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Real Property Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Four important rulings are discussed.

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Involuntary Bankruptcy Standard

Brett J. Berlin

A judgment creditor that is considering filing an involuntary bankruptcy petition against a debtor should consult venue-specific controlling law if the debtor has appealed the judgment. Here's why.

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Intercreditor Agreements

Sean Gillen

This is the third article in a series covering various aspects of intercreditor agreements.

Features

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A Victory for Forum-Selection Clauses

Lewis J. Cohn & John T. Precobb

A recent Supreme Court decision overturns both the United States District Court for the District of Western Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Features

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OR's Environmental Clean-Up Statute

Chet A. Kronenberg & Michelle Kallen

This article discusses and summarizes the Oregon Environmental Cleanup Assistance Act ("OECAA").

Features

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PA Superior Court Confirms CGL Coverage

John M. McNulty & Donald R. McMinn

Pennsylvania's intermediate appellate court recently confirmed the availability of CGL coverage for manufacturers facing product liability claims that allege damages to persons and property other than the manufacturers' products.

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Blurred Lines

Marc S. Voses & Steven P. Nassi

Last year brought a number of decisions from various jurisdictions concerning the applicability of the attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine in the context of an insurer's claims investigation.

Features

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$1,000 Per Hour Isn't Rare Anymore

Karen Sloan

Nearly 20% of the firms included in <I>The National Law Journal's</I> annual survey of large law firm billing rates last year had at least one partner charging more than $1,000 an hour.

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In the News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A review of a recent story of interest.

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Wage and Hour Class Actions Rising

Rebekah Mintzer

A look at the 2014 edition of Seyfarth Shaw's Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report.

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