What is Anti-Corruption Compliance?
Anti Corruption plays a big role in all businesses worldwide. Learn more about the compliance process!
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Understanding Patent Law and the Role of a Patent Attorney
A patent is a legal protection for inventions, designs, products and processes that are novel, “non- obvious,” and useful. Consider the patent law practice in three functional areas: patent preparation, patent protection and patent administration.
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Understanding the Role of Tax Attorneys
Attorneys working specifically on tax-related matters may serve in government bodies, nonprofit organizations, corporations or law firms. Whatever the context for their work, however, these professionals all help clients manage issues related to tax law. And with the recent tax revisions, 2018 is proving to be an interesting time for legal professionals dealing with tax law.
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What is Intellectual Property Law?
The U.S. Constitution authorizes Congress to protect intellectual property—the fruits of mental labor. Article One includes this statement of purpose: “…To promote the Progress of Science and the useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.” As a new lawyer, what career opportunities might intellectual property law present for you?
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California’s New Workplace Laws Provide Additional Protections for Current and Prospective Employees
Several new laws took effect on January 1, 2018 in the state of California. These state labor laws strengthen employees' and job seekers' rights.
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New Laws to Note in 2018
Hundreds of new laws are in effect around the country as of January 1, 2018. Here's a look at some of the most noteworthy and eyebrow-raising.
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The Pros and Cons of Facial Recognition for Attorneys
Nothing is more permanent than change in the world of high tech.
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Top Legal Conferences to Attend in 2018
Made your 2018 travel plans yet? Consider some of these options to enhance your understanding of the future of law and the challenges of the present. From the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to the gritty realities of difficult immigration and health care questions, peers and experts will gather to reflect, instruct, and engage at these legal conferences.
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Salary-History Bans: How to Navigate the Changing Legislation
Knowing a job candidate's prior pay gives hiring managers useful insight during the interview process. But that line of inquiry might need to be buried forever. In states from Massachusetts to Oregon, as well as individual cities, new laws now prohibit asking a job candidate to disclose their previous salary. Some of the laws and penalties for infractions don't take effect until 2018 and beyond, but it's time to prepare hiring managers for a new reality.
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