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Update: Wright Development Group, LLC v. Walsh

Julie Bauer

On Oct. 21, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its opinion in <i>Wright Development Group, LLC v. Walsh</i>, addressing for the first time the scope of Illinois' Citizen Participation Act (CPA), the state's Anti-SLAPP statute.

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The Changing Landscape of eDiscovery

Kevin Carr

One of most quickly evolving areas of eDiscovery is centered around the relationship of in-house counsel and law firms. The best way to understand where things are going is to first look at where we've been.

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The Changing Landscape of Compensation Equity Enforcement

Stephanie R. Thomas

The last two years have seen major changes in the legal and regulatory environment regarding compensation discrimination, and there are even more on the horizon.

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How to Stay off the Hook for TCPA Claims

Benjamin J. Stone

Under the TCPA, a customer can sue for calls to a cell phone using an automatic telephone dialing system or artificial or pre-recorded voice, and seek $500 for each violation.

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Acquisition of Company Assets

Stanley R. Kaminski

With a little knowledge and planning, a purchasing company may be able to avert the expensive surprise of acquiring thousands of dollars in hidden unclaimed property that it must subsequently report and remit to multiple states.

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My Agent Did What?

David W. Simon, Rohan Virginkar & Matthew G. White

This article examines the risks presented by the use of third parties when doing business internationally, with a focus on the potential for liability under the United States' Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA").

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The Leasing Hotline

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of recent rulings.

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Current Market Refocuses Attention on 'SNDA' Agreements

Jeffrey B. Steiner & Zachary Samton

This article discusses a loan document that requires execution by tenants of the subject property, the Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement, commonly referred to as an SNDA.

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In the Spotlight: The Use of a Captive Insurance Company By a Commercial Tenant

Brian J. Levin

This article addresses what it means for a tenant to self-insure or obtain insurance through a captive, and how a landlord and tenant can modify their lease accordingly.

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The Operating Expense Gross-Up

David P. Resnick

Landlords and tenants that include property taxes as a variable expense for purposes of a gross-up provision should provide for a thorough and detailed accounting methodology to avoid disputes when those expenses are billed.

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