We Are Under Attack!!!
When the unthinkable happens and your business is hacked, how do you mitigate the risk? Professor Jonathan Broder has some tips to respond and enhance cybersecurity in the workplace.
Alumni Authored
Federal Court Allows Price-Fixing Class Action to Proceed Against Universities
Carl Hittinger discusses recent antitrust litigation in a price-fixing class action suit against universities, and finds that the Sherman Act is broad, and its exemptions narrow, such that it applies similarly in the educational as in the business setting.
Getting into the Weed(s): Representing Marijuana Businesses in Tax Matters
Sonya Bishop (LAW ’18) of Baker & McKenzie co-authored an article with Ethan Kroll, Stewart Lipeles, and Julia Skubis Weber discussing the need for change in federal money laundering laws criminalizing tax practitioners from representing marijuana enterprises that operate legally under state law.
Startups & Entrepreneurs: Options and Strategies for Funding Your Startup or Growth Company
A key aspect to a successful startup is identifying and acquiring the right kind of funding. The first step in determining what type of funding is right for your startup is understanding what kinds of funding are available. This article looks at 4 kinds of funding— bootstrapping, convertible security financings, equity financing, and crowdsourcing—and breaks down the pros and cons of each, so entrepreneurs can make the right decision for their startup or growth company.
Baseball’s Antitrust Exemption Marks Its 100th Anniversary with a New Challenge
Carl Hittinger (LAW ’79, BA ’76) of BakerHostetler co-authored an article with Tyson Herrold discussing the history of baseball’s antitrust exemption and whether this judicially ordained exemption may be overturned by the current Supreme Court.
Will Pay Transparency Laws Level the Playing Field?
Despite the narrowing of the gender pay gap since the signing of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, women, and particularly women of color, continue to be paid less than their male counterparts. Temple law alumnus Janice Sued Agresti (LAW ’17), along with her colleagues, highlights several jurisdictions that have passed pay equity and pay transparency laws in an effort to reduce or eliminate this gap.
Closing the Gate: House Adopts ENABLERS Act Amendment to 2023 NDAA
James Mangiaracina (’20) of Ballard Spahr describes the new amendment to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) which includes a version of the “Establishing New Authorities for Business Laundering and Enabling Risks to Security Act.”
The Legal and Ethical Considerations of Facial Recognition Technology in the Business Sector
To the casual observer facial recognition technology (FRT) can seem like a gimmick, but FRT is a powerful instrument that presents both unique advantages and sobering drawbacks, raising questions that go to the foundation of privacy and freedom of expression. The facial recognition market is expected to reach $11.62B by 2026, and as the technology outpaces the law and catapults society into unexplored terrain, its benefits must be balanced against its impact on privacy, data protection, and other consumer concerns.
Is Your Company Prepared for the New Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements?
Michael J. Montalbano (BS ’12) of Blank Rome wrote an article outlining the new reporting requirements derived from the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022.
Let’s Talk About Sensor Ships: Managing Big Data in the Maritime World
Sharon Klein (LAW ’78) of Blank Rome co-authored an article with Vanessa DiDomenico and Karen Shin discussing the value of and risks associated with implementing and optimizing big data in the maritime industry