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Venture Debt Update: Will the Recent Rise in Venture Lending Turn to Bust?
Although venture debt financing is in the midst of a strong rebound, there are signs that the recovery might not last. Some of the conditions that caused a swift decline in venture lending earlier in the decade have resurfaced, threatening the growth of this form of financing.
Growth in Venture Capital Investing
Along with a revival in venture capital investing since 2003, venture debt financing has expanded sharply. Thanks to the ample funding provided by a cast of new venture lenders, startups are using this relatively efficient form of financing to extend the runway between equity rounds and to avoid ownership dilution. Along with the lenders' overflowing coffers have come looser lending terms and cutthroat competition. While startups and their investors are realizing the benefits of the abundant supply of financing, the fierce competition and compressed margins have put many venture lenders at risk of stumbling. Will the revival in the venture debt market end in an unceremonious fizzle, as it did during the meltdown earlier this decade?
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.