Second Circuit Upholds RLUIPA Verdict Against the Town of Greenburgh
A recent decision underscores the fact that municipalities, in reviewing applications by religious institutions, must apply objective criteria to any land-use review or face the consequences.
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This was the inaugural year for the ACC Value Champions awards, which recognize law departments and law firms that have led the trend in improving the value of legal spending. A look at the winners.
Professional Development: The Relationship Associate
In order for firms to sustain and grow the amount of legal services they provide, a critical mass of their lawyers must engage in some meaningful form of business development. And attorneys who wait until they are up for partnership to begin developing business are already well behind the curve.
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Leadership in the Law: Profiting from the Learning Curve
A significantly higher number of law department budgets experienced reductions in 2012 than in the three years prior, so the pressure on outside counsel is likely to increase rather than abate. But are law firms listening?
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The Business of Branding: Websites Aren't Built in a Day
Why do law firms assume that one of their most important marketing communications tools can simply be designed and developed in a few short months? Effective websites take foresight and strategy, says the author.
Non-Owner Ownership or Investment in Firms
A new issue is producing increasing discussion and debate: non-lawyer ownership of, or at least investment in, law firms.
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Affordable Care Act Impacts on Group Health Plans
This article provides an overview of the Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC) disclosure and employer-shared responsibility mandate implemented under the Affordable Care Act. Information on SBC compliance and your firm's exposure to the shared-responsibility rules follows.
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Case Notes
Analysis of a recent First Circuit decision.
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Practice Tip: Product Liability Considerations of Nanomaterials
The proliferation of nanomaterials, along with a near-absence of clear science and controlling regulations, raises important liability concerns.
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Kiobel and the Future of Environmental and Product Liability Litigation Under the Alien Tort Statute
Companies should be aware of the potential impact that the Supreme Court's decision in <i>Kiobel</i> could have on litigation risks, both here and outside of the United States.
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