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Esports Industry Labor, Employment Law Concerns
One of the issues facing the esports industry is the classification of professional players as employees versus independent contractors. This issue is of particular concern for companies operating competitive esports teams and/or using the services of content creators.
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Local Law Prohibiting Drive-Through Windows Requires Full Environmental Assessment Form Area Variance Denial Upheld Redevelopment Project Did Not Transfer Inalienable Parkland Town Board Took Requisite Hard Look At Environmental Impact of Mixed-Use Development Court Rejects Claim of Conspiracy to Violate Vested Rights
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The Regulators Are at the Gates: Significant New AML Legislation Nears Passage
Over the past few years, Congress and law enforcement have notably increased their scrutiny of companies' anti-money laundering compliance, and it appears that Congress is not yet finished with its drive for additional legislation and regulation.
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Jurisdictional License Requirements and Disparate Laws Are Hindering Law Firms' Fight Against Cybercrime
Some cybersecurity experts think the structure of law in the U.S. itself means that truly fighting against growing threat actors is a losing game. Take, for example, the fact that attorneys are largely limited by jurisdictional licensure requirements. While on the other hand, bad actors are often organized, unsaddled by jurisdictional challenges, and able to function as a large decentralized group.
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The Four Legal Sales Strategies
The 'best choice' provider pitch may not be the optimal sales strategy. It's better to adjust to where the prospect is in their buying decision process — whether that means they are looking for providers, they are studying the situation, they already have counsel, or they have decided not to address the issue.
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Protecting a Trademark Licensor's Rights In Its Licensee's Bankruptcy Case
A recent bankruptcy case from the District of Delaware underscores the need for a trademark licensor to be alert to filings made in its licensee's bankruptcy case that may require prompt action by the licensor to protect its valuable rights under a license agreement.
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How to Build a Successful Business Development Plan
Driving Growth Through Client Success and Thought Leadership Business development is a critical part of a law firm's growth strategy. It balances client success, competitive marketing and new acquisitions in order to sustain the firm's reputation as a high-quality service provider. It is the bridge between marketing and sales. Here are six steps to building a modern business development plan that is guaranteed to drive growth through client success and thought leadership.
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Can a Tenant Enforce a Right of Refusal In Third-Party Sale?
In Tri-Outdoor v. Keyser, the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently addressed whether a tenant could specifically enforce a right of first refusal provision contained in a lease agreement where the landlord sold the leased premises to a third-party purchaser.
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Players on the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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Real Property Law
Buyer's Anticipatory Repudiation Results In Forfeiture of Down Payment Constructive Trust Claim Supports Notice of Pendency
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