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<b><i>Legal Tech:</b></i> Contracting with a Fintech Company
August 01, 2016
Your favorite internal client has just messaged you about a new contract that needs a rush review. The counterparty is reportedly one of the hottest new "fintech" companies in Silicon Valley. You are the master of all things vendor contract-related in your shop, but perhaps this is the first fintech contract to cross your desk. This article addresses some of the special issues that might be presented by this sort of contract.
Driverless Cars
August 01, 2016
Autonomous vehicles, or self-driving cars, are close to becoming an everyday reality, whether you like it or not. This article is a study of benefits and concerns from a product liability point of view.
Med Mal News
August 01, 2016
Recent news of importance to med mal attorneys.
Admitting New Partners and Classes of Partners As the Demand for Legal Services Continues to Lag
August 01, 2016
A new survey of law firm leaders reveals that partners at a majority of the firms don't have enough work, and that demand for legal services is lagging behind pre-recession levels. Yet, despite this gloomy assessment, law firm leaders report that their partners are resistant to change.
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 &amp; 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.

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