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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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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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Google Supreme Court Case

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.

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Personal Data Breach

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.

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USCIS Site Visits

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.

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