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The Future of the Profession Lies in Its Past
May 29, 2012
If the firm of the future is to compete successfully, the role of the professional is to be aware of the need for thoughtful and professional competition, and to be educated in the skills of competitive marketing.
Finding a Document Management System That Fits
May 29, 2012
Growing a firm without updating the way documents are handled is costly and creates chaos. By consolidating all of these documents into a centralized Document Management Software (DMS) system, you have the ability to put documents at the fingertips of the right people at the right time.
Law Firms and Cyber Security
May 29, 2012
Many law firms today steam along with a false sense of security that the cybercrime lurking in today's electronic channels of commerce does not pose a potentially critical threat. They are wrong.
Consumer Devices, e-Discovery and Security
May 29, 2012
Smartphones, tablets and other portable electronics have swept the nation in the past few years and are now being integrated into people's personal and business lives on a scale heretofore unseen. However, most of these devices were created for the consumer market and not necessarily for business applications. Therefore, confidential, sensitive and proprietary data must be protected both on the device itself and on the corporate network where the data resides.
Independent Contractor Classification
May 29, 2012
The classification of independent contractors is garnering increased attention at both state and federal agencies and courts. This article outlines some general guidelines based on recent state and federal court decisions.
The Big Three Myths (And Realities) of Non-Compete Agreements
May 28, 2012
An in-depth look at the most common myths about non-compete agreements.
Intellectual Property in M&A Transactions
May 28, 2012
To best protect their companies' interests, corporate counsel should be aware of the IP implications of every M&A transaction, and should adopt a formal approach to identifying those assets and performing IP due diligence.
The Leasing Hotline
May 28, 2012
A look at recent litigation.
In the Spotlight: Renewing a Retail Lease
May 28, 2012
This article examines the topics that should be contemplated in an amendment to an existing lease, and also discusses the manner in which these issues may be addressed.
Issue-Specific Withdrawal of the Reference
May 27, 2012
This article considers the genesis, tendency and scope of the district courts' withdrawals of the reference in some of the more complex proceedings pending today.

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  • Private Equity Valuation: A Significant Decision
    Insiders (and others) in the private equity business are accustomed to seeing a good deal of discussion ' academic and trade ' on the question of the appropriate methods of valuing private equity positions and securities which are otherwise illiquid. An interesting recent decision in the Southern District has been brought to our attention. The case is <i>In Re Allied Capital Corp.</i>, CCH Fed. SEC L. Rep. 92411 (US DC, S.D.N.Y., Apr. 25, 2003). Judge Lynch's decision is well written, the Judge reviewing a motion to dismiss by a business development company, Allied Capital, against a strike suit claiming that Allied's method of valuing its portfolio failed adequately to account for i) conditions at the companies themselves and ii) market conditions. The complaint appears to be, as is often the case, slap dash, content to point out that Allied revalued some of its positions, marking them down for a variety of reasons, and the stock price went down - all this, in the view of plaintiff's counsel, amounting to violations of Rule 10b-5.
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    There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
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