Managing an Enterprise Mobile Device Program
Risk management and other considerations when setting up a "bring your own device" (BYOD) program in your company.
DE Court Refuses to Enjoin Stockholder Vote for Alleged Disclosure Violations
M&A practitioners frequently face the vexing issue of whether to include target company financial projections in stockholder solicitation materials. A look at a recent ruling.
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Is a 'Lease' a Lease, or Something Else?
As a New York appellate court recently instructed in <i>Women's Interart Center v. New York City Economic Development Corp.</i>, a "lease" may or may not be a lease, depending on the agreement's terms.
Forum Selection Clause an Important Provision in Franchise Agreements
In a case reminiscent of a man-bites-dog story, a franchisor's action to enforce its post-term restrictive covenant was recently dismissed for being in violation of its own forum selection clause.
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The Lease Year: Let's Keep It Simple
The date that a lease begins is an extremely important lease issue. To help reduce the possibility of successful lease audits, wise practitioners utilize something called the "Lease Year."
In the Spotlight: Renewing a Lease
The market has seen significant activity in lease renewals. This article examines the steps to be taken and the key issues to keep in mind if you represent either a landlord or tenant looking at a lease renewal as an option.
The New ACORD Certificates of Insurance
The Certificate and Evidence of Insurance forms that ACORD made effective in late 2009/early 2010 have raised alarm among insurance certificate holders and their attorneys. Here's why.
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In the Courts
In-depth analysis of a recent important ruling.
The Crime of Bank Fraud, and the Question of Intent
In a recent case, however, the Second Circuit underscored that plainly fraudulent conduct is not always sufficient to satisfy the strictures of particular federal statutes.
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