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Drug & Device News
February 01, 2017
Clinical trials of the drug commonly known as “Ecstasy.”
Optimizing Your Legal Career<br><i><font size="-1">The Role of Professional Recruiters</font></i>
February 01, 2017
Ongoing, active management of your legal career is essential. As such, every successful law firm partner should develop a long-term exclusive relationship with a top-notch, knowledgeable recruiter.
Landlord & Tenant
February 01, 2017
In-depth analysis of four pivotal rulings, including one in which a landlord whohad received a tax abatement was not eligible for luxury deregulation.
Will the CT Supreme Court Reinvent Design Defect Law?<br><font size="-1"><b><i>Part One of a Two-Part Article</b></i></font>
February 01, 2017
Despite the long-standing principle in Connecticut that product liability law is premised on strict liability, the state's Supreme Court is now considering whether it should abandon its strict product liability premise for design defect claims, and replace it with section 2(b) of the Restatement (Third) of Torts.
Richest Firms Pulled Ahead in 2016 as Some Regions Struggled
February 01, 2017
The top performing law firms continued to pull away from the rest of the Am Law 200 last year, according to a report released on January 23 by Wells Fargo Private Bank's Legal Specialty Group. Meanwhile certain regions, including the mid-Atlantic states, struggled to achieve even modest revenue growth.
Athletes in Family Matters<br><i><font size="-1">Part Two of a Two-Part Article</i></font>
February 01, 2017
Last month, the authors described some of the challenges unique to representing a professional athlete or his or her spouse or child in family matters. Some of the issues touched upon included pre-nuptial agreements, alimony and child support. The discussion concludes herein.<p>
Accidental Franchises<br><i><font size="-1">When Licensing Deals Take a Surprising and Unwanted Turn</i></font>
February 01, 2017
There is no universal definition of a franchise; a franchise in one state may not be a franchise in another and a relationship that constitutes a franchise under federal law may not meet a state law definition of a franchise, or vice-versa. As a result of this confusing statutory patchwork, the creation of accidental franchises is a common, albeit unwelcome, occurrence.
Social Media Scene: How to Transform Your Rainmakers Into Social Media Rock Stars
February 01, 2017
How to transform your rainmakers into “social media rock stars.”
Eminent Domain: Establishing the Highest and Best Use
February 01, 2017
When a building or lot is taken through eminent domain, the value of the property often becomes a matter of dispute between the government and the owner. What if the property had the potential to become more developed?
<i><b>Legal Tech:</i></b><br>Three Legal Challenges In-House Counsel Face with 3-D Printing
February 01, 2017
<b><i>As 3-D Printing Becomes More Widespread, In-House Counsel Will Be Tasked with Complex IP and Liability Challenges</b></i><p>Yet another potentially disruptive technology is set to join the ranks of blockchain and AI as a headache for legal: 3-D printing. While its use in legal is limited, 3-D printing presents unique challenges to in-house counsel prosecuting or defending IP and liability issues.

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