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To Participate or Not to Participate: A Secured Party's Question Image

To Participate or Not to Participate: A Secured Party's Question

Alan M. Christenfeld & Barbara M. Goodstein

This article considers what might happen to a secured claim if the creditor fails, or elects not, to participate in its debtor's bankruptcy case.

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Client Audits

Bruce D. Heintz & Gary R. Garrett

Client Audits have proven to be a valuable tool in support of a law firm's strategic plan and related client relationship expansion efforts.

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Leadership Needed

Joel A. Rose

During a recession, the fact that partners may be high-quality lawyers is simply not enough. Leadership and sound management practices are required to manage the firm's resources, ensure adequate cash flow, and develop and implement the marketing and planning processes.

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China's Transition to a VAT System

Stanley Kolodziejczak & Nancy Regan

Over the past 12 months, China has begun to transition from a business tax ("BT") system to a Value Added Tax ("VAT") system using Business to Value Added ("B2V") pilot programs. These B2V pilot programs have been introduced in Beijing and Shanghai for certain industries, including legal consulting services.

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Leasing Technology and the Business of Law

Marc Cram

Leasing technology may or may not be the right decision for your firm; however, in the spirit of the season ' budget season, that is ' this article highlights the seven best practices when leasing technology as well as the seven deadly sins to avoid.

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<b><i>ONLINE EXCLUSIVE:</i> Second Circuit Rules Part of DOMA Unconstitutional</b>

Mark Hamblett

The Second Circuit has ruled that the definition of marriage in the Defense of Marriage Act violates equal protection and is thus unconstitutional.

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<b><i>ONLINE EXCLUSIVE:</i> Second Circuit Rules Part of DOMA Unconstitutional</b> Image

<b><i>ONLINE EXCLUSIVE:</i> Second Circuit Rules Part of DOMA Unconstitutional</b>

Mark Hamblett

The Second Circuit has ruled that the definition of marriage in the Defense of Marriage Act violates equal protection and is thus unconstitutional.

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Civil Authority Provisions in Property Policies

Sara E. Coury & Seth A. Schmeeckle

Courts have generally interpreted "civil authority" provisions as requiring that access to the insured premises must be made impossible and have consistently resisted attempts by insureds to expand coverage to situations where access to the insured premises is merely made inconvenient.

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