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Hit With a Cyberattack? What You Do In the First 72 Hours Could Save Your Business
When a cyberattack occurs, time is the most valuable asset. Much like law enforcement’s “first 48” hours rule in criminal investigations, the first 72 hours of a cyberattack, often referred to collectively as the “golden hour,” are crucial. Early action preserves critical evidence, prevents further harm, and increases the chance of a successful resolution.
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Commercial Real Estate Loan Workouts and Right-Sizing
Part One of a Two-Part ArticleToday’s commercial real estate market is in distress and has been, across a variety of asset classes, for several years. The reasons are well known. The options for the loan in distress are somewhat well known. They are becoming less mysterious day by day. These more traditional options will be described in the first installment of this article below.
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Neighbor Lacks Standing to Challenge Approval of Tax Incentives
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Expansion of French Parliamentary Inquiries Increases Likelihood that U.S Companies Will Face Investigations
The expansion of French parliamentary inquiries, coupled with a persistent climate of suspicion toward U.S. corporate influence, significantly increases the likelihood that international — especially American — companies will face targeted investigations.
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The Lawyers’ Guide to Writing Articles for Google’s AI Overview
Google’s AI Overview creates a strategic opportunity for attorneys who can leverage their knowledge and experience into a decent article. This opportunity to attract more visibility, link a law firm’s blog, and drive readers to a firm’s website in Google AI Overview is our focus in this article.
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RFPs Are Surging, But Not All Are Productive
Formal requests for proposals for in-house legal work are surging in popularity, but their effectiveness still comes down to whether legal teams are using them strategically — or just filling out spreadsheets.
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New York Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act Examined for Effect On Commercial Speech
The opinion in the case that upheld New York's algorithmic pricing disclosure law offers a thorough analysis of the issues surrounding regulation of this kind of technology, and it is worth a closer look as the battle is likely to continue in New York and across the country.
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Defamation Lawsuit Over Peacock Docuseries Reinstated on Appeal
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal revived a defamation lawsuit of a Palm Beach County woman after finding the trial judge had improperly dismissed her case, which accuses a Peacock TV docuseries of falsely depicting her as the “madam” of a prostitution ring, among other crimes.
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Structuring Litigation Funding Agreements
Litigation funding, has become a sophisticated big business. These funders expect substantial return for funding litigation costs up front and taking on the risk of low or no recovery. But how should such agreements be structured?
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Insights Learned from High-Stakes Commercial Insurance Recovery Matters
Commercial insurance policyholders require nuanced approaches to protect their assets both before and after suffering a loss due to catastrophic weather. With loss severity and increased frequency of catastrophic events being a stark reality, businesses must take a closer look at all the ways they can safeguard their rights.
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