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Find articles on law degrees, legal professions, and law-related issues that affect various fields, including cybersecurity, health care, and education. Also read about topics related to Purdue Global Law School, faculty, alumni, and special events in the news.

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California Looks to Cut Plastics, Landfill Waste With New Recycling Laws

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Did You Say Mickey Mouse Is Now in the Public Domain?

“Steamboat Willie” may be in the public domain, but creators should be cautious about using the Mickey Mouse image.
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Can You Serve a Defendant Through NFTs and Other Electronic Means?

In an increasing number of cases, courts have allowed plaintiffs to serve defendants electronically, including with NFTs.
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The Potential Benefits and Risks of ChatGPT in Legal Practice

AI can enhance productivity by eliminating many mundane tasks. However, lawyers need to understand the risks.
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Understanding the New EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework

Find out about the European Union and United States’ Data Privacy Framework to ensure the security of sensitive personal information.
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Lanham Act Ruled No Protection Against Foreign Infringing Use
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New Process Makes It Easier to Discharge Student Loan Debt in Bankruptcy
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Federal Agencies Poised to Crack Down on AI-Driven Bias
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New SEC Rules Require Public Companies to Disclose Cybersecurity Incidents
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Automated Employment Decision Tools in the Crosshairs of New Law
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Congress, States Weigh Extending Full Practice Authority to Nurses
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California AG’s Office Takes Steps to Ensure Employers Comply With CCPA
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Business Judgment Rule Offers a Safe Haven in the ‘War on Woke’
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Why Bankruptcy Law Allows Chapter 11 Protection From Sex Abuse Claims
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How to Ensure That Online Arbitration Agreements Are Enforceable
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Conflicting State, Federal Laws Make Drug Testing Policies Tricky
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Companies Test Layoff Notice Requirements in WARN Act
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Speak Out Act Limits Enforcement of NDAs in Sexual Assault and Harassment
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Virtual ‘Try-On’ Technologies Face Mounting Legal Challenges
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10 Paths to Online Pro Bono Work
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California’s Social Media Transparency Law: First Amendment Minefield?
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E-Signatures: What Are the Legal Requirements?
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U.S. Labor Department Removes Barriers to ESG Investing by Retirement Plans
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How Employers Should Handle Audio and Video Recording in the Workplace
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ChatGPT Poses Questions of Copyright Ownership, Infringement
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Can Nonlawyer Advocates Increase Access to Justice?
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Why the DOJ and FTC Are Taking Action Against ‘Interlocking Directorates’
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Multidistrict Litigation Is on the Rise, Creating Challenges for Attorneys
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Corporate Personhood: What It Means and How It Has Evolved
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California Consumer Privacy Act: What We’ve Learned and What’s Next
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SEC Proposes Rules to Regulate Special Purpose Acquisition Companies
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Sweeping Changes to the Buy American Act Will Benefit U.S. Businesses
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Can Lawyer Bots Take Over the Job of an Attorney?
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How to Become a Lawyer in California
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FTC: ‘Pay for Delay’ Hinders Competition in the Pharmaceuticals Market
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Banking Regulators Issue New Security Breach Notification Rules
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Can Customer Misconduct Be the Basis for a Workplace Harassment Claim?
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Can Employers Require the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Collaboration Tools Are Making E-Discovery More Complex
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Congress Ends Employment Arbitration Agreements in Sexual Harassment & Assault Claims
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Is It a HIPAA Violation to Ask About the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Remote Online Notarization Sees Widespread Adoption Amid Pandemic
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What Is Stablecoin and How Will the U.S. Regulate It?
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FTC Tightens Reins on Hospital Mergers to Control Health Care Costs
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Can Cryptocurrency Be Used as Legal Tender? El Salvador Says ‘Yes’
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A Practitioner’s Guide to Ethics in Alternative Dispute Resolution
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SCOTUS Favors Narrow Interpretation of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
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SACKLER Act: Attempt to Close a Legal Loophole for Purdue Pharma Owners
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Schools Have Diminished Authority to Restrict Student Speech on Social Media
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Transformative Use Plays a Critical Role in Copyright Case Decisions
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Security and the Internet of Things: Is Tougher Legislation Needed?
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Bar Exam Monitoring Software Raises Concerns About Bias, Access
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Online Dispute Resolution Moves Cases Forward Despite Court Backlog
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Many Courts Deny Counsel to Poor Defendants Facing Misdemeanor Charges
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Federal Judge Paves the Way for Return of Net Neutrality in California
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Thinking of Buying an NFT? Here’s What You’ll Get for Your Money
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State Bar of CA: Lawyers Must Protect Clients’ Electronic Data
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Should Lawyers Who Filed Election Lawsuits Be Sanctioned or Disciplined?
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Lawmakers Struggle to Craft Legislation to Promote Rollout, Security of 5G
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New Group Copyright Registration a Boon to Bloggers and Influencers
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Ransomware Victims Who Pay the Ransom Could Face Millions in Fines
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Artificial Intelligence ‘Inventors’ Seek Patent Protection for Their Innovations
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Civic Responsibility Guide: Resources to Promote Civic Engagement
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Long-Term Growth of Telemedicine Requires Payment Parity, Regulations
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Deepfakes and the Ominous World of Unreliable Video
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Overcoming Drone Delivery Regulations in the Time of COVID-19
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Telehealth and HIPAA During COVID-19: Security and Privacy Risks
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Practical Insights: Preventing Plagiarism
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Concord Becomes One of the First Online Law Schools to Earn State Bar Accreditation
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How Pro-Defendant Defamation Law Empowered the #MeToo Movement in the U.S.
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5 Privacy Issues Raised by the COVID-19 Crisis
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Adapt and Innovate: Tips for Operating a Virtual Law Practice During the Pandemic
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The Continuing Legal Battle Over Felon Disenfranchisement
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States Increasingly Limit Noncompete Agreements With Physicians
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Does Screen Scraping Violate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?
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Who’s Regulating Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies? No One.
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Can You Cancel a Contract Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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Does the Fourth Amendment Extend to Cell Phone Searches at the Border?
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Will the U.S. Adopt a National Data Privacy Law?
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Do Data Breach Victims Have Standing to Sue?
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The Enormous Toll of Patent Troll Litigation
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Potential Liability of Corporate Boards for Data Breaches
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The Great California Bar Exam Debate
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The Changing Landscape of Consumer Privacy in Cybersecurity Law
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