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What Lawyers Need To Know About Encryption

A recently released whitepaper from Avansic covers the basics about encryption: what it is, how it works, the regulations that […]

Supreme Court Goes To The Dogs On HBO

Twisting the debate over the Supreme Court’s ban on allowing cameras to record oral arguments, HBO’s John Oliver offered an […]

Summary Judgment Is No Dress Rehearsal

Neglecting to show up with evidence to support the burden of proof can be fatal to a case, as a recent suit shows. The judge in UnitedHealth Group Inc. v Columbia Casualty Co. said a party cannot survive a motion of summary based on “vague descriptions of the evidence it intends to introduce at trial.”

Seventh Circuit Reminds Attorneys to Conduct “Reasonable Amount of Legal Research” Before Filing Claims

When a part-owner of an anesthesiology practice was fired, she sued under the ADA, claiming she was dismissed because of a disability. But since she was part owner, and not an employee, an appeals court denied her claims, found the suit frivolous, and granted the defendant attorney’s fees.

Fannie Mae Names Brian P. Brooks GC

Fannie Mae has appointed Brian P. Brooks as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary effective November 10. Brooks […]

Steve Bené Named GC Of Pandora

Pandora, the internet radio service, has named Steve Bené as General Counsel. Bené comes to Pandora with more than twenty […]

Arkansas State University Hires Brad Phelps As Assoc. GC

Brad Phelps, Arkansas’ chief deputy attorney general, has been hired by Arkansas State University as associate general counsel. Phelps, who […]

John Lewis Partnership Names Keith Hubber GC

The John Lewis Partnership has hired former BG deputy general counsel Keith Hubber to join the company as general counsel […]

Trade Secrets As IP Strategy Keeps Looking Better

Recent court decisions that have narrowed the parameters of what will be deemed patentable have made many companies look more […]

Supreme Court To Take Up Hotel Guest Privacy

The Court decided this week that it will take up a case to determine whether police may enter hotel or […]

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