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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of a Bad Sexual Harassment Policy

January 01, 2018

How can companies make sure they have sexual harassment policies in place to protect interests and employees? The authors talked to several attorneys about common pitfalls and the lay of the land in the corporate environment right now. Here are highlights from those conversations.

In New York: Recovery of Accelerated Rents from a Commercial Lease Guarantor

January 01, 2018

With an effective rent-acceleration clause and good-guy guaranty, there is a little-used legal procedure that could allow the landlord to quickly pursue the guarantor for lost back and future rents: a motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint.

Physician Extenders or Liability Expanders?

January 01, 2018

For health care services to serve an influx of patients, so-called “physician extenders” now carry out functions previously performed by doctors. The aim of this article is to examine factors driving the growth in physician extenders, identify liability “hotspots” and offer tactics for health care providers to use in managing professional/medical liability risks.

Sexual Harassment

January 01, 2018

The Basics, the Skeletons In Your Closet, and How to Be PreparedHarvey Weinstein has put the spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace. Under this light we see multiple industries struggling with their own sexual harassment allegations and revelations.

Employee Claims in Bankruptcy Pose Significant Liability Exposure

January 01, 2018

Lessons Learned From In re FPMI Solutions Inc.There are litanies of potential pitfalls for companies that file for bankruptcy without strictly following the requirements of federal or state employment laws. This article discusses the requirements and how to meet them.

Landlord & Tenant

January 01, 2018

Discussion and analysis of several rulings.

Marketing Tech: How to Attract New Business

January 01, 2018

Are your lawyers marketing more and receiving less in return? The solution is two-fold: they need to improve their in-person and online marketing.

In an Era of Crises and Controversies, How Ready Is Your Law Firm?

January 01, 2018

Although the current news cycle is a barrage of negative situations, the silver lining is that they offer law firms a wealth of teachable moments about the importance of preparing for and responding to a crisis situation.

Shipping Insolvencies and Texas Businesses

January 01, 2018

Texas businesses and their attorneys should be aware of legal and practical issues that may arise in the event of a shipping insolvency. Two particularly murky areas that have been illuminated by recent case law are maritime liens and reclamation rights.

Media & Communications: Co-authored Articles in Industry Trade Publications

January 01, 2018

Trade publications deliver industry-specific news with tremendous value to their readers. Your firm's attorneys are poised to deliver powerful and actionable insights to these target audiences. These practical pointers in industry publications go directly to readers who eagerly await market-tested solutions.

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