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Legal Help for COVID-19 Problems Is a Phone Call Away
Without question, the types of technology that the legal community has adopted to deal with the problems brought about by COVID-19 have been impressive. Retrofitting a system of justice—one that presupposes large groups of people working together and talking to each other—for a socially distanced age could not have succeeded without internet-delivered technologies that substantially…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Fatigue? Don’t Let Your Ethics Guard Down
COVID-19 fatigue is real. The typical work day is long, the work is hard, and the end is nowhere in sight across much of the country. After months of “working from home,” lawyers can be forgiven if they’re weary of being cooped up, weary of being careful, weary of social distancing regimens. Worse yet, the…
Read MoreThe Case of Elon Musk and the SEC: Re-examining Corporate Fraud
It’s important to understand the appropriate model rules and due diligence procedures when representing clients who may have committed a fraudulent crime. Musk’s case reminds lawyers why abiding by rules outlined by the SEC is necessary.
Read MoreUnderstanding Corporate Monitoring and Fines
Hiring third parties to conduct international business is appealing, but companies should consider the risks of working with third parties before they find themselves in trouble – or a multimillion-dollar lawsuit.
Read MoreWill AI Help or Hurt Legal Professionals?
When an industry is confronted with a new technology that seeks to improve the efficiency of tasks, the workers of that industry are naturally inclined to feel concerned about how that technology may disrupt the way the industry runs. Currently, artificial intelligence (AI) in litigation is transforming the profession through automation of such time-consuming tasks…
Read MoreEmployment Agreements that Prevent Class Action Litigation Deemed Legal
An extremely close 5-4 ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that employment agreements that state employees must give up their rights to pursue class action claims are legal. Many cases may be settled in arbitration – but is it a change for the better?
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