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Trans-Jurisdictional Transactions

Allan A. Joseph & Stephen H. Wagner

This three-part series examines the highly complex dispute resolution issues that companies face when engaging in cross-border transactions. This second installment explores the information-gathering phase during the litigation process.

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Understanding and Engaging 'Millennials

Anne E. Collier

Baby Boomers often complain that Millennials don't want to fit into the system, aren't dedicated to the organization, and "all expect a trophy." Millennials often see Baby Boomers as wedded to systems and processes that work for Baby Boomers but are stifling to Millennials. Here's how to get along.

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Patent-Licensing Best Practices

Irving Rappaport, Steve Krawczyk & Matthew Rappaport

Advances in patent analytics and easy access to data now enable the creation of defensible patent valuations. And, emerging patent pooling licensing models offer licensing executives more efficient, transparent, and predictable royalty streams vis-'-vis traditional licensing.

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Equipment Lessors, Beware

Josh Calderon & Carla Potter

On Dec. 31, 2015, amendments to the conflict of laws provisions under the Ontario Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) will be active. Lessors should ensure that they search in the right jurisdictions and register their security interests in accordance with the new rules.

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Landlord & Tenant

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In-depth analysis of a case in which declarations on tax returns precluded a tenant's claim.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

DJ Logic" Loses Trademark Suit<br>Second Circuit Affirms Jury Instruction That Cited Only Part of Copyright Act's List of Fair Use Factors<br>Ticket Sales of Just $180 Don't Bar Statutory Damages of $7,000 Per Song Infringed

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Anticorruption Enforcement In Brazil

Alex J. Brackett & Ryan E. Bonistalli

Last month, the authors discussed the rise in high-profile corruption investigations in Brazil, the most glaring example of which is the Petrobras scandal, which is currently sweeping up corporations and politicians alike in its wake. Considering this increased emphasis on rooting out corruption, the authors noted it would be wise for companies operating in Brazil to pay careful attention to their operations there, to ensure compliance with Brazilian and other countries laws. That discussion concludes herein.

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<b><i>Marketing Tech:</i></b> Glamorizing Your Law Firm with Modern Technology

Karen Ellis

If there was ever a time in history that a law firm should "go Hollywood," this is it. Jumping on the promotional tech bandwagon may mean the difference in your law firm rising to the top of your industry to beat out the competition, or fading into non-existence.

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Trans-Jurisdictional Transactions

Allan A. Joseph & Stephen H. Wagner

When company transactions and legal issues cross borders ' so-called trans-jurisdictional transactions ' companies begin facing expansive and complex legal issues related to those transactions.

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Internal-Use Software

Manuel Garcia-Linares & George L. Metcalfe, Jr.

The tax credit for research and development (R&amp;D) of internal-use software under Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code has been renewed 16 times since its implementation in 1981. The Currently, it has not been extended beyond calendar year 2015.

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