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Second Circuit Decision Highlights Rift in Case Law Over When Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Can Be Used to Combat Employee Theft of Data
Published Date: December 18, 2015
With the proliferation of technology in the modern workplace, employee theft of confidential and proprietary computer data is often involved in non-compete cases. I have written extensively in prior articles on the scope of remedies available under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1030 et seq. (“CFAA”) and its New Jersey state law counterpart, the Computer Related [...] Read More
Mesothelioma Claim Against Employer Filed Too Late Despite Disease Latency
Published Date: December 17, 2015
The Illinois Supreme Court recently barred a plaintiff’s mesothelioma claim against an employer based on the time limitations set forth in the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act. The claim was barred despite the fact that the plaintiff was not diagnosed with the disease until 16 years after the expiration of those time limits. In Folta v. [...] Read More
EPA’s New eDisclosure Portal May Subject Businesses to Additional Criticism and Liability
Published Date: December 11, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Federal Register notice announced the launch of its eDisclosure Portal to modernize the implementation of EPA’s Audit Policy. The Audit Policy allows companies to self-disclose potential environmental violations and to eliminate or reduce the amount of penalties that could result. Because of the large number of violations that are self-disclosed every year, EPA decided to establish [...] Read More
Christopher Kinzel Authored Article in AGC of America ConsensusDocs Construction Law Newsletter
Published Date: December 1, 2015
Christopher Kinzel, a partner in Peckar & Abramson's New York office authored an article in the AGC of America ConsensusDocs Construction Law Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 5 – November 2015 titled "New York Appellate Court Weighs in on Notice of Claim Requirements". The article reviews the importance of complying with contractual notices and documentation provisions for claim requirements. View Article Read More
Jerry P. Brodsky Spoke at Peruvian Chamber of Construction
Published Date: November 28, 2015
Jerry P. Brodsky spoke at the Peruvian Chamber of Construction (CAPECO) on November 24, 2015 in Lima, Peru. Mr. Brodsky focused his discussion on dispute boards, when they work and when they don't. View Article Read More
