LJN Newsletters

  • The Internet of (Legal) Things

    Welcome to the "Internet of Things" (IoT) ' the Web of embedded computing devices that interact with our everyday lives. Like any technology revolution, those devices have no interest in waiting for the legal world to catch up. As a result, if a General Counsel's wearable device measuring nighttime biorhythms does not keep her awake at night, the prospect of billions of devices sensing everything about her customers and employees during an era of cyber insecurity probably will.

    January 31, 2015Andrea L. Gothing, Seth A. Northrop and Li Zhu

  • SEC Tries to Write 'Facilitating Payments' Exception Out of FCPA

    Recently, a lawsuit brought by the SEC alleging FCPA violations against two individuals related to a global oil and gas drilling services company nearly went to trial in federal court in Texas. As one of the only civil FCPA cases to proceed to that stage of litigation, the case provided unique insights into the SEC's interpretation of key provisions of the FCPA.

    January 31, 2015David Krakoff, Lauren Randell and Paige Ammons

  • Data Breaches: Why Prevention Isn't Enough

    Cyberattacks and data breaches are an all-too-common fact of modern business. The news is full of stories about major U.S. banks and retailers being hacked, and the perpetrators are stealing the financial and personal information of clients, customers and others. While the masterminds and motives behind such attacks are not always immediately apparent, one thing is clear: Counsel must understand that traditional network security approaches are no longer enough.

    January 31, 2015Michael Purcell

  • Bit Parts

    Investor's Suit Against Management Companies Filed Too Late
    Partnership Suit Against the Lumineers to Remain in New Jersey Court

    January 31, 2015Stan Soocher

  • Your International Compliance Playbook

    As companies expand, the regulatory burden can become onerous. And compliance and legal departments are being asked to do more with less, making well-designed compliance programs all the more critical.

    January 31, 2015Lanny Breuer and Peter Lichtenbaum

  • Representations and Warranties by Landlords In Lease Agreements

    When negotiating a Lease for a commercial real property, a tenant may request that the landlord make numerous representations. Accordingly, it seems worthwhile to provide an overview of some of the issues that should be taken into account by landlords, tenants and their counsel in the preparation and negotiation of those provisions.

    January 31, 2015Mark Morfopoulos and Avram Posner

  • Voice of the Client: Differentiation Through Better Client Connection

    2015 has brought a new year with resolutions to begin new routines to achieve success. Recent economic reports for law firms tell the story of a legal economy that continues to face real change in the face of soft demand, even though there is increasing evidence of performance separation from some firms to others.

    January 31, 2015Mark Medice

  • At the Intersection: 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.

    January 31, 2015Pamela Woldow

  • 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. .

    January 31, 2015Timothy W. Walsh, Gregory Kopacz and Darren Azman