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<b><i>At the Intersection:</i></b> Taking the Plunge
So you're thinking about diving into the election for Managing Partner? Before you throw your hat into the firm's MP selection process, now is the time to pause and reflect on your motivations and incentives for what is bound to be a significant shift in role, responsibility, stature, and quality of life for at least a few years.
IP Licenses In Bankruptcy
When a licensor hits the skids, a licensee's two primary concerns should include: 1) whether the protections afforded by Bankruptcy Code section 365(n) are available if the debtor-licensor rejects the license; and 2) protecting its rights if the debtor-licensor seeks to sell the intellectual property. .
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Court of Appeals Authorizes Class Action to Recover Rent Overcharges
Does Rent Stabilization Law section 26-516, which entitles tenants to treble damages for most rent overcharges, constitute a "penalty" within the meaning of CPLR 901(b)? The Court of Appeals recently addressed that question.
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Why Social Media Should Not Be Ignored
At the annual Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) Convention this past October, the social media panel discussion was surprisingly well attended. Such interest was unexpected because there are many industry executives who still don't see the value of including social media in their business communications mix. But, they should not ignore it, and this article will explain why.
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Recent NLRB Actions Force Employers to Change Established Policies and Practices
This article highlights recent NLRB decisions and actions that have broadened the scope of employees' rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), summarizes the December 2014 final rule changing the representation election process, and provides an update on the court decisions in the <I>Noel Canning</I> case, which cast doubt on some recent NLRB actions.
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<b><i>Sales Speak:</i></b> Asking for Business
Given the reality that law schools, for the most part, do not adequately prepare lawyers to engage in the business of law (including sales), it is no wonder why the fear of directly asking for new business is an obstacle for many lawyers.
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Eliminating eDiscovery Redundancy
In-house and external legal teams are grappling with the collection, processing and review of ever-growing data volumes, and costs that increase in parallel. Most participants also expected a continued upward trend in e-discovery data volume over the next few years.
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Landlord & Tenant
Discussion and analysis of several key cases.
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Practice Tip: The Business Judgment Rule As Applied to Matrimonial Matters
An in-depth explanation of the Business Judgment Rule as applied to family law.
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Is Band's Name Too Offensive For Trademark Approval?
Offensive band names are a staple of rock music. Rock fans of a certain age will remember The Dead Kennedys of punk rock fame. The Butthole Surfers, Pussy Galore and Dying Fetus developed substantial followings despite, or because of, their outrageous names. Oregon dance rock band The Slants is another that seems determined to provoke.
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