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Media & Communications: Learning from Politicians
August 01, 2016
For those of us in the communications industry, it has been mind-blowing to see how far Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have gotten with all of the baggage they've brought along, outrageous statements they've made, and un-presidential things they've done. What can law firms learn from this?
New Regulations Affect '457 Plans for Non Profits
August 01, 2016
The announcement on June 21, 2016 by the Department of the Treasury provides further bright line tests for benefits provided by non-profits for their executives and professionals.
A Primer for Your Newly Divorced Clients
August 01, 2016
As professionals in the family law arena, it is incumbent upon us to properly advise our clients, not only helping guide them through the divorce process, but preparing them for their new life after their divorce. Various financial issues will have to be faced by each person ' and, likewise, the professionals on their team.
Sullivan & Worcester's Advancement Think Tank
August 01, 2016
This article explores Sullivan & Worcester's content development initiative experiment from the marketing and professional development perspectives. A group of about eight senior associates, were charged with developing the content.
Tips for Litigating Non-Compete Agreements
August 01, 2016
When a key employee leaves an entertainment company, it can be traumatic for all concerned. These days, such an employee is often subject to restrictive non-compete covenants that are designed to protect the prior employer. Such covenants typically prohibit competition, solicitation and the disclosure of confidential information. In considering litigation relating to such agreements, the following tips may help guide the analysis.
The Newspaper Notice
August 01, 2016
Commercial reasonableness for the disposition of certain assets requires marketing that is both more specifically targeted and broader geographically than newspaper notice. Indeed, courts have so found.
Landlord's Claim Puts Letter of Credit Proceeds at Risk
August 01, 2016
A recent bankruptcy decision makes clear that it is risky for a landlord to file a proof of claim in a bankruptcy proceeding when the landlord has substantial security in the form of both a security deposit and letter of credit. Here's how this impacts commercial leasing.
Are Intercreditor Agreements Now Going According to Plan?
August 01, 2016
Intercreditor agreements are of greater importance given today's active secondary loan market, which clears a path for the debtor's original relationship lenders to sell their interests should a restructuring loom. Distressed debt purchasers, on the other hand, may have different objectives that make them less willing to join forces with longer-term holders.
Landlord & Tenant
August 01, 2016
Discussion of several key rulings.
<b><i>Sales Speak:</i></b> New Business Development Harvest
August 01, 2016
Business development comes from only three sources: current and recent clients, referrals and prospects. Of the three, the most overlooked client development resource is current clients, the so called "low-hanging fruit."

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