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<i>CYBER-ETHICS:</i> Technological Competence Obligations and the Interplay of the ABA Model Rules and Attorney Cybersecurity
October 20, 2016
The ABA has long published its Model Rules of Professional Conduct and modifies them from time-to-time to stay current with legal and technological developments and advances. While these Model Rules are not officially binding on attorneys, they have been adopted in large part by nearly every stateand provide a guideline for attorneys across the country regarding standards of professional responsibility and ethical conduct.
Samsung Sued Over Sluggish Response to Smartphone Dangers
October 20, 2016
Although the cellular world moves fast, Samsung Electronics has taken too much time to address reports that multiple generations of its devices' batteries overheat and pose a danger, according to a plaintiffs' lawyer who filed one of the most recent in a string of lawsuits filed against the Seoul, Korea-based maker of smartphones.
Challenges to the DOJ's Jurisdiction over Extraterritorial Conduct
October 20, 2016
Last month, the authors observed that the U.S. Supreme Court has in recent years attempted to limit the extraterritorial reach of federal courts, making it harder for them to get personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants The results of these efforts have been less than stellar. However, as the authors point out here, there are some defenses that may still work.
On Happiness Scale, Partners Rank High (No, Really)
October 20, 2016
For those who think Big Law partners are miserable, lost souls, I've got news for you: They are quite happy, thank you.
In-House Counsel
October 20, 2016
Internal investigations have always posed vexing issues for in-house counsel. They need to make difficult decisions on matters such as scope and purpose of the investigation, who will conduct the investigation, how costs will be controlled, and the work product that they will generate.
In the Courts
October 20, 2016
Analysis of a case in which a utility company was convicted for regulatory violations based on corporate collective knowledge .
Recent Developments in the Responsible Corporate Office Doctrine
October 20, 2016
Until recently, the typical FDCA case has involved an executive who pleaded guilty to one or more misdemeanors in the face of DOJ allegations of felony misconduct. But until the Supreme Court clarifies the bounds of the FDCA, district courts will struggle with identifying the necessary elements of individual criminal liability.
Job Losses At Merging U.K. Law Firms Unfortunate, But Predictable
October 20, 2016
Continental Breakfast: your daily update on what's happening in Europe.For all of the potential benefits of mergers, they are incredibly expensive…
Paul Hastings Latest Big Firm to Dabble in Data Analytics
October 20, 2016
While many law firms are contracting with outside companies to use the most up-to-date technology to review data for e-discovery purposes, Paul Hastings has developed a system internally that the firms says goes a step further.
Trump Predicts Roe v. Wade Falls 'Automatically' If He Makes SCOTUS Picks
October 19, 2016
The final presidential debate Wednesday night left unanswered a raft of questions about the future of the U.S. Supreme Court, including the fate of nominee Merrick Garland, and instead focused on the candidates' well-versed positions on guns and abortion.

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