Insights: Results

Florida Amends Statewide Cybersecurity and Ransomware Act

by Gregory Sirico

A closer look at a Florida act's amendments to strengthen cybersecurity and ransomware requirements across the state.

Now That We Are Secure: The SECURE Act Brings Important Changes to Retirement Plans

by Jesse St. Cyr

The SECURE Act aims to make retirement plans easier for Americans.

“Defend Trade Secrets Act” Signed Into Law Effective May 11, 2016

by Brooks Kushman

The Defendant Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (“DTSA”), was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. The new statute creates broad private federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and has been hailed as “the most sweeping change to the nation’s intellectual property laws in a generation or more.”

How the Death on the High Seas Act Factors in to Cruise Lines Having Lifeguards on Cruise Ships

by Charles R. Lipcon

However, despite the emphasis on a family-friendly environment, one major issue has historically dominated the discussion of cruise ship safety: the presence (or lack thereof) of lifeguards on cruise ships.

Residential Real Estate Slowdown Expected To Continue in 2023

by Mick Harris

Rising housing costs and mortgage rates were becoming the norm in 2022. Experts anticipate that 2023 may show much of the same.

US Criminal Law Legal Guide: Navigating Future Changes in Legislation

by Gregory Sirico

This article highlights noteworthy pending criminal justice reform legislation, such as the Equal Act, the First Step Implementation Act and the Federal Prison Oversight Act.

New Australian Data Breach Notification Laws

by Giovanni Marino

The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Act) has been amended by the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (Cth) (the Amending Act). The Amending Act introduces a mandatory data breach notification regime where an “eligible data breach” occurs. The amendments will commence on February 23, 2018, unless they are proclaimed to commence earlier.

What the Harvard Trial Means for Affirmative Action

by John Saxon

Students for Fair Admissions is challenging Harvard's policy of holistic admissions—and might change the future of affirmative action.

A Strange Look into Criminal Justice

by Eva Saviano

Dean Strang, renowned for his role in Making a Murderer, advocates tirelessly for the fair and just administration of criminal justice

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

by Best Lawyers

Navigating the Hatch-Waxman Act and Patent Litigation

No Place Like Home

by Janice Zhou

The housing crisis across the country has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, California being no exception. However, state laws have recently been passed to address the problem.

Post-Conviction Relief

by Douglas Trant

In these post-conviction cases, we look for Constitutional violations that deprived the defendant of a fair trial and undermined confidence in the outcome.

Gimme Shelter

by Janice Zhou

Being able to afford housing in Boston, and other desirable cities like it, is increasingly out of reach for too many. What can be done, legally and politically, to combat the problem?

New York's New Sexual Harassment Law: What Employers Need to Know

by Ann E. Evanko

New York's Stop Sexual Harassment Act goes into effect in October 2019.

The Role of a Lawyer in the Slip-and-Fall Settlement Process

by Best Lawyers

Let’s examine the role of a lawyer in the slip-and-fall settlement process and how they can help you achieve a fair and just outcome for your case.

The Partnership Opportunity

by Tony Rutherford, Shaun Whittaker, Troy Lewis and David Harley

Doing well and doing good need not be mutually exclusive. Housing developments that provide both solid long-term returns and positive social outcomes, often through public-private partnerships, are an idea whose time has come throughout Australia.