-billion-dollar company and stealing the credit card information of millions of customers: It's just not that hard." -- Mashable.com
November 30, 2014Scott McFettersIn-depth analysis of litigation involving a clinical trial ruling.
November 30, 2014ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Social media sites present a potential treasure trove of information on applicants, but mining this information for use in recruiting, hiring, firing and monitoring of employees is fraught with risk. This article explores practices to avoid and offers guidelines on how to use social media in ways that minimize exposure.
November 30, 2014Morey Raiskin and Celeste ThackerTechnology research firms such as Gartner predict that, in five to 10 years, the number of smart devices will balloon to more than 26 billion. Welcome to the "Internet of Things" (IoT) ' the web of embedded computing devices that interact with our everyday lives.
November 30, 2014Andrea L. Gothing, Seth A. Northrop, and Li ZhuAn area of significant concern for most companies is an investigation by a government regulator, and the subsequent administrative proceeding. Companies should plan ahead by obtaining insurance that will insulate their bottom line from government investigations and administrative proceedings.
November 30, 2014Adrian C. AzerAttorneys are at a disadvantage when it comes to marketing themselves and their firms. So, how does a firm balance its need for client touch points without annoying a client who doesn't need these services at the moment?
November 30, 2014Stephan HovnanianFor decades, courts interpreting the "reasonable expenses incurred" language in automobile MedPay clauses have distinguished between payments made on an insured's behalf by a private healthcare insurer, and medical services that an insured receives free of charge. So what are "reasonable expenses"?
November 30, 2014Joe M. Wearmouth and Seth A. SchmeeckleMany law firms ' of all sizes and types ' believe that their future organizational and financial security is linked to growth and/or diversification. They are seeking the lateral addition of experienced lawyers through the acquisition and merger of practices. These firms are seeking to anticipate trends of their clients and in legal practice.
November 30, 2014Joel A. Rose

