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Lessons from 2021 That Will Help Prepare for 2022
As law firms enter the last quarter of 2021, the very cloudy and opaque future that prevailed in January has cleared considerably. Many firms are projecting that 2021 will be an improvement over 2020's overall 6.6% average revenue growth and 13.4% PPEP growth, which in January was not the common wisdom.
Of course, 2021 is not over and any projections we now have are dependent on a strong last quarter of collections, new business and the lack of a strong economic setback triggered by a U.S. debt default or other externally motivated economic setback.
But we have also learned some things in 2021 that should not be forgotten or overlooked in the rush to year-end. Two standouts are: 1) cybersecurity; and 2) attorney well-being.
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Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?
The Cost of Making Partner
Making partner isn't cheap, and the cost is more than just the years of hard work and stress that associates put in as they reach for the brass ring.