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First Modifications Since 2001 Considered for UCC Article 9
February 27, 2009
This article discusses several items on the Article 9 Joint Review Committee's agenda that could result in amendments to UCC Article 9, certain secured transactions provisions of UCC Article 8 and the official comments.
Movers & Shakers
February 27, 2009
Who's doing what; who's going where.
A Firm's Culture Affects Partners' Compensation
February 27, 2009
This article explores two aspects of attorney compensation: first, the standards of evaluation, and second, the compensation decisions based upon these standards.
Maintaining Trust: Rules, Snares, and Worries in Trust Account Management
February 27, 2009
Lawyers constantly face ethical snares on the use of and accounting for client trust accounts.
Case Briefs
February 27, 2009
Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.
The Follow-the-Fortunes Doctrine
February 27, 2009
This article explores the boundaries of the follow-the-fortunes doctrine. Does it have any limits? Does a cedent have carte blanche to impose its claims decisions and allocations of claims settlements upon a reinsurer without question? Do the answers to the questions depend upon whether the dispute is before a court or an arbitration panel?
The Insurer's Duty and the Four Corners Rule
February 27, 2009
An insurer has a duty to defend a claim that is arguably within the policy's coverage. While some courts look solely to the complaint to determine the existence of a duty to defend, other courts consider extrinsic facts. This article discusses the parameters of the duty to defend, and identifies the evidence to be considered in analyzing that duty.
NJ Judge Approves $69M Partial Settlement
February 27, 2009
A federal judge in Newark, NJ, has approved a $69 million settlement in a class action accusing leading insurance brokers of conspiring with carriers to manipulate the market.
State of California v. Continental Insurance Company
February 27, 2009
In a blow for insurers and contrary to the weight of authority in multiple other juridictions, the California Court of Appeals for the Fourth District recently reversed the trial court on its so-called "no stacking rule" and affirmed the trial court in its "all sums" liability allocation.
Improving Your Internal Controls to Protect the Firm's (and Your Clients') Money
February 26, 2009
Managing partners of law firms should ensure that there is an appropriate structure of internal controls in place at their firms to protect their firms and clients against fraud. With the economy in a recession, cases of employee fraud are on the rise, and in many instances better controls and more oversight are needed.

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