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Justia Legal Resources: Workers’ Compensation Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

Even if a business labels a worker as an independent contractor, they still are considered an employee if they meet the definition of this term under state law. The employer must have workers’ compensation insurance, although almost all states require most employers to sign up for this coverage.

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AI and Trade Secrets: A Legal and Cybersecurity Time Bomb

Brett Trout

The exact definition of a trade secret is governed by state law and, therefore varies from state to state. Prepare for Litigation Draft contracts that account for AI-generated trade secrets Work with counsel to ensure NDAs and IP clauses hold up in court If a breach happens, move fast—evidence disappears quickly 5.

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Privacy Law: Status of Legal Practice Area in 2025

Martindale-Avvo

The history of privacy law The roots of privacy law in the U.S. Supreme Court rulings have found that the First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth amendments of the Constitution contain a right to privacy. If you have a client who does business in multiple states, get to know the laws that might apply to them.

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What is the Stored Communications Act? Understanding the SCA & Subpoena Compliance

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When law enforcement serves a warrant or a civil litigant serves a subpoena seeking your company’s electronically stored information, is your organization prepared to properly respond? Civil Subpoenas: These are issued by courts upon the request of parties involved in civil litigation. Court Order ( 18 U.S.C.

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Building a Digital Future: Is America Ready for a Federal Digital Bill of Rights?

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

By: Evan Lees In 2014, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Riley v. California , mandating that law enforcement obtain a warrant before searching digital information and underscoring the critical need for privacy protections in the digital age. [1] The Supreme Court Must Step In., Revolution , 44 Fordham Int’l L.

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Navigating the Legal Landscape: Recent Developments in LGBTQ+ Rights| Justia CLE & Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

From executive orders and Supreme Court decisions to emerging state laws and litigation, the program delivers a thorough analysis of legal forces shaping LGBTQ+ lives nationwide. This session is especially relevant for attorneys practicing in civil rights, constitutional law, employment, healthcare, and family law.

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Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Moody v. NetChoice

Eric Goldman

On appeal to the Supreme Court, the laws baffled the justices due to their sprawling nature, confusing provisions, and misguided policy assumptions. The Supreme Court unanimously agreed to send the cases back to the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits for more careful review of the plaintiffs’ facial challenges to the laws.

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