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Legal IT Professionals: Beware the Seven Deadly Vulnerabilities of Domain Names

Legal IT professionals, and anyone whose job intersects with domains, need to know about the seven deadly vulnerabilities of domain names. If ignored, these pitfalls can cause severe damage and increase risks of bad actors interfering with the law firm's or company's domains.
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The Legal Intelligencer

'Erie' and Pa.'s Exclusion of Evidence of Compliance With Government Standards

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that barred evidence of a product manufacturer's compliance with government (and industry) standards in a strict liability design defect case.
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Daily Business Review

Florida's Lawyers Champion Access to Justice for All

As we celebrate Pro Bono Week during the last week of October, it is a fitting time to reflect on the profound impact that Florida's legal community has in providing access to justice, particularly for the most vulnerable among us.
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The Legal Intelligencer

The Challenge of Reasonableness in Discovery

Can both plaintiffs and defendants—opposing parties in an adversarial system—ascribe the same meaning to "reasonableness" to cooperate in discovery? Is it reasonable to believe that adversarial parties are likely to reach an agreement as to what is "reasonable" in discovery? The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure answer with a resounding "yes."
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Texas Lawyer

'Assume the Stance': Pro Tips for Effective Deposing

"Teaching the basics (like how to wax a car, sand a floor, paint the fence) applies as well to learning the foundational techniques of effective deposing," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
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Daily Report Online

Commentary: Empower Georgia's Youth and Earn a Tax Credit by Supporting the Fostering Success Act

Young people aging out of Georgia's foster care system face a daunting transition into adulthood. For members of Georgia's legal community, supporting this program aligns with the principles of justice and equity.
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New York Law Journal

Fusion Voting and Its Impact on the Upcoming Election

Fusion voting was once common and widespread in American politics. It allows one party to cross-endorse the candidate of another political party. By the early 20th century, most states prohibited fusion voting—but not New York.
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Legaltech News

Antitrust at a Crossroads: How the 2024 Election Could Shift the Economic Balance

"Despite both candidates keeping policy cards close, one truth remains clear from the history: Antitrust scrutiny will persist, regardless of who wins," writes Joey Seeber, CEO of Level Legal.
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The Legal Intelligencer

If You Are Too 'Busy' to Communicate With Your Client, You Better Think Again

Clients that are unversed in litigation may have difficulty understanding why their case is "not moving" or "taking so long." Lawyers facing these types of questions cannot simply ignore the client's requests for updates.
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Delaware Business Court Insider

Repurchase Option in LLC Agreement Tied to Nondisparagement Provision Does Not Violate the Absolute Litigation Privilege

In this recent decision from the Delaware Court of Chancery, Seva Holdings v. Octo Platform Equity Holdings, the court considered whether a membership interest repurchase right under an LLC agreement triggered by breach of a nondisparagement restriction was enforceable, or whether the repurchase scheme violated the absolute litigation privilege.
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