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Cybersecurity: Breach Preparedness Webinar

Need any tips on protecting your company's data? Please watch the below webinar hosted by Lucas Beal. Should you have any questions or...

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Forming Special Purpose Entities to Gain Exposure to Private Cryptocurrency Funds

With the expansion of cryptocurrency and the opportunities to capitalize on its growth, there has been a recent flurry of sponsors...

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Activation of New York Hero Act Plans Extended Through October 31, 2021

The New York State Commissioner of Health (“Commissioner”) has extended the designation of COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable...

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Can a business refuse to provide goods or services to unvaccinated customers?

Businesses should tread with caution before implementing a blanket ‘no jab, no service’ requirement as this may amount to ‘indirect...

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Alice – Dumber Than A Doorstop: Re-Framing the Patent-Eligible Subject Matter Analysis

I’ve written a number of different versions of this article since Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank Int’l 1 (“Alice”) was decided by the U.S....

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The tort of harassment as an approach to restraining online defamation

The internet has undoubtedly been one of the most significant drivers of economic growth in recent history. We are now able to do...

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NY Minimum Wage and Overtime-Exempt Salary Levels Will Increase for Employees Working Outside of NYC

The New York State minimum wage rates and minimum overtime-exempt salary levels for employees working outside of New York City will...

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New York State Employers Must Activate HERO Act Plans

On Monday, September 6, 2021, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Commissioner of Health...

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Is My Intermediary A “Finder” Or “Broker”? Using An Unregistered Broker Is A Perilous Trap

Companies seeking to raise capital from outside investors might turn to an intermediary to help them identify or connect with new...

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Funding secured for social impact companies in Scotland

Ian Mitchell and Alastair Smith advised SIS Ventures in two separate investments in young Scottish companies with social missions Read...

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Time to revisit your contracts: Significant expansion of unfair contract term laws announced

The Federal Government has just ended its consultation on draft legislation that aims to significantly expand the scope and enforcement...

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Have you been unknowingly “signing” agreements and other documents by sending texts?

According to a recent appellate decision from the Ontario Divisional Court in 1475182 Ontario Inc. o/a Edges Contracting v. Ghotbi, the...

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Winding up of companies for unpaid debt: Covid-19 update

On 1 October 2021 new rules on winding-up petitions will come into effect which may make it easier for many creditors, except commercial...

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Redundancy risk as furlough ends is lessened due to reduced working hours moves

Jane Watson, Head of Prism HR Consultancy, discusses the increasing signs that job losses following end of furlough payments may not be...

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TEN TALKS - Focus on Women Entrepreneurs

In this longer EXTRA interview, Gould & Ratner's Ammara Khan talks with Dr. Ashlie Burkart, Chief Scientific Officer at Germin8 Ventures,...

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New Surge Brings New Mandates: The Biden Administration Tries a New Tactic

The Biden administration announced this week that it would mandate COVID-19 vaccinations (with exceptions for disabilities and sincerely...

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Can you mandate vaccinations in your workplace?

We explore the legal basis for a mandatory vaccination policy and the key legal considerations for employers. Read the full article here.

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Key Appointments to the Office of Cannabis Management and the Cannabis Control Board

On September 1, 2021, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul nominated, and the State Senate confirmed, Christopher Alexander as Executive...

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Dispute resolution across international borders: Should we be using arbitration?

We briefly introduce commercial arbitration, explain the pros and cons of resolving disputes through international commercial arbitration...

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AB 361 Extends Virtual Board Meetings, With Conditions

California’s Ralph M. Brown Act has been amended to allow fully virtual board meetings during a state of emergency after the Governor...

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The AUKUS pact will go beyond defence and affect the wider economy

The signing of the Aukus mutual defence treaty today is a significant step for Britain and for British business and reflects the close...

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Biden Administration Announces Public Vaccine Mandates

On September 9, 2021, the Biden Administration announced the Path Out of the Pandemic – a strategic plan to respond to the continued...

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Pre-Appeal Brief Review – By Dennis Parad

After two or more USPTO office actions on the merits, the patent applicant has the option to appeal the patent examiner’s decision...

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IT roles and immigration

The UK has long been experiencing a shortage of talent within the IT sector. According to a recent survey conducted by ‘Solving the UK...

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