LJN Newsletters

  • Sprinting Toward a Brick Wall

    The Baby-Boomer generation entered the practice of law in unprecedented numbers, carrying lofty expectations and the collective willpower to engender unprecedented billable hours. Now this tsunami of active lawyers is moving toward senior status, phase-down and retirement. Despite the complex emotions engendered by retirement, the Baby-Boomer generation of lawyers ' and the law firms in which they have participated or help build ' must plan their future.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Workplace Privacy

    Last month, we discussed HIPAA, Security Breach Notification Laws, and Safeguarding Personal Information. We conclude with a brief analysis of electronic privacy issues.

    August 31, 2006Lisa J. Sotto and Elisabeth M.McCarthy

  • The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

    In a recent decision written by Judge Richard Posner, The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit determined that the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) may be used to bring a private cause of action against a former employee who permanently erased confidential data from his company-issued laptop before returning it to the company. International Airport Centers, L.L.C. v. Citrin, (Slip Op.) No. 05-1522 (7th Cir. March 8, 2006). In so holding, the Seventh Circuit has joined the current tide of federal courts that have permitted companies to use the CFAA as a means with which to defend themselves against the malicious and competitive acts of departing employees.

    August 31, 2006Christopher Hitchcock and Amber W. Locklear

  • Real Property Law

    A review of an important case.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Landlord & Tenant

    Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Development

    Recent cases and expert analysis.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Index

    A complete listing of this month's contents.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Is the Statute of Frauds Still Absolute?

    If Cervantes were to say today, 'An honest man's word is as good as his bond' (Don Quixote, Book IV, Ch. 34), both knowledgeable real estate professionals and their counsel would probably respond, 'except for real property transactions.' While in many areas of the law, unwritten agreements are more readily enforced, it remains accepted as axiomatic that under the principles of the statute of frauds, only a 'writing' will create obligations in connection with real property interests.

    August 31, 2006Lawrence A. Kobrin

  • Decisions of Interest

    Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

    August 31, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |