Litigation
January 27, 2011
Recent rulings of interest.
Federal Employee Death and Survivor Benefits
January 27, 2011
Attorneys crafting the death and survivor provisions of Domestic Relations Orders against a federal employee's pension benefits must be alert to differences in death and survivor benefits, described herein.
Where's My Copy?
January 27, 2011
In offices around the world, the copy machine is one of the most heavily used devices. And until an April 2010 expos' by CBS News, most companies never thought twice about any data security liabilities associated with them after they had been disposed or traded.
2010 Tax Act Impact on Matrimonial Matters
January 27, 2011
Major changes were made to the federal transfer tax laws with the Dec. 17, 2010 enactment of the "2010 Tax Act." These changes will have a significant impact on certain matrimonial matters. They also make it essential for all matrimonial practitioners to exercise caution with respect to their clients' existing estate plans and documents.
Second Circuit Affirms Designation of Secured Lender's Vote and Effective Cram Down
January 27, 2011
The Second Circuit's ruling in <i>In re DBSD North America, Inc., </i> is important to would-be acquirers of Chapter 11 debtors. A lender's so-called "loan to own" strategy may still be valid, but acquirers cannot overreach. Consistent with other decisions, <i>DBSD</i> means that a competitor's manipulating the reorganization process to block a reorganization or to destroy the debtor's business will not work.
Technology in Marketing: Cultivating Relationships Using LinkedIn
January 27, 2011
LinkedIn can be a useful tool for finding an "in" with a particular person or company, is helpful for background and intelligence gathering regarding executives and companies, and can also help you keep track of clients or colleagues who change jobs. This article, originally published in MLF in October 2009, provides an update to recent LinkedIn functionality changes, and highlights other features that are worth reviewing. …
Using Videos in Your Marketing Mix
January 27, 2011
This article provides a quick overview of four ways videos should be used in law firms, both big and small, to derive the greatest benefit from both an ROI perspective, as well as from a communication perspective.
Key Trends in Franchise Law in 2011
January 27, 2011
<i>FBLA</i> asked leading franchise attorneys and other experts about key trends in franchise law in 2011. Here are their outlooks and their advice about how to prepare for new developments in franchise law and business.
