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Trade Secret Misappropriation: Methods for Measuring Damages and Seeking Relief
Trade secret misappropriation is on the rise in the US. How does a business calculate damages in cases of trade secret theft? Read More
The Oracle v Google Saga: Copyrightability and Fair Use in Computer Programming
In 2021, the Supreme Court permitted Google’s use of 11,500 lines of Oracle-owned code as fair use and ended a saga in copyright law. Read More
When Collecting Personal Data, Restraint and Insurance are Key
Is your business collecting personal data? If you experience a data breach, you won’t just be a victim—you’ll also be a defendant. Read More
What Employers of Foreign National Workers Should Know to Prepare for a USCIS Site Visit
The US increased USCIS site visits to employers of foreign nationals to combat H1-B visa fraud. Here’s how to prepare for a site visit. Read More
The Attorney Immunity Defense: Ongoing Allen Stanford Ponzi Case Sparks Debate
The Allen Stanford Ponzi case rages on in the Caribbean, putting the attorney immunity doctrine under fire once again. Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Always Rely On “Market” Terms in Business Transactions
In business transactions, a deal attorney may describe certain contract terms as “market.” What does this mean, and should you agree to them? Read More
How the GDPR Set a New Standard for Data Privacy and Protection in the EU and America
The EU takes data privacy and protection seriously, meaning GDPR compliance impacts U.S. companies with customers abroad. Are you compliant? Read More
Top 5 Areas in Tech Impacted By the Biden Administration and What It Means for Investors
As the Biden administration decides whether to continue or repeal Trump-era policies, investors must prepare for the effects on Big Tech. Read More
This Lawsuit Goes to 11: Fraud Claims and the Economic Loss Rule
Remember the $400 million “This is Spinal Tap” lawsuit? It just settled. Here’s what it teaches about fraud claims and the economic loss rule. Read More
How the Matal v. Tam Case Changed Trademark Law As We Know It
For decades, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected potentially offensive trademarks. Then Matal v. Tam changed everything. Read More