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JD Supra Morning Brief: Just Cause, Automatic Deportation, Copyright Law, Fracking Chemicals

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:14:05 -0400

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Not everyone who graduates from law school practices law. Some end up working for the President… (Bloomberg Law)

As it turns out, “just ‘cause” isn’t one of the seven factors that comprise “just cause” when firing an employee (Foley & Lardner)

Do I need a prenup? (Jaburg Wilk)

Sharing your stash doesn’t mean automatic deportation for immigrants, says the Supreme Court (Fowler White Boggs)

Have a foreign bank account? You’ll want to read this… (The California Minority Counsel Program)

Think it’s time to revise the country’s copyright laws? You’re not alone… (Foley Hoag)

The Bureau of Land Management is calling for greater disclosure of fracking chemicals used on federal lands (BakerHostetler)

401(k) plans are not evil. Really (Ary Rosenbaum)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Patricia Cornwell, Big Data, Mortgage Kickbacks, Online Poker

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:02:52 -0400

Keeping track of important law news is easy with the JD Supra Morning Brief. See for yourself:

Accounting firm mismanages Patricia Cornwell’s finances; ends up owing her $51 million – maybe you read about it? (Bloomberg Law)

The EEOC just published guidelines on cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities in the workplace (Miller & Martin)

Can big data analysis improve the criminal justice system? One donor wants to find out (Jeff Ifrah)

Does your lease comply with HIPAA regulations? Here’s how to make sure (Dinsmore)

The CFPB is cracking down on kickbacks in the mortgage business (Leonard, Street and Deinard)

Is Aereo the future of television or just another blip on the screen? (Morrison Foerster – Social Media)

Nevada residents have played more than 1,000,000 hands of online poker in the two weeks since UltimatePoker.com started dealing (Pillsbury Social Media, Entertainment & Technology Team)

School leaders cannot afford to ignore discriminatory discipline in public schools (Franczek Radelet)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Internet Eraser, Private Equity, Fair Sentencing, Lady Gaga

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:04:41 -0400

Happiness is a warm JD Supra Morning Brief…

Who’s arguing cases before the Supreme Court? White men, for the most part… (Bloomberg Law)

An Internet ‘eraser button’ for minors (and their parents)? Maybe… (Mintz Levin)

How to turn a private equity funding dream into reality (Lane Powell)

The Fair Sentencing Act applies retroactively to people sentenced before it took effect (The Kaiser Law Firm)

What’s new in crowdfunding? Not much, apparently… (Leonard, Street and Deinard)

First rule of thumb is not to get in a fight in the first place. The second? Don’t plead “no contest” to assault… (Sedgwick)

Is arbitration always the best answer for your business? (Dinsmore)

Lady Gaga fans will be pleased to know the singer was dismissed from a copyright lawsuit (Foley Hoag)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Political Intelligence, Gender Stereotyping, Worker Misclassification, Washington Redskins

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:21 -0400

It’s Monday morning. Do you know where your law news is?

Political intelligence appears to be a growing business in big law firms. But is it legal? (Bloomberg Law)

Have you registered your brands with the ICANN Trademark Clearinghouse? (Mintz Levin)

Title VII anti-discrimination laws now prohibit workplace discrimination stemming from gender stereotyping, says the Fifth Circuit (Ogletree Deakins)

Think twice before using your 401(k) assets to get your new business off the ground… (Leonard, Street and Deinard)

The stakes of worker misclassification are going up (and up and up…) (Morgan Lewis)

The new California law requiring certain businesses to post public notices regarding slavery and human trafficking is now in effect (Nossaman)

US trademark law prohibits marks that “may disparage… persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols.” But is that enough to revoke the name of the Washington Redskins? (Loeb & Loeb)

First thing to do before suing a foreign defendant: convince them to open a Facebook account… (Cozen O’Connor)

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JD Supra Weekend Reader: Fracking Wastewater, Virtual Currency, Workplace Violence, Data Privacy

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:02:12 -0400

A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and … the JD Supra Weekend Reader? You bet!

