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New Jersey's Offer of Judgment Rule
New Jersey's recent amendments to Offer of Judgment Rules have been plaintiff oriented. Here's a look at what this means.
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Document Exchange Breaches
What would happen if a clien'ts information was breached or hacked? It is an alarming possibility and one that should rightfully occupy your thoughts.
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The Pitfalls of an Overly Qualified Expert Witness
Who is qualified to offer opinions as to what deviation from the standard of care for a general practitioner would be?
Practice Tip: The UIDDA
A look at the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA).
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The March Toward Marriage Equality in a Post-<i>Windsor</i> Nation
Poponents of marriage equality are seeking to overturn their states' bans on same-sex marriage on the basis of the Supreme Court's decision in <I>Windsor.</I>
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How the Affordable Care Act Affects Divorce
How do the radical changes to health care law in the United States affect its citizens who are currently going through the divorce process or are recently divorced?
When Is Equity Value Really Zero?
Matrimonial attorneys are often confronted with a listed equity asset that, at least according to the client, "isn't worth anything." So how do we approach this dilemma?
Marketing Tech: Digital Media Is the New Normal
Digital is the new normal. But digital content affords many distinct advantages over its analogue counterpart, and that's if such counterparts even exist.
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Leadership in the Law: The Role of Big Data in Law Practice
The latest fad phrase in the legal trade press is "big data" and, as with many fad phrases, it means many things to many people and is a complete mystery to others.
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The Business of Branding: We Already Have a Website, So Why Do We Need a Microsite?
What is a microsite and why do you need it in addition to your firm's primary site? Here are a few reasons why...
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