A recent deepfake scam has rocked the financial landscape of Hong Kong, demonstrating the extreme lengths to which cybercriminals are willing to go to defraud unsuspecting victims. This sophisticated scheme, which saw attackers coerce an employee into transferring a...
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Exclusive Use of the Marital Residence During a Divorce: What Divorcing Spouses Need to Know
Navigating the intricacies of divorce proceedings can be daunting, particularly when it comes to matters like exclusive use of the marital residence. This aspect holds significant importance for divorcing spouses, as it involves temporary possession of the shared home...
Mass Arbitration as a Tennis Match: No Love Here
For the past few years, following the machinations of mass arbitrations has been like watching a tennis match. First one side hits a volley, then another returns, and on-and-on with the opposing sides continually stuck in some form of “deuce.” The Origins of the...
From Hardwoods to Courts: The Knicks and Raptors Battle Over Trade Secrets
Last year, the New York Knicks initiated formal legal proceedings against the Toronto Raptors and several affiliated coaches, alleging the illicit procurement of sensitive materials. The Knicks claimed that Ikechukwu Azotam, currently serving as the head of video and...
U.S. Department of Justice Sues the NCAA: When Will College Athletes Start being Paid?
To quote a popular singer from our college days, David Gray, “it’s all over bar the shoutin’” for the NCAA, colleges, and TV networks taking advantage of college athletes. Whether it’s further litigation, federal legislation, market forces, unionization, Jim...
What You Need to Know About Prenuptial Agreements: Part 2 – Considerations Before Entering into a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements (or “Prenups” as they tend to be referred to colloquially) tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. Indeed, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most pessimistic way to start a marriage, in...
Mastering Retirement Planning: Understanding the Benefits of Traditional and Roth IRAs
In addition to employer-sponsored retirement accounts such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans, many people choose to save additional retirement assets in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Regardless of your stage in life, it is never too soon to plan for retirement. Even...
Are We Dating the Same Guy? The Legal Implications of Posting your Dates on Facebook
"Are We Dating the Same Guy" groups on Facebook are everywhere. If you’re single and dating in 2024, chances are, you or someone you know is a group member. The groups, which started in New York City in 2022, serve as a platform for women to share their dating...
How To Protect Your Brand From Competitors in the New Year
The start of the new year is a pivotal time in the retail sector for re-evaluating marketing and brand protection. Unfortunately, competitors often devise innovative ways to capitalize on the marketing and sales efforts of hardworking brand owners. While shady...
Don’t Take The Bait: How To Prevent A Phishing Attack
It’s late Friday afternoon and the COO of your company emails you with an urgent request to send him the HR spreadsheet you have been working on. Frantic, you immediately reply and send him the requested information. But it wasn’t the COO emailing you; it was a...