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Case Notes
August 02, 2014
Discussion of a case in which a Texas law firm filed a defamation lawsuit over an ex-client's negative Yelp review.
Bankruptcy Jurisdiction: From <i>Stern</i> to <i>Executive Benefits,</i> <i>Wellness International</i> and Beyond
August 02, 2014
By virtue of its decision in <I>Executive Benefits</I> and its grant of certiorari in <I>Wellness International</I>, the Supreme Court has demonstrated that any further clarification of its decision in <I>Stern</I> will come slowly and deliberately.
Rainmaker or Hostage Taker?
August 02, 2014
Despite a surge in articles, blogs and white papers that focus on top trends in law firm business development and management, few have explored critical changes taking place within law firm management, particularly as they relate to the concept of the rainmaker.
Social Media Scene: Creating a Blogging Strategy When Blogging Isn't Your Business
August 02, 2014
Chances are that if you have started marketing yourself online, then you have a blog (or were told to have a blog). Here is what you need to know.
Employee Departures and Data Loss
August 02, 2014
There are numerous ways to lose or fail to identify employee electronically stored information that could reasonably be relevant to litigation or a subpoena, and it seems that new sources appear regularly.
Imputed Income: A Look at What Courts Find Persuasive
August 02, 2014
In determining spousal maintenance and child support awards, historical and current income do not provide the full picture and, alone, cannot form the basis for support awards. In those cases, courts have the discretion to impute income to one or both of the parties.
Anti-Waiver Arguments and Enforcement of Forum-Selection Clauses
August 02, 2014
Anti-waiver provisions in state franchise acts have traditionally been used to trump the venue designated in the franchise agreement and to successfully transfer venue to the franchisee's home state. However, a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has added weight to a small but growing body of cases enforcing forum-selection clauses against franchisees that operate in states with franchise acts containing anti-waiver provisions.
Planning a Merger?
August 02, 2014
A successful merger should improve the firm's competitive position and add value for your clients ' due diligence is key to that success.
<i><b>BREAKING NEWS</i></b>Fourth Circuit Strikes Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban
July 28, 2014
A divided federal appeals court on July 28 ruled that Virginia's ban on same sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Same-Sex Marriages, Paternity and Blended Families
July 02, 2014
This article discusses the current trends in family structure, and provides insight into ever-changing considerations.

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