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The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) was one of the biggest legal changes in intellectual property law since the passage of the Lanham Act in 1948. It created a new federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. Now for the first time, litigants can bring a cause of action in federal court without asserting diversity or concurrent jurisdiction. Defend Trade Secrets Act Handbook, Third Edition, covers every aspect of the law, and most importantly not only intricately analyzes the DTSA, but puts it within the context of the existing law. It provides all the necessary analysis, primary source material, and forms to jumpstart your knowledge of this new statute and its implications. The important revisions to the Third Edition include the following: Expanded discussion of attempts and conspiracies as they relate to EEA investigations. Of note is discussion of cases from the Ninth Circuit and the Northern District of Illinois. A new subsection discussing duplicitous charges by the government. An important trend that is apparent from the EEA cases brought to date is the high percentage that involves a "Chinese connection," in that the person stealing the trade secret was of Chinese descent or did so in connection with a company from the People's Republic of China ("PRC") or planned to take the technology information to the PRC. This trend is examined. The Federal Circuit reiterated longstanding precedent that only a "special and small category" of cases involving state law claims, such as those requiring resolution of a substantial patent question, give rise to federal subject matter jurisdiction. Cases in which a party uses patent infringement as evidence of trade secret misappropriation, such as the present one, do not constitute such a category. The 2020 case, Intellisoft, Ltd. v. Acer America Corp., is examined. A new subsection discussing the unclean hands doctrine. In Scherer Design Group, LLC v. Ahead Engineering LLC, the Third Circuit affirmed that a district court retains jurisdiction to grant equitable relief even if the elements of the unclean hands doctrine are met. A new subsection exploring the Communications Decency Act which provides that "no provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider," and that "no liability may be imposed under any State or local law that is inconsistent with this section." Important updates to the strategic defense of a trade secrets case chart including topics such as standing and the seizure process. The more recent cases addressing trade secret status for compilations often relate to electronically stored databases. Such databases drive a significant share of modern business operations, and while their constituent parts are frequently available and gathered from public sources, these vast compendia are usually expensive to build and maintain, and they often provide great value to their creators.

Quick Reference to HIPAA Compliance is a guide for human resources managers and employee benefits professionals who administer employer-sponsored health plans, health care providers, and anyone who needs to understand and comply with all the regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The publication is designed to provide these individuals with essential information in an easy-to-use format, including checklists, forms, and other tools to facilitate compliance. In addition, the publication provides an overview of other laws affecting employee benefits, such as national health care reform. A topical index is also provided. The 2021 Edition includes the following: Information on HIPAA related to the privacy of patients and health plan members, and to ensure health information is kept secure and that patients are notified of breaches of their health data. See Chapter 1. Updated information regarding the extension of the timeframe for exercising special enrollment rights in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated section on Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) covering when a Health FSA is excepted from HIPAA and when a Health FSA is overspent. Four new questions and answers on business associates under the HIPAA privacy rule. See Chapter 10. Information on the extension of timeframes for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) election period, notices, and deadlines for COBRA premium payments, as well as the extension applicable to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and updates on CHIP funding, and updates to the Mental Health Parity section, penalties under the Affordable Care Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act tax credit for paid leave. Note: Online subscriptions are for three-month periods. Previous Edition: Quick Reference to HIPAA Compliance, 2020 Edition, ISBN 9781543811728

Since Georgia updated its evidence rules in 2013, state case law has made important rulings and interpretations, creating important new precedents for the Georgia attorney. This new edition of Georgia Objections at Trial references and analyses the ruling case law under the new evidence code. At 4-by-6 inches, this complete reference guide to Georgia evidence travels easily to the courtroom or classroom. NITA''s handy guide enables you to quickly reference objections and responses during trial. Objections, followed by their accurate responses, are listed alphabetically with thumb tabs so that you can go right to the one you want. A complete copy of the Georgia Rules of Evidence is also included. Gain insight from crucial practice tips and legal interpretations and access the rules when you need them most--this pocket-size guide is always at hand.

