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Libel, Slander, Cyber Smear, & Defamation – A Nuts & Bolts Primer

Libel – written or published false statement that harms someone’s reputation. Slander is spoken. A guide to nuts and bolts of defamation.

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The Supreme Court: Free Exercise of Religion

Free exercise of religion- founding fathers never imagined issues this Constitutional language would create for the Supreme Court. Two cases.

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employee v. contractor

Contractor v. Employee: Dept. of Labor Proposed Employee Classification Rule

Contractor v. employee violations occur in every industry. This is in part due to the regulatory processes in wage rates, labor agreements, and exemptions defining who is and who isn’t […]

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Understanding RICO

Understanding RICO in Real Life

Understanding RICO includes all sorts of plaintiffs and contexts, not always criminal. Learn how you could benefit from the RICO Act.

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Free Enterprise, John Marshall

What Is ‘Free Enterprise’?

In 1800, John Peck purchased Yazoo Land from a New England land company. Read about the ensuing legal battle that defined ‘Free Enterprise’.

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How to Anticipate Contract Disputes Before You Sign (And Why You’ll Be Glad You Did)

There are many steps to take in order to assure a contract will be honored by all parties. Anticipate contract disputes by working with the right lawyer, keeping extra copies of the original and always having a backup plan.

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Trade Secrets

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?

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Tech Industry Under Biden Administration

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.

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This is Spinal Tap lawsuit

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.

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Lawyer-Client Relationship

An Easy Way to Make More Money? Get More Value From Your Lawyer-Client Relationship

Building value in your lawyer-client relationship requires the right questions and expectations. Don’t just hire a lawyer. Hire a partner.

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