For the first time, a Missouri Court of Appeals has held that a contractor who has performed work for a shopping mall tenant may have mechanic's lien rights on the landlord's simple interest in the entire mall.
- September 01, 2016Krista C. McCormack
Although other federal appeals courts have weighed on what is access "without authorization" under the CFAA, the latest Nosal opinion appears to be the first that decides this question in the framework of arguable hacking of an employer database.
September 01, 2016Richard Raysman and Peter BrownLaw firm CI, in practice, can have a powerful impact even if it is not being used to improve management decisions. Despite criticisms, here is why it works.
September 01, 2016Marci Borgal ShunkA Collection of Moves in the Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Areas
September 01, 2016While most firms like to consider clients to be those of the firm and not of any particular attorney within the firm, it is generally acknowledged that specific attorneys are responsible for developing, nurturing and maintaining the firm's relationship with each of its clients. This article describes a common procedure that may act as a guide to transitioning clients during a partner's pre-retirement years.
September 01, 2016Joel A. RoseIn 2016, according to ALM Legal Intelligence's list of the top 100 highest paid general counsel at major corporations, two of the top five hail from the entertainment industry. This continues a trend over the last four years whereby entertainment industry general counsel have found themselves at or near the top of the list when examined by multiple measures.
September 01, 2016Steve KovalanWhile the new omnibus foreclosure law (L.2010, ch.73), effective Dec. 20, 2016, can be presented as needed protection for borrowers and citizens generally, it adds expense, delay and confusion for any foreclosing lender. The analysis herein highlights some of the questionable aspects of the new statute.
September 01, 2016Bruce J. BergmanAs with any advance in technology, 3D printing gives rise to myriad legal issues. How, for example, will intellectual property rights be enforced if anyone with a 3D printer can create replicas of objects, such as medical and patented devices? Do the fruits of 3D printing comply, or not comply, with current regulatory regimes? And what about product liability?
September 01, 2016Joseph G. Falcone, Tony Dempster and Laura PalianiAs evidenced by a recent Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling invalidating an alleged fee-splitting arrangement between a law firm and an outside consultant, questions about the proper way for attorneys to pay nonlawyers who help generate business still arise frequently.
September 01, 2016Zack Needles

