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How Bankruptcy Courts Will Treat Cases Involving Cryptocurrency Exchanges
February 01, 2019
This article looks at some of the issues that may arise if a cryptocurrency exchange becomes a debtor in a case under the Bankruptcy Code.
Overcoming Legal Finance Misconceptions In 2019
February 01, 2019
As the volume of litigation continues to grow and the ability to manage it as a defendant or add to it as a plaintiff grows increasingly complex, legal costs will continue to rise in 2019 — and funding advocacy on both sides will remain a lingering challenge.
U.S. Trade-Secret Theft Prosecutions Target China and Are on the Rise
February 01, 2019
The U.S. and China are in the midst of an escalating trade war and the DOJ has been prosecuting trade misappropriation cases against China with notable vigor as of late.
Lawyers: Being Paid Shouldn't Be Like Pulling Teeth!
February 01, 2019
What Lawyers Can Learn From Dentists Attorneys have historically let the client lead the payment dance. Lawyers do the work and hope/expect to be paid without waiting too long or discounting the invoice too steeply. Yet, here we are at the beginning of another year with many law firms still waiting anxiously for overdue checks to arrive. Shame on us for letting this happen. What can we do differently?
Athletic Coaches and the Tax Act
February 01, 2019
When the Tax Cut and Jobs Act became law in December of 2017 there was a question whether some of the highest salaried employees at non-profit organizations would be exempt from the $1M remuneration tax. In the majority of states, the highest salaried employees are athletic coaches.
In the Courts
February 01, 2019
Fifth Circuit Reverses Ponzi Funds Ruling
The How, What and Why of a Potential PG&E Bankruptcy
February 01, 2019
PG&E Corporation and its subsidiary, Pacific Gas & Electric Company announced that it expects to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on or around Jan. 29, 2019, right around the conclusion of a mandatory 15-day notice requirement under California law. Such a filing would represent the second time PG&E resorted to protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Are Cybersecurity Solutions and Consulting a New Revenue Stream for Law Firms?
February 01, 2019
The Big 4 accounting firms have identified legal services as an area for growth beyond traditional financial services and consulting services.
Business Crimes Hotline
February 01, 2019
Head of International NGO Convicted of Bribery, Money Laundering Crimes
Junior Noteholders Successfully Petition for Dismissal of Involuntary Filing
February 01, 2019
The bankruptcy court's ruling is a seminal decision that meaningfully circumscribes the ability of a secured noteholder under an indenture, particularly for structured debt, to force the debtor (i.e., issuer of the debt) into an involuntary bankruptcy.

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