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Media & Communications Corner: It's Not Social Media, It's a Referral Generator

January 31, 2012

In deciding whether to reap the benefits of today's social-media platforms, the question for lawyers is not, "Would you like to get involved with social media?" The question is, "Would you like to get more referrals?"

The Fannie Mae Law Firm?

January 31, 2012

Law firm failure starts when firms attribute their success to their own superior qualities and become dogmatic about their specific practices, failing to question their relevance when conditions change.

One Employer's Strategy Against the DOL's Crackdown on Employee Misclassification

January 30, 2012

A recent decision discussed herein is significant because it means that employers who have been admonished by the DOL for alleged violations of the FLSA need not sit and wait for the DOL to file a lawsuit against them.

Overreaching English-Only Policies Spell Trouble for Employers

January 30, 2012

English-only policies have long been criticized and targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Here's a look at some recent litigation.

Four Rules for Tax-Exempt Organizations

January 30, 2012

The use of volunteers and interns by nonprofits comes with legal risks, which may be reduced by following four basic rules. This article discusses both federal and California state law.

Leases and Licenses Grow Increasingly Indistinguishable

January 30, 2012

Lately, it has become fashionable for some property owners to call their standard occupancy agreements licenses rather than leases. Does it matter?

In the Spotlight: Structuring Lease Takeovers

January 30, 2012

This article explores the "lease takeover" options available to an aggressive, creative landlord looking to get such a critical deal done.

Health Care Goes Retail

January 30, 2012

Today's health care real estate market opportunities are being driven by an aging baby boomer population as well as the new health care law, which is expected to result in health insurance coverage for an additional 32 million people living in the U.S.

Business Crimes Hotline

January 30, 2012

Recent rulings of interest.

In the Courts

January 30, 2012

Recent high-profile cases of interest.

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