Is Dodd-Frank at risk? Probably not, but President Obama shouldn’t let down his guard all the same… (Bloomberg Law)

The amount of freshwater used by the fracking industry is less than that used by golf courses. It doesn’t mean there’s nothing to worry about, though… (Looper Reed)

Is this the wild, wild west of virtual currency? Not really… (Pillsbury)

Today’s FCPA charges are brought to you by … Wall Street! (Corporate Law Report)

Add bank fraud to the list of federal crimes committed by legal medical marijuana dispensaries… (Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph)

Farmer Bowman’s “blame-the-bean” argument failed to sway the Supreme Court (JD Supra Contributors)

The new tax law doesn’t look like “relief” from where we’re sitting… (Niles, Barton & Wilmer)

The EPA just issued a rule that will require fracking operators to disclose the chemicals used in extracting natural gas from the ground (Morgan Lewis)

Think California lawmakers aren’t concerned about data privacy? Think again… (Reed Smith)

Oh, baby! (McManis Faulkner)

How to reduce violence in the workplace? (Corporate Law Report)

Tough luck, lesser prairie-chicken (Nossaman LLP)

We’re mad as hell and we’re not going to cook burgers anymore (at least not today…) (FordHarrison)

Don’t let the recent American Taxpayer Relief Act fool you: now is not the time to be complacent about estate planning… (Cole Schotz)

Florida judge says the FCC doesn’t know the difference between “implied” and “express” consent… (Foley & Lardner)

Better let it roll over to voice mail… Federal laws impose significant fines on commercial drivers who use cell phones at the wheel (and their employers, too) (Ogletree Deakins)

The sun never sets on the IRS empire… Agency signs tax information sharing agreement with Australia and the UK (Looper Reed)

Thomas Edison never imagined problems like this: who pays to charge my tenant’s Chevy Volt? (Bernstein Shur)

Using auto-dialers is a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. And using your finger may be as well… (Loeb & Loeb)

Get the frack off this federal land, says a California court (King & Spalding)

How can colleges and universities make sure that their internship programs don’t attract unwanted attention from the Department of Labor? (Ogletree Deakins)

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JD Supra Morning Brief : Fracking Water, Distracted Driving, Virtual Currency, Bank Fraud

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:08 -0400

On May 17, 1943, the US Army contracted with the University of Pennsylvania to develop the ENIAC, the first computer. Thanks, guys!

Tired of practicing law? Go home and practice the guitar… (Bloomberg Law)

The amount of freshwater used by the fracking industry is less than that used by golf courses. But it doesn’t mean there’s nothing to worry about… (Looper Reed)

Keep up the fight, FTC! (Ballard Spahr)

OSHA wants to end texting behind the wheel, and they’ve turned to employers for help (Dentons)

The wild, wild west of virtual currency? Not really… (Pillsbury)

Today’s FCPA charges are brought to you by … Wall Street! (Corporate Law Report)

Add bank fraud to the list of federal crimes committed by legal medical marijuana dispensaries… (Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph)

Another Facebook firing bites the dust… (Orrick)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Tax Relief, Fracking Chemicals, Data Privacy, Divorce Mediation

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:59:24 -0400

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Where in the world does the CEO of one of Europe’s largest real estate management companies plan to invest over the next 6-12 months? Watch (Greentarget)

Farmer Bowman’s “blame-the-bean” argument failed to sway the Supreme Court (JD Supra Contributors)

The new tax law doesn’t look like “relief” from where we’re sitting… (Niles, Barton & Wilmer)

The EPA just issued a rule that will require fracking operators to disclose the chemicals used in extracting natural gas from the ground (Morgan Lewis)

Think California lawmakers aren’t concerned about data privacy? Think again… (Reed Smith)

Same-sex couples with green card questions can now get answers (Ronald Shapiro)

Is divorce mediation right for you? (Is That Legal?)

Do the words “data breach” strike fear into your heart? You might need a plan… (Schnader)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Baby Pre-Nups, Workplace Violence, Prairie Chickens, Fast Food

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:59:46 -0400

Is it just us, or does the day really get a little bit brighter each time we read the JD Supra Morning Brief?

