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Patentability of Computer- Implemented Inventions
August 02, 2014
On June 19, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court issued another in a line of cases dealing with the issue of the patentability of software inventions. Based on this opinion, one thing remains clear: The issue is far from definitively decided.
Obstruction of (Contemplated) Justice
August 02, 2014
In the wake of the guidance provided by the federal appellate decisions affirming the distinctions between ' 1519 and the other obstruction statutes in recent years, prosecutors have been increasingly relying on this anti-shredding provision to file charges based on a variety of fact patterns well outside the typical norm for obstruction cases
Cooperatives & Condominiums
August 02, 2014
A look at two major rulings.
Sales Speak: Dancing with the Stars -- Client Retention
August 02, 2014
When you're working with clients, it is important to keep them happy and to remember to continue selling throughout the engagement. Here's why.
Real Property Law
August 02, 2014
Analysis and interpretation of five recent rulings.
What Can U.S. Legislators Learn from the European View of Good Faith?
August 02, 2014
The concept of "good faith" exists in most civil law jurisdictions but is frequently interpreted in different ways. Common law jurisdictions, such as the United States, however, generally have an uneasy relationship with the concept of a duty of good faith, as is illustrated by the case law and proposed legislation.
Data Breaches and Insurance Coverage
August 02, 2014
When a breach of the data occurs and confidential information is accessed by unauthorized persons, the financial consequences to the business entity may be substantial. But when that business seeks defense and indemnification from its insurer, the insurer just might push back.
Law 2023: A Look Ahead
August 02, 2014
The future of the legal industry isn't what it used to be. Or so says a recent report issued by Law2023.org, a group of industry insiders ' including the author' who spent a year studying the trajectory of the legal marketplace.
Business Crimes Hotline
August 02, 2014
In-depth discussion of several key cases.
Valuation of a Law Firm and a Law Practice
August 02, 2014
Lawyers leaving a law practice have an economic interest in monetizing their career-long investment in building a client portfolio and a referral network. How each lawyer has accomplished this depends on his or her particular practice, market and style. But while the means may vary, the results are the same ' access to clients who have legal needs. And this is the value the acquirers wish to capture.

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