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Legislative Update
In what has been a remarkably tumultuous month in the financial world, the reactions by various legislative and regulatory bodies have been formulated and enacted at a dizzying pace. Some have been in response to the financial crisis, and some simply timed out to coincide with it; but nevertheless, there is an incredible amount of material to digest and process. What will the effects be on the financial markets, will they ease the liquidity crisis, will they restore long-term consumer and investor confidence, and how and who will ultimately pay for them? The true answers will only be found over the course of time, but in the meantime, what follows is a short summary of some of the relevant highlights.
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 is designed to promote liquidity in the financial markets and to minimize further economic deterioration. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Treasury to establish a troubled asset relief program (“TARP”) to purchase “troubled assets” from any “financial institution,” defined as “any institution, including, but not limited to, any bank, savings association, credit union, security broker or dealer, or insurance company, established and regulated under the laws of the United States [or any state or U.S. jurisdiction] ' having significant operations in the United States.”
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.