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Intercreditor agreements are becoming more common in commercial finance transactions, even in the middle- and small-ticket arenas. However, attorneys can protect their clients' interests without derailing a transaction.

Managing Legal Holds

Many in-house legal teams remain limited by reactive legal hold approaches that feature e-mail and spreadsheets as management tools and are defined by an over reliance on manual processes.

Businesses Involved in Patent Litigation

Many would-be corporate patent plaintiffs may not be aware that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is a viable alternative to patent litigation. This article explains the ITC and what it does.

Anti-Money Laundering

As money laundering schemes evolve and become more sophisticated over time, anti-money laundering programs should be periodically reviewed and assessed to ensure that they remain effective.

The JOBS Act

If you are an in-house counsel and have not been studying the JOBS Act, this article is for you.

Supreme Court Issues Four Decisions Favorable to Employers

The U.S. Supreme Court issued four decisions in 2013 involving important questions of employment law that are being widely praised by corporate attorneys for their "pro-employer" rulings.

'Foreclosure Sale'

Special servicers and lenders who have loans secured by real property in Nevada should be aware of a case that is on appeal in that state. Here's why.

The Americans with Disability Act's ATM Standards

Since the March 2012 effective date of the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards regulating automated teller machines (ATM), it is estimated that plaintiffs have filed over 100 class action lawsuits in federal district courts across the country.

In the Spotlight: Retail Tenant Bankruptcies

What happens to the landlord when a commercial tenant files for bankruptcy? A look at recent rulings.

The World of Finder's Fees After <i>Futersak v. Perl</i>

Anyone drafting a finder's fee agreement should be aware that they may be walking into a minefield that is waiting to explode if he or she makes a wrong move.

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Ex Parte Trademark Appeals to District Court — Lessons Learned from the Front Lines
Although pursuit of an appeal to the Federal Circuit may under some circumstances prove to be quicker and less expensive, appeals to district courts are becoming increasingly attractive given recent changes in the law and USPTO practice in defending these actions.
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The Cold War Between NCAA And States Over Athletes' NILs
Over the past four years, the NCAA aggressively lobbied Congress to pass a uniform NIL standard. Roughly a dozen bills have been sponsored by Democrats and Republicans alike, though none has ever advanced to a vote. Consequently, it appears increasingly likely that the courts will be called upon once again to intervene.
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When Is a Promise Enough?: Contractual Duties and Insider Trading
Two criminal appeals before the Second Circuit require the Court of Appeals to decide whether the violation of a fiduciary relationship is required to create insider trading liability or if a breach of contract is sufficient.
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