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Ex-Heller Employees Sue Former Partners

Amanda Royal

Former employees of Heller Ehrman sued at least 179 former partners in April, demanding they fork over $32 million for the largest group of creditors in the defunct firm's bankruptcy. This article discusses the suit.

Managing Stressed Employees in Difficult Economic Times

Jennifer Gimler Brady & Michael B. Rush

With an unemployment rate of 8.5% and an underemployment rate exceeding 14%, the workplace can be a very stressful environment. This article presents a discussion on how to manage these stressed employees.

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Law Firm Layoffs Trigger Need for Preventive Steps

Philip M. Berkowitz

Over the past several months, law firms have discharged both lawyers and staff in unprecedented numbers. Although it may be too early to assess whether these layoffs will result in significant legal fallout, law firms may make particularly attractive targets for lawsuits.

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and Former Employees

Patricia Anderson Pryor

Laptops, thumb drives, data sticks, e-mails, and USB ports make it easy for employees to walk out of a company with valuable information, customer lists, and trade secrets. An employer's remedies are often limited.

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The Leasing Hotline

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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Common And Uncommon Assignment/Subletting Problems

Ira Meislik

Part One of this article, which ran in the May 2009, issue of this newsletter, discussed the differences between assignment and subletting and assignments pro tanto. Part Two herein explores some of the problems that can arise in a transaction involving assignment or subletting.

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In the Spotlight: Commercial Tenant Considerations in a Troubled Economy

Glenn A. Browne

This article addresses certain terms, provisions and concerns that should be covered in a tenant's lease transaction, which will not only be important if the landlord experiences financial difficulties, but will also assist the tenant if it should confront a difficult financial situation on its own account.

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Trouble in Lease Land

M. Rosie Rees

Part One of this article in last month's issue discussed a variety of methods to keep the tenant operating. The article herein continues the discussion.

On the Move

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

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

Chinese Manufacturers

Simon Luk & Brian Lee

With the recent financial crisis that has affected many American importers, wholesalers, and retailers, Chinese manufacturers should be prepared to deal with financially distressed U.S. customers that seek to rehabilitate their businesses through Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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