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W.D.N.Y.: Insurer Must Defend Claim Despite Its Being Pleaded Under a Contract Theory
May 01, 2016
In an interesting ruling last year from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, the court applied New York law in rejecting an insurer's attempt to deny coverage when the insured faced an underlying liability claim arising out of its provision of adulterated apples that were used to make baby food.
Eminent Domain Law
May 01, 2016
Discussion and analysis of a case involving trade fixtures.
EXCITING NEWS!!!
May 01, 2016
Beginning with the June Issue, <i>e-Commerce Law &amp; Strategy</i> will no longer exist as a single entity. Instead, it will continue its evolution into our all-new, cutting-edge title: <i>Cybersecurity Law &amp; Strategy</i>.
Proper Objections at a Personal Injury Deposition
May 01, 2016
When asserting the doctor-patient privilege, a witness cannot refuse to reveal medical incidents or facts once the witness has put the medical condition in controversy. Often, in a personal injury case, the plaintiff has already put a specific injury at issue by filing the lawsuit.
In the Courts
May 01, 2016
Review of a case in which a judge allowed a suit against FBI agents and two Assistant United States Attorneys to proceed.
How to Run Your Law Firm More Like a Business
May 01, 2016
If your firm is like most, your top goals include growing revenue, and in turn, increasing profitability. You've implemented practice management software, and probably even a customer relationship management (CRM) system to help you achieve those objectives. Now what?
Business Crimes Hotline
May 01, 2016
In-depth analysis of a case in which Cayman Islands entities plead guilty for assisting U.S. taxpayers.
Law School, Disrupted
May 01, 2016
The last few years have been rough for legal education. But shoots of innovative, provocative life can be seen at a few law schools. And these changes hint a broader change coming for all in legal education.
Debating Nonlawyer Ownership of Law Firms
May 01, 2016
Lawyers love a debate, and it looks like a doozy is set concerning nonlawyer ownership of law firms (NLO). The president of the New York State Bar Association, David P. Miranda, has requested that New York lawyers just "Say No to Nonlawyer Ownership (NLO)."
Drug & Device News
May 01, 2016
A look at the latest news and developments.

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