A federal judge says that DynCorp was not responsible for exposing several thousand Ecuadorian citizens to toxins during the “Plan Columbia” anti-drug effort (Bloomberg Law)

Oh, baby! (McManis Faulkner)

How to reduce violence in the workplace? (Corporate Law Report)

Hospice providers take note: the Justice Department is watching your Medicare billings… (Fowler White Boggs)

California’s Supreme Court gives cities in the state the right to ban medical marijuana facilities (Sedgwick)

Tough luck, lesser prairie-chicken (Nossaman LLP)

We’re mad as hell and we’re not going to cook burgers anymore (at least not today…) (FordHarrison)

Even the IRS had to spend five years on higher education… (Mintz Levin)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Law School, Comp Time, Express Consent, IRS Empire

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:10:14 -0400

Happy 65th birthday, Israel!

Maybe it’s a good time to go to law school after all… (Bloomberg Law)

Don’t let the recent American Taxpayer Relief Act fool you: now is not the time to be complacent about estate planning… (Cole Schotz)

Fans of comp time take heart: there’s a draft bill in the House that could allow employers to offer comp time in lieu of paid overtime (Franczek Radelet)

Florida judge says the FCC doesn’t know the difference between “implied” and “express” consent… (Foley & Lardner)

What bothers FINRA about the marketing of real estate investment products? Funny you should ask… (Morrison & Foerster)

Better let it roll over to voice mail… Federal laws impose significant fines on commercial drivers who use cell phones at the wheel (and their employers, too) (Ogletree Deakins)

The sun never sets on the IRS empire… Agency signs tax information sharing agreement with Australia and the UK (Looper Reed)

Student loan “affordability” is top of mind at the country’s consumer financial watchdog (Ballard Spahr)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Dodd-Frank, Chevy Volt, Internship Program, At-Will Employment

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:07 -0400

A rose by any other name smell as sweet, wrote William Shakespeare. Our question: would a Monday by any other name be less unpleasant?

Is Dodd-Frank at risk? Probably not, but President Obama shouldn’t let down his guard all the same… (Bloomberg Law)

Thomas Edison never imagined problems like this: who pays to charge my tenant’s Chevy Volt? (Bernstein Shur)

Using auto-dialers is a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. And using your finger may be as well… (Loeb & Loeb)

Get the frack off this federal land, says a California court (King & Spalding)

The 411 on the Obamacare “Pay or Play” rules… (Davis Wright Tremaine)

Thinking of making your competitor’s lead sales rep an offer she can’t refuse? Read this first… (Carlton Fields)

How can colleges and universities make sure that their internship programs don’t attract unwanted attention from the Department of Labor? (Ogletree Deakins)

At-will employment: employer and employee are each free to terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason. But there are still rules… (Looper Reed)

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JD Supra Weekend Reader: Tip Pools, Bitcoin Regulation, Medical Marijuana, Workplace Bullying

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:08:53 -0400

Big plans for the weekend? Better get your law news fix right now then:

This interview of Christine Beshar, the first female partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in 1971, will make your day (Bloomberg Law)

Do you know your rights under HIPAA privacy and security rules? You’d better… (Proskauer)

There’s more to an employee tip pool than a jar on the counter… (McNees Wallace & Nurick)

You can’t sell ice in the wintertime or neckties in a nudist colony. Is it the same for lawyers helping companies deal with climate change? (McCarter & English)

Twinkies and a Beer? Ah, yes, you must be talking about buying a bankrupt company… (Rogers Towers)

Bitcoin isn’t Monopoly money, and that worries the nation’s futures trading watchdog (Shipkevich)

Colorado has allowed medical marijuana use for more than 12 years. So why was a licensed user fired from his job for failing a drug test? (Is That Legal?)

