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Eminent Domain

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of a key case.

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Reasonable Compensation for Law Firms and Attorneys

Ronald L. Seigneur

This article is intended to provide some fundamental guidance for attorneys and law firms whenever employee-owner compensation is at issue. In many instances, this focus will relate to ownership decisions regarding the overall allocation and character of enterprise profits, but the same concepts and analytical framework can be of benefit in the assessment of reasonable compensation for other purposes, such as the valuation of a non-compete agreement and in the segregation and measurement of personal/professional versus enterprise goodwill for dissolution of marriage purposes in jurisdictions where this aspect is in play.

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Development

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at recent rulings of importance.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

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Meaningful Litigation Plans

Stewart Weltman

This is the fourth in a series of articles discussing how in-house counsel can better manage litigation matters.

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Trojan Horse Employment Issues Related to Workplace Technologies

Bryce G. Murray & E. Fredrick Preis, Jr.

Technology has advanced the workplace well beyond many general workplace practices employers have in place, and outpaced some workplace laws, including provisions of the Federal wage and hour laws.

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Index

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Everything contained in this issue, in an easy-to-read format.

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Upcoming Events

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Texas Bar 18th Annual Entertainment Law Institute: Legal and Business Aspects of Film, Music, Sports and Digital Media, Austin, Oct. 2-3. For further information: 800-204-2222 Ext. 1574 or 512-427-1574; www.TexasBarCLE.com. American Bar Association Annual Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries 2008 Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, Oct. 16-18. For further information: 312-988-5658; www.abanet.org/forums/entsports.…

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Production Lawyer's Guide to Obtaining E&O Insurance, Preventing Litigation

Debra Hodgson

Previous installments of this article discussed errors and omissions insurance coverage and clearance guidelines for vetting dramatic works. This final segment will wrap up the clearance guidelines discussion, including music and film clips.

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IRS Regulations For Song Sales Tax Treatment

Mark L. Silow

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued proposed and temporary regulations specifying the time and manner for electing to treat the sale or exchange of "self-created" musical compositions or copyrights as the sale or the exchange of a capital asset resulting in a potential capital gain.

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