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Legal Marketing Q&A — Part One
October 01, 2021
Part one of a two-part Q&A with David McCann, J.D., senior director of communications at Snell & Wilmer, in which we cover a range of key topics relevant to legal marketing professionals.
Counsel Concerns: Retiring Disney GC Reportedly 'Upset' Over Handling of ABC Sex Allegations Probe
October 01, 2021
When a company is confronted with a potential scandal and considering whether to launch an investigation, general counsel tend to be involved in that decision — and for good reason. But what happens when the legal chief gets leapfrogged?
NY Appellate Courts Defer to Board of Standards In Zoning Cases
October 01, 2021
A recent case in New York's First Department highlights the extreme deference appellate courts accord Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) determinations interpreting the extraordinarily complex zoning scheme.
Registered Nurses In a Top Hat Plan
October 01, 2021
As the healthcare industry is emerging from the pandemic they are looking for ways to reward, retain and recruit a very important segment of its people — Registered Nurses. Employers are looking for ways to provide benefits in an economically efficient fashion that does not create an immediate and punitive tax on the participant.
Development
October 01, 2021
Planning Board Took Requisite Hard Look Under SEQRA Denial of Special Use Permit Upheld
Hybrid Work Environments Add to Internal Cybersecurity Risk
October 01, 2021
Are law firms truly prepared for evolving threats on the horizon, especially with hybrid work arrangements gaining momentum?
Eighth Circuit Permits Recovery for 'Initial-Interest Confusion' In Trademark Cases
October 01, 2021
The likelihood of confusion analysis is often focused on confusion at the time of purchase, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth and Federal Circuits permit mark holders to allege infringement based on presale, initial-interest confusion. Earlier this year, the Eighth Circuit joined the majority of circuits in permitting recovery for initial-interest confusion in certain circumstances.
Obstacles to Overcome So Attorneys Can Train Others
October 01, 2021
This article delves into what firms can do to support their attorneys who lead training initiatives such as on-boarding new associates, delivering substantive knowledge, designing skill development training or any other aspect of professional development in the legal field.
Retention of Title Disputes: Don't Take the Uniform Commercial Code for Granted
October 01, 2021
This article reminds us of the conflict-of-laws analysis at the heart of such retention of title disputes, and then discuss the multi-step UCC analysis that is also required.
COVID-19 and Lease Negotiations: Casualty Provisions
October 01, 2021
First in series of articles that will examine specific aspects of the COVID shift in which commercial lease negotiations are seeking protection against unlikely events. Part 1 focuses on casualty provisions.

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