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Suppose you are a lawyer representing a client in a civil matter in which the adverse lawyer violates the Rules of Professional Conduct. Can you threaten to report that to obtain a better settlement offer in a lawsuit or better terms in a transaction? A. The Debate...
Trademarks can be among the most valuable assets of a successful business, because they serve to identify the products or services of the business as authentic. They are also valuable to consumers for that very same reason: the consumer relies on the trademark to...
In many industries—particularly technology, pharmaceuticals, and sales—employers require their employees to sign agreements that forbid them from competing with the employer or soliciting former customers and employees after the employment relationship terminates. ...
As with so many parts of our society, technology is accelerating the pace at which the legal system evolves, and that rapid evolution creates new ethical challenges for commercial litigators. This article deals with one of those challenges: the use of deception in...
