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Now It's Personal: Intangible Asset Mismanagement Liability
When an aspiring writer pens “The prophets of financial cataclysms” in the not too distant future, some now-household names will grace the table of contents. Nouriel Roubini, an economist nicknamed “Dr. Doom,” has earned his place in this book for writing in 2006 that ” ' the United States was likely to face a once-in-a-lifetime housing bust, an oil shock, sharply declining consumer confidence and, ultimately, a deep recession.” Harry M. Markopolos, a securities fraud investigator, earned his place for repeatedly tipping off the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 1999 that it was not legally possible for Bernard Madoff to deliver the returns he'd claimed to deliver. Cathy L. Reese ' maybe you haven't heard of her yet. Allow me to share.
Cathy L. Reese is a principal in the Delaware office of Fish & Richardson P.C., where she heads the firm's corporate and Chancery litigation practice. Readers of this newsletter no doubt appreciate that these courts render judgment on the conduct of directors and officers of Delaware corporations, especially their fiduciary obligations to shareholders. Since 70% of U.S. public companies are formed under Delaware law, decisions arising from these courts receive wide attention.
The Cost of Sleeping at the Switch
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.