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Discussion of a recent ruling on insider trading..

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International Investigations

Laurence A. Urgenson, Matthew J. Alexander & Jamie A. Schafer

The limits on discovery of private information are often far greater in other countries than they are in the United States. Following are some steps that can be taken in order to avoid running afoul of these limitations.

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Staying Competitive Through Remodeling

Dave Spargo

Many restaurants and retail businesses have lasted for decades because they have been able to keep pace with changing trends..Tenants can remain viable and attractive by remodeling.

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Construction Contract Documents and Project Management

Daniel Goodwin & Roger Fitzgibbon

There are certain issues that could arise in almost any construction project. This article addresses some of these common issues from the perspective of protecting the owner of the project.

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Fed. Judge Says FTC Can Sue over Poor Data Security

Sue Reisinger

In a case being closely watched by general counsel, a federal judge ruled last month that the FTC has the authority to take legal action against companies that have faulty security practices for consumer data.

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What Do You Want The Arbitration Award to Say?

Charles F. Forer

After a bitterly contested four-day arbitration hearing in which attorney Bob represented the franchisor, the sole arbitrator awarded the claimant everything it had sought in this fight between franchisor and franchisee. It was a devastating loss for Bob and his client. However, there was good news as far as Bob was concerned. Why? The arbitrator did not explain the reasoning for her award.

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DE Supreme Court Affirms Chancery Court Application of Business Judgment Review to Control Stockholder Buyout

Robert S. Reder

This article focuses on one-step control stockholder buyouts structured as a merger; Delaware courts have traditionally applied a different standard of review when the buyout is structured with two steps , a tender offer followed by a short-form merger.

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Verdicts

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A summary of recent important cases.

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Lifestyle Analysis

Thomas A. Hutson

Attorneys frequently ask financial experts to prepare a lifestyle analysis, and often request that it be adjusted for unsubstantiated perquisites or personal expenses paid for by a closely held business owned by one of the parties.

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Court Watch

Charles G. Miller, Darryl A. Hart & Greg Land

Merger Clause Did Not Protect Franchisor from Claim of 'Silent Fraud' <br>Massage Therapist Gets 25 Years for Assault; Franchisor Faces Civil Claims

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