An increasingly important tool in equitable remediation, the doctrine of unjust enrichment has deep roots in legal tradition stretching back to 1750 in the English case of Moses v. Macferlan when Lord Mansfield introduced this principle to the English legal system. Parallel to English tradition, by 1937, the United States Supreme Court had incorporated the…
The term “legacy” has lately stirred up mixed feelings. A legacy can be a gift, something passed down from a predecessor, or it often connotes a special status given to a person because of his/her familial relationship. However, recently the term has garnered some unsavory associations. The U.S Department of Education, for example, is presently…
In a recent episode of the Legally Contented podcast, Wayne Pollock, founder of the Law Firm Editorial Service, converses with Megan Braverman to spotlight the characteristics of potent law firm PR campaigns. Braverman, the principal and owner of the Los Angeles-based Berbay Marketing & Public Relations, brings an esteemed record of strategic PR management to…
According to a recent report, Asia-based law firms are progressively expanding their operations into Southeast Asia. Cities like Vientiane, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur have become hot spots for these pioneering law firms. More details here. Although specific firms are not identified in the provided text, it’s crucial to note that this strategic move suggests a…
In what may come as a surprise to many, Twitter, the popular social networking site, recently announced that it would be undergoing a rebranding. The CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk, disclosed last week that the platform would henceforth be known simply as “X”. This sudden shift provoked immediate and widespread confusion, with many users mistaking…
Hot on the heels of the latest state privacy laws to be enforced, Florida has taken the initiative to continue the momentum. On June 6, 2023, Florida Senate Bill 262 (“SB 262,”) was signed into law, which means a new set of data privacy conditions will soon become active. These recent developments in privacy legislation…