Methods for Trademark Valuations
October 01, 2020
Valuations of trademarks, such as those in the entertainment industry, are most commonly performed in relation to a sale or licensing transaction or for lending and collateral purposes.
Why a Mutuality of Services Mindset in Legal Makes for a Better Post-COVID Culture
October 01, 2020
In the legal industry, transitioning to a culture of care poses more of a challenge to law firms than other businesses. In fact, today's business climate has long been calling for reform to the law firm business model of the billable hour and a reassessment of the economic principles of legal partnerships, which actively encourage self-interest and the maximization of personal financial returns. What is needed now is for attorneys to seize the chance to reshape their profession and strengthen their position as leaders of our society.
What's In Store for Bankruptcy Reform In a Biden Presidency
October 01, 2020
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been relentlessly pursuing bankruptcy reform for two decades. And Joe Biden has adopted her comprehensive proposal. The proposals could impact commercial bankruptcy law and reverberate across our financial systems.
Unforeseen Consequences for Bankruptcy Practice In CARES Act
October 01, 2020
This article highlights several of these outcomes and discrepancies of the CARES Act stimulus package, including how accepting crisis funding could lead to a company becoming more distressed, how bankruptcy courts are inconsistently ruling on the ability for Chapter 11 debtors to receive PPP loans and how changes to the Bankruptcy Code altered the rights of equity holders and debtholders.
CA Appeals Court Rules Hobbs & Shaw Film Dispute Must Be Heard By Court
October 01, 2020
Universal City Studios will have to settle a contract dispute with a producer from the Fast & Furious movie franchise in court after a California appeals court ruled the entertainment company could not enforce an arbitration agreement.
Law Firm Profitability Expected to Be Stable for 2020 Despite Decreased Revenue
October 01, 2020
Economists are increasingly gravitating to the concept of a "K-shaped" recovery following the steep plunge of the early days of the coronavirus crisis. With a slight tweak, that "K" may well serve as a useful depiction of law firm profitability in 2020: just add a horizontal third line at the center.
Co-ops and Condominiums
October 01, 2020
Fine for Refusal to Remove Dogs Upheld Under Business Judgment Rule
Make Your Marketing Purr
October 01, 2020
Lessons from Our Pets During a Pandemic
Our furry companions have used this time of "forced togetherness" to cleverly remind me of some pretty useful marketing lessons for a mid- and post-pandemic world. Here are some of my favorites.
Legal Tech: Illinois District Court Case Provides TAR Guidance
October 01, 2020
Livingston v. City of Chicago
A new technology-assisted review (TAR) case provides instructive guidance on any number of key issues surrounding the use of TAR.
Alice and Incongruity In PTAB Appeals
October 01, 2020
This article discusses the significant contrast between consideration of issues related to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Int'l in prosecution and their resolution by the PTAB.
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