Business Incentives and Property Taxes in Bankruptcy
August 24, 2009
Bankruptcy is a dark cloud on a company's business. However, business incentives and property taxes can be a silver lining by bringing precious value ' such as property tax abatements, sale/use tax exemptions and, in some instances, favorable financing and utility rate reductions ' to help the company on its road to economic recovery.
The Impact of the Credit Crisis on DIP Financing
August 24, 2009
Prior to the global credit pandemic, a company in default or that faced a near-term covenant breach could either obtain relief through waivers and amendments, or refinancings. As the availability of credit shrank, the latter choice was no longer a viable solution. Moreover, a by-product of the frozen credit markets was the unexpected contraction of available debtor-in-possession financing (DIP financing).
File for Chapter 11, Get the First Month's Rent Free?
August 24, 2009
Two recent court opinions challenge the growing consensus that 11 U.S.C. ' 365(d)(3) (the "Statute," or "Section 365(d)(3)") does not require the timely payment of stub rent, which is "the rent for the interim period between the day the order for relief was entered in the bankruptcy case and the end of that month." This article offers an analysis.
SHERLOCK HOLMES STYLE OF LAWYER MARKETING
August 21, 2009
SHERLOCK HOLMES STYLE OF LAWYER MARKETING - "Put it under the microscope, Watson. When Sherlock Holmes cracked the case, he did so after careful examination of all of the evidence. Similarly, when you're marketing your legal services, it's important to put your prospects "under the microscope." Knowing what your prospects are looking for - before you make contact - is essential. Attorneys with successful closing skills know that taking an in-depth look at their prospects busines is…
Are Web Applications a Security Concern?
July 29, 2009
Private companies with external Web sites can be susceptible to attackers looking to commit defacement or infiltrate computer networks to steal sensitive information. Here's what you need to know.
Client Intelligence: Q & A with Emily Cunningham Rushing
July 29, 2009
The author recently interviewed Emily Cunningham Rushing, the CI Specialist at Haynes and Boone LLP. Ms. Rushing spoke about CI at her law firm, how her education has shaped her career, and how she sees CI evolving over time.
IP News
July 29, 2009
Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.
Insurance Coverage for Trademark Infringement Lawsuits
July 29, 2009
This article provides an overview of case law holding that insurance companies are obligated to provide coverage for trademark claims under advertising injury coverage, even when the word "trademark" does not appear anywhere in the policy. Further, it discusses rulings on the prior publication exclusion, which insurers frequently assert applies to advertising injury in the trademark infringement context.
