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Federal Court in Los Angeles Dismisses Website Accessibility Claims
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
On March 20, 2017, a federal district judge in Los Angeles granted Domino’s Pizza’s motion to dismiss a website accessibility lawsuit
H-1Bs: The Scrutiny Continues
Marlene Z. Stanger
Last year saw an unprecedented rise in the number of requests for evidence issued by the USCIS for H-1B cases that were filed as part of the annual “Cap Case” lottery.
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Families of Las Vegas Shooting Victims May Struggle With Inevitable Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Richard Morse
It is easy to buy guns and hard to hold anyone other than the user accountable.
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Police Body Camera Footage Can Offer Invaluable Evidence for Criminal Defendants
Vikas Bajaj
Police body camera footage can offer criminal defense attorneys a new perspective and evidentiary tool.
The Labor and Employment Reform that the Colombian Post-Conflict Needs
Diego Felipe Valdivieso Rueda
Water Futures
John Ettorre
By themselves, desalination, conservation, and system re-engineering won't solve our water puzzle. But together, they just might work.
Future of H-1Bs
Diana Vellos Coker
The H-1B category has undergone significant changes recently, and more are anticipated in 2018.
U.S. Steps up Efforts to Review Social Media Use by Immigrants and Visitors
Bradley L. Ortman
Last month, the DHS implemented a new rule to systematize its efforts to monitor social media use of intending immigrants and travelers to the United States.
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Asian Countries Join Worldwide Child Protective Treaty
Stephen J. Cullen
After several years of negotiations, the treaty—the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction—came into existence.
The Invisible Wall
Joel H. Paget
His war also is already impacting businesses that need foreign skilled workers.
How Litigation Finance Brings Power to the Plaintiff
Eva Shang
Legalist launched a two-week campaign to help consumers sue Equifax—in small claims court.
Five Tips for Cloud Computing Businesses
Frederic M. Wilf
Cloud computing continues to be a powerful and cost-effective means to build a business with international reach.
Bringing Cloud Liability Down to Earth
Jim Steinberg and Lance McCord
Unlike most traditionally licensed software, cloud solutions also put the customer at risk by transmitting, storing, and processing the customer’s data outside of the customer’s networks.
Mitigating Your Risk
Ryan Robichaux and David Stewart
Why you need a political law compliance program.
What Is a Class Action?
Benjamin H. Whitley
None of these cases were class actions. In fact, they are known in the legal world as mass torts.
What Does Uber's Personal Injury Insurance Plan for Drivers Entail?
Barry Levy
Uber drivers are not required to obtain a personal injury insurance plan.
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Important Considerations in Determining What Is in the Best Interest of a Child
Hossein Berenji
When courts make determinations about child custody they will make the decision based on what they believe is in the best interest of the child.
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Could the Feds Make a Felony Case out of a Lost Lunch Receipt?
Jesse Gessin
“If this is the law, nobody is safe.”
The Purpose of Mediation in a Personal Injury Case
Sean M. Cleary
The Purpose of Mediation in a Personal Injury Case
SeyfarthLean Review: Makes Client Satisfaction Its Top Priority
Nicole Ortiz
SeyfarthLean is about changing a mindset and being prepared to alter one’s approach to work.
Graceful Exits
Rachel Blue
The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) has been touted as a game changer.
What Non-Health Care Lawyers Need to Know about HIPAA
Sarah E. Coyne
The privacy and security regulations under HIPAA have evolved into a long and winding regulatory road with more hurdles to come, as some of the rules are not yet promulgated.
