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A No-Brainer: Protecting Your Website Under the DMCA

The DMCA safe harbor shields online service providers from liability for infringing material posted by users, but only if they designate a registered agent. Here is what a valid takedown notice must contain.

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The Consequences of Misrepresentations in the Sale of a Tech Company

A buyer of a tech company relies on the seller's representations and warranties. This article explains fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation, the assurances that matter most in a sale, and the remedies available.

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Business

Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law in Florida: The Basics

Practicing law in Florida without a license is a third-degree felony. Conduct crosses the line when it affects another person's legal rights and requires skill and knowledge beyond that of an average citizen.

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Business

Protecting the Copyrights of Software

Both source code and object code can be copyrighted, but how you register matters. What to know about deposits, the Rule of Doubt, and redacting trade secrets before you file with the U.S. Copyright Office.

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Civil Litigation

Corporate Armor: How WH Smith Avoided Corporate Veil Piercing in Florida

Florida courts rarely pierce the corporate veil. In WH Smith v. Benages, the appellate court held that a parent directing its subsidiaries to breach a contract was not, on its own, the improper conduct required.

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