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What's the Big (Data) Deal?

Timothy J. Toohey

In our increasingly data-intensive world, Big Data is proclaimed by its proponents as bringing about a new era of innovation and economic growth. But as increasingly large amounts of data are collected, stored and analyzed about individuals, privacy advocates have also raised concerns that Big Data may endanger, if not end, personal privacy.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Discussion of two major rulings.

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How Much Deference Do Zoning Ordinances Deserve?

Stewart E. Sterk

To what extent can a municipality's zoning ordinance distinguish among commercial enterprises, and what evidence must a municipality produce to justify distinctions among commercial enterprises?

Features

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International e-Commerce and e-Discovery

Christopher P. DePhillips & Heather B. Siegelheim

This article focuses on the conflict between U.S. and EU discovery procedures, and offers some useful and practical advice for U.S. litigants who may face uncertain territory when seeking discovery abroad.

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CA Data Privacy Bill Would Undo Apple's Win

Cheryl Miller

Online retailers in California could be held liable for requiring anything more than a ZIP code from credit card and debit card customers to complete a transaction under proposed legislation unveiled on March 20.

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Decisions of Interest

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of a major ruling.

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Selling a Franchise Company to an ESOP

Nick Adamy

Business owners exploring exit planning options may have been introduced to the idea of selling some or all of their stock to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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NJ & CT News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

What's happening in neighboring states.

Features

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Courts Address Clickwrap and Electronic Contracting

Richard Raysman & Peter Brown

This article reviews the various types of online agreements, including the more modern hybrid clickwrap transactions, as well as the characteristics of enforceable online agreements.

Features

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Change of Custody: When Is a Hearing Required?

David M. Rosoff

The Appellate Division, Second Department, has held that it is reversible error for a court to change custody, "even temporarily," without a hearing.

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