No good deed goes unpunished by the IRS… unless you can structure your Paid Time Off and leave donation program right (Davis Brown)

Senators to FERC and the CFTC: you’d better figure out how to play nicely together… (Ballard Spahr)

Could you recognize workplace bullying amongst your employees? (Fisher & Phillips)

SEC to Harrisburg, PA: securities laws apply to municipal officials, too… (Leonard, Street and Deinard)

Can Congress write cybersecurity legislation that allows the sharing of threat information while protecting the privacy of personal information? (Orrick)

“Gray divorce” involves a particular set of issues. Here’s what you need to know… (Burns & Levinson)

The new FTC guidance on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act is out. And none too soon… (Morrison & Foerster)

Think you might install solar panels in the new house you’re building? If you live in Lancaster, CA, it’s the law… (Foley & Lardner)

New Mexico’s new Fair Pay for Women Act will go into effect on June 14, 2013. Here’s what it means for employers in the state (Proskauer)

IRS to higher education: you’re not doing it right (and we’re going to teach you how…) (Morgan Lewis)

How’s that transition to a paperless I-94 going? Well, it’s complicated… (Dinsmore)

Yours, mine, and … mine again. And I’m pretty sure that one’s mine, too (Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates)

Everything you need to know about social media password protection and privacy in the workplace (Littler)

Mistreated by a money transfer company? Tell the CFPB… (Davis Wright Tremaine)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Ranking Law Schools, Understanding Health Privacy, Sharing Employee Tips, Stopping Distracted Driving

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:01:24 -0400

Landmark Legal Decisions: on this day in 1893, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a tomato should be classified as a vegetable, not a fruit, under the Tariff Act of 1883 (Nix v. Hedden).

Move over US News: Above the Law is breathing down your neck… (Bloomberg Law)

Do you know your rights under HIPAA privacy and security rules? You’d better… (Proskauer)

Go west, young oilers! Or is that north? (Leonard, Street and Deinard)

There’s more to an employee tip pool than a jar on the counter… (McNees Wallace & Nurick)

You can’t sell ice in the wintertime or neckties in a nudist colony. Is it the same for lawyers helping companies deal with climate change? (McCarter & English)

Twinkies and a Beer? Ah, yes, you must be talking about buying a bankrupt company… (Rogers Towers)

Having a hard time avoiding distracted driving? Federal regulators have asked automakers to lend you a hand… (Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote, Maxcey & Thetford)

A court recently ruled that multiple incidents of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest constitute “multiple occurrences” of abuse… (Sedgwick)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Monopoly Money, Criminal Antitrust, Medical Marijuana, NLRB Poster

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:58:49 -0400

Looks like rain? Don’t forget your umbrella. And the JD Supra Morning Brief, guaranteed to bring a little sunshine to the darkest days!

You had us at “a case that bankruptcy nerds will love” (Bloomberg Law)

Bitcoin isn’t Monopoly money, and that worries the nation’s futures trading watchdog (Shipkevich)

The DOJ’s Antitrust Division will no longer be ratting out “carved-out” employees before formally filing criminal antitrust charges against them… (BakerHostetler)

Colorado has allowed medical marijuana use for more than 12 years. So why was a licensed user fired from his job for failing a drug test? (Is That Legal?)

The NLRB “mandatory posting” rule is back. Well, not really… (JD Supra Contributors)

Senators to FERC and the CFTC: you’d better figure out how to play nicely together… (Ballard Spahr)

No good deed goes unpunished by the IRS… unless you can structure your Paid Time Off and leave donation program right (Davis Brown)

We’re in the money… Ohio’s governor wants to give a $1 billion workers compensation rebate to public and private employers in the state (Fisher & Phillips)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Workplace Bullying, Trade Fraud, Cybersecurity Laws, Gray Divorce

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:59:42 -0400

What does a 17-year old multi-millionaire worry about when starting his first job? The usual stuff… (Bloomberg Law)

Could you recognize workplace bullying amongst your employees? (Fisher & Phillips)

Singapore wants to become your favorite international destination for … dispute resolution (Foley & Lardner)

There is no “free pass” to commit fraud in trade cases (King & Spalding)

SEC to Harrisburg, PA: securities laws apply to municipal officials, too… (Leonard, Street and Deinard)

Can Congress write cybersecurity legislation that allows the sharing of threat information while protecting the privacy of personal information? (Orrick)

“Gray divorce” involves a particular set of issues. Here’s what you need to know… (Burns & Levinson)

