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Common legal phrase. Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee.

Data Shows Cyberattack Ransom Up 82 Pct Since 2020

Data Shows Cyberattack Ransom Up 82 Pct Since 2020
Data Shows Cyberattack Ransom Up 82 Pct Since 2020
August 10, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

As ransomware has increased in proliferation, so has the amount paid on average to the criminals, a Computer Weekly report says, citing data from the...

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Chinese Regulators Slap Tencent’s WeChat With Lawsuit
Chinese Regulators Slap Tencent’s WeChat With Lawsuit
August 06, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

Shenzhen-headquartered Tencent is being slapped with a lawsuit over its WeChat subsidiary and regulations concerning minors, Reuters reported on Friday (Aug. 6). Get the Full...

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India Court Affirms Amazon Victory Against Future Group-Reliance Deal
India Court Affirms Amazon Victory Against Future Group-Reliance Deal
August 06, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

India’s Supreme Court on Friday (Aug. 6) affirmed an emergency arbitrator’s decision, sought by Amazon, preventing the planned sale of the Future retail chain to...

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LegalShield Introduces Enhanced Mobile App
LegalShield Introduces Enhanced Mobile App
August 06, 2021  |  Mobile

LegalShield on Friday (Aug. 6) rolled out a new mobile app experience that helps people more easily obtain legal advice for personal and business issues...

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Scarlett Johansson’s Disney Lawsuit Could Force Hollywood Studios To Rethink Streaming Profit Split
Scarlett Johansson’s Disney Lawsuit Could Force Hollywood Studios To Rethink Streaming Profit Split
August 02, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly altered the way films are shared with audiences, with many being launched directly onto streaming platforms first. With that, Hollywood...

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Robo-Lawyer DoNotPay Hits $210M Valuation
Robo-Lawyer DoNotPay Hits $210M Valuation
August 01, 2021  |  Investments

DoNotPay’s company description is that of a “robot lawyer” trying to “beat bureaucracy,” and the company just more than doubled its valuation to approximately $210...

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Employers Worry About Office Return Mandates As Delta Variant Surges
Employers Worry About Office Return Mandates As Delta Variant Surges
July 28, 2021  |  Economy

Companies with office workers returning to in-person offices in the fall might be set back by the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, which have had...

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Expert Warns Of UK Financial Losses If Firms Taking Crypto As Payment Fail
Expert Warns Of UK Financial Losses If Firms Taking Crypto As Payment Fail
July 25, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

A U.K.-based insolvency expert says crypto could be dire for the government, The Guardian reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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