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The Effective Act of Listening
"What keeps you up at night?" remains a critical question to ask clients, and was among those addressed in a recent paper issued by FTI Consulting and Relativity titled, "The General Counsel Report 2021", released in January. In this robust analysis of research conducted by Ari Kaplan Advisors in late 2020, General Counsel describe their developing and ever-expanding roles, with particular attention paid to new responsibilities focused on business strategy, policy, diversity & inclusion, and technology. The list goes on, to be sure.
With GCs and other business leaders facing such incredible challenges, how do lawyers continue to manage clients' transactional, litigation, compliance and regulatory needs, among others, while simultaneously providing professional, and even personal, support? This level of attention and client dedication, while time consuming, is both appropriate and necessary — and it must be intentional, tailored to each relationship and circumstances.
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The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
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.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
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.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.