LJN Newsletters

  • Federal Employee Death and Survivor Benefits

    Attorneys crafting the death and survivor provisions of Domestic Relations Orders against a federal employee's pension benefits must be alert to differences in death and survivor benefits, described herein.

    January 27, 2011William Troyan

  • Where's My Copy?

    In offices around the world, the copy machine is one of the most heavily used devices. And until an April 2010 expos' by CBS News, most companies never thought twice about any data security liabilities associated with them after they had been disposed or traded.

    January 27, 2011Dan Fuller

  • 2010 Tax Act Impact on Matrimonial Matters

    Major changes were made to the federal transfer tax laws with the Dec. 17, 2010 enactment of the "2010 Tax Act." These changes will have a significant impact on certain matrimonial matters. They also make it essential for all matrimonial practitioners to exercise caution with respect to their clients' existing estate plans and documents.

    January 27, 2011Martin M. Shenkman

  • Second Circuit Affirms Designation of Secured Lender's Vote and Effective Cram Down

    The Second Circuit's ruling in In re DBSD North America, Inc., is important to would-be acquirers of Chapter 11 debtors. A lender's so-called "loan to own" strategy may still be valid, but acquirers cannot overreach. Consistent with other decisions, DBSD means that a competitor's manipulating the reorganization process to block a reorganization or to destroy the debtor's business will not work.

    January 27, 2011Michael L. Cook and Joseph E. Bain

  • Technology in Marketing: Cultivating Relationships Using LinkedIn

    LinkedIn can be a useful tool for finding an "in" with a particular person or company, is helpful for background and intelligence gathering regarding executives and companies, and can also help you keep track of clients or colleagues who change jobs. This article, originally published in MLF in October 2009, provides an update to recent LinkedIn functionality changes, and highlights other features that are worth reviewing. …

    January 27, 2011Nancy Roberts Linder

  • Using Videos in Your Marketing Mix

    This article provides a quick overview of four ways videos should be used in law firms, both big and small, to derive the greatest benefit from both an ROI perspective, as well as from a communication perspective.

    January 27, 2011Linda Sedloff Orton

  • Key Trends in Franchise Law in 2011

    FBLA asked leading franchise attorneys and other experts about key trends in franchise law in 2011. Here are their outlooks and their advice about how to prepare for new developments in franchise law and business.

    January 27, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • The Business of Branding: Your Logo Is Not Your Brand

    The logo is the tool we use to create recognition and recall, but the feelings that accompany that recognition are dependent upon the brand's personality that has been strategically developed to best communicate your message to your multiple audiences.

    January 27, 2011Jeremy Hoders