Liability of Commercial Landlords and Tenants Under the ADA
Effective March 15, compliance with the DOJ's 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) was required for any alterations to existing facilities subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and barrier removal.
The Effects of Assured Guaranty on Securities Law
When prominent plaintiffs' lawyers applaud a "landmark change in the law," prudence calls for reflection. Such is the case with the recent New York Court of Appeals decision clarifying the scope of the Martin Act.
Features
Timing Is Everything: NY Insurance Law ' 3420(d)
Just as an insured should not delay in providing notice of a claim while investigating other possible sources of coverage, an insurer should not delay in disclaiming on late notice grounds — a condition precedent to coverage — while it investigates other possible grounds for disclaimer.
Update: The IRS Whistleblower Program
A discussion of the key provisions of the revised Whistleblower Program and the steps involved in a whistleblower claim.
Features
Thoughts on the Proposed FCPA Guidance
This year may mark the beginning of a new, more predictable era in the world of FCPA compliance and enforcement. Here's why.
<B><I>BREAKING NEWS:</b></i> <b>Judge Peck's Predictive Coding Decision in Da Silva Moore OK'd</b>
Predictive coding software will be used in the case of <i>Monique da Silva Moore, et al. v. Publicis Group SA, et al</i>, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter ruled on April 25.
Need Help?
- Prefer an IP authenticated environment? Request a transition or call 800-756-8993.
- Need other assistance? email Customer Service or call 1-877-256-2472.
MOST POPULAR STORIES
- Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand OwnersBlockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.Read More ›
- Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the RoughThere is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.Read More ›
- Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With LawyersThere's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.Read More ›
- Professional Development: How to Be An Ally In the Legal ProfessionLast year law firms sent out announcements about their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in response to racial tensions. One of the initiatives firms stated they implemented is a formal allyship program. However, allyship in not a program or a mindset. It is a verb.Read More ›
- Damages In Trademark Infringement LitigationsDuring a time when online marketing, virtual shopping and electronic communication are more widely used than ever, it is critically important for entertainment industry businesses to be highly aware of how they are using trademarks, the scope of a trademark owner's rights and the consequences of infringing them.Read More ›