Does using your own mobile device for work mean your employer can access your personal information? Maybe… (Pillsbury)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Burma Investments, COPPA Guidance, Solar Panels, College Taxes

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:47:33 -0400

What’s black and white and read all over? The JD Supra Morning Brief, of course…

This interview of Christine Beshar, the first female partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in 1971, will make your day (Bloomberg Law)

Burma has acceded to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. And that’s good news for investors (Orrick)

The new FTC guidance on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act is out. And none too soon… (Morrison & Foerster)

After 41 years, the IRS is challenging Sumner Redstone’s transfer of stock in a family company to other family members as a taxable gift (Charles “Chuck” Rubin)

Ready or not, here I (9) come! (Sherman & Howard)

15 minutes to save 15%? How about 15 minutes to make sure you and your family have adequate protection? (Hoffman DiMuzio)

Think you might install solar panels in the new house you’re building? If you live in Lancaster, CA, it’s the law… (Foley & Lardner)

New Mexico’s new Fair Pay for Women Act will go into effect on June 14, 2013. Here’s what it means for employers in the state (Proskauer)

IRS to higher education: you’re not doing it right (and we’re going to teach you how…) (Morgan Lewis)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Dodd-Frank, Spider-Man, Paperless Visas, Money Transfers

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:02:58 -0400

Nothing like a long weekend of Bitcoin farming to make you appreciate heading back to the office on a Monday morning…

If Dodd-Frank already fixed “Too Big To Fail,” why do we need another law? (Bloomberg Law)

Sleep easy, America: “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” won’t be going dark anytime soon… (Foley Hoag)

How’s that transition to a paperless I-94 going? Well, it’s complicated… (Dinsmore)

Yours, mine, and … mine again. And I’m pretty sure that one’s mine, too (Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates)

Everything you need to know about social media password protection and privacy in the workplace (Littler)

Coming to America: the manufacturing edition. Brought to you by the US fracking industry… (King & Spalding)

Yeah, but it’s going to be a lot harder to turn the city around now that wrestling is off the agenda… (Foley & Lardner)

Mistreated by a money transfer company? Tell the CFPB… (Davis Wright Tremaine)

Sacré bleu – theft of trade secrets could become a crime in France… (Orrick)

Small and mid-sized companies face important cybersecurity risks, too (Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn)

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JD Supra Weekend Reader: Online Gambling, Digital Goods, Cretaceous Park, Appropriation Art

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:17:20 -0400

Quitting time? Not quite. But if you sneak out early with your iPad, you can call it “legal research” (and call it a day). We won’t tell a soul…

Is it ever NOT a good idea to delete a social media account? (JD Supra Law News)

Fire up the laptop – Daddy needs a new pair of shoes! (Jeff Ifrah)

Think you want to invest in Bitcoins? Read this first… (Pepper Hamilton)

Maybe if they’d spent a little less time at the hookah and a little more time reading their cable contract, they wouldn’t be in this situation… (Varnum)

Will it ever be legal to sell digital goods? (JD Supra Legal Perspective)

FMLA leave test: does taking my pregnant girlfriend’s mother to the doctor count? (Davis Brown)

Take Your Dog to Work Day? Really? (Bean, Kinney & Korman)

The Video Privacy Protection Act has finally caught up with the 21st century… (Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn)

Businesses are now free to put the “charge” back in charging to a credit card… (Schnader)

We’ve already bought our tickets for a stay at Cretaceous Park… (MBHB)

Yes, jerk.com, cheaterville.com, and datingpsychos.com are real websites. Here’s what to know if you end up on one… (Duane Morris)

Yes Rasta appropriation is art, says appeals court #Irie (Foley Hoag)

Mistaken eyewitness identification has underpinned 75% of the convictions overturned by DNA analysis… (Raiser & Kenniff)

A glimmer of hope for online merchants? (Dinsmore)

Remember Jeffrey Skilling? He’s been toiling for a reduced sentence since he went to jail in 2006 – and his efforts may be successful… (Jeff Ifrah)

Ah yes – the ole “she tricked me into firing her” defense… (Cozen O’Connor)

