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Reviewing Key Bankruptcy Decisions of 2008 Image

Reviewing Key Bankruptcy Decisions of 2008

John J. Rapisardi

As we look ahead to the coming year, it is instructive to review the important bankruptcy decisions of 2008. As bankruptcy filings continue to increase, the decisions summarized in this article may have important ramifications on a variety of issues.

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Waiting for the Thaw: A Look at Repossession and Liquidation Statistics

Edward Castagna

By reviewing data over a number of quarters, the author notes trends that are occurring in specific sectors of the equipment leasing industry.

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First Modifications Since 2001 Considered for UCC Article 9

Alan M. Christenfeld & Shephard W. Melzer

This article discusses several items on the Article 9 Joint Review Committee's agenda that could result in amendments to UCC Article 9, certain secured transactions provisions of UCC Article 8 and the official comments.

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March issue in PDF format

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Movers & Shakers

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

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A Firm's Culture Affects Partners' Compensation

Joel A. Rose

This article explores two aspects of attorney compensation: first, the standards of evaluation, and second, the compensation decisions based upon these standards.

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Maintaining Trust: Rules, Snares, and Worries in Trust Account Management

Edward Poll

Lawyers constantly face ethical snares on the use of and accounting for client trust accounts.

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Case Briefs

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Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

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The Follow-the-Fortunes Doctrine

John M. Nonna & Victoria L. Melcher

This article explores the boundaries of the follow-the-fortunes doctrine. Does it have any limits? Does a cedent have carte blanche to impose its claims decisions and allocations of claims settlements upon a reinsurer without question? Do the answers to the questions depend upon whether the dispute is before a court or an arbitration panel?

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The Insurer's Duty and the Four Corners Rule

Lewis E. Hassett & Jason T. Cummings

An insurer has a duty to defend a claim that is arguably within the policy's coverage. While some courts look solely to the complaint to determine the existence of a duty to defend, other courts consider extrinsic facts. This article discusses the parameters of the duty to defend, and identifies the evidence to be considered in analyzing that duty.

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