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New York Federal District Court Dismisses Investor Lawsuit Over Tencent Music IPO

May 01, 2021 |

In December 2018, China-based titan Tencent Music Entertainment launched a U.S. initial public offering (IPO). But the IPO resulted in an investor's class action suit alleging TME violated federal securities laws. This is part of a trend of increasing such securities suits against foreign companies, though the U.S.

How Should Directors Respond to the Solarwinds Attack

May 01, 2021 |

This article is not about "who did what wrong" or "what nation-state commenced this attack." It's really more about is, "if I am a Director, what should I be thinking about the SolarWinds attack?"

The Situation of Your Company's CISO and How It Impacts Data Security

May 01, 2021 |

The intensity of information security briefings often leads to organizations tucking the CISO under the CIO instead. After all, all technology is related, right? This is a huge mistake, and it is wreaking havoc on American data security.

Drafting a Fair Force Majeure Provision In the Wake of COVID-19

May 01, 2021 |

Only a handful cases have addressed force majeure clauses in commercial real estate agreements in the wake of the pandemic, which has produced conflicting views as to whether performance was excused.

How to Create a Law Firm Culture That Supports 'The Hustle'

May 01, 2021 |

Whether they practice at global firms consisting of thousands of lawyers or decide to hang a shingle and put their name on the door, lawyers chose a path requiring continuous, never-ending hustle. Not only do they need to master the practice of law, they need to master the art of driving revenue.

The Unheralded Value of a Contract

May 01, 2021 |

The most important part of a contract is the data that it generates. If you take all that data from each contract, then aggregate, organize and analyze it, you will have critical insights into the overall effectiveness of your contracting process and the way you transact business.

Retail Lease Workout Trends Show 'We're All In This Together'

May 01, 2021 |

There have been plenty of cases during the pandemic that shape the landlord-commercial tenant dynamic both in Chapter 11 bankruptcies and in workouts.

How to Create a Culture In a Law Firm That Supports 'The Hustle'

May 01, 2021 |

Whether they practice at global firms consisting of thousands of lawyers or decide to hang a shingle and put their name on the door, lawyers chose a path requiring continuous, never-ending hustle. Not only do they need to master the practice of law, they need to master the art of driving revenue.

Should Your Clients' Involvement With Cryptocurrency Scare You?

May 01, 2021 |

It's not a matter of whether you have an interest in crypto, think it's all a bizarre techno-bubble, the eventual replacement for fiat currency, or somewhere in between. The fact of the matter is your clients, and future clients, are more likely than ever to have a connection to this market, and a brief review of the headlines can make this prospect seem terrifying.

Despite Pandemic, Profits At Am Law 100 Firms Leapt to New Heights

May 01, 2021 |

The past year posed new and unusual challenges for U.S. law firms, rattled by economic uncertainty, remote work, stay-home orders and social distancing. Despite the turmoil, profits at the Am Law 100 leapt to new heights.