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Fineman Krekstein Harris P.C.;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on June 3, 2013 In Feingold v. Liberty Mut. Group, a pro se plaintiff , who was a disbarred attorney, brought suit against an insurance carrier and affiliated companies (the “carrier”), and against the administratrix of the estate of his former client. Among other things, he claimed that the carrier...
| | Massachusetts Zip Code Class Action: Take 3
Amy Malone; Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on May 31, 2013 Another class action suit has been filed in Massachusetts in the zip code wars. This time, the target is instrument retailer Guitar Center for allegedly requesting customers to provide their zip codes when making purchases with a credit card in contravention of Mass. Gen Laws ch. 93§ 105(a)....
| | Practical Best Business Practices For Going Global in Chile
Alice Shelor Wang; Fisher & Phillips LLP;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on June 3, 2013 Going global in Chile gives employers the opportunity to hire some of the leading professionals and creative talent in Latin American. The official population of Chile is just under 16,000,000, of which over 51% is female. Chilean economic policy is based on the free market principle, and Chile...
| | Florida Appellate Courts Refuse to Read More Into Rule 1.110(b) Than its Plain Language Dictates
John R. Chiles, Matthew J. Devine; Burr & Forman LLP;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on June 3, 2013 In early 2010, the Florida Supreme Court amended Rule 1.110(b) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to require that all residential foreclosure complaints be verified. The Rule requires a simple recitation:
| | Delta Finds Reprieve in State Court, but Not Everyone Will Get to Fly the Friendly Skies
Cynthia J. Larose, Evan Nadel, Jake Romero; Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on June 3, 2013 California Attorney General Kamala Harris’ attempt to bring an enforcement action against Delta Air Lines, Inc. won’t be leaving the runway. California Superior Court Judge Marla J. Miller has dismissed a data privacy complaint against Delta brought by Attorney General Harris. The...
| | Social Media Tips for Charities and Non-Profits
Tracey L. Mosley; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on June 4, 2013 Most of us aren’t experts on social media. We think we understand it - more or less - because we are on the receiving end of so much content. What do you need to think about, however, if your organization wants to start generating content, whether you intend to send it to your known...
| | First HIPAA Resolution Agreement of 2013 - and It Certainly Will Not Be the Last
Stephanie D. Willis; Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on May 31, 2013 The HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced its first HIPAA Resolution Agreement of 2013 last week. According to the press release, Idaho State University (ISU) must pay OCR $400,000 and comply with the terms of a two-year corrective action plan (CAP) to address violations of the HIPAA Security...
| | Raleigh Criminal Lawyer | Cooperative with Police and Consent
Malcolm M. Matheson; Matheson Law Office, PLLC;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013 Police Officer may seem to be communicating to be friendly but they are conducting an investigative process as soon as they approach the vehicle. One should not speak with them or consent to any searchers or tests
| | Eastern District of California Holds That 10-Day QWR Response Deadline Does Not Apply Retroactively
Rachel Blackmon Cash, David A. Elliott; Burr & Forman LLP;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on June 4, 2013 In Schneider v. Bank of Am. N.A., No. 2:11-CV-2953-LKK-EFB PS, 2013 WL 1281902 ( E.D. Cal. Mar. 26, 2013), the Eastern District of California dismissed a Plaintiff’s claims under the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (“RESPA”), holding that the 10-day QWR response deadline...
| | Donations and Sponsorships
Melanie McDonald; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP;
Legal Alert/Article June 6, 2013, previously published on June 4, 2013 Worldwide businesses are acknowledging their corporate social responsibility in addition to profit making goals. As significant corporate resources are being allocated to these new efforts, organizations need to consider different options and the related advantages and disadvantages.
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