LJN Newsletters

  • The 'Going and Coming' Rule

    Although the "traveling employee" exception to the "going and coming rule" is strictly limited to workers' compensation cases, it has been widely applied to many cases that the exception has evolved into its own rule.

    June 02, 2014Michael Resis

  • The Fifth Circuit Takes On the Issue of Prepayment Premiums

    In a recent decision by the Fifth Circuit, the court held that a lender's pre-bankruptcy acceleration of a promissory note arising from a borrower's nonpayment default did not trigger provision for a prepayment premium in the absence of an actual loan prepayment.

    June 02, 2014Brett D. Goodman

  • Counsel Fees: A Tipping Point

    The recent decision in Sykes v. Sykes sent shock waves reverberating throughout the New York matrimonial bar for its direction that during the pendency of a divorce litigation, the less monied spouse may be required to use a portion of her share of the marital estate to pay her legal fees, rather than continue to have such fees paid by the wealthier spouse.

    June 02, 2014Joshua H. Pike and Judith L. Poller

  • Ten Reasons to Just Say No to New Work

    The battles to land new clients and matters are fierce and the consequences of losing are far more damaging than ever. Nevertheless, there are times when the smart play is to decline, no matter how alluring the likely fees are.

    June 02, 2014Frank Michael D'Amore

  • QDRO or Buyout?

    Last month, we discussed the fact that some 84 million Americans work for companies that maintain ERISA-covered retirement plans that are divisible by QDROs, which guarantee the non-worker spouse (the non-owner) a share of the pension. We conclude the discussion herein.

    June 02, 2014Theodore K. Long, Jr.

  • FCC Punts on Net Neutrality

    Criticized from the right and the left, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler last month tried to chart a middle path on net neutrality ' and pleased no one.

    June 02, 2014Jenna Greene

  • Eliminating Chaos in e-Discovery Preservation Through Technology, Workflows And Automation

    How can organizations eliminate the chaos and risks in preservation for e-discovery? Technology and process can make a big difference, especially when simplifying and streamlining the entire legal hold process, from issuance to release. This article explores some of the key considerations for applying technology to defensibly eliminate the chaos often encountered during preservation.

    June 02, 2014Beth King and Thomas Mullane

  • How Women Lawyers Can Chart a Different Course

    For all the chatter, studies, and disheartening stats we read on where Women in the Law rank in the legal services sector, I say "phooey." Yes, the numbers stink; yes, there are real barriers, discrimination, disappointing treatment from law firm leadership, but hey, we are women "with a capitol W" as the phrase goes.

    June 02, 2014Kimberly Alford Rice