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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.

Circuit Split: Can Federal Courts Award Lost Profits as Part of a Restitution Order?

by Nicholas Oleski

The Sixth Circuit has ruled against awarding lost profits as restitution to a business forced to close due to a robbery, highlighting a growing circuit split on whether lost profits can be included in restitution orders under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA).

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.

Canadian Federal Government Faces $1.1 Billion Lawsuit Over First Nations' Right to Clean Drinking Water

by Gregory Sirico

Canada's argument that it has "no legal obligation" to provide First Nations with clean drinking water has sparked a major human rights debate.

The Burden of Substantiation and Proof in Continental European Civil Procedure and the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration

by Dr. Wolfgang Kühn and Katharina Walter

Civil procedures in Germany are governed by the principles of factual substantiation and burden of proof.

How College Athletes Will Be Paid Under California’s Fair Pay to Play Act

by Hugh F. Murray III

Another Challenge to NCAA’s Financial Structure

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.

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.

Trial Lawyers Fight to Protect Individuals from Abuse

by Esquire Bank

With Esquire Bank's financial support, Elise Sanguinetti was able to challenge and end the Forced Arbitration Act. Her legislation continues to help other trial lawyers attain justice for abuse survivors.

It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas

by Best Lawyers

Michael Polkinghorne discusses why arbitration or mediation is a better option.

The Top Employment Cases of 2017 and a Sneak Peek at 2018

by Nonnie L. Shivers

Major employment law decisions in 2017 preview big changes ahead in workplace rights, arbitration, and discrimination law.

Supreme Court Is Poised to Endorse ‘Implied Certification’ in FCA Cases

by R. Scott Oswald

If a government supplier quietly ignores vital rules but still bills taxpayers as if it had complied, can it be held liable under the federal False Claims Act — even if it never directly lies about its compliance?

Legal Trends in the Modern Workplace

by Emma R. Schuering and Meghan H. Hanson

Employees are reevaluating their jobs and the workforce, including issues like pay equity, forced arbitration, paid time off, discrimination and other such policies as they continue to navigate a post-pandemic work life.

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.

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

by Best Lawyers

Navigating the Hatch-Waxman Act and Patent Litigation