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On the Move
December 20, 2012
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Third-Party Litigation Funding in Bankruptcy Cases
December 20, 2012
Third-party litigation financing is a booming form of finance that seems like a natural fit for bankruptcy-related litigation initiated by Chapter 7 trustees, and official committees of unsecured creditors and debtors.
Second Circuit Revisits Mandatory Subordination Under Section 510(b)
December 20, 2012
For the third time in six years, the Second Circuit visited mandatory subordination of claims under Title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code. This article discusses the history of mandatory subordination and the current state of the law.
Physician, Heal Thyself
December 20, 2012
Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York and its debtor-affiliates (collectively SVCMC) filed Chapter 11 cases in 2010 in the Southern District of New York. This article addresses some of the case's complexities.
Movers & Shakers
December 11, 2012
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Ninth Circuit Amends Recent Decision
December 11, 2012
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued an amended decision to retract <i>Du v. Allstate Ins. Co. et al.</i>, in which the court opined that, under California law, an insurer has a duty to promptly effectuate settlement when liability of its insured is reasonably clear, even absent a settlement demand by the claimant.
Key Insurance Coverage Considerations in the Wake of Superstorm Sandy
December 11, 2012
Businesses that have suffered losses because of Superstorm Sandy may have substantial financial protection through their insurance policies. This article provides the ABC's of maximizing coverage.
Movers & Shakers
December 11, 2012
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Understanding Partners' Capital Accounts
December 11, 2012
Law firm management should ensure that partners and senior associates (potential partners) understand the basic concepts pertaining to partners' capital accounts.
Legal Project Management in a Practice Management World
December 11, 2012
The expectations of today's clients cannot be met by the trappings of traditional law practices. Considering the way clients now expect and demand that their lawyers engage with them, using project management is a perfect way to support the process.

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