As widely reported, the downfall of Sears was a slow-motion train wreck. Despite its unique size and complexity, however, some of the strategies and techniques used by the stakeholders in Sears can be applied in cases of any size.
- April 01, 2019Adam L. Rosen
In celebration of International Women's Day two years ago, State Street Global Advisors unveiled Fearless Girl at Bowling Green in the Financial District in Manhattan. Commissioned by State Street from the artist Kristen Visbal, the work has since become a part of the zeitgeist amidst global conversations about gender parity, diversity, and inclusion on a broader scale. Now, some two years later, Fearless Girl is raising additional intellectual property questions.
April 01, 2019Christine E. WellerBecause Clients Do
Given the increasing challenges facing our planet and our society, and considering our role in creating the current state of affairs, it is up to us to change the way we do business to slow and reverse the damage. CMOs can and should be among the leadership voices to help their firms recognize this as an obligation and an opportunity.
April 01, 2019Pamela ConeFirst Court's Lack of Jurisdiction over Cause of Action Means Second Action Is Not Barred
April 01, 2019ssalkinThe former CEO of a pharmaceutical company was found guilty by a jury on eight counts of wire fraud affecting a financial institution for orchestrating a scheme that led to the collapse of one of Puerto Rico's biggest banks.
April 01, 2019Kate MonksNo Copyright Joint Work Found from Damon Dash's Co-Directing Stint
Out-of-State Law Firm Let Out of Prince Recordings Litigation in MinnesotaApril 01, 2019Stan SoocherEU lawmakers have approved controversial new copyright rules that aim to make it easier for content rights-holders to make money when their content is used on digital platforms but could force large platforms such as Google, Facebook and YouTube to make changes to their operations.
March 26, 2019Simon TaylorWhile inflated expectations abound, the advertising industry is emerging as one of the more immediate, substantive and compelling use cases for blockchain technology.
March 01, 2019Laura Jehl, Robert Musiala, Linda Goldstein, Fernando Bohorquez and Amy MudgeLike poorly-behaved school children, new technologies and intellectual property (IP) are increasingly disrupting the M&A establishment. Cybersecurity has become the latest disruptive newcomer to the M&A party.
March 01, 2019Thomas McThenia and Richard Markow






