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Zillow Claims Trade Secrets Protection Over Machine Learning Algorithms; Sues Compass for Theft

Many companies are currently racing to adopt artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate and augment various aspects of their businesses. Those who have succeeded and have gained the first-mover advantage are facing the challenge of keeping key employees who … Continue reading

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There is no fundamental right to government employment within the meaning of the Equal Protection Clause

Vehicle and Traffic Law §236(2)(d) provides that hearing examiners of a municipality's parking violations bureau "shall not be considered employees of the city in which the administrative tribunal has been established."Plaintiff's in the action challenged this "employment exclusion" set out … Continue reading

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Take-Aways from an Advisory Opinion by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights: How Does a Human Rights Forum Give Guidance to Global Environmental Protection?

Written by: Siyi Shen, Global Environmental Law Graduate Fellow On February 8, 2018, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (the IA Court) issued a groundbreaking advisory opinion (2018 Opinion) in response to a request by Columbia recognizing the right to … Continue reading

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Bike lanes need physical protection from car traffic, study shows

Really! – that took how long to determine?….ars technica – Drivers left bikes less room in the presence of parked cars and painted bike lanes. ” There are plenty of good reasons that people should cycle more. People who exercise … Continue reading

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SEC, Federal Reserve Bank and Elder Law Journal to Present Senior Investor Protection Symposium May

Washington, D.C., May 4, 2007 – Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox today announced the SEC will partner with the Elder Law Journal of the University of Illinois College of Law and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to … Continue reading

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