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Coverage Disputes over Data Breach

Ellen Farrell & Kathryn Linsky

As more companies have experienced data breaches, we have seen an increasing number of disputes over whether insurance policies will help pay for them.

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Business Crimes Hotline

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A look at two important cases.

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In the Courts

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of a recent key ruling.

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Brazil Enacts Long-Pending Anti-Corruption Legislation

Andrew M. Levine, Bruce E. Yannett, Renata Muzzi Gomes de Almeida, Steven S. Michaels & Ana L. Frischtak

As discussed in Part Two of this article, violation of the law may result in administrative proceedings being brought against a corporate entity, but another method of enforcement is also authorized.

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Criminal Forfeiture Laws

Robert J. Anello

The government's ability to freeze a defendant's assets before trial and the resulting impact on the defendant's constitutional right to counsel of his choice is currently before the Supreme Court in <I>Kaley v. United States.</I>

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Does the Trickle of cGMP Prosecutions Foreshadow a Flood?

Joseph F. Savage, Jr. & Christopher J. Somma

Significant uncertainty remains, but apparently, under particular circumstances, cGMP allegations will now be a top prosecution priority.

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Voice of the Client: Connecting with Law Firm Clients

Silvia L. Coulter

There is often a gap between in house and outside counsel, and closing that gap can be easier than one may think.

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Media & Communication: Maximize Client Alerts

Janet Falk

Reports of the death of the client alert are greatly exaggerated. But is it healthy?

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Sales Speak: Top-Down Business Development Influence

Peter Johnson

Obstacles to developing a great business development culture come in all different shapes and sizes, and managing partners need to identify and deal with those challenges.

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Social Media Scene: Using Social Media

Mark W. Schaefer

It's been wonderful to observe the growth and progress in social media marketing over the years, but certain fields continue to lag behind. Financial. Pharmaceutical. And yes ' Legal.

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