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  • Employment Law: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)

    On November 21, 2009, additional requirements of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) go into effect.More on the legislation, approved by Congress last year, from JD Supra contributor Siegel, O'Connor, O'Donnell & Beck,…

  • Bilski v. Kappos Legal Documents - Reference List

    Today the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Bilski v. Kappos. For your reference, we've put together a reading list of legal documents to do with the case, including the official transcript of…

  • Congrats to Five JD Supra Contributors

    In addition to sharing their expertise via articles, blog posts, and newsletters, JD Supra lawyers also share their successes - the favorable rulings and decisions they've achieved.  Whether or not you agree with the outcomes, we know…

  • Twitter Phishing Scam: Changing Your Password Might Not Be Enough

    Alas, the Twitter phishing attacks continue. Today, many of my friends and followers have discovered that their IQs are higher than first thought ("Click here to take the quiz") - which is hardly a surprise,…

  • 5 Great Legal Twitter Lists

    Among other things, Twitter's new #LISTS functionality is a terrific way to further expand your connections on the popular communications platform. I've been surfing friends' lists - something akin to falling down a Twitter-fueled rabbit…

  • Twitter for Lawyers: The Source of Your Next Legal Article

    [File under: quick tip - using Twitter in your professional outreach and marketing efforts.] Among its other benefits, Twitter can be a terrific editorial resource for lawyers who understand the value of sharing useful content…

  • H1N1 Flu in the Workplace: Labor Law Update

    For your reading reference: a list of articles focused on legal implications of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) in the workplace. Posted to JD Supra by lawyers and law firms, these articles touch upon many…

  • Lawyers & Legal Professionals on JD Supra: New Contributor Roundup

    Here's a look at some of the latest lawyers and law firms to be publishing their work on JD Supra. We're happy to welcome them to the site:   Malcolm Ruthven, a consumer bankruptcy attorney…

  • Tip: How to Install Apps on Facebook Pages

    Every Facebook application includes a collection of text links in the top left hand corner of the page. Click the link titled "Add to my Page." This will add the app to your page. Once…

  • Three Apps for Your Law Firm's Facebook Page

    Here are three free applications we've developed to bring a professional focus to your law firm's Facebook page. As we've written elsewhere, we are big fans (pun intended) of Facebook business pages. We think law…