To be successful in generating new business and attracting new clients, it is essential to speak the language of your target clients. Furthermore, lawyers should actually use the words that clients want to hear.
May 02, 2014Larry Bodine
A recent Supreme Court ruling could have significant consequences for law and accounting firms, as well as all businesses working with public companies.
May 02, 2014Jared L. KopelLast month, we looked at how a grandparent may establish standing to seek visitation with a grandchild over the objections of the parent. Once this predicate showing is made, the grandparent must next overcome the presumption in favor of the fit parent if he or she wants to get court-ordered visitation rights.
May 02, 2014Barry Abbott and Alton L. AbramowitzDiscussion of a recent ruling on insider trading..
May 02, 2014ljnstaff | Law Journal Newsletters |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.
May 02, 2014Laurence A. Urgenson, Matthew J. Alexander and Jamie A. SchaferMany 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.
May 02, 2014Dave SpargoThere 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.
May 02, 2014Daniel Goodwin and Roger FitzgibbonIn 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.
May 02, 2014Sue ReisingerAfter 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.
May 02, 2014Charles F. ForerThis 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.
May 02, 2014Robert S. Reder