Navigating the Fear and Promise of Artificial Intelligence
June 01, 2018
AI solves real challenges and answers real questions that lawyers face every day. It can accomplish or facilitate these tasks more quickly, accurately and efficiently than even the most capable human experts — with the goal of augmenting their skills rather than replacing them.
Addressing Disproportionate Forfeitures: Refining the <i>Bajakajian</i> Analysis
June 01, 2018
<b><i>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</b></i><p>In Part One, we discussed the public concern over unfairness in asset forfeiture and analyzed the Supreme Court case — <i>United States v. Bajakajian</i> — that looked to the Excessive Fines Clause to limit the government's authority to forfeit property. In Part Two, we consider possible reforms that would allow defendants to challenge forfeitures as disproportionate under a fairer and more appropriate analysis.
Legal Tech: E-Discovery Case Digest
June 01, 2018
A look at key court rulings on e-discovery matters from the winter of 2017-18.
How to Leverage Media Relations Throughout an Attorney's Career
June 01, 2018
A lawyer can utilize the platform of media outlets to share insights that will develop business by attracting the attention of potential clients and referral sources.
Development
June 01, 2018
Merger Defeats Single and Separate Ownership Claim<br>Failure to Refer to County Planning Board Invalidates Grant of Area Variance<br>Denial of Natural Resources Special Permit Upheld<br>Village Ratifies Extension of Lease to Cell Phone Provider
IP News
June 01, 2018
Federal Circuit Holds USPTO Can Defend PTAB Decision After Original Petitioner Drops Out<br>Federal Circuit Says <i>Alice</i> Not Intervening Change
Bit Parts
June 01, 2018
Brief Use of Graffiti Art in HBO's <i>Vinyl</i> Show Found <i>De Minimis</i><br>Chinese Film Company Subject to Personal Jurisdiction in Location Security Company's Colorado Lawsuit
Real Property Law
June 01, 2018
Interest on Loan Tolled When Mortgagee Delayed In Filing Request for Judicial Intervention<br>Court Dismisses Tortious Interference Claim By Holder of First Refusal<br>Easement Enforceable Despite City Register's Failure to Index the Easement Against Newly Created Lot
Landlord & Tenant
June 01, 2018
Liquidated Damages Provision Not an Unenforceable Penalty<br>Occupant Established Succession Right Despite Absence of Sexual or Blood Relationship<br>Rent Stabilization Provision Lost When Tenant Executed Lease In Corporate Name<br>Predecessor Landlord Waived Prohibition on Subleases and Assignments
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