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Minimizing Cybercrime Exposure

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By Jeffrey Rabkin | 2/8/12 2:48 PM |

Jeffrey Rabkin of Stroz Friedberg discusses 10 steps a firm can take to reduce its chances of an attack or security breach.

9th Circuit Sides With Gay Couples in 2-1 Ruling on Prop 8

By Ginny LaRoe | 2/7/12 10:42 AM |

Judge Stephen Reinhardt said the ban violated the equal protection clause by taking away a right previously conferred.

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Insuring Against Cybercrime

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By Marc Mayerson | 2/3/12 10:03 AM |

Technology violations and privacy breaches are becoming more common, requiring companies to mitigate the risk through coverage, explain Orrick attorneys.

Building a Trial Team

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By Amie Bailey | 2/2/12 11:02 AM |

Amie Bailey of The Focal Point offers practical advice for attorneys gearing up for litigation.

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STOCK Act Is Superfluous

By James Ching | 1/31/12 2:52 PM |

Legislation in the works to control use of political intelligence in investments adds little to current enforcement options, says James Ching.

New Way of Doing Jurisdiction

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By Robert D. Rose | 1/27/12 3:09 PM |

Federal legislation alters the rules of civil procedure with regard to removal, venue and citizenship, explains Robert D. Rose of Sheppard Mullin.

Special Report: Securities

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1/27/12 12:00 AM |

This look at securities law examines secondary markets, recent trends in securities litigation and Supreme Court decisions.

'Janus' Confusion

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1/27/12 12:00 AM |

The U.S. Supreme Court's attempt to create a bright-line test for primary liability resulted in numerous conflicting opinions from lower courts, explains Jared Kopel of Wilson Sonsini.

Securities Litigation Trending UP

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By Michael Torpey and Amy Laughlin | 1/27/12 12:00 AM |

M&A activity, investigations of foreign corporations and increased number of SEC actions create a litigious environment, explain Orrick attorneys.

Developing Secondary Markets

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By Steven Kaufhold | 1/27/12 12:00 AM |

With thousands of employees holding stock in privately owned companies, platforms to trade or sell that stock are emerging, explains Steven Kaufhold of Kaufhold Gaskin.