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And at the Whistle, They're Off

Laurence A. Urgenson, Audrey Harris & Samuel Williamson

The new Dodd-Frank Act not only alters the manner in which companies will handle their own compliance and disclosure obligations; it may dramatically change the way issuers conduct internal investigations.

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Valuation Disputes in Bankruptcy Litigation

Linda Dakin-Grimm

In contested bankruptcy cases, success in litigation ' over issues such as the enterprise value of the debtor ' can determine the success of the reorganization. Management and the board of directors should be aware of (and plan for) certain dispute-related "facts of life," long before the company files in court.

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Substantial Contribution Claims

Dion W. Hayes & K. Elizabeth Sieg

In two recent decisions, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas clarified the subjective standards regarding a creditor's entitlement to an allowed administrative expense under ' 503(b)(3) and (4) of the Bankruptcy Code.

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Texas Rangers: A Big Changeup on Impairment?

Erica M. Ryland & Mark G. Douglas

The concept of "impairment" under a Chapter 11 plan has evolved since the Bankruptcy Code was enacted. A noteworthy step in that development was part of a ruling by the bankruptcy court overseeing the whirlwind Chapter 11 case of Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers.

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Movers & Shakers

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Who's doing what; who's going where.

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Pro Bono

Edward Poll

This article discusses key considerations for firms that engage in <i>pro bono</i> work.

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Budget Monitoring

Michael E. Mooney

For a law firm's budget to be a valuable financial planning tool, the firm must keep a close eye on its ongoing performance to budget throughout the year. Several measuring tools can help a firm do that. Here is a closer look at a few of them.

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Managing the Tax Planning Process to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

K. Jennie Kinnevy

This article provides a step-by-step process to ensure a smooth year-end tax planning process.

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IP News

Jeffrey S. Ginsberg & Joseph Mercadante

Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.

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Joint Infringement Liability After Golden Hour Data Sys. v. emsCharts, Inc.

Heather R. Bobkova

The Federal Circuit recently revisited the issue of joint infringement in <i>Golden Hour Data Sys. v. emsCharts, Inc.</i> The court's decision in that case illustrates one way in which vicarious liability may not close the loophole for liability avoidance through the use of multiple actors. Further, the decision shows that claim drafting alone does not end the joint infringement problem for patentees.

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