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The Binding Effect of Plea Agreements In White Collar Crimes
November 01, 2024
Federal plea agreements sometimes state explicitly that they are limited to that one office and do not bind other U.S. attorney's offices. In this article, we discuss the circuit courts' competing approaches to interpreting the binding effect of plea agreements and the Department of Justice policy.
Authentic Communications Increase Success for Value-Driven Clients
November 01, 2024
In an era of rapid change and increasing client expectations, fostering authentic relationships and prioritizing effective communication are essential for sustainable growth.
Ninth Circuit, Texas Supreme Court Weigh in On Live Nation Litigations
November 01, 2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit called Live Nation Entertainment Inc.'s requirement of new procedures for mass arbitration claims unenforceable and rejected the company's bid to keep a proposed class action lawsuit alleging inflated ticket prices out of court.
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November 01, 2024
Landowner Did Not Establish Nonconforming Use Protection Zoning Board of Appeals Misconstrued Town Code Definition NYU Has Standing to Challenge Zoning Amendment
Deeper Dive: Preserving Ephemeral Messaging — Capture Data Before Its Ghosts Haunt Your Compliance
November 01, 2024
This article considers how an organization might consider handling information generally, through the lens of a specifically troubling subset of information: ephemeral messages.
How Can Lawyers Get Client Referrals?
November 01, 2024
Getting new business doesn't always involve knocking on doors. It can often be gained by whispering in the right ears.
The State of Cost Recovery In a Hybrid Environment
November 01, 2024
Law firm operations are different now. Obviously, the biggest impact of COVID has been the inception and continuation of the hybrid work environment. This has been a kick in the pants for law firms to migrate to a digital working environment
Knockoffs: Are They Always Infringing?
November 01, 2024
When something is referred to as a "knockoff" it typically implies that the knockoff product is similar in appearance to an earlier product and is unlawful. But that is not always the case. Indeed, there can be infringing knockoffs and noninfringing knockoffs. It depends on the facts and circumstances. To appreciate the difference, a look into the general rules and some specific cases is needed.
SEC Enforcements Highlight Risk of Noncompliance
November 01, 2024
he vast amount of cross-border investment in the U.S. securities market and the SEC's ever-evolving reporting structure compels foreign investor compliance teams and U.S. securities counsel to stay informed of potential reporting responsibilities and keep abreast of developments in the law.
Subchapter V Filings Plummet After Senate Fails to Keep Higher Limit Intact
November 01, 2024
Subchapter V Filings for a recently crafted bankruptcy option meant to help small businesses overcome financial distress have plummeted after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a law that would keep its restrictions in place.

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