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DE Chancery Court Won't Dismiss Action Seeking Dissolution of a Deadlocked Joint Venture
Unsuccessful 50/50 joint ventures often lead to disputes between the partners and, in some cases, may produce noteworthy judicial decisions. Such is the case with <i>Lola Cars International Limited v. Krohn Racing, LLC, et al.</i> in which the Delaware Court of Chancery recently refused to dismiss claims arising out of a deadlocked joint venture structured as a limited liability company ("LLC"),
The SOX 'Clawback' Provision
In the wake of this renewed interest in executive compensation issues, a recent SEC enforcement action involving Section 304 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act ' also known as the compensation "clawback" provision ' has generated a flurry of attention.
Anti-Takeover Measures in Ebay v. Craigslist
The courts have sought to create a level playing field for hostile takeover such disputes, emphasizing that "a corporation does not have unbridled discretion to defeat any perceived threat." Where does it stand now?
Technology in Marketing: Got 'G' Cred?
Believe it or not, there is actually a term describing the impression that's created when someone types your name into the Google search box and results appear (or not appear as the case may be).
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The Best of MLF 2009: More Fabulous Articles
Here is the rest of "The Best of MLF 2009," from July through December.
The Place to Network: How to Get Started
Networking is and always has been about achieving two primary goals: increasing visibility and demonstrating credibility. It's that simple. So how do we measure success?
How to Lose a Client in 10 Days, Really?
James King, in-house counsel of The Boeing Company in Ridley Township, PA, recently introduced six ways lawyers can lose a client ' and steps to avoid those landmines.
NY Divorce Rule Freezes Couple's Assets Without Court Order
As of Sept. 1, 2009, divorcing couples in New York no longer need to seek a temporary restraining order prohibiting their spouse from the unauthorized spending, transfer or concealment of assets under a rule established by court administrators.
Children's Best Interests and Coached Custody Litigants
Though empirical data are not available, many who work in the family law field have come to a disturbing conclusion: Mental health professionals (MHPs) are engaging in activities, the objective of which is to assist litigants in presenting themselves to evaluators in deceptive ways.
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