"… [T]he term 'securities contract' as used in [Bankruptcy Code] §546(e) unambiguously includes contracts involving privately held securities," The Seventh Circuit held in Petr v. BMO Harris Bank, N.A.
- April 01, 2024Michael L. Cook
While growing by acquiring lateral partners and practice groups can be lucrative, it carries many risks. Lateral candidates' projections of the revenue they will bring to a new firm can prove inaccurate, or a particular candidate may simply be a bad fit culturally.
April 01, 2024David WoodEvery law firm has its own platform for attorneys to establish themselves as thought leaders, but blogs written in legalese miss the mark. Here are easy ways to structure blog posts to make them more readable almost instantly.
April 01, 2024Ada KaseThis article discusses the recent developments surrounding the constitutionality of the Guaranty Law. In particular, we address the Southern District's view that the statute is unconstitutional and the splintered view of the statute's constitutionality expressed by New York State courts.
April 01, 2024Matthew J. Schenker and Joshua KopelowitzThe Biden administration and its Justice Department have established countering corruption as a core U.S. national security interest. Companies with any international operations should ensure they have a robust written policy and compliance program focused on anti-bribery and corruption.
April 01, 2024Cole CallihanLike so many other features of the MHMDA, data subject rights are deceptively complicated and have the potential to create significant administrative hurdles to getting it right. In this article, we examine the tricky issues in our MHMDA FAQs and take a deep dive into data subject rights.
April 01, 2024Amy de La Lama and Andrea RastelliThis article discusses the recent developments surrounding the constitutionality of New York's Guaranty Law. In particular, we address the Southern District's view that the statute is unconstitutional and the splintered view of the statute's constitutionality expressed by New York State courts.
April 01, 2024Matthew J. Schenker and Joshua KopelowitzIn Philpot v. Independent Journal Review, the Fourth Circuit found no fair use or copyright validity for a concert photographer's use of a photo of Ted Nugent as part of a collection.
April 01, 2024Thomas Kjellberg and Robert W. ClaridaBecause AIs are capable of causing harm but cannot be a legal entity, they are not held accountable by court action. Several current and future possibilities exist to resolve AI difficulties. Current options involve identifying indirect liability. Future options include but are not limited to changing the law to make an AI a legal person and/or changing the law to make AI programing an ultra-hazardous activity.
April 01, 2024Jonathan BickGeneration X lawyers stand poised to wield considerable influence. Often the unsung heroes in discussions about generational dynamics, Gen X professionals bring a wealth of strengths to law firm leadership. Their pragmatic outlook, honed by navigating shifts in technology and societal changes, positions them as adaptable leaders.
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