A recent decision in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois is part of a growing trend of opinions and orders around the country allowing a debtor to retain a chief restructuring officer (CRO) under sections 105(a) and 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, rather than section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Most law firms above 100 to 150 attorneys outsource many of their basic services. Mail, messenger, records and photocopy staff are now commonly supplied by a group of national and regional vendors. However, one key service that is not supplied by any vendor ' and in most of our individual business case analysis proved to be one of the most inefficient services that law firms supplied ' was that of secretarial support.
In complex litigation, public perceptions of the parties and the facts can have a significant effect on the ultimate size of the defendant's liability. For example, an early and compelling public recitation of facts favorable to the defense may dissuade some potential plaintiffs from joining the litigation.
Being singled out by one of the research-based legal rankings or directories can be a big client booster, whether it's a practice area or individual lawyers that are recognized. Here are some tips for making the cut.
Arbitration Provision Read Into SAG-AFTRA Limited Exhibition Agreement
DVD Cover Photo Included In News Reporting Was Fair Use
Chances are that if you have started marketing yourself online, then you have a blog (or were told to have a blog). Here is what you need to know.
An impressive amount of attention and money have been foisted upon the relatively nascent alternative finance market. Is it good or bad?
To provide clarity to employers as to permissible questions that may be posed to prospective employees, the authors list the most common questions that corporate clients ask ' and provide recommendations.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its long-awaited decision in Halliburton v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc., and the result was very much in line with the forecasts of those who predicted a kind of split decision.
