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Has the Law School Bubble Burst?

Has the Law School Bubble Burst?

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 20 Mar 2012

With the U.S. economy struggaling just a few years ago, the number of students applying to Law School was exceedingly high, but new numbers suggest that the bubble has finally burst
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Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn

Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 30 Apr 2012

Business Insider has published a list of tips for getting the most out of LinkedIn, the popular business-networking social site. Have you tried any ot these tips
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This is a sample conversation

Chris Kincade Posted by: Chris Kincade - 02 Jan 2012

Here's where things can be written. They can be written at length, or just in brief. 
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Is Social Media Coverage of Courts a Good Thing?

Is Social Media Coverage of Courts a Good Thing?

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 05 Mar 2012

As social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, take on a greater role in our lives, it's no surprise that they're also becoming a regular part of the courtroom
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LinkedIn 277% More Effective Than Facebook and Twitter

LinkedIn 277% More Effective Than Facebook and Twitter

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 05 Mar 2012

Is your company trying to improve it's lead generation efforts? A new study says that LinkedIn, the top business-related networking site, is much more effective in both B2B and B2C
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Updates in the Megaupload Case

Updates in the Megaupload Case

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 05 Mar 2012

Still not tired of the amazing Kim Dotcom story? This week the United States government formally requested the extradition of Dotcom and some of his Megaupload colleagues from New Zealand
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Proposed Changes to European Data Protection Law

Proposed Changes to European Data Protection Law

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 05 Mar 2012

Digital Media Lawyer Laurence Kaye outlined the potential changes to the the European Data Protection Law on his blog:   Data Processors (e.g
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Are You Happy With the Initial BP Settlement?

Are You Happy With the Initial BP Settlement?

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 05 Mar 2012

On Friday, March 2, BP and the lawyers for the plaintiffs of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico reached an agreement to settle the case. What do you think about the accord
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Mario Batali Settles $5 Million Lawsuit

Mario Batali Settles $5 Million Lawsuit

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 07 Mar 2012

Mario Batali, the famous chef and NYC restaurant entrepreneur, has agreed to settle a $5 million Class Action Lawsuit filed against him and his business partner, Joe Bastianich
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Top 10 Environmental Legal Issues for 2012

Top 10 Environmental Legal Issues for 2012

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 08 Mar 2012

Environmental Law Resource just posted a list of 10 issues to watch this year. What else do you think should on the list? What did they miss? 1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s First Report on the Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources 2
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Mortgage Law Summery

Mortgage Law Summery

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 08 Mar 2012

Did you know that every other year the American College of Mortgage Attorneys updates its Mortgage Law Summary? For more information or to order your copy of the newest edition, visit ACMA's website at www
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How Big of a Deal is Cyberbullying?

How Big of a Deal is Cyberbullying?

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 15 Mar 2012

Things are just starting to get interesting in the Rutgers University cyberbullying case. After three weeks of testiomony, the case was handed over yesterday to a New Jersey jury
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Mets Owners Settle Lawsuit

Mets Owners Settle Lawsuit

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 19 Mar 2012

$162 million! Spring time in New York is not so much fun for Mets fans. Here's the news from the WSJ Law Blog:  Mets owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz have entered into a $162 million settlement with Irving Picard, the court-appointed trustee who has sued them for over $300 million they invested with Bernard Madoff
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Facebook at Work: Yay or Nay?

Facebook at Work: Yay or Nay?

Michael Mannheimer Posted by: Michael Mannheimer - 18 Apr 2012

With Maryland recently banning employers from requesting personal passwords to Facebook it seems like most law offices—or offices in general—are setting guidelines for social media use in the workplace
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