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ACLU Says Facebook's Targeted Advertising Is Discriminatory

Donald L. Sapir

By letting advertisers target men in job postings, Facebook may be contributing to gendered discrimination.

Registering Advertising Slogans as Trademarks in the United States and Europe

Christian Lemke

Brand owners seeking to obtain exclusive rights in their advertising slogans for campaigns encompassing the United States and Europe should bear in mind certain well-established principles.

First Things to Do When Marketing Your Law FI

Where to Begin Marketing Your Law Firm

Scott Parks

Start by identifying your target audience. Then, tailor your message to fit.

In the News Weekly Roundup: Millennials in the Legal Profession

Best Lawyers

A roundup of relevant news, partnerships, and publications from our listed law firms.

What Spain’s Proposed ‘Google Tax’ Means for its New Economy

Mariano Roca López

How the Spanish Stability Program is tapping new sources of tax revenue.

The Christian Faith Fellowship Church and Adidas AG

Roberta Jacobs-Meadway

What is "use" in commerce?

How to Handle a PR Crisis

Mike Androvett & Mark Annick

Planning your strategy in advance, and having a team ready to handle a disaster, can help you tackle a problem before it starts.

Our Tips on Top Lawyer Lists

Pat Rafferty

What are legal rankings, and how can you get your name in the top spot?

Q&A with Colleen Tracy James of Mayer Brown

Best Lawyers

A Q&A with Advisory Board member Colleen Tracy James of Mayer Brown.

Central Intelligence

Françoise Gilbert

To truly flourish, the smart cities of tomorrow must harness their data—but make sure they are doing so legally, ethically, and securely.

How to Create a Bio that Attracts New Clients

Mark Annick

Put your most relevant information first. Make it sound like you.

Can a Trademark Registration be Audited?

Is Your U.S. Trademark Registration Being Audited?

Paul C. Van Slyke

The first of a two-part look at updates to the U.S. trademark registration process, and what it means for you and your business.

Hanging Your Own Shingle? Put Your Best Foot Forward on Day One

Scott Parks

How to market yourself to get new clients and keep your old ones after starting a new firm.

Do you Need a Lawyer on Your Crisis Team?

The Lawyer’s Role in a Company Crisis

Mike Androvett, Mark Annick, & Mary Flood

During a company crisis, you need to be forthcoming. But you also need to tailor your message to a range of different stakeholders.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, San Francisco

Clifford J. Zatz and Josh Thomas Foust

The decision “may make it impossible to bring certain mass actions at all.”

What about the Legal Immigrants?

Clark Hill

Domestic vs. International Adoption

Jennifer Fairfax

Which one is right for you?

Cyber School

Elizabeth S. Fitch and Theodore M. Schaer

Cybersecurity and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s School of Cyber Claims

Smile! You Have New Mugshot Rights

Thomas R. Julin

A handful of enterprising companies have discovered that these portraits of distress have great value because they are public records, are not protected by copyright laws, and can be posted on the Internet to persuade the portrayed to pay dearly to take them down.