Quick Reference to COBRA Compliance is a guide for employee benefits professionals who administer the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA), as amended. It provides information for administering COBRA in an easy-to-read format that allows the professional to find that information quickly when needed. Additionally, many of the chapters include job aids, charts, checklists, sample notices, worksheets, and flowcharts that are specifically designed to assist the benefits professional in COBRA administration. A topical index is also provided. The 2021 Edition includes the following: Additional rules for a special COBRA election period during the COVID-19 outbreak, including examples for this special election period. New rules for timeframes applicable to premium payments during the COVID-19 outbreak period. New model notices and timeframes with respect to these notices. Updated information on special enrollment rights for extended timeframes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Clarified section on flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and when they are and are not subject to COBRA. Updated health savings account (HSA) and high deductible health plan (HDHP) limits for 2021, including special relief for medical expenses and testing related to COVID-19. Newly released regulations, notices, and FAQs issued by the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor. Updated section on Other Major Health Care Laws reform, including potential privacy rule changes, penalties for failure to comply with the Affordable Care Act, and an extended Family and Medical Leave Act tax credit. Note: Online subscriptions are for three-month periods. Previous Edition: Quick Reference to COBRA Compliance, 2020 Edition, ISBN 9781543811681

The landscape of court technology has changed rapidly. As digital tools help facilitate the business and administrative process, multiple entry points for data breaches have also significantly increased in the judicial branch at all levels. Cybersecurity & the Courthouse: Safeguarding the Judicial Process explores the issues surrounding cybersecurity for the court and court systems. This unique resource provides the insight to: Increase your awareness of the issues around cybersecurity Properly defend client and case information Understand the steps needed to mitigate and control the risk of and fallout from a data breach Identify possible pathways to address strengths and weaknesses in individual proceedings as they are presented to the courts Learn how to address the risk of a significant data breach Key Highlights Include: Comprehensive guidance to legal professionals on the growing concerns of cybersecurity within the courts Vital information needed to mitigate and control the risk of and the fallout of a data breach Addresses the issues of data security, and the necessary steps to protect the integrity of the judicial process Provides a roadmap and the steps necessary to protect data in legal cases before the court

Employer's Guide to Health Care Reform, 2021 Edition is the premier step-by-step practical guide for employers struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of changes affecting their health benefit plans. This practical guide helps you strategize about how to design your employee health plans to satisfy ACA requirements; design your workforce to minimize penalty exposure; achieve significant cost-savings; understand new notice requirements; meet deadlines and take advantage of opportunities to delay implementation; and more! Specifically Employer's Guide to Health Care Reform will help you: Design your employee health plans to satisfy ACA requirements Design your workforce to minimize penalty exposure Understand new notice requirements that apply in 2015 Achieve significant cost savings Meet deadlines and take advantage of opportunities to delay implementation Plan ahead to avoid or minimize Cadillac tax exposure Employer's Guide to Health Care Reform, 2021 Edition provides in-depth discussion and detailed explanations on critical topics, including: The repeal of the ACA's individual mandate penalty, the Fifth Circuit's decision determining the ACA's individual mandate provision unconstitutional, and the impending oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the individual mandate and the ACA. Update on the maximum out-of-pocket requirements relating to drug manufacturer coupons for group health plans A summary of group health plan requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and the Tri-Agency COVID-19 sub-regulatory guidance implementing these laws. Update on Tri-Agency Proposed Rule providing more flexibility for grandfathered health plans. Tri-Agency Proposed Rule on Transparency in Coverage requiring group health plans to provide costsharing information to participants and beneficiaries upon request, and to publish pricing information on a public website. Update on challenge to Final Rule on transparency of hospital charges. An update on the litigation relating to the constitutionality of the ACA, due to the repeal of the individual mandate penalty. An update on the ACA's requirement to cover contraception under the Trump Administration. An update on the challenges to ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Final Rule provision requiring transgender services. An update on the challenges to the ACA's risk corridors program. And much more Previous Edition: Employer's Guide to Health Care Reform, 2020 Edition, ISBN 9781543810332

Whether in trial or deposition, Federal Rules of Evidence with Objections will have you ready to respond quickly and decisively to evidence issues. The Fifteenth Edition contains the complete text of the Federal Rules of Evidence as amended to December 1, 2020. This useful guide is organized for quick reference, with an alphabetical section of major objections. It includes practical tips and legal interpretations for each rule. The 4x6-inch size is designed to easily tuck into a pocket or briefcase. With its spiral binding the book will lie flat on a desk or table, staying open to the page you are using.The ebook edition is hyperlinked to the rules, providing ready reference to the full language of the applicable rule for every objection.

