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United Arab Emirates Is Launching a Specialized Bankruptcy Court to Streamline Insolvency Cases
The United Arab Emirates is launching a specialized federal bankruptcy court to streamline insolvency cases, a step that could increase investor confidence, reduce cross-emirate confusion, and create opportunities for legal and financial professionals.
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Players On the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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Eleventh Circuit: The Automatic Stay Can Be Lost Through a Debtor’s Misconduct
In a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit case, the court considered whether a bankruptcy court had the authority to retroactively annul the automatic stay under circumstances where the debtor affirmatively participated in an arbitration but subsequently argued that enforcement of the arbitration award against him should be subject to the automatic stay when he did not like the outcome.
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From Courtroom to Cocktail Hour: 20 Etiquette Rules for Today’s Lawyer
In the practice of law, technical expertise is expected; what often distinguishes an attorney in the eyes of clients and colleagues is professional presence. Etiquette — the way we conduct ourselves in daily interactions — can be a decisive factor in building trust, strengthening client relationships, and representing the firm with distinction.
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The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Claims
As personal injury and bankruptcy law increasingly intersect, attorneys must navigate a complex legal landscape. Nowhere is this more apparent than in cases involving financially distressed individuals with pending personal injury claims, or tort plaintiffs pursuing recovery against bankrupt defendants. This article highlights key questions and considerations attorneys should understand when navigating these types of cases.
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AI In Commercial Construction Contracts
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is permeating every phase of construction — redefining how buildings and projects are designed, managed, and maintained. This article offers practical analysis, sample clauses, and insights into how AI-specific contract terms can mitigate risk and facilitate responsible innovation.
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AI and the Fair Use Defense: Lessons from Two Recent Summary Judgment Rulings
Two judges in the Northern District of California recently issued groundbreaking summary judgment rulings regarding whether an artificial intelligence company’s scraping and ingestion of copyrighted works to train its LLMs qualified as fair use. Both decisions carry potentially seismic importance for AI companies and intellectual property litigators.
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The End of Google Page One: How AI Is Transforming the Buyer Journey
For more than a decade, Google was the default gateway to inbound leads. Law firms built content strategies around page-one rankings, and legal technology companies poured budget into paid search ads because visibility at the top of the results meant visibility in the pipeline. But that era is ending.
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What In-House Legal Compensation Negotiations Reveal About Retention, Risk and Value
Our 2025 Navigating Compensation Negotiations report, based on the experiences of over 300 in-house legal professionals, provides a detailed look at how negotiation is evolving, where professionals succeed or struggle, and what employers can do to retain top legal talent. The findings suggest a profession that accepts negotiation as standard practice but continues to struggle with inequities in information, internal advancement, and the valuation of non-cash compensation.
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Mass Tort Cases Test Boundaries of Chapter 11 Bankruptcies
Courts continue to grapple with issues impacting the rights of debtors, creditors and insurers in Chapter 11 cases filed by companies facing mass tort liabilities. This article summarizes key takeaways from significant cases such as Red River Talc and Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
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