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Pushing the Technology Envelope in and Out of the Courtroom Image

Pushing the Technology Envelope in and Out of the Courtroom

Peter Hecht

Technological advancements have dramatically improved the speed, capabilities and, in most cases, the cost-effectiveness in which deposition, discovery and pre-trial services are provided. Companies that have embraced the latest developments in jury research and selection technology ' particularly social media monitoring tools ' are best situated to thrive in the current environment.

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<i>Online Extra</i> Facebook's New Friend Faces Patent Suits

Drew Carroll

Before agreeing to buy mobile messaging startup WhatsApp for an eye-popping $19 billion, Facebook Inc. likely eyed two patent cases pending in Delaware and Bay Area federal courts.

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<i>Online Extra</i>Apple Digs in for Appeal, Damages Fight in E-Books Case Image

<i>Online Extra</i>Apple Digs in for Appeal, Damages Fight in E-Books Case

Jan Wolfe

After failing to remove its court-appointed antitrust monitor, Apple urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit this week to reverse the e-books price-fixing judgment that led to the monitorship in the first place. Meanwhile, things are heating up in parallel suits brought on behalf of consumers, with Apple trying to move the cases out New York federal court.

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<b><i>Online Extra</b></i> FCC To Craft New Net Neutrality Rules Image

<b><i>Online Extra</b></i> FCC To Craft New Net Neutrality Rules

Jenna Greene

Hoping the third time will be the charm, the FCC announced on Feb. 19 that it will craft new rules for net neutrality that will pass muster with the courts.

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Landlord & Tenant

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at several major cases.

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Development

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of several key cases that affect your practice.

Parkland Reservation: The 'Findings' Requirement Image

Parkland Reservation: The 'Findings' Requirement

Anthony S. Guardino

Local governments that merely impose statutory park and recreation fees as a matter of course are cautioned to review their laws and their practices ...

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Case Notes

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent significant rulings are discussed.

Practice Tip: Personal Jurisdiction from Abroad Image

Practice Tip: Personal Jurisdiction from Abroad

Thomas E. Riley & Garrett S. Kamen

When a consumer is injured and seeks to recover damages from the manufacturer, can the consumer's home state exercise jurisdiction over the manufacturer? A look at recent cases.

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CPSC Poised to Change Voluntary Recall Process

Cary Silverman

The CPSC has proposed an "interpretive rule" that would standardize voluntary recall notices. This article explores the most significant proposed changes and the implications for regulated firms if the CPSC adopts the rule.

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