Part of the highly regarded Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery(R) series, The Foot and Ankle, Fourth Edition, is a concise, lavishly illustrated reference covering the most advanced, successful surgical techniques for the foot and ankle--all in step-by-step detail. Edited by Scott Ellis, MD and a team of expert associate editors, this fully revised edition presents the preferred techniques of surgical masters, illustrated with full-color, sequential, surgeon's-eye view preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative photographs. World-class contributing authors, new and rewritten chapters, and accompanying videos keep you fully up to date with recent changes in the field.

To provide effective service in helping people understand how they are going to be affected by health care reform and how to obtain coverage, pursue an appeal, or plan for long-term care or retirement, you need the most current information from a source you can trust - Medicare Handbook. This is the indispensable resource for clarifying Medicare's confusing rules and regulations. Prepared by an outstanding team of experts from the Center for Medicare Advocacy, it addresses issues you need to master to provide effective planning advice or advocacy services, including: Medicare eligibility rules and enrollment requirements; Medicare covered services, deductibles, and co-payments; coinsurance, premiums, penalties; coverage criteria for each of the programs; problem areas of concern for the advocate; grievance and appeals procedures. The 2021 Edition of Medicare Handbook offers expert guidance on: Medicare Enrollment and Eligibility Medicare Coverage in all Care-Settings Medicare Coverage for People with Chronic Conditions Medicare Home Health Coverage and Access to Care Medicare-Related COVID Changes Prescription Drug Coverage Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Appeals Health Care Reform And more! In addition, Medicare Handbook will help resolve the kinds of questions that arise on a regular basis, such as: How do I appeal a denial of services? What steps do I need to take in order to receive Medicare covered home health care? What are the elements of Medicare's appeal process for the denial of coverage of an item, service, or procedure? Does my state have to help me enroll in Medicare so that I can get assistance through a Medicare Savings Program? When should I sign up for a Medigap plan? If I am enrolled in Medicare, do I have to buy health insurance in the insurance marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act? Is it true that I have to show medical improvement in order to get Medicare for my nursing and therapy services? And more! The 2021 Medicare Handbook is the indispensable resource that provides: Extensive discussion and examples of how Medicare rules apply in the real world Case citations, checklists, worksheets, and other practice tools to help in obtaining coverage for clients, while minimizing research and drafting time Practice pointers and cautionary notes regarding coverage and eligibility questions when advocacy problems arise, and those areas in which coverage has often been reduced or denied And more! Note: Online subscriptions are for three-month periods. Previous Edition: Medicare Handbook, 2020 Edition ISBN 9781543811360

On the front lines of product liability disputes, successful litigation planning begins with immediate access to the product liability laws of various jurisdictions--plus an understanding of the countless differences among them. That's exactly what you get with the thoroughly up-to-date and expanded edition of Product Liability Desk Reference, 2021 Edition, edited by Morton F. Daller. Whether you represent the plaintiff or defendant, the Product Liability Desk Reference, 2021 Edition is a comprehensive resource that provides the most recent statutory and case law developments on product liability laws for each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia. With coverage that is clear and concise, you will be able to make an initial assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your case across jurisdictions. Practitioner-oriented, and written by leading state experts, each chapter summarizes the variants and developments particular to a specific state jurisdiction, resulting in a text that will assist you in making critical choices in product liability disputes wherever they arise. You'll find detailed coverage of each state's standards regarding: Causes of action Statutes of limitation and repose Strict liability Negligence Breach of Warranty Punitive damages Wrongful death Pre- and post-judgment interest Employer immunity from suit Joint and severable liability Relevant statutes to product liability actions. Previous Edition: Product Liability Desk Reference: A Fifty State Compendium, 2020 Mid-Year Edition, ISBN 9781543818925¿ Note: Online subscriptions are for three-month periods.

Product Liability Case Digest Here's a unique first-stop research tool that describes all the latest product liability cases by type of case, so you can quickly find key cases and typical issues involving similar products. Completely updated for this 2020 Edition, Product Liability Case Digest covers the full range of products in six main categories: Construction Equipment and Materials Consumer Products Farm Machinery and Products Medical Products Motor Vehicles Workplace Products An invaluable tool for the busy practitioner, Product Liability Case Digest provides an immensely valuable head start to research by helping you quickly identify the most relevant and current decisions likely to affect your product liability case. It will save you incalculable amounts of time and money. Previous Edition: Product Liability Case Digest, 2019 Edition, ISBN 9781543800708¿

Product Liability Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium, 2022 Edition

The Department of Defense policies and procedures implementing and supplementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are reproduced in this essential resource. The January 2023 Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) includes the full text of the DFARS and the DFARS companion resource, Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS PGI). You gain at-your-fingertips access to DFARS regulations and related guidance, including all interim rules, final rules, and change notices issued prior to January 1, 2023, along with an easy-to-use topical index. The gold-standard for Department of Defense regulations, DFARS requirements, federal procurement guidelines, government contract guidelines, and more, this is the one resource that gives you what you need to maintain DFARS compliance. The regulations and guidance contained in this reference apply to contracting with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Defense Logistics Agency, and other defense agencies.

