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ArticleDrones, Drones Everywhere …Let's explore just a few of the many issues that may arise from drones.United StatesTransportDuane Morris LLP
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Article8 Technology Contracting Resolutions For 2014Along with blustery cold weather, the beginning of 2014 brings with it the opportunity to reflect on the past year and to form resolutions.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawMintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
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ArticleLegal Standards Proposed For Cybersecurity-Is Your Company In Compliance?With a gridlocked Congress, President Obama issued Executive Order 13636, "Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity," on February 12, 2013United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawMoritt, Hock & Hamroff LLP
ArticlePump And Dumps: A Compliance Officer´s Nightmare?Internet fraud has exploded over the last several years, and a tried and true securities fraud known as the "pump and dump" is one reason for its growth. We know it exists because we all have received those spams that interrupt us at home, at work, even on our cell phones. United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawPetillon, Hiraide, Loomis & Katz
ArticleWhat Really Happens During An ERP Sales Cycle - And How To Protect YourselfERP software sales cycles are carefully orchestrated to build trust and enthusiasm through extensive discovery sessions and verbal promises, but the final contract often bears little resemblance to what was discussed. Understanding the gap between oral assurances and written agreements—and knowing where vendors strategically omit critical details—can prevent costly surprises during implementation. United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawTactical Law Group LLP
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ArticleDentons Smart Cities: Financing And Funding Smart City InfrastructureSmart technologies will result in substantial cost savings to cities and their residents. However, finding the initial funds needed to pay for upgrades ...United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesDentons
ArticleEPA Releases Anticipated PFAS Action PlanOn Feb. 14, 2019, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler held a live-streamed press conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania describing the release of EPA's anticipated PFAS Action Plan.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesHolland & Knight
ArticleSmart Grids: Security, Privacy And LiabilityThe smart grid is the first and largest application of the Internet of Things (IoT).United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcGuireWoods LLP
Article3D Printing Series: Before You Click "Print" On Your Pizza, Palette Or Prosthetic: FDA And IP Considerations With 3D-Printed Foods, Cosmetics And Medical DevicesAs 3D printing enters the manufacture of foods, cosmetics and medical devices in full force, the FDA will develop policies and protocols to address these applications.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesVenable LLP