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Taking on the Costs of Legal Research
July 30, 2012
Although many cost reducers have entered the arena in recent years to beat down the monthly cost of renting information, several challenges remain to the firm. One is to understand which features and contract terms are the real drivers of costs; the other is to evaluate and then select alternatives. Both of these require analysis that takes knowledge and time. This article and others to follow will help IT management learn what to look for.
Components of a Truthful Complaint
July 30, 2012
If you've represented companies for any length of time, you've received internal complaints about a variety of workplace wrongdoings. How can you tell if the complaints are true?
Corporate Internal Investigations
July 30, 2012
Part one of this three-part series discusses the initial decision of whether to conduct an internal investigation and immediate steps that must be taken to preserve evidence and create an independent investigation.
Real Property Law
July 30, 2012
Commentary on several key rulings.
Landlord & Tenant
July 30, 2012
Analysis of a recent case that affects your practice.
Development
July 30, 2012
In-depth analysis of a key ruling.
Cooperatives & Condominiums
July 30, 2012
Two major rulings are discussed.
Illegal Loft Tenants Entitled to Remain Rent-Free
July 30, 2012
What rights do landlords and tenants have with respect to lofts that remain illegally occupied? The Court of Appeals recently addressed that question.
DE Court Extends Spousal Privileges to Same-Sex Couples
July 30, 2012
In the first major test of the strength of Delaware's civil union legislation, a Delaware Superior Court judge approved an order retroactively applying spousal testimonial privilege to a same-sex couple.
In re EMC Corp.
July 30, 2012
The Federal Circuit recently addressed whether it is proper to join multiple defendants within a single action for no other reason than each defendant is accused of infringing the same patent.

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