Devices, Tablets and Breaking Traditions: The New Normal for Law Firm Websites
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
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
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
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
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
How a client's cultural background can change the way you approach a case.
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In the Marketplace
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
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Child Support in PA
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
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
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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