In the decade ahead, the mechanism for offsetting the effects of external market forces on profitability will shift from changing partnership composition to transforming a partnership's behavioral norms, centering on how partners behave toward each other and help each other become the best possible version of their professional selves.
- May 01, 2021Hugh A. Simons
This article looks at privacy discussions, focusing on what in the circumstances discussed renders the IT data private and whether the criteria relied upon when courts and others in the discussion determine that the data is or is not private is truly determinative, as well as properly understood.
May 01, 2021Leonard DeutchmanThere is no question that a successful career in professional services requires an ability to generate new business. While acquiring the skills necessary to develop business is certainly a life-long journey, here are five critical elements to consider from the outset.
May 01, 2021Aaron Y. StraussUnderwriting clearly has been affected by the pandemic-led downturn. Lenders are using higher vacancies and reserves to underwrite, leading to more conservative loan proceeds.
May 01, 2021Erika MorphyAt present, there remains no avenue for Chapter 11 debtors to receive PPP Loans during the course of the bankruptcy case. The limitation on PPP availability notwithstanding, other legislative changes have greatly enhanced the eligibility for and efficacy of bankruptcy relief for many small businesses.
May 01, 2021Alison D. BauerWhile some states, like California, recognize post-mortem publicity rights, New York had extended the right of publicity to living New Yorkers only.
May 01, 2021Sharon L. KleinOccupation By Family Member of Corporate Principal Does Not Terminate Unsold Share Status Abandonment of Easement By Condominium Unit Owner Condominium Unit Owner Entitled to Damages for Board's Failure to Approve Transfer
May 01, 2021ssalkinDue to COVID-19's impact, the commercial office market should fundamentally shift in favor of tenants for the next several years. Law firm tenants should find an environment characterized by friendly concessions, options across asset classes and price ranges, and limited competition for space.
May 01, 2021Timothy M. Hazel and Gaetan J. AlfanoFor many tech companies today, their products and business model require the collection and storage of data. At the same time, a failure to build adequate data protection technology, processes, and operations will continuously generate "privacy debt" for the business. The accumulation of this "privacy debt" can eventually turn away customers, attract regulatory penalties, and create an existential risk for the company.
May 01, 2021Catherine ZhuIn some instances the appearance of third-party intellectual property on items purchased, owned and customized by the purchaser may be legal under the doctrines of first sale and fair use.
May 01, 2021Chidera Anyanwu and Chloe Delehanty










