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In-House Counsel's Growing Role in Data Protection and Security Risk Management Image

In-House Counsel's Growing Role in Data Protection and Security Risk Management

Deana Uhl

<b><I>Building an Intelligence-Led Program</b></i><p>With reports of major breaches surfacing with alarming frequency, boards and C-Level management are now looking to counsel to implement programs that help the corporation prepare for, quickly recover and reduce fallout from, inevitable cyber incidents. In-house counsel is facing growing responsibility to minimize damage to the corporate reputation, loss of key data, and legal and regulatory penalties. And many worry their organization is stuck in a game of catch-up.

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Thinking Outside of the Big-Box: Understanding License Agreements Image

Thinking Outside of the Big-Box: Understanding License Agreements

Kelly D. Stohs & David P. Vallas

One critical component to the successful evolution of a shopping center is creating a stronger connection with community through attractions, events and promotions that bring a fresh vibrancy to the centers. These specialty relationships and other short-term relationships are generally memorialized in a license agreement rather than a traditional lease.

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The Comprehensive Plan Requirement

Stewart E. Sterk

Does a local law requiring site plan review satisfy the statutory requirement when a town (or village) has enacted neither a formal comprehensive plan for a zoning ordinance?

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The End of the Privacy Shield? Image

The End of the Privacy Shield?

Eric Levy

If the U.S. cannot come to an understanding with the European Parliament by September 1, companies that already participate in Privacy Shield may find themselves in limbo. But there are options.

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — How It Affects Real Estate Image

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — How It Affects Real Estate

Peter M. Fass

<b><i>Part One of a Two-Part Article</b></i><p>The Tax Act is the most sweeping change to the U.S. federal income tax laws since 1986. This and future articles discuss the individual tax and business tax provisions that affect real estate investment and investors in real estate.

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The Law Firm Cybersecurity Audit Grows Up Image

The Law Firm Cybersecurity Audit Grows Up

Rhys Dipshan

In the face of new threats, law firm cybersecurity assessments have become more engaging and demanding affairs. But many hope this new change is just the beginning of a more fundamental shift.

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Affirmation of the Alien Venue Rule

Brian Kramer & Kevin T. Kwon

<b><i>In re: HTC Corporation</b></i><p>The Federal Circuit recently addressed motions to transfer and drew a distinction between motions based upon the convenience of parties and witnesses and those for improper venue. It also clarified that the Supreme Court's recent decision in <i>TC Heartland</i> did not supplant the long-standing rule that venue laws do not protect foreign defendants.

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State Attorney-Client Privilege Rule Incorporated into Federal Law Image

State Attorney-Client Privilege Rule Incorporated into Federal Law

Robert J. Stearn, Jr., Cory D. Kandestin & Christopher M. De Lillo

<b><i>Delaware Bankruptcy Court Protects Communications with Financial Professionals Originating In Delaware</b></i><p>Because state law applies at the time the transaction is negotiated, the parties might assume — reasonably so — that state privilege law will govern communications with their attorneys and financial professionals. But what happens if, years later, a fraudulent transfer plaintiff files suit in federal court and brings claims under federal law? Does state privilege law still apply?

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Loan-Out Corporations after Tax Reform and CA Supreme Court Decision in 'Dynamex' Image

Loan-Out Corporations after Tax Reform and CA Supreme Court Decision in 'Dynamex'

Robert M. Jason

The tax reform bill signed by President Trump at the end of 2017 has caused us to take a fresh look at many long-held assumptions about how to take into account income taxes in planning for the entertainment industry. At the same time, the California Supreme Court recently decided a case that has the potential to eviscerate loan-out corporations entirely. This article discusses loan-out corporations in light of these two important developments.

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Creating a Collaborative Work Environment

Silvia Coulter

Collaborative cultures soar in profitability, talent acquisition and retention, client retention and client service.

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