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Devices, Tablets and Breaking Traditions: The New Normal for Law Firm Websites

John Simpson

The Internet has changed immensely since its creation. What was once only accessible through a dial-up modem on a large desktop computer is now available wirelessly with the touch of a finger. Smartphones, tablets, e-readers and gaming systems have all entered the mix as the next generation of computers, and they have transformed our online experiences in a multitude of ways. As the number of mobile Internet-connected devices continues to increase, so will the traffic they generate to law firm websites.

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Guide to Privacy Law Compliance

Lothar Determann

When you set out to design and implement a data privacy compliance program for an e-commerce company or other organization, you face a number of threshold decisions and preparatory tasks, including putting a person or team in charge of data privacy law compliance.

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FTC Updates COPPA

Catherine Dunn

The FTC has made revisions that update the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for the era of mobile technology, social media and online data collection ' creating new liability for the operators of websites and services that are directed to children under the age of 13.

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To File Jointly or Not to File Jointly? That Is the Question

Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin & Jonathan Hoffman

While there are often many complicated tax issues in a divorce matter, one issue that is commonly faced is a decision as to whether or not separated spouses should continue to file joint returns until the divorce is finalized.

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Video Privacy Law and Online Services

Richard Raysman & Peter Brown

The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), passed by Congress in 1988, has reemerged as consumer video rentals have migrated from brick-and-mortar video stores to online subscription services, or sites that allow digital streaming of TV shows and movies over the Internet.

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A Client's Cultural Background Makes a Difference

Karen Meislik & Mathias Hagovsky

How a client's cultural background can change the way you approach a case.

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In the Marketplace

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Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

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Child Support in PA

Sean P. McCusker

Recently, a three-judge Pennsylvania Superior Court panel issued an opinion affirming that, under state law, a parent will continue to owe child support even where that parent has absolutely no custody of his or her child, never sees the child and only has a slim hope in the future of possible reunification.

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Enforcement of Article 9 Security Interests:Foreclosing an Article 9 Lien

Frank Peretore

This is the second part of a three-part article designed to provide secured parties an overview of their enforcement rights and remedies as set forth in Article 9 of the UCC. This installment addresses the acceptance of collateral in full or partial satisfaction of debt, and the notice components of a commercially reasonable sale.

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Marketing the Family Law Practice

Les Altenberg

If you are an attorney, you know how difficult marketing a law firm can be. If you are a matrimonial attorney, then you know that marketing the family law practice can be especially difficult. Here's what to do.

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