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Peer-to-Peer Networks
Peer-to-peer e-commerce platforms seem to be popping up almost daily, touching nearly every vertical ripe for disruption, or at least providing just a little grease for the wheel.
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<i><b>BREAKING NEWS</i></b>Fourth Circuit Strikes Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban
A divided federal appeals court on July 28 ruled that Virginia's ban on same sex marriage is unconstitutional.
More Family Law Reforms in the Works
At press time, a bill that reforms many elements of Connecticut's guardian <I>ad litem </I>(GAL) system was awaiting the signature of Gov. Dannel Malloy. If he signs it, no one will be particularly happy.
Business Crimes Hotline
Question on Appeal: Can Federal Prosecutors Reach Electronic Communications Abroad?
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Redaction: What You Need to Know
While the term <i>redaction</i> is well known in the legal community and government agencies, the term itself is new to those not in the fields mentioned above. Because of improper redaction making its way into the headlines, more and more people are seeing the term.
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Case Notes
An in-depth look at several key rulings.
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Arbitrating Against Non-Signatories
Arbitration is a creature of contract, made between consenting parties. As such, it is generally thought that those who have not signed an arbitration agreement cannot be compelled to arbitrate. While that is often the case, like most legal rules, it has its exceptions. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has recognized five of them.
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Drug & Device News
Recent news of importance.
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Same-Sex Marriages, Paternity and Blended Families
This article discusses the current trends in family structure, and provides insight into ever-changing considerations.
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Insurer 's Conduct When No Bad Faith Is Pleaded
In what has commonly become known as the <I>Koken</I> decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that the Pennsylvania Insurance Department "does not possess the authority to require mandatory binding arbitration for UM and UIM disputes."
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