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Guidelines for Maximizing D&O Insurance Coverage for SEC Matters
Depending upon policy terms, D&O insurance may pay defense costs incurred in response to various SEC actions, including an informal investigation, a formal order of investigation, a subpoena or an indictment.
Sarbox, Dodd-Frank and Beyond
Accelerating globalization of the economy, increasing complexity of financial institutions and markets, and the global financial crisis of 2008-09 have brought us to a regulatory environment that is far broader and more complex than anyone could have foreseen 10 years ago.
Patentable Subject Matter: The Controversy Continues
The Federal Circuit's recent opinion in <i>MySpace</i> debates the business method debate by addressing whether ' 101 is a prerequisite in the question of patent validity.
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Real Property Law
Highlights and analysis of important cases.
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Cooperatives & Condominiums
In-depth analysis of major rulings.
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Chelsea 19: A Survey
In the 30 months following <i>Chelsea 19</i>, the case has been cited in no less than 22 Appellate Term and Civil Court decisions. This article surveys those decisions
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Retirement Assets for Equitable Distribution
The conclusion of a discussion, begun last month, about a hypothetical divorcing couple. The husband would like to keep all of his retirement savings, 150% of the value of the couple's home, which the wife would like to keep as her own.
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