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ArticleEpisode 3: Kenneth Shropshire Of The Global Sport InstituteFor this episode we're joined by Kenneth Shropshire, one of the leading thought leaders in today's sporting world. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentThompson Coburn LLP
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ArticleVine: The New Kid On The Sweepstakes And Contests BlockSponsors who are looking for real-life examples of customers using their products will find Vine's mini-video to be a major step forward over still photos.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleWhen Is A Revision Of An Internet Post Treated As A New Post?The limited time for suing for libel on an Internet post runs not only from the original posting, but also from when significant changes were made to the post, according to a decision from the New Jersey Supreme Court.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentThompson Coburn LLP
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ArticleFTC Strengthens Law Protecting Children’s Personal InformationThe Federal Trade Commission wants to bolster the law that prohibits the disclosure of children’s personal information online. United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleNumerous Privacy Bills Introduced In California LegislatureMultiple privacy bills were introduced in California on or just before February 18, 2022, the last day for bills to be introduced in the legislature's current session.United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
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