Government Contracts Reference Book, 5th Edition

An inattentive moment costs a woman her life--the question is, which party wasn't paying attention?; Charles Shrackle''s truck strikes and kills Katherine Potter as she is crossing the street in Nita City. In the wrongful death action brought by her estate, the plaintiff claims Shrackle failed to yield to Katherine Potter as she crossed in the crosswalk. Shrackle claims that Mrs. Potter stepped out in front of his truck from the median, well away from the crosswalk. Conflicting eyewitnesses support both versions of the accident. This classic file is ideal for teaching basic trial skills. It has been updated to include social media exhibits and text messages, but the basic questions remain. Was Katherine Potter crossing in a crosswalk? Was the accident caused by the use of a cell phone? Was Jeffrey Potter involved in an affair when his wife died? There are six witnesses for the plaintiff and four witnesses for the defendants.; The revised Seventh Edition now has four versions: Trial, Faculty, Plaintiff and Defendant. Revision based on the original file created by Kenneth S. Broun and James H. Seckinger.;

Quick Reference to COBRA Compliance, 2022 Edition

Employer's Guide to Health Care Reform, 2022 Edition

An inattentive moment costs a woman her life--the question is, which party wasn't paying attention?; Charles Shrackle''s truck strikes and kills Katherine Potter as she is crossing the street in Nita City. In the wrongful death action brought by her estate, the plaintiff claims Shrackle failed to yield to Katherine Potter as she crossed in the crosswalk. Shrackle claims that Mrs. Potter stepped out in front of his truck from the median, well away from the crosswalk. Conflicting eyewitnesses support both versions of the accident. This classic file is ideal for teaching basic trial skills. It has been updated to include social media exhibits and text messages, but the basic questions remain. Was Katherine Potter crossing in a crosswalk? Was the accident caused by the use of a cell phone? Was Jeffrey Potter involved in an affair when his wife died? There are six witnesses for the plaintiff and four witnesses for the defendants.; The revised Seventh Edition now has four versions: Trial, Faculty, Plaintiff and Defendant. Revision based on the original file created by Kenneth S. Broun and James H. Seckinger.;

An inattentive moment costs a woman her life--the question is, which party wasn't paying attention?; Charles Shrackle''s truck strikes and kills Katherine Potter as she is crossing the street in Nita City. In the wrongful death action brought by her estate, the plaintiff claims Shrackle failed to yield to Katherine Potter as she crossed in the crosswalk. Shrackle claims that Mrs. Potter stepped out in front of his truck from the median, well away from the crosswalk. Conflicting eyewitnesses support both versions of the accident. This classic file is ideal for teaching basic trial skills. It has been updated to include social media exhibits and text messages, but the basic questions remain. Was Katherine Potter crossing in a crosswalk? Was the accident caused by the use of a cell phone? Was Jeffrey Potter involved in an affair when his wife died? There are six witnesses for the plaintiff and four witnesses for the defendants.; The revised Seventh Edition now has four versions: Trial, Faculty, Plaintiff and Defendant. Revision based on the original file created by Kenneth S. Broun and James H. Seckinger.;

The Licensing Update covers the year's most significant cases and developments in licensing. The annual update identifies critical trends that licensing professionals and practitioners must understand thoroughly in this rapidly evolving area and provides guidance from licensing experts in a variety of areas of specialty.

Multistate Guide to Benefits Law is designed as a comprehensive practical reference for every benefits department. It enables benefits professionals to keep abreast of increasingly complex state rules that govern important benefits. The reader can readily locate information concerning one state's treatment of a particular issue, or compare the required by several states by utilizing our easy-to-read chart format. The charts also provide citations to current state statutes, regulations, and other authority governing important benefits issues.

