Intercreditor Agreements
August 26, 2013
Intercreditor agreements are becoming more common in commercial finance transactions, even in the middle- and small-ticket arenas. However, attorneys can protect their clients' interests without derailing a transaction.
The JOBS Act
August 26, 2013
If you are an in-house counsel and have not been studying the JOBS Act, this article is for you.
Commercial Real Estate Debt Restructuring
August 23, 2013
For real estate bankruptcy law practices, there is significant opportunity in distressed real estate. This article discusses real estate restructuring teams and how they work.
Redesigning Your Firm's Website
August 02, 2013
As the appetite to consume and share content grows ' and our world becomes more and more mobile-connected ' law firms must work to improve the user experience of their sites to fit these evolving needs.
Managing the Challenge of Big Data e-Discovery Using the Cloud
August 02, 2013
The power of big data was dramatically illustrated in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing. Within 24 hours, investigators had compiled more than 10 terabytes of data related to the incident. By meticulously combing through it all, they were able to identify suspects in relatively short order.
The Future of the Legal Profession
August 02, 2013
The future has already happened. During the past five years, the legal industry has been going through a dramatic transformation that is driven by a number of changes. This restructuring in the way legal services are delivered affects all law firms. As a result, developments that law firms did not expect are impacting the industry.
Law by the Numbers
August 02, 2013
Every law firm is a business and every business should know where it's going. Lawyers who understand statistical analysis of their firm's operation can explore operating efficiencies, gauge the firm's performance relative to its financial goals, and better assess and reflect value to clients in their bills.
Earn-Out Payments In <i>Rock Band</i> Video Game at Issue in Delaware Case
August 02, 2013
Attorneys for Viacom International Inc. told the Delaware Supreme Court in oral arguments in July that their client did not breach the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing when it failed to renegotiate an agreement with Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) to distribute the video game <i>Rock Band</i>, thereby reducing the earn-out payments to shareholders of the game's developer, Harmonix Music Systems Inc., which merged with the Viacom entertainment conglomerate in 2006.
Immigration Reform
August 02, 2013
Business owners wear many hats, often including that of human resource manager. Although savvy about sales, marketing and running their operations, entrepreneurs often struggle with employment eligibility requirements, non-discriminatory hiring practices and immigration issues. Examining potential immigration-related liabilities will help franchisees reduce their risk of non-compliance and develop sound employment practices and effective hiring policies.