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Data Breaches: Adding a New Layer to the Risk of Legal Malpractice
February 01, 2020
Those in the legal profession are not immune to a data breach. What's more, ethical obligations put lawyers and law firms at even greater risk for significant business, financial and reputational harm should they experience a cyberattack. Attorneys have both an ethical and legal duty to take reasonable steps to protect their clients' personal sensitive data against a cyberattack, or face serious ramifications.
Examining the Interplay Between Exculpation Clause and Fiduciary Duty
February 01, 2020
In the case of In re Solutions Liquidation, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware adjudicated a motion to dismiss filed by the debtors' former managers and officers in connection with the breach of fiduciary duty complaint filed against them by the trustee of the debtors' liquidating trust.
Co-ops and Condominiums
February 01, 2020
Business Judgment Rule Protects Parking Fee Determination
Why Accountability in Law Firms Is So Challenging
February 01, 2020
In an era of "what's in it for me," leaders seeking to ensure the long-term well-being of the firm and its talent often find change initiatives especially challenging.
Strategies to Avoid or Reduce Billing Rate Discounts
February 01, 2020
For a large portion of engagements, discounts are not necessary to win the work. In fact, discounts come at a price. Both parties assume a degree of risk when margins are thinned. This article presents several techniques that you can use to re-direct discussions away from discounts and help to minimize their financial impact.
Jury Award in 'Walking Dead' Stuntman Fatality Suit
February 01, 2020
A Gwinnett County, GA, jury awarded $8.6 million to the family of a stuntman killed during the production of a Walking Dead TV-series episode in 2017.
Business Crimes Hotline
February 01, 2020
Former Barbados Government Official Convicted on U.S. Money Laundering Charges Following Insurance Company of Barbados FCPA Settlement
High-Street Retail in an Adjustment Phase
February 01, 2020
High-street retail is going through an adjustment period, but for properties that check the right boxes, there are still active buyers. In some cases, even bidding wars.
In the Courts
February 01, 2020
UK Founder of Swiss Asset Management Firm Pleads Guilty in $164 Million Global Securities Fraud Scheme
Bit Parts
February 01, 2020
California Court of Appeal Finds Film Producer's Anti-SLAPP Free Speech Argument Is Valid Against Lawsuit By Investor No Implied Covenant to File Song Cue Sheets for Foreign Broadcast

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