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Movers & Shakers
The ABA Forum on Franchising announced the following nominees for three-year positions on the Forum board for terms that will begin in August 2011. Chair Elect: Joseph J. Fittante, Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. Governing Committee: Kerry L. Bundy, Faegre & Benson LLP; Kathryn M. Kotel, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide; Eric H. Karp, Witmer, Karp, Warner & Ryan LLP; and James A. Goniea, American Driveline Systems, Inc. Two candidates have been announced for a two-year position on the Governing Committee, replacing chair-elect Fittante: Michael K. Lindsey, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP; and Diane Green-Kelly, Reed Smith. Forum members will vote on the nominations during the annual business meeting at the 33rd Annual Forum on Franchising, which will be held on Oct. 13-15, 2010, in San Diego.
Franchise and Business Law Group (Baltimore, MD) was named as one of three finalists for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award, reported founder David L. Cahn and partner Harry M. Rifkin.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Bit Parts
Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel
'Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel is a continuation of the discussion of client expectations and the disconnect that often occurs. And although the outside attorneys should be pursuing how inside-counsel actually think, inside counsel should make an effort to impart this information without waiting to be asked.