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The “slop chest” statute

May 15, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

The slop chest statute, although intended primarily for convenience of seamen and for replacement in emergency situations of articles of clothing, …

SCOTUS rules that farmers can’t plant any patented seeds without permission

May 14, 2013 By: Jeremy Byellin

This week, the Supreme Court ruled in Bowman v. Monsanto that farmers cannot buy patented seeds from a grain elevator and use them for growing crops.

How to save time and money by mediating eDiscovery

May 14, 2013 By: Daniel Garrie

The benefits of e-discovery mediation should be considered by a wider audience as a means to save time, money, and ensure e-discovery for the most part is kept out of the courtroom, while the real issues are litigated in front of a judge.

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

Smoking ban in prison

May 14, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

Prohibitions on use or possession of tobacco in state’s prisons did not violate equal protection rights of inmate who smoked; …

Legal Marketing: Three Reasons to Use Google+ to reach your local audience.

May 13, 2013 By: FindLaw

Google+ Local is a free tool that can help you connect with prospects by allowing you to “claim” your firm’s spot on Google search results.

JOBS Act fuelling secretive bond offerings

May 13, 2013 By: Christopher Elias

Transactional lawyers have witnessed a change in foreign capital raisings recently.  Foreign companies appear to be moving from public to private markets

A Challenge to the FTC’s Regulation of Data Security

May 13, 2013 By: Craig Blakeley

Hotel company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation is challenging the authority of the FTC to regulate data security activities, which could have a significant impact on consumer data security.

WESTLAW NEXT Tip of the Week: Using Graphical Keycite to Follow the History of a Case

May 13, 2013 By: Jessica Nelson

Have you ever had to follow the history of a case through multiple appeals and remands? Visualizing the procedural process oftentimes can

The Power of Congress

May 13, 2013 By: Westlaw Insider

In exercise of authority constitutionally delegated, Congress ,,,

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