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Authority to File Chapter 11: A Matter of Contract or Public Policy?
September 01, 2021
If you think public policy favoring the freedom to file a Chapter 11 trumps the freedom to negotiate specific restrictions to such a filing, think again.
Newberg, McCabe, Carson Will Preside Over Copyright Claims Board
September 01, 2021
The U.S. Copyright Office has found some big names for its Copyright Claims Board.
Biometric Law Litigation Expands Beyond Social Media
September 01, 2021
Social media has played an oversized role in lawsuits under state and local biometric privacy laws. Now, a New York City law that took effect in July is likely to significantly expand the range of biometric-related litigation beyond social media companies to a new group of defendants: retail stores, places of entertainment, and food and drink establishments.
Understanding Your Clients' Changing Needs In a Post-Pandemic Legal Market
September 01, 2021
If it was challenging to get facetime with clients pre-pandemic, that challenge has only multiplied in the post-pandemic world. As firms look for creative ways to reconnect with clients, client interviews and surveys have become more important than ever for ensuring client satisfaction, loyalty and profitability.
Bit Parts
September 01, 2021
N.Y. Federal Court Rules State's Anti-SLAPP Statute Doesn't Apply in Federal Court Lawsuits
Beyond Se Habla Español: Insights Into Selling to the Expanding Hispanic Market
September 01, 2021
Law firms frequently lack the appropriate marketing strategies to engage the growing U.S. Hispanic population. The lack of a cohesive strategy poses a risk to a law firm's current and future growth potential. This article explores practical insights for law firms that want to serve this rapidly expanding market.
Emojis and E-Discovery
September 01, 2021
Emojis are an important aspect of everyday communication in 2021. Given their ubiquity, there should be little surprise that emojis have become a key source of evidence in civil and criminal cases.
How Will Courts Determine Business Expense Legitimacy Under SEC's New Disgorgement Authority?
September 01, 2021
Answering that question will force defendants facing SEC enforcement actions to focus on demonstrating the legitimacy of expenses in developing their litigation strategies.
U.S. Supreme Court Could Make Copyright Officer Significant Player In Copyright Infringement Litigation
September 01, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Unicolors v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz to address the following question: "Did the Ninth Circuit err in breaking with its own prior precedent and the findings of other circuits and the Copyright Office in holding that 17 U.S.C. §411 requires referral to the Copyright Office where there is no indicia of fraud or material error as to the work at issue in the subject copyright registration?"
Professional Development: Training the New Crop of Incoming Associates
September 01, 2021
Young lawyers do not learn to practice law in school. They are missing practical application of the law. This must be taught by senior lawyers. The following is a step-by-step guide for attorneys who finds themselves responsible for training new lawyers.

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