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What Law Firms Can Learn from The Ninth Annual Law Department Operations Survey Image

What Law Firms Can Learn from The Ninth Annual Law Department Operations Survey

Robin Snasdell

Over the last few years, the legal operation managers' role has flourished, growing from a profession in its infancy into an unruly teenager, far more mature but with substantial areas poised for development. Now, more than ever, law departments are focused on implementing programs and structures to improve their financial management and deliver value.

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Work Letter 'What Ifs': Practical Solutions to Possible Problems Image

Work Letter 'What Ifs': Practical Solutions to Possible Problems

Melissa Vandewater

<b><i>Part One of a Two-Part Article</b></i><br>The work letter agreement of the lease sets forth the rights and obligations of the landlord and the tenant relating to the construction of improvements at the leased premises. To help anticipate problems and mitigate associated risks, this two-part article summarizes six "what if" scenarios that should be considered by landlords and tenants when negotiating Work Letters.

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Second Circuit Reverses District Court in <i>Marblegate</i>, Making It Easier to Restructure Bonds Outside of a Chapter 11 Case Image

Second Circuit Reverses District Court in <i>Marblegate</i>, Making It Easier to Restructure Bonds Outside of a Chapter 11 Case

Alan R. Glickman, David M. Hillman, Ronald B. Risdon & Minji Reem

On Jan. 17, 2017, in a closely watched dispute, the Second Circuit issued its long-anticipated decision in <i>Marblegate Asset Management, LLC v. Education Management Finance Corp.</i>, construing Section 316(b) narrowly, holding that it only prohibits "non-consensual amendments to an indenture's core payment terms" and does not protect noteholders' practical ability to receive payment.

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The Intent of Section 546(e)

Sheryl P. Giugliano

<b><i>Will Reversing a Transaction 'Seriously Upset The Securities Market' Ability to Function'?</b></i><p>On Dec. 1, 2016, Bankruptcy Judge Michael J. Kaplan, held that when a private company repurchases stock from a shareholder, and the payments were made "by" the company "to" the shareholder, through a bank, those payments are not protected by Bankruptcy Code § 546(e)'s safe harbor defense because its application "cannot be permitted to turn upon the use of a bank."

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Untangling the Mystery of Cybersecurity Insurance Image

Untangling the Mystery of Cybersecurity Insurance

Sean Cooney

There are more technology options available to protect businesses than ever before, and both the U.S. government and private industry have made great strides in understanding and combating some of the most common cyber threats.

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Implementing the Mandates Imposed on Covered Entities By Section 1557 of the ACA Image

Implementing the Mandates Imposed on Covered Entities By Section 1557 of the ACA

Andrew Zwerling & Marianne Monroy

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act breaks new ground in that it is the first federal civil rights law to ban sex discrimination in health care programs and activities.It imposes requirements on Covered Entities in order to achieve the objectives of the statute. This article discusses those obligations and the consequences of a Covered Entity's failure to fulfill those mandates.

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Implications of U.S. Supreme Court Justices' Comments During 'Slants' Trademark Dispute Oral Arguments Image

Implications of U.S. Supreme Court Justices' Comments During 'Slants' Trademark Dispute Oral Arguments

Tony Mauro & Scott Graham

Nearly 70 years after it became law, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in January on whether §2(a) of the Lanham Act violates the First Amendment. The case, <i>Lee v. Tam,</i> focuses on the provision that forbids registration of trademarks that "disparage" people, institutions, beliefs or national symbols.

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The Constitutionality of Using Cell-Site Simulators

Richard Raysman & Peter Brown

According to the Department of Justice Policy Guidance: Use of Cell-Site Simulator Technology (Sept. 3, 2015), a cell-site simulator “function[s] by…

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Criminal Immigration Enforcement vs. Employers: Will It Be the New Normal? Image

Criminal Immigration Enforcement vs. Employers: Will It Be the New Normal?

Jacqueline C. Wolff

Increased enforcement of the immigration laws that impact on the hiring of employees is on the horizon.

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Vaccine Injuries and the Statute of Limitations Image

Vaccine Injuries and the Statute of Limitations

David J. Carney

It is imperative for all attorneys to understand that there is an available recourse for those injured by certain vaccines. Attorneys also need to make themselves aware of the applicable statute of limitations for these causes of action because assumptions about a "discovery rule" or minor's tolling statute can expose a lawyer to a legal malpractice suit.

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