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PayPal and the Battle for Control of E-Commerce
Apr 30, 2012 By: Jeff Matsuura
The critical role that payment processors like PayPal place in e-commerce makes them subject to increased liability when they provide services and when they refuse to provide those services.
WESTLAW NEXT Tip of the Week: Using the West Key Number System
Apr 30, 2012 By: Kim Ellenberg
The West Key Number System® is the master classification system of U.S. law and widely regarded as the cornerstone of effective legal…
The interests of critics and advocates are difficult to assess – as the Supreme Court debates a ruling on the new Health Plan
Apr 27, 2012 By: Ferd H. Mitchell
No matter what ruling is handed down by the Supreme Court, the U.S. health care system is in for an extended period of trauma, while still immersed in highly partisan attacks and counter-attacks in the aftermath of the ruling.
May 2012 Webinars Scheduled for Small Law Firms
Apr 27, 2012 By: Sarah Erickson
This month several new innovations will be highlighted in a series of free online trainings, giving you an inside look at the…
Today in 1861: Habeas corpus is suspended for the first time
Apr 27, 2012 By: Jeremy Byellin
On April 27, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus, allowing the military to detain Confederate sympathizers indefinitely.
Post-oral arguments Arizona v. U.S. prediction update
Apr 26, 2012 By: Jeremy Byellin
On Wednesday, April 25, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona v. U.S., the Federal Government’s challenge to SB 1070. Here are my updated predictions.
Corporate Counsel: International Businesses Best Positioned to Weather Economic Turbulence: How to Help Your Clients “Go Global”
Apr 26, 2012 By: Alan Gutterman
During economic downturns, companies that aggressively look to foreign markets for growth opportunities are among those most likely to experience steady revenue gains.
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Lawsuit: LSAT prep company founder lied about perfect score. http://t.co/rOLm0ggd
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