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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.
Fresh Filings
November 01, 2024
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
Leveraging Qualified Opportunity Funds to Minimize Tax Liability
November 01, 2024
As the year winds down, savvy real estate investors are searching for ways to minimize their tax liability. One powerful strategy to consider is the qualified opportunity fund (QOF), offering significant tax advantages while promoting long-term growth.
Commercial Property Insurance: How Much Coverage Do You Really Have?
November 01, 2024
While in many cases involving a substantial property loss the applicable insurance policy limit is clear, in some cases it is not, and the amount to which the policyholder is entitled is governed by a confluence of policy provisions informed by applicable state law.
Less Is More: The Risks of Excessive Data Collection from Mobile Devices
November 01, 2024
Smartphones have, in many ways, become the nucleus of professional life. As a result, companies face the critical challenge of managing this new activity center and the vast amounts of company data flowing through it.
Three Ways to Reduce Your External Legal Spend
November 01, 2024
At best, it is difficult to budget for external legal fees. Needs are uncertain at the beginning of the year, and there is constant pressure to hire the best firm possible. Here are three suggestions to help you reduce your external legal spend.
J&J's Bankruptcy Vote Has Some Claimants' Lawyers Calling for a Recount
November 01, 2024
The presidential vote is just a few days away, but the ballots in Johnson & Johnson's talc bankruptcy have lawyers already asking for a recount. At an Oct. 21 hearing, lawyers for thousands of talcum powder claimants clamored to crack open the confidential vote tabulation behind J&J's $9 billion prepackaged bankruptcy plan.

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