Even a guilty person can suffer a miscarriage of justice… (The Kaiser Law Firm)

Employer background checks? There’s a proposed class action for that (Saul Ewing)

What’s new in say-on-pay trends and litigation developments? Funny you should ask… (Skadden Arps)

Fair play? A federal court of appeals just granted a publisher a perpetual license in a video game due to the developer’s fraudulent conduct and egregious breach of a game development agreement (Pillsbury)

Hey – we can all dream, can’t we? (Reed Smith)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Deleting Evidence, Taxing Derivatives, Gambling Online, Selling MPGs

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:02:33 -0400

Time to get serious. Or at least get a second cup of coffee (and a cherry Danish) to go with this JD Supra Morning Brief:

Is it ever NOT a good idea to delete a social media account? (JD Supra Law News)

A tax of $0.0006 per derivatives transaction could raise $300 million a year for the CFTC… (Shipkevich)

Workplace violence can have a devastating toll that continues long after the violence ends (Fisher & Phillips)

Maybe if they’d spent a little less time at the hookah and more time reading their cable contract, they wouldn’t be in this situation… (Varnum)

“Can we fire that guy in France?” “Hold on, lemme check…” (White & Case)

Fire up the laptop – Daddy needs a new pair of shoes! (Jeff Ifrah)

Former NFL players are finally getting their day in court to talk about football-related head injuries (The Rothenberg Law Firm)

Think you want to invest in Bitcoins? Read this first… (Pepper Hamilton)

Getting a credit card just got easier for stay-at-home spouses and partners (Ballard Spahr)

Will it ever be legal to sell digital goods? (JD Supra Legal Perspective)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Sunken Treasure, Dogs at Work, Global Outsourcing, Buy American

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:02:30 -0400

Have you signed up for email delivery of the JD Supra Morning Brief yet? What are you waiting for?

The government of Colombia is locked in litigation over a Spanish ship sunk by the British navy in 1708 off the country’s coast that may contain more than $17 billion in precious metals. On the other hand, the ship may not even exist… (Bloomberg Law)

FMLA leave test: does taking my pregnant girlfriend’s mother to the doctor count? (Davis Brown)

Take Your Dog to Work Day? Really? (Bean, Kinney & Korman)

The Video Privacy Protection Act has finally caught up with the 21st century… (Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn)

What’s new in global outsourcing? A lot, actually (Morrison & Foerster)

Businesses are now free to put the “charge” back in charging to a credit card… (Schnader)

OSHA wants to extend workplace protections to temporary workers (Mintz Levin)

Marcellus shale gas is not a mineral. Here’s why it matters (Saul Ewing)

A grand jury in New York just indicted a Swiss lawyer and banker for helping Americans evade taxes (Katten Muchin Rosenman)

Here are 16 ways to comply with “Buy American” requirements (Sheppard Mullin)

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JD Supra Morning Brief: Cretaceous Park, Rasta Appropriation, Pregnancy Discrimination, Eyewitness Identification

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:59:00 -0400

Happy Law Day! How are you celebrating? Our suggestion: a double espresso, a blueberry scone, and the JD Supra Morning Brief…

Developing a mobile app? Develop a data collection and user privacy policy first… (Fenwick & West)

We’ve already bought our tickets for a stay at Cretaceous Park… (MBHB)

Yes, jerk.com, cheaterville.com, and datingpsychos.com are real websites. Here’s what to know if you end up on one… (Duane Morris)

Yes Rasta appropriation is art, says appeals court #Irie (Foley Hoag)

The EEOC continues to target pregnancy-related discrimination in the workplace (Poyner Spruill)

April was a busy month for FCPA regulators (and the individuals they prosecuted, too) (Thomas Fox)

Is “being green” easier now than it was for Kermit the Frog? Not when trying to obtain insurance coverage… (Sedgwick)

Mistaken eyewitness identification has underpinned 75% of the convictions overturned by DNA analysis… (Raiser & Kenniff)

The best defense against trade secret theft begins at home… (Snell & Wilmer)

What’s to know about California’s Right to Know Act? Plenty… (Mintz Levin)

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