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Avoiding Cringeworthy Business Development
This article talks about not shooting yourself in the foot when you are trying to develop more business — whether from current clients, referral sources or even potential clients.
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Navigating AI Risks: Best Practices for Compliance
The most forward-thinking companies embrace AI with complete confidence because they have created governance programs that serve as guardrails for this incredible new technology. Effective governance ensures AI consistently aligns with an organization’s best interests, safeguarding against potential risks while unlocking its full potential.
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The 5 Most Influential Patent Law Cases of 2024
We’re counting down to the new year with a recap of the five most influential patent decisions from 2024. Spanning damages, design patents, infringement loopholes, issue preclusion, and prior art disqualification, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit had an active year issuing cases with a direct impact on innovation.
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Landlord & Tenant Law
Commercial Tenant Not In Default
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Co-ops and Condominiums
Count Invokes Business Judgment Rule to Uphold Fines Imposed By Co-Op Board
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Real Property Law
Questions of Fact About Compliance With Mortgage Contingency ClauseMortgagee Who Purchased At Foreclosure Sale Failed to Establish Bona Fide Purchaser StatusSupreme Court Was Premature In Holding That Option Violated Rule Against Perpetuities
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Development
Developer’s Taking Claims Survive Motion to DismissDEC Incorrectly Granted Permit to Expand Nonconforming Mining UseMemorandum of Understanding Not Binding on Subsequent Town Board
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Live Streaming Accelerates Business Growth
Live streaming has evolved significantly and is a widespread phenomenon for retail, gaming, and influencers but is now providing competitive advantages for leading accounting, management consulting, and other professional services firms and B-to-B companies looking to build their brands and increase business.
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Copyright Cases Roundup
A roundup of recent cases in entertainment-related copyrights.
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AI Poisoning: A Self Help Cybersecurity Option
A novel legal self-help technique to secure artificial intelligence data and programs is known as Poisoning AI. This technique involves modifying the AI algorithm to intentionally produce specific erroneous results.
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