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In the Spotlight: Evidence in Broker's Actions for Commissions

Clarence S. Barasch

In the litigation of an action brought to recover real-estate brokerage commissions, evidence that is ordinarily excluded is nevertheless admitted because of the necessities attendant in such actions for the claimant to establish the elements of a cause of action. the author discusses why.

The Latest Litigation Rage

Steve Miller

How to avoid public access lawsuits under Title III of the ADA, including a complete rundown of things to watch out for, and stopping trouble before it starts.

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Can the Claims of Individual Creditors Be Assigned to a Litigation Trust?

Russell C. Silberglied & Cory D. Kandestin

This article explores the history, the more recent case law and the open issues, which could be important in structuring a plan in future cases, of securities claims that belong to the bondholders individually, not to the company.

Resolutions Every Business Bankruptcy Creditor's Lawyer Should Make

Richard M. Beheler

Different aspects of bankruptcy law that may help clients face these troubled times.

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Happy (?) New Year: 2009, Retailers and Bankruptcy

Andrew M. Troop & Christopher R. Mirick

This article discusses some of the challenges that face retailers who may file Chapter 11 in the coming year, and offers some suggestions for increasing the odds of successfully reorganizing.

Movers & Shakers

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

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

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Verdicts

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

The Impact of Technological Developments On the Workplace

Roy A. Ginsburg

This two-part article examines several different contexts where changing technology is affecting the workplace and presenting new, and sometimes unique, challenges to Human Resources professionals.

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e-Commerce Docket Sheet

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Web Arbitration Clause Before Purchase Does Not Cancel Unconscionability<br>Web Host Gets CDA Immunity for Alleged Defamatory Site Content <br>Game 'Cheat' Software Circumventing Security Does Not Violate DMCA<br>Late Option Exercise Under License Not Excused on Equitable Grounds <br>Print-on-Demand Publisher Not Liable for Alleged Defamatory Book

Third Quarter e-Commerce Report

Michael Lear-Olimpi

The federal government's estimated third-quarter bricks-and-mortar retail and e-commerce retail spending are in. And there's good news and there's bad news.

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