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Copyright Challenge to 'We Shall Overcome' Proceeds
February 01, 2017
As 2017 commences, political protest against injustice is as relevant as ever in the United States. At the same time, a lawsuit concerning the copyright rights to the powerful anthem We Shall Overcome may proceed to trial. In November 2016, the case survived a motion to dismiss the copyright infringement claims.
<i>Online Extra</i><br>Snapchat Maker Sued by Ex-Employee Who Says Company Misrepresented Finances
February 01, 2017
Snap Inc., maker of pic-sharing app Snapchat, was hit with a wrongful termination lawsuit on Jan. 4 by a former employee who alleges the company made false…
Data Breach by Insiders: Three Key Steps to Keep Your Company Out of the Headlines
February 01, 2017
For many of us, the term "data breach" conjures up images of a shadowy character in a dark hoodie — a nefarious criminal. But the more we understand about how data breach incidents originate and propagate, the more likely we are to shift focus from outsider hackers to insider threats.
In the Courts
February 01, 2017
Analysis of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the tipping law, clarifying previously conflicting circuit-level precedent setting forth the “personal benefit” test related to insider trading.
A Look at the Trial Against Facebook over Video Game Technology
February 01, 2017
The social networking company is being sued by videogame maker ZeniMax Media, which says Oculus stole its technology. Facebook responded that Zenimax's story is nothing but a "fantasy" by a company that was "embarrassed" and "humiliated." It's worth taking a closer look at how each side is framing the fight.
Drug & Device News
February 01, 2017
Clinical trials of the drug commonly known as “Ecstasy.”
Optimizing Your Legal Career<br><i><font size="-1">The Role of Professional Recruiters</font></i>
February 01, 2017
Ongoing, active management of your legal career is essential. As such, every successful law firm partner should develop a long-term exclusive relationship with a top-notch, knowledgeable recruiter.
Landlord & Tenant
February 01, 2017
In-depth analysis of four pivotal rulings, including one in which a landlord whohad received a tax abatement was not eligible for luxury deregulation.
Will the CT Supreme Court Reinvent Design Defect Law?<br><font size="-1"><b><i>Part One of a Two-Part Article</b></i></font>
February 01, 2017
Despite the long-standing principle in Connecticut that product liability law is premised on strict liability, the state's Supreme Court is now considering whether it should abandon its strict product liability premise for design defect claims, and replace it with section 2(b) of the Restatement (Third) of Torts.
Richest Firms Pulled Ahead in 2016 as Some Regions Struggled
February 01, 2017
The top performing law firms continued to pull away from the rest of the Am Law 200 last year, according to a report released on January 23 by Wells Fargo Private Bank's Legal Specialty Group. Meanwhile certain regions, including the mid-Atlantic states, struggled to achieve even modest revenue growth.

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