1. [Trends Watch] 5 Popular Searches on JD Supra This Week

    For your Friday perusal, curiosity, interest, edification, and general sense of being well informed, here’s a quick look at five popular searches we noticed on JD Supra this mid-May week, 2012. Click for updates in each topic:

    1. HIPAA»

    …aka the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, with recent news of a hefty fine ($100k) and a court opinion that ignorance most definitely is not bliss.

    2. NLRB Election Rule»

    …and we thought a Quickie was something entirely different. Either way, no one gets it.

    3. ACTA»

    …aka the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, in which the world comes together to enforce anti-counterfeiting and protect IP globally. Or not…

    4. California Transparency in Supply Chains Act»

    …actually a search term whose popularity remains high over the longterm. And that’s a good thing.

    5. Brinker Decision»

    …continued interest. Note to California workers: it’s OKAY to read these updates on your lunch break!

    Additional trending topics? You know where to find them»

    Enjoy your weekend. And RIP Donna Summer - here’s a favorite tune from JD Supra team member Carla R: