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Anti-Money Laundering

H. David Kotz

As money laundering schemes evolve and become more sophisticated over time, anti-money laundering programs should be periodically reviewed and assessed to ensure that they remain effective.

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The JOBS Act

Jonathan Friedland & Vanessa J. Schoenthaler

If you are an in-house counsel and have not been studying the JOBS Act, this article is for you.

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Supreme Court Issues Four Decisions Favorable to Employers

E. Fredrick Preis, Jr., Joseph R. Hugg & Rachael Jeanfreau

The U.S. Supreme Court issued four decisions in 2013 involving important questions of employment law that are being widely praised by corporate attorneys for their "pro-employer" rulings.

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'Foreclosure Sale'

Abran Vigil

Special servicers and lenders who have loans secured by real property in Nevada should be aware of a case that is on appeal in that state. Here's why.

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The Americans with Disability Act's ATM Standards

George J. Kroculick

Since the March 2012 effective date of the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards regulating automated teller machines (ATM), it is estimated that plaintiffs have filed over 100 class action lawsuits in federal district courts across the country.

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In the Spotlight: Retail Tenant Bankruptcies

Brian D. Huben

What happens to the landlord when a commercial tenant files for bankruptcy? A look at recent rulings.

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The World of Finder's Fees After <i>Futersak v. Perl</i>

Mark Morfopoulos

Anyone drafting a finder's fee agreement should be aware that they may be walking into a minefield that is waiting to explode if he or she makes a wrong move.

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The Code's Safe Harbor Defense

Michael L. Cook

Appellate courts continue to agree on the vitality and breadth of the safe harbor defense contained in Bankruptcy Code (Code) ' 546(e).

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Commercial Real Estate Debt Restructuring

Steve Huntley & Mark Richardson

For real estate bankruptcy law practices, there is significant opportunity in distressed real estate. This article discusses real estate restructuring teams and how they work.

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Beware: Chapter 9 Is Not Just for Cities and Counties

Charles M. Tatelbaum

Chapter 9 deals with bankruptcies of municipalities. The Bankruptcy Code's definition of a municipality is not limited to cities and counties. Here's what it means.

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