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The Media
There is a perception, in large part driven by media bias, that in America today, unlike in times past, "everyone sues." This could not be farther from the truth.
Practice Tip: Cell Phone Usage and Brain Tumors
Recent headlines have reignited interest in litigation involving the link between cell phones and the development of brain tumors. Is a change in the application of present law supportable?
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<i>Online Extra</i> Koh Drops Ax on Privacy Claims Against Apple
A federal judge has disposed of one of the most mature privacy class actions filed against a Silicon Valley company, concluding that plaintiffs' claims against Apple Inc. were doomed by their ignorance of its policies.
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New FDA Guidelines on Gluten-Free Products
On Aug. 5, 2013, the FD) issued a final rule defining the labeling requirements for a product claiming to be "gluten-free."
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<i>Online Extra</i>Google Will Pay AGs $17 Million to Settle Privacy Claims
California will receive $1 million as its share of a $17 million multi-state payment from Google Inc. to settle complaints that the Mountain View search engine improperly tracked users of Apple Safari web browsers over two years.
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Real Property Law
In-depth analysis of two major rulings.
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Landlord & Tenant
A number of important rulings are analyzed and discussed.
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Nonprimary Residence Proceedings
If a trial court determines that a tenant did ' or did not ' maintain his primary residence in his rent-stabilized apartment, what standard of review must an appellate court apply in reviewing that determination?
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Movers & Shakers
Movement among franchise professionals.
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