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Will Supreme Court Settle Sale of Tax Liens Issue?

Kenneth L. Baum

There's a split among circuit courts on whether tax foreclosure sales may be avoidable as preferential and fraudulent transfers by property owners who subsequently seek relief under the Bankruptcy Code. If the Supreme Court eventually weighs in to resolve this circuit split, property owners, municipalities, and potential bidders for tax liens across the country will receive greater clarity on this critical issue.

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Fourth Circuit: Shareholders Face High Bar In Demonstrating Scienter Image

Fourth Circuit: Shareholders Face High Bar In Demonstrating Scienter

Michael W. Mitchell & Edward Roche

A recent Fourth Circuit decision held that shareholders must meet a high bar in demonstrating scienter to avoid early dismissal of the case. The decision also shows the fact-intensive approach courts use to distinguish fraudulent statements from those that, even if mistaken, were made innocently.

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Law Firms Looking to Balance Decreasing Office Space With Increasing Head Count In 2022

Justin Henry

Streamlining office space corresponds with industry-wide trends of law firms embarking on two seemingly paradoxical goals: decreasing their office space while aggressively growing head count.

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Stan Soocher

Latest Decision in Band Name Dispute Among Original "Rascals" Members Second Circuit Upholds District Court's Interpretation of "Broadcasting" in Insurance Policy's Media Exclusion Clause

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Remote Work Yields Savings, But Watch for Tax and Jurisdiction Issues Image

Remote Work Yields Savings, But Watch for Tax and Jurisdiction Issues

Troy Ayala

While the rapid ascent of home offices may have initially come as a shock to more than a few corporate cultures, the truth is that business leaders who embrace long-term remote working can yield significant cost savings and boost employee morale.

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Bankruptcy Practices Using Slowdown to Restructure, Sniff Out Distressed Sectors

Dan Roe

Bankruptcy practice leaders admittedly have some time on their hands, which they're using to sniff out insolvency in distressed sectors and market their services to existing and potential clients.

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More than Just a Purchase, a Partnership: Tips for Success with Cloud-based Practice Management In 2022 Image

More than Just a Purchase, a Partnership: Tips for Success with Cloud-based Practice Management In 2022

Tomas Suros

While functionality and features are important, there are a number of additional considerations when evaluating a practice management solution. Will your platform provider serve as a partner that will offer expert guidance and be invested in your ongoing success?

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In the New Year, Be Sure to Highlight Client Service Skills

Sharon Meit Abrahams

Demonstrating client service before the engagement serves attorneys well into the ongoing relationship. This checklist can help professionals discuss important topics with new clients and demonstrates their skills in quality client service.

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Predicting What 2022 Holds for Cybersecurity

Emil Sayegh

Predictions aside, complacency is not an option if you plan to survive and thrive in 2022. Rest assured, the future of cybersecurity is bright, but it will come with its own set of challenges. We look forward into the future because the sooner we can start adapting strategy, policies, and technologies, the better off everyone will be in the long run.

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California Appeals Court Rules on Anti-SLAPP Motion In Battle Over Dueling TV Show Proposals Image

California Appeals Court Rules on Anti-SLAPP Motion In Battle Over Dueling TV Show Proposals

Stan Soocher

State "anti-SLAPP" statutes offer a fertile avenue for motions to strike allegations in lawsuits filed over expressive content. These laws are aimed at allowing a defendant to file a motion to strike a "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation," such as those based on public comments and content issued by a defendant. The most-recent significant anti-SLAPP court decision involving the entertainment industry was issued in December 2021 by the California Court of Appeal.

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