Commercial Law

  • A Primer on Insurance Coverage for Live Events

    Even if a concert venue carries liability insurance to cover the scheduled performance, it is important for the musical group to carry its own liability and property insurance. And because cancellations, postponements, and the inability of the performer to take the stage also often occur due to unforeseen circumstances, those with a financial stake in the live event could also benefit greatly through the purchase of event cancellation and/or non-appearance insurance.

    August 30, 2012Susan Page White

  • China Opportunities for U.S. Entertainment Industry Still Saddled with Government and 'Copycat' Hurdles

    Entertainment Law & Finance Editor-in-Chief Stan Soocher traveled to China over the summer to teach the course 'American Music Goes to Court' at the International College of Beijing. He reports here, in a two-part series, on the state of entertainment industry issues in China, as U.S. companies try to expand their reach there. Part One covers the current state of copyright law in China and discusses TV and film concerns.

    August 30, 2012Stan Soocher

  • In the Marketplace

    Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

    August 30, 2012ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • What's New in the Law

    Highlights of the latest equipment leasing cases from around the country.

    August 30, 2012Robert W. Ihne

  • Getting It Back: Recovering Transfers That Create Insolvency

    Over the past few years, several companies have run out of money and been forced to declare bankruptcy within months of completing transactions that depleted their equity value and rendered them insolvent. By understanding the test for determining whether such transactions can be unwound, lenders, recipients and creditors all benefit.

    August 30, 2012David Gottlieb and Michael D. Schwarzmann

  • Is Your 401(k) Up to the Task?

    A good 401(k) can be a great ally as you prepare for retirement; a lousy plan, on the other hand, could erode your ability to build for a decent and secure retirement. Now is a very good time to make sure your 401(k) plan is up to the challenge.

    August 30, 2012Frank Armstrong, III

  • Retiree Health Care Issues After the Affordable Care Act

    Following implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the funding and providing of promised retiree health benefits has a new series of requirements that must be met by Taft-Hartley retirement plans, employers and plan sponsors.

    August 30, 2012Larry Bell

  • 20/20 Vision for All Lawyers' Future: The Ethical Duty to Stay Technically Competent

    How many practicing lawyers today (at least those over the age of 40) studied metadata and data security in law school? How many today can discuss the ethical aspects of those issues? Those skills, and more, are required to practice law, according to resolutions passed in early August by the ABA House of Delegates.

    August 30, 2012Stanley P. Jaskiewicz

  • Court Watch

    Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

    August 30, 2012Cynthia M. Klaus and Susan E. Tegt

  • D&O Insurance Issues in Bankruptcy

    In a D&O policy, the definition of "Claim" can significantly affect the scope of coverage. Disputes can arise when the insured, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent.

    August 29, 2012Heidi Lawson