Players On the Move
January 01, 2024
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
CRE Case Roundup: Analysis of Recent Cases In Commercial Leasing
January 01, 2024
Stewart Sterk, Mack Professor of Law at the Cardozo School of Law and Editor-in-Chief of New York Real Estate Law Reporter and Scott Mollen, partner at Herrick Feinstein provide analysis of recent cases regarding commercial real estate.
To What Extent Does a Bankruptcy Court Have Jurisdiction Over a Post-Confirmation Lawsuit?
January 01, 2024
In the recent decision of Tew v. ED&F Man Capital Markets, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky addressed a thorny decision for all bankruptcy courts, namely to what extent a bankruptcy court has jurisdiction over a post-confirmation lawsuit.
Navigating the Complexities of Internal Investigations In the Current Climate
January 01, 2024
Today, internal investigations have taken on added complexity given the government's current emphasis on voluntary disclosures, the increased vigor of social justice movements, the 24/7 news cycle, and other heightened risks that often require companies to respond quickly to an unexpected event or potential crisis. To help companies navigate these complexities and best address such situations, the following strategies should be considered.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
January 01, 2024
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
Advantages and Limitations of a Two-Tier Partnership Structure
January 01, 2024
The two-tier partnership structure has gained wider acceptance as a key tool for increasing profitability, as well as talent acquisition and retention. Let's explore how this model is reshaping law firm dynamics, offering new opportunities and challenges in the war for legal talent.
How Legal Finance Can Bridge Risk Gaps and Support Growth
January 01, 2024
Like a threaded coupling or an electrical converter that allows non-matching mechanical or electrical components to be joined seamlessly together, legal finance can be the "adapter" that brings together lawyers with compatible talents but different economic outlooks and comfort levels.
Following Uptick In 2023, Bankruptcy Lawyers Are Expecting a Busy 2024
January 01, 2024
Predictions of an uptick in bankruptcy filings came true this year, and bankruptcy lawyers are expecting a steady continuation into 2024, with the use of alternative approaches continuing to increase.
Fed Holds Rates and Signals Cuts In 2024
January 01, 2024
The news is good. However, it doesn't look like what some in CRE might want, which is a return to ultra-low interest rates and high leverage.
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