Handbook of Massachusetts Evidence, 2022 Edition

4-Stars from Doody's Review Service The best-selling leadership and management text available for nursing education programs, Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing: Theory and Application, 11th Edition, combines the latest evidence-based content and a proven experiential approach to prepare students for success as they join today's professional nursing workforce. Robust coverage and hundreds of active learning exercises help students overcome a lack of real-world leadership experience and meet the demands of today's challenging, ever-changing healthcare system. From managing conflict and working collaboratively to organizing patient care and staffing, students vicariously experience the responsibilities of mid- and top-level nursing managers and hone their critical-thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills before entering high-stakes clinical settings. The updated 11th Edition reflects the most current practices and clinical priorities in nursing leadership and management, including updated coverage of supply chain management, academic integrity as an ethical issue, healthcare reform, ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations, workplace violence, and drug diversion/reentry to work as part of substance use disorder in nursing. An array of accompanying student and instructor resources helps you make the most of your course and ensure students' success throughout their nursing education New to this edition: NEW! Updated content reflects the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on healthcare and the latest perspectives on transformative thinking and action, dynamic priority setting, patient and worker safety, and physical and human resource allocation. UPDATED! Additional learning exercises familiarize students with outpatient/community practice settings and emphasize the importance of social justice, diversity, inclusion, and equity considerations in the nursing workplace. UPDATED! Crosswalk tables incorporate the AACN Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) and updated ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.UPDATED! Streamlined coverage throughout keeps content manageable and engaging for efficient study.

With Bittker on the Regulation of Interstate and Foreign Commerce, Second Edition, the authors supply a valuable analysis of constitutional commerce doctrine. Boris Bittker, the universally recognized authority on federal taxation, turns his formidable talents with the assistance of Brannon P. Denning to an analysis of interstate and foreign commerce in this important work. With its Lopez ruling in 1995, the U.S. Supreme Court signaled a new era in interpretation of the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. Bittker and Denning respond to the many unanswered questions in the wake of the Lopez decision as well as the dramatic changes surrounding electronic commerce as they cover the full range of commerce topics, including the Federal Export Tax Bank, the Supremacy Clause, the Dormant Commerce Clause, economic protectionism by the states, commerce on the Internet, the Indian Commerce Clause, postal, military, and spending powers, the treaty power, the 21st Amendment, and much more. They also explore and explain the effect of the interpretation of the commerce power on various industries, including aviation, banking and financial services, insurance, and shipping. Their insightful analysis of court decisions illuminates the probable judicial approach to both existing and new legislation.

HIPAA Compliance Handbook is intended for privacy officers, compliance professionals, health information management professionals, health care record managers, HIPAA coordinators, project managers, and others who have the responsibility for implementing the HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations. It contains easy?to-understand explanations of the legal and regulatory provisions. The 2022 Edition provides the following benefits: Discussion of the OCR 2020 Audit Report and compliance issues identified. Review of key provisions of the proposed HIPAA privacy regulations, including possible changes to the notice of privacy practices, right of access, care coordination and more. Review of the new HIPAA Safe Harbor Law and its impact on enforcement of the security regulations. Important updates about the MD Anderson case and its potential influence regarding new interpretations of key terms and concepts. New section on the Right of Access Initiative resolution agreements. Summaries of nine new HHS resolution agreements and lessons learned. New sections on HHS COVID-19 guidance and enforcement discretion, relating to: Health plans contacting patients about blood/plasma donations. Use of web-based vaccine scheduling applications. Health information exchanges and public health disclosures. Updated State-by-State Guide to Medical Privacy Statutes.

Sexual Harassment: A Guide to a Harassment-Free Workplace can have an immediate and significantly positive impact on the ways in which your organization manages the issue of sexual harassment. Every chapter of this powerful resource can affect the way you handle--and preempt!--the possibility of sexual harassment in your organization. Here are just a few of the key topics covered in this leading resource that are often overlooked or even unknown to those setting an organization's policies: The hidden costs of harassment How top executives set the tone The serious extent of the risk Personal liability Why hasn't sexual harassment training worked? Who to train and when to train How to properly investigate harassment How to handle the reluctant employee Who should investigate? Determining credibility Understanding and avoiding defamation Protecting the accuser and the accused during the investigation And much more! Sexual harassment may expose employers to automatic liability under certain circumstances, and regardless of legal liability, the negative publicity, high cost of turnover, lowered employee morale, and the potential expenses associated with lawsuits are just some of the devastating effects sexual harassment can have on the workplace. Every organization's best defense is a proper offense, and Sexual Harassment: A Guide to a Harassment-Free Workplace is the absolutely necessary starting point.