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Hurricane Sandy Aftermath

John N. Ellison & Lauren A. Angelucci

There are three distinct yet related positions that policyholders may be able to pursue in order to obtain coverage for the extensive damage that their properties endured.

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The Calm Before the Storm Is the Time to Consider Insurance Coverage

Roberta D. Anderson

The calm before the next storm is an opportune time for a company to consider the adequacy of its insurance program. Here's what you need to know.

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<i>BREAKING NEWS:</i> Utah's Same-Sex Marriage Ban in Tenth Circuit's Hands

Sheri Qualters

A federal judge's refusal to stay a ruling that allowed same-sex marriages in Utah has set off a skirmish before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

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In the Marketplace

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Who's doing what; who's going where.

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Prepayment Premiums and Make-Whole Payments

Joel H. Levitin

To determine whether a creditor has an enforceable right to collect a prepayment premium in bankruptcy, courts first consider the text of the loan documents.

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Ubi Sunt, Buck-Out Lease?

Barry Marks

Despite predictions in several quarters, the so-called buck-out lease appears alive and healthy, if not as robust as it once was.

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The MAC Clause

Anthony L. Lamm & Stephen Levin

This article is the second in a continuing series on resolving contentious issues in sophisticated lease transactions. In this installment: The MAC Clause.

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How the Federal Government Can Learn from the Evolution of CA's Family Leave Act

Evie P. Jeang

The advent of CA SB761 and the recent approval of CA SB770 signifies progress in the evolving quest to provide paid family leave for instances such as maternity leave.

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The Meaning of 'Clothes'

Jessica Schauer Lieberman

A case pending before the Supreme Court is putting a new spin on the question, "What are you wearing?"

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The 'Right to Be Forgotten'

Philip Segal

How do the fast-spreading "Right to be Forgotten" and "Ban the Box" initiatives affect employers looking to screen for criminal activity among their job applicants? You'd be surprised.

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