Cutting Edge Case Developments in Film and TV Law
Entertainment Law in Review: 2010-2011
April 28, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
All General Counsel should reach for their calendars now and circle July 1. That's the date when the new UK Bribery Act will take effect. The Act has extra-territorial reach and will impact almost every corporation doing business internationally.
April 27, 2011Jonathan P. ArmstrongAdding to the long list of failed prosecutions, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland dismissed an indictment against Lauren Stevens, former in-house counsel for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
April 27, 2011Jim Walden and Kimberly YuhasHighlights of the latest equipment leasing law from around the country.
April 27, 2011Robert W. IhneHaving negotiated and drafted supply contracts throughout the United States and Canada, as well as other parts of the world (with the help of local counsel), the author has observed that the key legal issues are usually the same. Four of the most fundamental are: 1) getting paid; 2) warranties; 3) indemnities; and 4) limitations of remedies.
April 27, 2011John L. WatkinsAnalysis of a recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit.
April 27, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Embezzlements are rarely large enough to cause major concern to in-house counsel, directors, officers and other members of management. But under at least four scenarios, embezzlements can threaten an entity's ability to execute its overall strategy.
April 27, 2011Toby J.F. Bishop and Donna EppsWith the extension of the full suite of federal incentive programs for wind energy projects — this year with increased depreciation benefits — and tax equity still elusive, well-structured sale leaseback transactions may continue to help wind projects get financed.
April 26, 2011Allan Marks and Alyssa Frederick