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January 01, 2018

An in-depth discussion of two major rulings.

Employee Claims in Bankruptcy Pose Significant Liability Exposure

January 01, 2018

When a corporation determines to file for Chapter 11 protection, questions concerning the status of existing labor and employment agreements and viability of employee claims immediately arise. Indeed, there are litanies of potential pitfalls for companies that file for bankruptcy without strictly following the requirements of federal or state employment laws.

Case Notes

January 01, 2018

Analysis of a case in which the Eighth Circuit reversed the confirmation by the Board of Immigration Appeals of a deportation order because the Immigration Judge's finding of a fraudulent marriage was not based on proper evidence.

FATCA Revamp

January 01, 2018

Will Your Company Be Prepared?FATCA is an effort by the United States to curb tax evasion and incentivize Foreign Financial Institutions (FFI) to report the overseas assets of U.S. persons. The U.S. encourages compliance by imposing a 30% withholding penalty on all U.S. source income and sale proceeds of non-compliant foreign financial institutions.

Real Property Law

January 01, 2018

Analysis of key rulings involving adverse possession, "stranger to the deed," and a claim against a homeowners association.

Business Crimes Hotline

January 01, 2018

Discussion of two major rulings out of Georgia and New York.

When 'Bankruptcy Remote' Meets Public Policy

January 01, 2018

Serving Two MastersThis article examines two recent cases, and suggests practices that lenders to BREs can use to reduce the risk of a debtor bankruptcy without compromising the policies underlying bankruptcy and corporate laws.

Paralysis Cases: Helping Your Client Cover Future Costs

January 01, 2018

Part Two of a Two-Part ArticleYour paralyzed client currently has many problems to deal with, but the future holds many more. In order to advocate for your client, you need to gain an understanding of his or her current and future challenges, and work to maximize the resources your client will need to deal with them.

Bit Parts

January 01, 2018

General Counsel for “Ultra Music” Company Can't Be Deposed in Lawsuit by Licensee Magistrate Rules That Statute of Limitations for Copyright Infringement Actions Is No Bar to Discovery Requests New York Federal Court Will Consider Copyright Ownership Claim, But Not Registration Issue, in Dispute Over Play

Five Ideas Lawyers Can Learn from the Military

January 01, 2018

A Different Perspective Here are five ideas that lawyers can learn from the military. They just might work for you and your firm.

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