Movers & Shakers
September 01, 2016
A Collection of Moves in the Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Areas
Partners Approaching Retirement: Transitioning Their Clients and Setting Their Compensation
September 01, 2016
While most firms like to consider clients to be those of the firm and not of any particular attorney within the firm, it is generally acknowledged that specific attorneys are responsible for developing, nurturing and maintaining the firm's relationship with each of its clients. This article describes a common procedure that may act as a guide to transitioning clients during a partner's pre-retirement years.
Entertainment Industry Average GC Cash Salary Dominates Top Tier
September 01, 2016
In 2016, according to ALM Legal Intelligence's list of the top 100 highest paid general counsel at major corporations, two of the top five hail from the entertainment industry. This continues a trend over the last four years whereby entertainment industry general counsel have found themselves at or near the top of the list when examined by multiple measures.
Peril and Ambiguities in the New Foreclosure Statutes
September 01, 2016
While the new omnibus foreclosure law (L.2010, ch.73), effective Dec. 20, 2016, can be presented as needed protection for borrowers and citizens generally, it adds expense, delay and confusion for any foreclosing lender. The analysis herein highlights some of the questionable aspects of the new statute.
Emerging Legal Issues in 3D Printing and Product Liability
September 01, 2016
As with any advance in technology, 3D printing gives rise to myriad legal issues. How, for example, will intellectual property rights be enforced if anyone with a 3D printer can create replicas of objects, such as medical and patented devices? Do the fruits of 3D printing comply, or not comply, with current regulatory regimes? And what about product liability?
Case Notes
September 01, 2016
In-depth analysis of two major rulings.
Economic Factors Driving Increase In Nonlawyer Payment Inquiries
September 01, 2016
As evidenced by a recent Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling invalidating an alleged fee-splitting arrangement between a law firm and an outside consultant, questions about the proper way for attorneys to pay nonlawyers who help generate business still arise frequently.
Lessons from Privacy-Related Enforcement Actions
September 01, 2016
Federal and state regulators are bringing more and more enforcement proceedings to challenge the adequacy of corporate privacy practices. Although the best course for businesses is to be proactive and develop privacy rules that meet all applicable requirements before government steps in, a review of various privacy-related settlements that agencies recently have reached suggests a variety of steps that companies across all industries should consider adopting.
The Wealth Manager's Playbook
September 01, 2016
The pace and scope of change wealth managers are experiencing is unprecedented and is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, change is accelerating rapidly.
The Article 8 Opt In
September 01, 2016
When a lender provides financing to a commercial borrower, it typically requires the borrower to grant a security interest in some or all of the borrower's assets. Among many other types of assets or collateral, a borrower may be required to grant a security interest in stock or membership interests owned by the borrower, including stock or membership interests in the borrower's subsidiaries or affiliates.
