Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%

Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.

<B>BREAKING NEWS:</B> Supreme Court's Wyeth Ruling Deals a Blow to Pre-emption Defense

Tony Mauro

The Supreme Court's decisive ruling on March 4 against Wyeth in a landmark pharmaceutical product liability case may also close off a major front in a hard-fought battle by businesses and the Bush administration to insulate national corporations from state tort litigation.

Features

In the Marketplace

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

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.

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.

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.

Features

Movers & Shakers

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

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

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.

Features

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.

Case Briefs

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

Features

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?

Need Help?

  1. Prefer an IP authenticated environment? Request a transition or call 800-756-8993.
  2. Need other assistance? email Customer Service or call 1-877-256-2472.

MOST POPULAR STORIES