A Texas federal grand jury recently returned an indictment charging 101 individuals in a transnational cellphone trafficking conspiracy responsible for stealing more than 70,000 devices worth nearly $100 million from wireless...more
Since the Supreme Court’s 2014 decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank Int’l, trying to patent a business method — such as a method for calculating premiums or underwriting for insurance policies — has generally been a fool’s...more
Global counterfeiting is expected to reach $1.82 trillion by 2020. Counterfeiting includes, but goes way beyond, fake watches or bogus polo shirts. In fact, no product is safe, including cannabis.
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Changes in patents are afoot that will have a significant effect on the insurance and financial industries. Although business method patents have been the pariah of the patent industry for the past few years...more
On May 8, the new .health Internet top-level domain opens up to members of the health care industry and will be awarded on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Below is what your organization needs to know about “.health.”...more
4/25/2017
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- Your Data Breach Collided With My Personal Injury Coverage
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- Phantom Injury Dooms “Shadow Insurance” Case
- Latest NAIC Cybersecurity News...more
10/8/2015
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On September 1, the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) began enforcing its guidelines for online behavioral advertising regarding mobile advertising. The DAA, a notfor-profit independent body, develops industry-best practices...more
10/7/2015
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Generally, startups lack resources to hire human resources professionals, and employment-related issues are a distant priority. Navigating the hiring waters is difficult, but sensitivity to a number of issues can ease the...more
In This Issue:
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..Crisis Management: Five Steps to Take Before Providing That Comment
- LIFE INSURANCE
..Third Circuit Limits ERISA Fiduciary Liability to those with Ultimate...more
1/16/2015
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a new rule, 16 C.F.R. § 435, covering Internet purchases. It became effective December 8—just in time for holiday shopping. The new rule expanded the FTC’s previously issued rule...more
In This Issue:
- IN THE SPOTLIGHT
..Private Equity: The Next Wave of SEC Enforcement Actions?
- LIFE INSURANCE
..How to Fight a STOLI Scheme: Court Rulings Offer Clues
..STOA Schemes Face...more
On June 25, 2014, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in a highly controversial tech case involving cable broadcasters. With cable pricing increasing astronomically over the years, start-up Aereo Inc. created a...more