Information Governance Hard to Achieve, Worth Effort to Protect Data
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Information governance is a goal worth pursuing to protect the privacy of sensitive data and ensure organizations can meet discovery requests.
Court Rules on Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
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A court has ruled that the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods applied in a contract case in which the plaintiff claimed that the defendant had delivered a nonconforming product.
Report Describes Lawyers’ Advice on Moving Suspect Funds Into U.S.
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Global Witness said 12 of the 13 lawyers its investigator had met with discussed ways to move money.
HSBC Says It Successfully Defended Attack on Online Banking System
HSBC customers were locked out of internet banking for several hours after the company was targeted by online criminals in a denial of service attack.
N.J. Lawyer Accused in Sex for Legal Services Sting Found Dead
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The lawyer faced charges of criminal sexual contact after he allegedly propositioned a female undercover detective in a sting operation.
When Can You Rescind a Real Property Purchase Agreement?
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Although rescission makes particular sense when recouping the purchase price is more important than living in the house, it’s not always available.
‘Smart Contracts’ Are the Future of Blockchain
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“Smart contract” essentially means “programmable money” or self-automated computer programs that can carry out the terms of any contract.
Latham & Watkins Advises NBTY on Vitamin World Sale
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NBTY, Inc., a global leader in vitamins, nutritional supplements and sports and active nutrition, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. retail business, Vitamin World, to Centre Lane Partners.
Miller & Chevalier Elects Two New Members
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Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced that the firm elected two new members: Michael J. Satin and Addy R. Schmitt, both of whom practice in the areas of white collar defense and complex civil litigation.
So You Think You Know Patent Claims? Webinar Addresses Patent Drafting and Analysis
Event, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. CST
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP presents a complimentary webinar, “So You Think You Know Patent Claims? Advanced Lessons in Patent Drafting and Analysis,” featuring Fitch Even partners Steven G. Parmelee and Allen E. Hoover.
Litigation, Arbitration Lawyer William Joins Hogan Lovells
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William (Bill) Regan has joined Hogan Lovells’ New York office as partner in the Litigation and Arbitration practice group.
Hall Estill Adds Reed Smith Partner Leah Rudnicki as Oil and Gas Practice Expands
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Hall Estill expands its oil and gas practice with the addition of Leah Rudnicki, most recently a partner at Reed Smith in Houston. Rudnicki, an Oklahoma native, joins the firm’s Oklahoma City office.
Lighthouse eDiscovery Announces Web-Based Reporting Tool
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Ediscovery services and consulting company Lighthouse eDiscovery has announced the launch of its latest product, Lighthouse Navigate.
How Big is Your Negotiation Data?
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What big data is there in contract management and how may it be leveraged?
Quarles and Brady Partner Andre Fiebig Publishes Two Books
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Andre Fiebig, a partner at Quarles & Brady, authored two books on antitrust law issues for Thomson Reuters and the American Bar Association.
Everlaw and DSi Partner Announce Ediscovery Partnership
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Legal technology company Everlaw Inc. and legal services company DSi has announced a partnership to deliver full-service ediscovery.
Thomson Reuters Launches eDiscovery Point
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Thomson Reuters has released a new product called eDiscovery Point, which the company says can transform the legal market with a faster and easier-to-use platform.
Wyly Billion-Dollar Bankruptcy Trial Concludes
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The bankruptcy judge hearing the case is expected to take several weeks to rule in the complex bankruptcy trial in which the IRS accused the wealthy Texans of tax evasion and fraud and is seeking $2.2 billion in back taxes, fees and penalties.
Florida Lawyer Permanently Disbarred for Role in DUI Setup
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Stephen Diaco, one of three lawyers accused of setting up a rival’s DUI arrest, was permanently disbarred Thursday by the Florida Supreme Court, reports The Tampa Tribune.
Jury Orders Wal-Mart to Pay Pharmacist $31.22 Million in Bias Case
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A federal jury in New Hampshire ordered Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to pay $31.22 million to a pharmacist who claimed she was fired because of her gender and in retaliation for complaining about safety conditions.
