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Why Are Lawyers Still Working Remotely?
It's time for attorneys to return to the office on a five day a week schedule. There is significant evidence that shows remote learning is not as effective as in-person instruction.
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Landlord & Tenant Law
Partial Constructive Eviction Defense Recognized Condition Precedent to Sub-Sublease Not Satisfied Guaranty Law Does Not Bar Liquidated Damages Claim Penalty for Improper Conversion of Residential Building Force Majeure Clause Reduces Pandemic-Era Rent
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Law Firms Eager to Increase Nonequity Tiers
Last year saw a "staggering" jump in the number of law firm leaders who said they wanted to increase their nonequity tier going forward. Now it's clear many of the biggest Big Law players are following through, with several Am Law 100 firms growing their income partner ranks by double-digit percentages in 2023.
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Will the Corporate Transparency Act Smother the Cannabis Industry?
The CTA requires business entities to file information on their "beneficial owners" with FinCEN, which, in turn, may disclose it to domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, judges and financial institutions.
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Fresh Filings
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
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Big Law Banks On Contingency Fees to Maximize Profitability
In a quest to maximize profitability, Am Law 200 law firms have grown their share of business tied to contingency fees, a gamble that has paid off for some firms in recent years.
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What Employers Need to Know About Employee Privacy
Many employers struggle with not only identifying what is private protectable information, but also how to safeguard that information while also protecting the company's own business interests. Given the increased costs of litigation, it is critical that employers understand their obligations under the law and how to strike a legally compliant balance between these competing interests.
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Sensory Designed Hospitality: Enhancing Workplace Experience Through the Five Senses
Organizations understand that their workplace environment reflects the culture of their organization and are making extraordinary changes to their real estate and fundamental differences in their office operations. But is it working?
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Biotech Industry Bankruptcy Case Update: 'Zymergen' and 'Humanigen'
This Bankruptcy Case Update focuses on the recent biotech industry bankruptcy cases of Zymergen and Humanigen.
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California DOJ's Mission: Reinvigorate Criminal Prosecutions Program
California hasn't brought a case for criminal antitrust violations in more than 20 years. But that's about to change, according to California Assistant Attorney General Paula Blizzard.
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