Trump Administration Bars SBA Loans to Cannabis Industry Support Businesses
July 01, 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration updated its standard operating procedures to prohibit providing loans to both marijuana- and hemp-related businesses and businesses deriving any gross revenue from sales to marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) including those providing lighting, hydroponic equipment or testing services.
'Marketing Tech:' How Law Firms May Ensure Social Media Compliance
July 01, 2018
How can law firms ensure social media compliance? What are the rules and restrictions to creating profiles, publishing content and communicating with prospects and clients? This article answers these questions and provides tips to help firms create a sound social media policy.
New Bill Would Protect Law Licenses of Student Loan Defaulters
July 01, 2018
Nineteen states currently allow government agencies to revoke the professional licenses — including law licenses — of student loan defaulters. But that may change.
Real Property Law
July 01, 2018
Contract Satisfies Statute of Frauds<br>Contract Vendee Failed to Perform<br>Questions of Fact Preclude Dismissal of Constructive Trust Claim<br>Questions of Fact About Scope of Mortgage
Case Notes
July 01, 2018
Bifurcation Is Not the Answer<br>Zoning Board's Variance Not Extinguished Despite Lack of Standing<br>Delay Tactics Cost Tenant $24 Million
IP News
July 01, 2018
A Split Federal Circuit Panel Finds That Petitioner Has Standing to Challenge PTAB's Final Written Decision and That Petitioner Properly Submitted Evidence on Reply<br>Federal Circuit Rejects Patent Owner's Time-Bar Defense Based on Privity<br>Federal Circuit Finds That District Court May Rely on a Ground Not Raised by Any Party in Granting a Motion for Summary Judgment of Invalidity
Bit Parts
July 01, 2018
Jerry Lee Lewis Gets Extended Discovery Time in Management Litigation Against His Daughter<br>Three-Year Statute of Limitations Argument Doesn't Bar Claims to Copyright Renewal Terms<br>Ticketmaster Prevails With “Striking Compatibility” Claim in Copyright Suit Over Ticket Bots
Yes, You'll Retire Someday. Avoid These Retirement Financial Pitfalls Now.
July 01, 2018
Here are some common retirement planning pitfalls that lawyers often experience.
Practical Impact of D.C. Circuit's Ruling on Foreign Broadcasters and Copyright Liability
June 01, 2018
Broadcasters around the globe know that Americans want access to digital content and that they often ignore who provides it to them. For business reasons, tax reasons or to try to avoid liability under copyright law, many of these broadcasters intentionally do not set up operations in the United States. However, when these broadcasters transmit content for which they do not have authorization, they may be in violation of the copyright holder's rights.
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