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Seyfarth Shaw LLP has announced that David M. Bizar has joined the firm's Boston office as a partner in the Commercial Class Action Defense and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. He was previously a partner with McCarter & English LLP in Boston. Bizar represents national banks, financial services companies, and other businesses in high-stakes disputes in the civil courts and before government authorities challenging the legality of their products and services, corporate practices, and regulatory adherence. Bizar also prosecutes and defends creditor and debtor's rights suits in and outside of bankruptcy.
Shearman & Sterling LLP has announced that partner Mitchell Menaker has been named chair of the Federal Tax Committee of the Washington-based Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Menaker, who has served on ELFA's Federal Tax Committee for the past 20 years, will now lead the association's efforts in connection with federal tax matters, including issues concerning the tax aspects of investment in renewable energy equipment and facilities.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
Coverage Issues Stemming from Dry Cleaner Contamination Suits
In recent years, there has been a growing number of dry cleaners claiming to be "organic," "green," or "eco-friendly." While that may be true with respect to some, many dry cleaners continue to use a cleaning method involving the use of a solvent called perchloroethylene, commonly known as perc. And, there seems to be an increasing number of lawsuits stemming from environmental problems associated with historic dry cleaning operations utilizing this chemical.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.