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Merry Christmas 2021, your Patent is Invalid

Patently O

1,202,646 , covering stationary for making “ Christmas club deposits.” The claimed invention then is directed to a “deposit book,” with each page having a stub and detachable coupon. The customers keep the book with all the stubs showing deposits while the coupon goes to the bank to help direct the deposit.

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“Yes” to the Ninth Circuit, but no other straight grants at the weekly conference

At the Lectern

” The plaintiffs unsuccessfully sought to exclude from the statutory time “approximately 16 months of courtroom closure (March 16, 2020 to July 1, 2021) related to the COVID-19 pandemic.” ” Criminal case grant-and-holds. .” ” Criminal case grant-and-holds.

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Don’t Fall for the Trust Account Scam

ALPS

Some version of this scenario has occurred every year I’ve been with ALPS including thrice so far in 2021. This is her practice with all wires or checks deposited into her firm trust account. Easy money is hard to come by and if something seems too good to be true, chances are you should double down on your due diligence. .

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Why Elon Musk Finally Bought Twitter

Fordham Law News

18] Musk did not conduct due diligence as part of the Agreement. [19] At the same time, Musk was reluctant to have his deposition taken in preparation for trial. [39] 39] In fact, Musk’s deposition had been postponed multiple times. [40] 2020-0282-KSJM, 2021 Del. 30, 2021). [34] Times (May 13, 2022), [link]. [33]

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After a Big Year for Crypto, What’s on the Horizon in 2022?

The Fashion Law

The year 2021 was marked by several major breakthroughs for cryptocurrencies. The year 2021 brought a new wave of sales of NFTs. At a minimum, crypto enthusiasts must do their due diligence before investing, as what is sure to emerge in 2022 are new frauds and schemes. A Rise in NFT Activity.

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Finding of conversion and fraudulent concealment affirmed where brother signed sister’s name on check

Day on Torts

July 16, 2021), plaintiff and defendant were brother and sister. Defendant signed both his own name and plaintiff’s name on the check, then deposited the proceeds into a joint account he shared with his then wife. In Pomeroy v. McGinnis , No. E2020-00960-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. internal citation omitted).

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Your Votes Are In: Here Are The 15 Finalists You Chose To Be In The 2023 Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW

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