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In the Spotlight: Rights of First Offer
As the competition to clear vacancies escalates in many office leasing markets, more prospective tenants are able to extract concessions that were once only the province of larger users. This article discusses one of those concessions ' the "right of first offer" or "ROFO."
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California Court Refuses to Enforce Forum Selection Clause Post- Atlantic Marine
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End-of-Life Nursing Care
Medical malpractice suits involving nurses who are caring for patients at the end of life are rare. However, they can occur. Nurses can protect themselves by understanding the needs of patients and families at this critical time, by following approved standards of care and by thoroughly documenting their work.
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The Settlement Privilege and the Threat of Legal Action
Is there a time when extortionate threats of meritless litigation become a criminal act that should be exempt from the settlement privilege? This article explores the question.
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Good Faith: The European View
In May of this year, we published an article titled "Franchise Agreements and the Duty of Good Faith In European Civil Law," the first part of this two-part study. The discussion concludes herein.
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Anti-Assignment Clause?
The commencement of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case by a tenant will typically give rise to myriad issues and challenges for a commercial landlord, based upon various Bankruptcy Code provisions that may, and often will, change the parties' otherwise applicable rights and obligations pursuant to the terms of the lease and applicable non-bankruptcy law.
Internet Copyright Infringement: An Emerging White-Collar Crime
Both white collar criminal prosecution and civil remedies thwart the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. Traditionally, injunctions and damages are more commonly used than criminal prosecution to frustrate infringements. However, the increasing use of the Internet for infringement activities makes criminal sanctions a better deterrent than traditional civil actions, thus Internet copyright infringement is emerging as a white-collar crime.
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Efficient Review in a Time-Sensitive Government Investigation
Federal executive departments and agencies have made substantial investments in advanced analytical systems that help investigators and prosecutors filter voluminous amounts of incoming ESI to quickly focus on items of particular interest and relevance to an investigation.
<i>At the Intersection:</i> Cutting Corners
If one purpose of a column or blog is to provoke spirited debate, we surely succeeded in our recent posts on whether client-driven pressures for greater efficiency and cost-control compel outside counsel to "cut corners" in legal service delivery. Passionate and pointed comments filled our e-mail inboxes.
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New Fee Models for the New Economy
To remain competitive in the new economy, both inside and outside leasing counsel are exploring and utilizing various alternative fee arrangements (AFAs). This article explores the use of AFAs by leasing counsel, and offers some insight into how they may be more effectively utilized.
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