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Options for Commercial Property Owners With Distressed Assets
May 01, 2022
Cyclical challenges in the economy are nothing new, and 2022 is shaping up to be that kind of year for business owners nationwide. This is likely to result in a greater need for the services of bankruptcy attorneys as business owners face a mounting wave of distressed financial assets.
Know When to Hold 'Em And Know When to Fold 'Em: 4 Questions to Ask When Thinking of Merging
May 01, 2022
Deciding to merge is a process that is best undertaken when a firm has as much information as possible about what their objectives and desired outcome is. Developing that information is best achieved by answering four questions.
Using Process Improvement and LPM for Competitive Advantages in Pricing and Fee Arrangements
May 01, 2022
This article explores the connection between process improvement, project management, and pricing. Clients want budget predictability, options in fee arrangements, and value. The firms that do this well, regardless of their size or location, will have the competitive advantage.
Effects of Inflation on Commercial Real Estate
May 01, 2022
While growth of the job market and the economy are the most important factors affecting commercial real estate, the emergence of historic rising inflation has its effects as well.
Repairing the Foreign Agents Registration Act
May 01, 2022
In recent years, mostly due to the well-publicized prosecution of Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, FARA has become more of a focus for federal prosecutors. As a result, white-collar attorneys have been consulted more often about whether particular conduct requires registration under the Act.
Fresh Filings
May 01, 2022
Notable court filings in entertainment law.
Real Property Law
May 01, 2022
Purchaser of Mixed-Use Building, Not Master Lessee of Residential Units, Liable for Rent Overcharges Questions of Fact About Liability for Broker Commission After Expiration of Brokerage Agreement Statute of Limitations Does Not Bar Strict Foreclosure Action
Choosing Between Trade Secret and Patent Protection: A Primer for Businesses
May 01, 2022
When deciding whether to apply for patent protection on an innovation or whether to keep the innovation confidential as a company trade secret, there are many considerations that a business must take into account stemming from the different characteristics of each.
Hallmarks of Highly Successful Coaching Programs
May 01, 2022
How well does your attorney coaching program stack up? Here are six pillars to self-assess whether your informal or formal business development coaching and training programs are working.
New Workplace Strategies for Commercial Real Estate Companies
May 01, 2022
Almost every company is rethinking workplace strategy in the wake of the pandemic — and commercial real estate companies, which are office users in their…

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