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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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There’s No Such Thing as a Stupid Idea

Patrick J. Perotti

In the world of class actions, one well-executed idea can make an entire career.

How JPMorgan Chase's Forced Arbitration Hurts Consumers

Leonard Bennett & Paul Bland

JPMorgan Chase's policy of forced arbitration hurts customers by keeping them from their day in court, consumer protection attorneys warn.

The "Roundup" on Roundup

Roy D. Oppenheim

In an effort to save face and money, Monsanto, a biochemical subsidiary of the pharmaceutical company Bayer, is seeking to make a global settlement of $8 million to repay the public for their blatant manipulation of scientific research—which hid the fact that their product is cancerous.

How Driverless Cars Could Impact Your Practic

No One at the Wheel

Michael R. Greco

Will autonomous vehicles drive employers crazy?

The Hidden and Explosive Danger of Electronic Cigarettes

Steven Weston

While the FDA's authority has been extended to cover E-Cigarettes, no regulations have been put in place to govern the development and sale of e-cigarette batteries. This has made exploding E-Cigs a serious health threat on par with respiratory complications.

Should Consumers Own Their Data?

Best Lawyers

Information technology lawyers weigh in on the question of data ownership following the GDPR's passage.

Are Consumer-Driven Sustainability Efforts Effective?

Best Lawyers

Listed environmental lawyers share their thoughts on who should be leading the current sustainability movement.

What Is the Future of Data Protection?

Holly K. Towle

One answer is that it’s bleak.

Stopping Infringement before It Happens

Jennifer Ko Craft

IPR protection strategies that work.

The European Regulation on Data Protection and Brexit

Anna Viladàs Jené

After many years of negotiations, on 27 April 2016, the European Regulation concerning the protection of individuals in respect of the processing of personal data and the free movement of this data (hereafter, “the Regulation”), has finally seen the light of day.

My Data My Rules: An Overview of Data Protection in Brazil

Fábio Pereira

Colorado’s New “Red Flag” Law for Extreme Risk Protection Orders

James H. Chalat

Preventing Mass Shootings

Recent Developments on Privacy and Data Protection in Brazil

Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva and Camila Taliberti Ribeiro da Silva

A change of paradigm is urgent and requires a robust legislation on personal data protection.

The Past, Present, and Future of Data Privacy

Kelly L. Frey Sr.

It is always important to remember that our world is largely the result of fortunate accidents.

Protect Two of Your Most Valuable Business Assets: Your Company Name and Important Brand Names

Paul C. Van Slyke

Your company name and important brand names are two types of your most valuable business assets. Without your company name and brand names, consumers and trade buyers would not be able to identify easily (and choose) your goods or services over those of another.

The Future of Data Privacy: You Can Run but You Can’t Hide (or Can You?)

Chad W. King

In Ernest Cline’s dystopian novel "Ready Player One," the world’s population is addicted to a virtual reality game called the OASIS.

Q&A with Andrew Smulian of Akerman

Best Lawyers

A Q&A with Advisory Board member Andrew Smulian at Akerman.

An Interview With Bastian Finkel of BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, Germany's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner in Insurance Law

Best Lawyers

A look at the new European policies changing the insurance landscape in Germany.

Residential Security Deposits Provide Protection for a Landlord, but There can be Unexpected Pitfalls

Sander A. Rikleen

On tenant’s counterclaims, the court found that landlord had violated the security deposit statute by failing to provide tenant with a receipt acknowledging acceptance of the deposit, and failing to pay interest earned on the deposit over the multi-year tenancy.