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During the month of May, we will feature insights on law firm business development, including marketing, client relations, best practices, and more.
Puppy Denial
May 20, 2013 by Westlaw Insider
Restaurant's denial of entry to customer's untrained service puppy was not extreme or outrageous conduct under California law, ... … Read More
Today in 1954: The Supreme Court decides Brown v. Board of Education
May 17, 2013 by Jeremy Byellin
On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Brown v. Board of Education, holding that separate facilities are inherently unequal. … Read More
Legal Marketing: Four step process for a successful law firm pay-per-click (PPC) campaign
May 16, 2013 by FindLaw
Paid search advertising, or pay-per-click (PPC), can help your firm target a specific audience or quickly boost visibility in a unique niche. PPC involves bidding, buying and creating ads that match specific keywords or phrases. When Web users search for a word or phrase you’ve purchased, your ad appears in a special section adjacent to the search results. You only pay if someone clicks on it. What factors make the difference between a successful PPC campaign and a flop? #1: The right provider Numerous search engines and social media networks offer PPC. Each has its own merits, but Google offers … Read More
Preventing Digital Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Part 3 of 5)
May 17, 2013 by Daniel Garrie
In this installment on preventing sexual harassment, I will look at the judicial response to privacy in the workplace and the framework under which courts should consider responding to digital acts of sexual harassment. … Read More
California Supreme Court to decide whether mere conduct can trigger liability insurance coverage for product disparagement or trade libel
May 16, 2013 by John K. DiMugno
The California high court will soon determine whether liability insurers have a duty to defend trade libel claims when the insured never mentioned or referred to the plaintiff's products. … Read More
What Sheryl Sandberg, my mom and Yogi Berra have taught me about work-life balance
May 9, 2013 by Kellie Pantekoek
With Sunday being my last Mother’s Day as a non-mother, I keep asking myself one thing: Do I have what it takes to balance work, life and motherhood? … Read More
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New York Judge Awards $89.2M in Financial Dispute
May 14, 2013 by Jury Verdicts
Assured Guar. Mun. Corp. v. Flagstar Bank (S.D. N.Y.) Financial Guaranty Insurer Awarded $89.2M 2013 WL 1141279 Judgment Summary 2011 WL 8200747 First Amended Complaint Note: The links above are intended for Westlaw users. You will be asked to sign on to Westlaw before being taken directly to the document. Publish Your Cases … Read More
- Wrongful Death Action Filed in Maryland Court Results in $8.3M Verdict
- Fatal MVA in Indiana Results in $18.5M Verdict for Wrongful Death Claims
- Infant Suffers Brain Damage During Premature Birth, Leading to $83.7M Verdict in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
- Lockheed Martin Owes $3M in Contract, Environmental Dispute Filed in Florida Federal Court
WESTLAW HEADNOTE OF THE DAY
Puppy Denial
Restaurant’s denial of entry to customer’s untrained service puppy was not extreme or outrageous conduct under California law, …
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