This article highlights several practical tips that will increase the probability that a forum selection clause will be enforced to its maximum effect.
October 24, 2012Patrick M. Northen
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.
October 24, 2012Alan M. Christenfeld and Barbara M. GoodsteinClient Audits have proven to be a valuable tool in support of a law firm's strategic plan and related client relationship expansion efforts.
October 23, 2012Bruce D. Heintz and Gary R. GarrettDuring 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.
October 23, 2012Joel A. RoseOver 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.
October 23, 2012Stanley Kolodziejczak and Nancy ReganLeasing technology may or may not be the right decision for your firm; however, in the spirit of the season ' budget season, that is ' this article highlights the seven best practices when leasing technology as well as the seven deadly sins to avoid.
October 23, 2012Marc CramThe Second Circuit has ruled that the definition of marriage in the Defense of Marriage Act violates equal protection and is thus unconstitutional.
October 18, 2012Mark HamblettThe Second Circuit has ruled that the definition of marriage in the Defense of Marriage Act violates equal protection and is thus unconstitutional.
October 18, 2012Mark HamblettCourts have generally interpreted "civil authority" provisions as requiring that access to the insured premises must be made impossible and have consistently resisted attempts by insureds to expand coverage to situations where access to the insured premises is merely made inconvenient.
October 10, 2012Sara E. Coury and Seth A. SchmeeckleThis article addresses an issue that is being increasingly raised in one guise or another: namely, whether pollution exclusions can apply to parties who have no connection whatsoever to pollution — i.e., non-polluters.
October 10, 2012Paul A. Rose and Lucas M. Blower