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College athletes are more empowered in today’s evolving legal landscape

Work Life

In a forthcoming BYU Law Review article , however, I suggest that a university whose star athlete transfers because another school’s collective recruited the athlete possesses a viable legal claim against the collective. That claim would be for inducing the athlete to transfer and violate their athletics scholarship agreement.

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Algorithms control workers. Here is one example how

Work Life

Notably, “Nikefication” largely evaded existing legal oversight and costs. These measures are not easily enforced across geographic borders that have different legal standards and enforcement mechanisms. Workers had no control over or insight into which data were being shared.

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Rupert Murdoch’s media empire battle: Legal experts explain all about trusts

Work Life

The legal dispute played out behind closed doors for months, and it might have stayed there if the Times hadn’t obtained a sealed court document shedding light on the conflict. The people who hold the legal title to the property in the trust are called “trustees.” The saga shows the ways that trusts can protect a family business.

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Musk’s $56 billion pay package: What are the legal hurdles?

Work Life

Tesla shareholders will vote on June 13 to ratify Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package , which a Delaware judge voided in January because she found he improperly controlled the process. They will also be asked to approve moving the company’s legal home to Texas from Delaware. The shareholder legal team requested $6 billion.

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My Way: Devale Ellis on Taking Control of Your Life and Building a Legacy of Inspiration

Success

Ellis can also be seen on Freeform’s Everything’s Trash , AMC’s legal drama 61st Street and the OWN holiday movie, A Christmas Fumble. I handle negativity by… remembering that I am always in control of my emotions. My favorite quote is… “Those who say they can and those who say they can’t are both usually right.”

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Laying down the law: How to set the right expectations for your legal clients

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With that in mind, we suggest the following tips to manage expectations and establish positive client control before agreeing to take on any case! Help them understand the risks, including potential legal costs and other consequences in the event of either a win or a loss. Tell your story. Stay objective and realistic.

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Elder Eyes Wide Shut

Mad in America

A legal guardian and conservator have hijacked her father’s life and estate and she cannot get him out. My friend, who I will call Lilly to protect her and her family, is amidst a legal battle with her sibling and a cabal of lawyers over the legal guardianship and conservatorship of her 74-year-old father, though he can still make decisions.

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