Year's-End Developments in Same-Sex Marriage Law
December 18, 2009
In December, the New York State Legislature failed to pass a proposed same-sex marriage bill. As everyone knows, however, that is not the end of the story. More attempts will be made, and many issues surrounding same-sex marriage will continue to be debated and litigated.
In the Courts
December 17, 2009
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
The Speech or Debate Clause
December 17, 2009
A recent indictment of a former Member of Congress has rekindled the legal debate over the scope and effect of the Speech or Debate clause and perhaps presages a return to the Supreme Court for a ruling to settle the conflict among the circuit courts about interpretation of the Clause.
New Use of Wiretaps in Insider Trading Cases
December 17, 2009
On Oct. 16, 2009, federal agents arrested Raj Rajaratnam, the founder of hedge fund Galleon Group, in an alleged insider trading scheme that involved well known public companies and thus far 20 defendants, including lawyers, stock traders, management consultants, and executives inside the issuers themselves. Wiretapping was part of the case.
Who's Allegedly 'Cooking the Books' and Where?
December 17, 2009
In a poll conducted during an April 23, 2009 Deloitte online seminar entitled "Managing Fraud Risk: Insights and Practical Strategies," 72% of the 2,123 respondents indicated a belief that the number of accounting frauds uncovered would increase over the next two years.
Restructuring in Canada
December 17, 2009
This article is an attempt to familiarize American readers with some of the nuances and new amendments you may encounter if you are involved in a Canadian insolvency situation.
Post-Bankruptcy Legal Fees
December 17, 2009
Lenders, financial advisers, accountants, indenture trustees and other professionals who bargain for reimbursement of their legal fees should be reassured by <i>Ogle v. Fid. & Deposit Co. of Md.</i> Here's why.
Leadership Isn't Management
December 17, 2009
Most marketing professionals and other non-attorney management realize that developing one's leadership skills is critical to success in a law firm. There is lots of guidance available ' in books, articles, blogs, conferences and more. Fortunately, much of it is specific to the business models of the service industry.
'VAT Package' Will Impact Law Firms
December 17, 2009
As of Jan. 1, 2010, law firms with offices in the EU that make taxable supplies of legal services to business customers in other EU countries have new monthly value-added tax reporting obligations. Failure to comply with these monthly reporting obligations can result in severe penalties.
