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Restitution for Internal Investigation Costs Under the MVRA

Christopher J. Hunter

Businesses that are forced to undertake internal investigations are victimized not only by the fraud the investigation uncovers, but also by the costs expended to uncover it. To restore your company to its "prior state of well-being," a restitution order should account for both types of harm.

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Law Firm Capital

Stephen M. (Pete) Peterson

This article provides strategies for creating a sustainable capital plan.

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Court Watch

Cynthia M. Klaus & Pamela N. Merkle

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

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To File Jointly or Not to File Jointly? That Is the Question Image

To File Jointly or Not to File Jointly? That Is the Question

Jonathan Hoffman & Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin

Joint tax returns, while financially beneficial from a tax perspective, may lead to significant problems once litigation ensues. Here's why.

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New Laws in Texas Address Financial Matters

Jonathan J. Bates

On June 17, Gov. Rick Perry, R-TX, signed into law two bills of keen interest to family lawyers in that state. They address spousal maintenance and fraud on the community estate.

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How to Deal with the Distribution of Intellectual Property Assets in Divorce

Judith L. Poller & Elizabeth Warner

When a Supporting Spouse and a Creative Spouse divorce, the question may arise as to how to distribute the value of the intellectual property or "celebrity status" that the Creative Spouse created during the marriage.

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Music Money and Success: The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Business, 7th Edition.

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Marvel's Win over Kirby Estate

Jan Wolfe

It's been a good stretch for Marvel Entertainment and its former president Stan Lee, the ever-youthful 87-year old face of the company. Marvel characters Thor and Captain America have dominated the box office. Lee keeps winning over young fans with his blink-and-you'll-miss-them film cameos. Now, thanks to a Stan Lee role on the witness stand, Marvel and its parent The Walt Disney Co. were able claim a win in the courtroom.

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In the Spotlight: Tenant Issues in Relocation Clauses

Ira Fierstein

Possible relocation raises significant issues and concerns for the tenant as well as the landlord. This calls for careful consultation with the tenant's attorney and tight drafting to lessen the cost and inconvenience to the relocated tenant.

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Effecting Change in Franchise Networks

David J. Kaufmann

Frequently, the mature franchisor's attempt to overhaul its system encounters resistance from franchisees. This article explores the problems.

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