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Investigating The SCOTUS Leak: Here’s What Needs to be Done

Administrative LawH&M will pay $36 million to settle accusations that the fashion retailer illegally kept millions of dollars in gift cards that customers never used, New York Attorney General Letitia…

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Newly proposed SC law would make it a crime to ask about vaccine status

Administrative LawA newly proposed law in the South Carolina Statehouse would make it a criminal offense for your employer – or anyone – to ask about your vaccination status. Under the new proposed law

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Judge Accused of Failing to Follow COVID-19 Recommendations is Removed From 2 Trials

NewsAn Ohio judge has been removed from two upcoming criminal trials after a lawyer for the defendants alleged that the judge was failing to implement COVID-19 precautions.

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Invitation: SCCE’s 19th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute

Invitation: SCCE’s 19th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute

Event, Sept. 14-16, 2020
The first ever virtual CEI will have the great speakers and content you’ve come to expect at the in-person event with 100+ education sessions over 3 days. 

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Former Crestline Police Chief Joe Butler Awarded $380,000 Settlement

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Former Crestline police chief Joe Butler has been awarded a $380,000 settlement in a lawsuit he filed against the village.

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Jennifer Dulos’ Family Sues CT Judge Over Court Delays Due to COVID

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A lawyer representing Jennifer Dulos’ family has filed a federal complaint seeking to require the state Judicial Branch to foreclose on Fotis Dulos’ former Farmington residence even though housing proceedings have been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ninth Circuit Holds Proof of Injury Not Required for Unclean Hands

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Unclean hands remains a viable defense today in the context of equitable claims.

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Marketing Your Practice: The Ins and Outs of Legal Client Relationship Management Tools

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With online advertising leading the way, there is an increased need to track and manage legal marketing efforts.

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RumbergerKirk Secures TCPA Fax Victory Before FCC

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The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ruled faxes sent to “online fax services” are not faxes to “telephone fax machines.”

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Download: Comprehensive Guide to the CCPA

<b>Download: Comprehensive Guide to the CCPA</b>

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The California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect on January 1, and companies must ready themselves for Data Subject Access Requests from consumers.

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NYC Bar Urges Congressional Inquiry Into AG Barr’s Conduct

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The letter to the leaders highlighted four public statements the AG made that the association found troubling.

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American Axle: Does Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Depend on Enablement?

<b><i>American Axle</i>: Does Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Depend on Enablement?</b>

Webinar, Jan. 30, 2020
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “American Axle: Does Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Depend on Enablement?,” featuring Fitch Even attorneys Stanley A. Schlitter and Andrew C. Wood.

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Justice Department Says Virginia Action Would Come Too Late to Ratify ERA

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The ERA Coalition said it “strongly disagrees” with the DOJ’s memo.

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The Biggest Supreme Court Cases to Watch in 2020

<b>The Biggest Supreme Court Cases to Watch in 2020</b>

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The Supreme Court will hear a slate of highly charged disputes when the justices return to the bench in the new year and resume one of the most politically volatile terms in recent memory.

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Biglaw Firm Sued by Crypto Fund Manager for Alleged Malpractice

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Digital Capital Management’s complaint alleges that the law firm provided “inaccurate analysis and advice.”

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Financial Tug-Of-War Emerges Over California Fire Victims’ Settlement

<b>Financial Tug-Of-War Emerges Over California Fire Victims’ Settlement</b>

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The settlement leaves open just how much would be used to compensate victims, their lawyers and federal and state agencies for the money they spent on rescue and recovery operations.

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Biglaw Partner Who Said She Worked 3,173 Billable Hours is Suspended for Overbilling

<b>Biglaw Partner Who Said She Worked 3,173 Billable Hours is Suspended for Overbilling</b>

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Doreen Zankowski conceded to a hearing committee that “her billing practices were inadequate, careless, rushed and error-prone.”

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University of Phoenix Reaches Landmark Agreement to Forgive Student Loans

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The university will pay $191 million, of which $141 million will be used to forgive some student loans for certain borrowers who attended the university.

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2020 Renewable Energy Outlook: Waning Incentives, Redevelopment Opportunities, and Community Opposition

<b>2020 Renewable Energy Outlook: Waning Incentives, Redevelopment Opportunities, and Community Opposition</b>

Insight
Authors of the Schiff Hardin post discuss three key issues facing the industry for the coming year.

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Lowenstein Sandler’s Creates Survey of State Charity Registration Requirements

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Lowenstein Sandler released a survey of State Charity Registration Requirements that helps nonprofits raise funds online and nationwide in a safe and legal way.

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