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Higher Law: Cannabis Insurance Myths | Pot & Politicians: New Report | In the Weeds & More
This week, we look at myths about cannabis insurance. Plus, a marijuana industry group says legalization is a winning political issue. So why are so few politicians championing the cause? Scroll down to see who got the work. Thanks for reading Higher Law.
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New Shearman & Sterling Initiative Banks on Clients' Fintech Needs
The Wall Street firm's FinTech Foundry program is aimed not just at banks and startups, but also other companies that see applications for technologies like blockchain.
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Law Profs Say the Stupidest Things: A Guide to Recent Controversies
Some academic types just can't avoid controversy, whether through a misguided Halloween costume, racially charged language in the classroom, or a pattern of throwing bombs that shake up students and fellow faculty members.
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Labor of Law: Glassdoor's Latest Anonymity Push | Hurricanes and the Law | Williams & Connolly Gets Plaintiffs Fees
Glassdoor Inc.'s latest battleground to protect user anonymity is the Texas Supreme Court. Plus: there are a host of L&E issues associated with natural disasters. And scroll down for a rare Williams & Connolly plaintiffs petition for legal fees in an overtime suit. Thanks for reading Labor of Law.
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Inside Track: Right Click for Not Happy. Plus, Hacking in the Rain and In-House Movers
Welcome back. I’m Law.com reporter Dan Clark and this is the latest edition of your favorite newsletter Inside Track. This week, eyes have been…
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California Judge Accused of Sexual Harassment, Improper Comments
A lawyer for Contra Costa Judge John Laettner says his client denies the charges, and that complaints stem from an ongoing dispute between the judge and the public defender's office over the use of cash bail.
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What Pushes Undergrads to Law School? It Ain't the Money
A new study commissioned by the Association of American Law Schools looks at the motivations of aspiring law students and how they approach their search for the right school.
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Ousted Papa John CEO Heads to Court in Fight Over Board Records
Attorneys in a multifaceted battle for control of Papa John's are set to square off in a Wilmington courtroom Thursday afternoon, as company founder and former CEO John Schnatter tries to maintain a books-and-records case seeking records related to his ouster from the pizza chain.
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Critical Mass: Monsanto Wants to Weed Out Roundup Verdict
Plus: A look at the law firm accused of luring women into unnecessary surgery, and arbitration roadblocks in the Uber data breach.
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What's Next: The EU's Showdown Between Copyright and Free Speech
Also up: AGs crack down on big tech's clandestine approach to data collection, and cryptocurrencies' big week.
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Skilled in the Art: Qualcomm says 'Nevermind' to Curiel
Plus, ITC welcomes back Judge Thomas Pender, and Rimon lands an 8-member IP team.
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Compliance Hot Spots: 10 Years After the Siemens FCPA Deal | Tesla's Woes Mount | All the New Moves, Who Got the Work & More
Welcome back—lot to unpack this week. We've got some reflections on the blockbuster Siemens FCPA deal ten years later. Plus: Catch up on the new moves and appointments in Washington and elsewhere. And scroll down for the firms getting some recent SEC work. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.
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Will This Crypto Case Push Federal Regulators to Tackle More ICO Fraud?
A U.S. district court of New York ruling allowing a jury to apply securities laws in an ICO fraud case may set the stage for regulators to heighten actions in the nascent marketplace.
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African-American Law Prof Arrested During Traffic Stop Plans Civil Rights Suit
Kevin Brown, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law-Bloomington, says he feels a responsibility to pursue accountability for police who abuse their power.
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Ahead of the Curve: Election Law Is Hot
Plus, innovative ways law schools are spreading legal education and kudos to a student-run publication.
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