When to Raise Equity Capital In a Fund Structure
September 01, 2022
Gravitating to a fund structure is also no easy task and as with any investment program, the first one is always the most difficult. However, the benefits far outweigh the costs for any experienced real estate investment firm. The primary concern with a fund structure is who will sell the equity in the fund.
IP Rights In the Metaverse
September 01, 2022
The metaverse, an immersive virtual experience building on the Internet and the physical world, has become a prominent force in branding and marketing for companies struggling to keep up in an ever so globalized economy. Parallel to this digital expansion has been a surge of intellectual property issues.
Cloud-Based Discovery Is at Critical Mass: A Practical Approach
August 01, 2022
Part Two of a Two-Part Series
Cloud technology use in discovery is inevitable. Fortunately, one of the inherent benefits of cloud discovery platforms is the ability to spin up a proof of concept matter quickly to get your feet wet. This article provides a practical approach to making sure you're ready for the cloud when the time comes.
Amending the Law Firm Partnership Agreement
August 01, 2022
Many law firms with a written agreement stick it in a drawer, rarely read it, and do not amend it. Failing to amend the agreement can cause harm to the firm and its partners.
Players On the Move
August 01, 2022
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Fresh Filings
July 01, 2022
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Cloud-Based Discovery Is at Critical Mass: Here's Why
July 01, 2022
Part One of a Two-Part Series
The legal industry today is experiencing a massive uptick in cloud-based discovery. The shift to remote and hybrid work and changing attitudes toward the cloud are significant factors in the movement to widespread adoption of cloud-based discovery. This article explains the momentum behind the rise of cloud-based discovery and the business reasons why companies will have to embrace it.
Applying 'Part Performance' In Practice
July 01, 2022
The doctrine of part performance can overcome the strictures of the Statute of Frauds when parties enter into unwritten business deals, or into written business deals with unwritten ancillary terms and they do not contemplate all of the possible circumstances that might arise in the course of their dealings.
Fishing for Joint Patent Ownership Under 'BASF v. CSIRO'
June 01, 2022
A recent Federal Circuit opinion sheds light on the process for settling co-ownership disputes pursuant to an underlying agreement. Although the precedential opinion does not change the rules of contract interpretation, it suggests considerations when drafting ownership agreements.
