Players On the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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<i>Online Extra:</i><br>Social Media: Questions of Admissibility And Ethics
January 01, 2018
Social media evidence can be acquired both informally — through an attorney's own investigation or from the client — or more formally through the use of discovery and the rules of discovery. While each gives rise to practical and ethical issues, this section will focus on informal methods of acquisition.
Genetic Labeling: Legal Uncertainty for Pharma Product Liability
January 01, 2018
The FDA's recent approval of 23andMe's direct-to-consumer genetic test to identify genes associated with 10 common diseases and disorders could result in a widespread expansion of patients armed with individualized health information. This expansion of genetic information in the hands of consumers potentially impacts regulatory and litigation issues for pharmaceutical companies.
Do Mergers Increase Profitability?
January 01, 2018
<b><i>The Numbers Say Yes, But Not for the Reasons Many May Think</b></i><p>Conventional wisdom has it that mergers enhance profitability through increased revenues and reduced costs. However, the numbers contradict this view: post-merger revenues are lower relative to competitor firms than are the sum of the predecessor firms' revenues, and costs per lawyer increase markedly.
Supreme Court Considers Sports Betting Law
January 01, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court seemed ready to strike down — though not by a unanimous vote — the federal law that bans most states from licensing sports betting.
Recognizing the Signs of Financial Distress
January 01, 2018
Diagnosing financial distress, and the ability to address the relevant issues, is a necessary role of board members and senior executives.
Drafting Divorce Settlement Agreements
January 01, 2018
<b><i>Best Practices</i></b><p>This article addresses some deficiencies in reviewing separation or settlement agreements done in divorce cases, and recommends various clauses that practitioners may implement in their own practices.
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.
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