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September 22, 2015
Timely legal updates from USLAW NETWORK
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WELCOME TO USLAW DIGIKNOW

In today's edition of USLAW DigiKnow, you will find posts on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, cyber security and data breaches, several posts about the Department of Labor, FMLA, fracking, franchise law and much more. Posts are authored by USLAW member attorneys. We've also shared dates and links to several upcoming USLAW events in Chicago, San Antonio and New York. These are terrific networking events with member attorneys and business leaders from across the corporate landscape. In Chicago, attendees also will enjoy a comprehensive program that includes discussions on some of today's most important issues facing the retail & hospitality industry. Save the dates, register today.

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National Legal News

Business & Advisory Services

From a legal perspective, what are some of the concerns that companies must take into account when entering into a sponsorship?
via Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP

Business Litigation

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act: Not Just for Telemarketers Anymore
via Axley Brynelson, LLP

Lawyer-Diagnosis Does Not Trigger Start of Limitation Period
via Kelly Santini LLP

Data Privacy & Security

FTC Sends “Message” on Data Security in Closing Letter to Morgan Stanley
via Connell Foley LLP

Are Your Directors Talking Enough About Privacy and Data Security?
via LeClairRyan

Five Things You Can Do Today to Increase Information Security
via Roetzel & Andress LPA

Employment & Labor Law

Independent contractor or employee: DOL gives guidance
via Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP


U.S. Department of Labor and Vermont Department of Labor Sign Agreement to Prevent Misclassification of Workers
via Goldberg Segalla LLP


Religious Objectors: Employer’s Duty to Make Religious Accommodations
via Goldberg Segalla LLP

The Scope of the Duty of Fair Representation
via Kelly Santini LLP

Company Requesting Specific Level of Production before Wage Increases Forced to Open Books to Union
via Roetzel & Andress LPA

FMLA: Employer’s Leave of Absence Form Defeats Former Employee’s FMLA Claim
via SmithAmundsen

Energy

Southern Ute Sues to Bar Applying BLM's Fracking Rule to Tribal Oil and Gas
via Modrall Sperling

Franchise Law

Franchisors Vulnerable to Unfair Labor Practice Allegations
via LeClairRyan

IP & Technology

Decorative? Functional? Copyrightable? Warner Norcross Asks 6th Circuit to Review Decision on Cheerleader Uniforms
via Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

Jury Insight

Mock Trial Versus Deliberation Group: What is the Difference?
via Litigation Insights, USLAW's official jury consultant

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Oct. 19-20 - Chicago
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Oct. 27 - San Antonio
USLAW Dinner at Annual TIDA Industry Seminar

Dec. 2 - New York
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State/Regional Legal News

MICHIGAN
Changes to federal water law have Michigan impact

NEW MEXICO
NM Court of Appeals: Party defaulted as a discovery sanction may still contest amount of damages

NORTH CAROLINA
Determination of Clerk at Foreclosure Hearing is Binding in Subsequent Litigation 

PENNSYLVANIA
Commonwealth Court Holds Delay Damages Available in Government Projects Despite "No Damages for Delay" Clause

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