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Scott Williams
The world — and particularly the U.S. economy — is navigating unprecedented and turbulent times. For bankruptcy professionals, it may feel as though we’ve fallen down Alice’s rabbit hole, where the rules we've long understood and accepted no longer apply. In this new reality, uncertainty defines both the global and American economic landscapes.
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Stan Soocher
In copyright litigation, an infringement defendant may claim fair use as an affirmative defense. But the Second Circuit recently ruled that a district court, on its own initiative, could raise a fair use defense for a defendant that hadn’t appeared in the case.
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Dan Safran
The legal industry has long relied on the strength of its relationships, the quality of its legal work, and the predictability of its billable hour. But when it comes to financial operations — specifically billing and collections — many firms are still functioning on outdated assumptions, fragmented tools, and reactive processes that no longer meet the demands of the market. If the goal is to grow, improve profitability, and serve clients better, then firms must look at their revenue cycle as a strategic asset — not just a back-office function.
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Steven M. Silverberg
Over the last 25 years, since its adoption by Congress in 2000, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) has been the subject of much litigation, when religious organization have tried to establish uses otherwise inconsistent with local zoning. The issues the courts have dealt with are whether the denial of a religious use at a specific location places a substantial burden on religious observance, or if the denial of such a use in a specific location is a proper exercise of government authority.
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Stuart Teicher, Esq.
In the annals of corporate fraud, few stories resonate as powerfully as that of Theranos, the Silicon Valley biotech startup that promised to revolutionize blood testing but collapsed under the weight of its own deception. At the heart of this saga is Tyler Shultz, a young whistleblower. This article recounts Tyler’s extraordinary journey and invites legal professionals to explore its lessons through our CLE program, which bridges his real-world experience with the ethical obligations enshrined in the Rules of Professional Conduct.
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Richard Rothman
This two-part article discusses the requirements for information to be considered a trade secret under U.S. law, focusing on courts’ continued use of the six-factor test outlined in the Restatement of Torts. Part One covered the evolving tests for establishing a trade secret, while Part Two examines the compatibility of those tests and potential considerations for litigators and legislators.
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Steven M. Silverberg
Over the last 25 years, since its adoption by Congress in 2000, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) has been the subject of much litigation, when religious organization have tried to establish uses otherwise inconsistent with local zoning. Significantly, the issues the courts have dealt with are whether the denial of a religious use at a specific location places a substantial burden on religious observance, or if the denial of such a use in a specific location is a proper exercise of government authority. Further, another question often addressed is whether there are potentially other nearby properties where the religious use might reasonably locate.
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Jeffrey Campolongo
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Ashley Dabb
Entertainment and media counsel take note: Among social media influencers, the cool kids on the block are now, well, kids. In today’s digital landscape, children have emerged as a significant force in the world of social media content creation. Often referred to as “kidfluencers,” these youngsters are the subject of creative content ranging from toy reviews to family vlogs, garnering millions of followers and lucrative brand partnerships. Notable kidfluencers have turned childhood activities into multimillion-dollar enterprises.
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Michael L. Cook
The Third Circuit, in a complicated five-year old case, avoided the merits of two groups of appeals from an order confirming the debtor’s reorganization “Plan.” In In re Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the majority used statutory mootness, while a concurring judge would have used equitable mootness to dodge the issue of nonconsensual third-party releases in the Plan and Confirmation Order.
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James Wolcott
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Robert Matt
With Q2 well underway, the real estate sector faces a uniquely complex economic landscape. Rather than waiting for clarity, industry leaders are shifting from a reactive to strategic approach — adjusting their financial models, planning timelines and investment strategies to remain competitive in a landscape full of variables. The firms that plan best and adapt to the climate are likely to gain an edge.
