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Paying and Transitioning Leaders
When a law firm asks an individual to step forward on behalf of the group, it is incumbent on the group to define the scope, authority and expectations for the leadership position. In addition, there should be mechanisms in place to evaluate leadership performance, provide feedback and appropriately adjust compensation.
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Offshore, But Not Off-Center
The recent insolvencies of offshore-based mutual funds have presented challenges for international comity when it comes to the complex issues of cross-border insolvency.
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Choppy Waters in the Safe Harbor for Shareholders of Failed LBOs?
In this latest round of bankruptcies following failed leveraged buyouts (LBOs), former shareholders must ask themselves whether the safe harbor of Section 546(e) of the Bankruptcy Code really is as calm as it appears ...
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Update on Bankruptcy Preference Insider Liability
The Seventh Circuit recently held that a minority member of a limited liability company (LLC) was a "statutory insider" for purposes of bankruptcy preference liability. Here's a look at the case.
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Strategies That Keep Cash Flowing and Profit Margins Growing
Partners and their managing-partner colleagues should consider implementing the strategies enumerated in this article to maintain cash flow and improve margins.
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<B><I>BREAKING NEWS:</b></i> <b>NJ Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill But Votes Short of Veto-Proof Majority</b>
The state Senate passes legislation to authorize gay and lesbian couples in New Jersey to marry, but with fewer votes than needed to override Gov. Chris Christie's expected veto of the bill.
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<B><I>BREAKING NEWS:</b></i> <b>Ninth Circuit Sides With Gay Couples in 2-1 Ruling on Prop 8</b>
Taking a narrow approach in deciding the blockbuster challenge to California's ban on gay marriage, a split panel of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Feb. 7 found Proposition 8 unconstitutional.
<B><I>BREAKING NEWS:</b></i> <b>Ninth Circuit Sides With Gay Couples in 2-1 Ruling on Prop 8</b>
Taking a narrow approach in deciding the blockbuster challenge to California's ban on gay marriage, a split panel of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Feb. 7 found Proposition 8 unconstitutional.
NY Bar Releases Ethics Opinions App
The New York State Bar Association announced the release of its free Mobile Ethics App that allows judges, lawyers and law students to access instant ethics advice from portable devices.
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