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
Imputing liability to an employer that relies on input from a biased employee is known as the "cat's paw" theory of liability. Here's how this affects your practice.
August 30, 2012Frances K. Browne and Sean SullivanPart One of this article in last month's issue discussed the definition of disability, disabled-employee miconduct, and discipline. Part Two herein continues the discussion.
August 30, 2012Andrew A. NicelyThe top 10 reasons that employers should think before jumping on the bandwagon to adopt a "smokers need not apply" rule.
August 30, 2012Michael D. HomansAlthough no federal statute explicitly prohibits employment discrimination based on gender identity, courts have increasingly held that transgender individuals are protected from discrimination under federal law.
August 30, 2012Ariel D. Cudkowicz, Laura Maechtlen, Asilia S. Backus and Natascha B. RiescoA 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, IIIAccording to the author, what every law firm implosion has shown us is that many partners have joined a firm in order to benefit from the brand strength and have no interest or incentive in sharing clients or helping the firm as a whole to succeed.
August 30, 2012Timothy B. CorcoranFollowing 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 BellA few years into their careers, talented professionals feel pressure to develop business. For sole practitioners, that pressure comes from their bank accounts. In mid-sized firms, it may come from their managing partners. And in large firms, it's likely to come from a marketing director.
August 30, 2012Janet Kyle AltmanFor any lawyers still debating whether or not to start blogging, it's time to get off the fence. Here's what you need to know.
August 30, 2012Joshua Fruchter

