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Spoliation in a Medical Malpractice Case

Kim M. Ruder

Spoliation in the context of a medical malpractice case can raise many issues for lawyers representing doctors and hospitals. These issues can often be overlooked until it is too late to repair the damage done.

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Court Rules in Suit over Stones Blackberry License

Stan Soocher

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York decided that The Rolling Stones' tour management company didn't breach the exclusivity terms of an agreement for use of Stones intellectual properties in conjunction with the planned development of a limited-edition Blackberry smartphone

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The ADA Amendments Act

Theresa G. Van Vuren, David L. Weinstein & Sherrie Travis

Congress recently enacted the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 to clarify its intent as to who is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Here's how to comply.

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Non-compete Agreements

Russell Beck

Whether enforcing or defending against non-compete agreements, in-house counsel must understand the fundamentals. The eleven that follow are the most critical.

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Ponzi Schemes Revisited

Lee M. Cortes, Jr.

The unraveling of a $50-billion dollar Ponzi scheme allegedly perpetrated by Bernard L. Madoff has brought a new magnitude to an old but hardy scam. Here's a look at how Ponzi schemes work.

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Bankruptcy and Fraud: The Ties That Bind?

Toby J.F. Bishop & Sheila Smith

In the current environment, factors such as a shortfall in assets, lack of debtor-in-possession financing and absence of potential buyers may make liquidation the only recourse in bankruptcy. With fewer dollars to satisfy claims, creditors may resort to litigation, alleging fraud as a means for obtaining recoveries. This could lead to additional exposures for directors and officers at companies facing bankruptcy.

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The Most Crucial Commercial Lease Cases

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The first part of this article, which appeared in the December 2008 Issue, discussed cases that address the preference for stability over sense, mitigation and interpretation of leases. The cases in Part Two herein address enforcement and violations.

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In the Spotlight: Commercial Landlord Protections in Difficult Economic Times

Gary A. Goodman & Kerri M. Deruyter

Today, landlords are particularly worried about tenant bankruptcies. True, this has always been a concern for commercial landlords, but previously their focus may have centered on smaller, start-up businesses rather than the large anchor tenants that are currently seen knocking on the bankruptcy court's door.

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Don't Give Rent Relief Without Any Strings Attached

Glenn I. Becker

There are several different types of rent relief, ranging from an all inclusive "gross" rent, to a temporary reduction in base rent, or converting the economic terms of the lease from fixed rent payments to a "percent in lieu" deal, where the tenant's rental obligation is based on a percentage of gross sales generated at the premises. This article describes the options.

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