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Bond ' Supersedeas Bond

Steven B. Smith & William D. Currie

The Delaware Bankruptcy Court, in <i>In re Tribune Company, et al.</i>, recently granted a motion for a stay pending appeal of its order confirming Tribune's fourth amended joint plan of reorganization, but conditioned the imposition of the stay upon the posting of a $1.5 billion <i>supersedeas</i> bond.

Unfinished Business Claims

Robert W. Dremluk & Ryan Pinkston

Recently, two New York federal district courts reached conflicting decisions in the Coudert Brothers LLP and Thelen LLP bankruptcy cases with respect to "unfinished business.

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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news.

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Economic Outlook Report

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

The Equipment Leasing &amp; Finance Foundation has released the fourth quarter update to its 2012 Equipment Leasing &amp; Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, which projects growth in equipment and software investment for 2012 at 6.7%, down from the 2011 growth rate of 11%.

Counterintuitive Strategies for Success in Mediation

Richard Shore

Set forth in this article are four strategies that run counter to much conventional wisdom in the dispute resolution world. They may not be traditional, but properly employed, they work.

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Recent Developments in Enforcement of Forum Selection Clauses

Patrick M. Northen

This article highlights several practical tips that will increase the probability that a forum selection clause will be enforced to its maximum effect.

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To Participate or Not to Participate: A Secured Party's Question

Alan M. Christenfeld & Barbara M. Goodstein

This article considers what might happen to a secured claim if the creditor fails, or elects not, to participate in its debtor's bankruptcy case.

Client Audits

Bruce D. Heintz & Gary R. Garrett

Client Audits have proven to be a valuable tool in support of a law firm's strategic plan and related client relationship expansion efforts.

Leadership Needed

Joel A. Rose

During a recession, the fact that partners may be high-quality lawyers is simply not enough. Leadership and sound management practices are required to manage the firm's resources, ensure adequate cash flow, and develop and implement the marketing and planning processes.

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China's Transition to a VAT System

Stanley Kolodziejczak & Nancy Regan

Over the past 12 months, China has begun to transition from a business tax ("BT") system to a Value Added Tax ("VAT") system using Business to Value Added ("B2V") pilot programs. These B2V pilot programs have been introduced in Beijing and Shanghai for certain industries, including legal consulting services.

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