Don't Set It & Forget It: The Importance of Evaluating & Evolving Healthcare Compliance Programs
November 01, 2020
The federal government won or negotiated over $2.6 billion in healthcare fraud judgments and settlements in 2019. The government's investment of resources toward combatting fraud, waste and abuse in healthcare can be expected to continue in full force, irrespective of a change in political administration. Accordingly, it is important for healthcare companies to focus on maintaining flexible and effective compliance programs.
Transitioning to Remote, Electronic Signing for Transactions
November 01, 2020
The recent move to more remote work environments has prompted many to take a second look at not only e-Signature solutions but also remote online notarization. In order to support transactional practice groups and legal department in making the transition to electronic signing and closings, one must understand the challenges and opportunities of these technologies.
Development
November 01, 2020
City Did Not Improperly Segment Environmental Review
City Planning Commission Correctly Concluded That Tower Applications Did Not Require Special Permit
Landowner Did Not Establish Requisite Hardship for Use Variance
Rezoning Plan Upheld Against SEQRA Challenge
Cash Flows for Bankruptcies During COVID-19
November 01, 2020
Chapter 11 petition strategy will almost invariably require and depend upon cash flow for continued use of leased stores and restaurants. To say the least, for those companies that filed for bankruptcy on the eve of the COVID-19 shutdowns, the strategies — and available cash flows to pay landlords — did not go as planned.
Valuations Forecasted to Decline in COVID-19's Wake
November 01, 2020
Taking a pulse on the impact of the pandemic on all sectors of global commercial real estate, valuation firm Duff & Phelps, in conjunction with the GRI club, surveyed over 300 directors on the state of affairs.
Legal Tech: Fall 2020's Most Interesting E-Discovery Cases
November 01, 2020
In this quarter's Case Law Review, we'll take a look at recent rulings that cover the discoverability of ESI on sources other than a computer, whether social media posts offer any degree of privacy, and the importance of proportionality when attempting to compel production during litigation.
Upcoming Events
November 01, 2020
TexasBarCLE 30th Annual Entertainment Law Institute
Nashville Bar Association Annual Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Institute
DOJ's China Initiative Poses Growing Risks for Those with Chinese Ties
November 01, 2020
In the two years since it's unveiling, the Initiative has expanded its scope from prosecutions of individuals suspected of stealing for China to those who simply have Chinese ties. The department is now increasing its mission to investigate individuals who are merely associated with Chinese recruitment programs.