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Social Media and the National Labor Relations Act

Anna Ferrari, Christine Lyon & Timothy Ryan

We offer below a set of frequently asked questions with answers distilling the key points that U.S. employers should understand about this new area of NLRA enforcement activity. These FAQs are accompanied by practical suggestions that technology counsel can use to help employers navigate these issues in drafting and updating their own social media policies.

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Applying Patent Teachings in Product Liability Cases

Anthony S. Volpe

In a product liability design defect action, evidence establishing the defectiveness of a product is paramount to a plaintiff's case. Conducting a patent search and an investigation of the state of the patent art may yield fruitful evidence regarding the defect or relative safety of the product at issue in a product liability action. But first some background to set the environment for how patents become patents.

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International Cooperation in the Regulation of Nanotechnology

Vivian M. Quinn & Benjamin R. Dwyer

This article provides a broad overview of the general approach taken by major countries in the field of nanotechnology. It also describes steps taken in international cooperation in this area and suggests possible areas of international regulatory convergence.

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Asbestos Payments Per Resolved Claim Increased 75% in the Past Year

Mary Elizabeth C. Stern & Lucy P. Allen

An annual review of asbestos-related liabilities reported in companies' SEC filings, reveals that from 2010 to 2011, average payments per resolved claim increased 75%. Further review of the underlying data suggests that this increase in payments per claim is not due to a significant upward trend in asbestos liabilities. Instead, this increase can be explained by a change in the claim disease mix.

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Real Property Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of several key cases.

Landlord & Tenant

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of two key cases.

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Eminent Domain Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A recent case of importance.

Development

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In-depth analysis of a major ruling.

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Mitchell-Lama Conversions and the Martin Act

Stewart E. Sterk

Can a limited-profit housing company seeking to withdraw from the Mitchell-Lama program avoid supervision by the Attorney General if the withdrawal does not involve any transfer of property or physical exchange of shares?

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Decisions of Interest

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of three major cases.

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