Peer-to-peer e-commerce platforms seem to be popping up almost daily, touching nearly every vertical ripe for disruption, or at least providing just a little grease for the wheel.
August 02, 2014Alex Lassar and Elizabeth Kluger Cooper
A divided federal appeals court on July 28 ruled that Virginia's ban on same sex marriage is unconstitutional.
July 28, 2014Zoe TillmanAt press time, a bill that reforms many elements of Connecticut's guardian ad litem (GAL) system was awaiting the signature of Gov. Dannel Malloy. If he signs it, no one will be particularly happy.
July 02, 2014ljnstaff | Law Journal Newsletters |Question on Appeal: Can Federal Prosecutors Reach Electronic Communications Abroad?
July 02, 2014ljnstaff | Law Journal Newsletters |While the term redaction is well known in the legal community and government agencies, the term itself is new to those not in the fields mentioned above. Because of improper redaction making its way into the headlines, more and more people are seeing the term.
July 02, 2014Sue HughesAn in-depth look at several key rulings.
July 02, 2014ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Arbitration is a creature of contract, made between consenting parties. As such, it is generally thought that those who have not signed an arbitration agreement cannot be compelled to arbitrate. While that is often the case, like most legal rules, it has its exceptions. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has recognized five of them.
July 02, 2014John DellaportasThis article discusses the current trends in family structure, and provides insight into ever-changing considerations.
July 02, 2014Rebecca Palmer and Derren CiagliaIn what has commonly become known as the Koken decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that the Pennsylvania Insurance Department "does not possess the authority to require mandatory binding arbitration for UM and UIM disputes."
July 02, 2014Robert E. Smith