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True Partnerships Reward Partner-Like Behavior
January 01, 2017
A true partnership requires a compensation structure that rewards partner-like behavior — collegiality, mentoring, expansion and transition of client relationships to fellow partners, and a consensus to pursue long-term strategies promoting institutional stability rather than maximizing short-term profit metrics.
Counsel Concerns
January 01, 2017
Cases and news of note for entertainment attorneys.
In Light of Recent FTC Actions, Review Your Privacy Policy
January 01, 2017
The United States does not have comprehensive legislation addressing the privacy implications of the collection and use of geolocation data. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has used its enforcement authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act to regulate companies engaged in unfair or deceptive practices involving geolocation data.
Rebound Year Forecast for 2017
January 01, 2017
It is expected that equipment and software investment for 2016 will ultimately close down 1.1%, including three consecutive quarters of declining growth. This trend is expected to reverse in the new year, however, as investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.0% in 2017, according to the Annual 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.
Development
January 01, 2017
Analysis of key Zoning Board of Appeals decisions.
WhatsApp, Encryption and the Battle with Law Enforcement
January 01, 2017
It is widely accepted that much of today's communications are digital — and as a result, the encryption of data, the privacy laws governing that data, and the role that governments play when national security and law enforcement issues are at stake is a very hot topic.
Joint Infringement Post-Akamai: Understanding the Impact on Prosecution and Litigation Strategies
January 01, 2017
This two-part article aims to deconstruct the new joint infringement standard, provide insight into how the standard might be interpreted and provide practice tips for prosecution and litigation. Part 1 chronicles the <i>Akamai</i> cases that ultimately resulted in a new standard for joint infringement and explores the potential interpretations of that standard.
Rules for Investing In NNN Deals
January 01, 2017
<i><b>The Mysteries and The Risks</b></i><p>The triple net lease, or NNN (also known as a bondable lease), is a common lease structure used in commercial real estate. Even though it has become widely popular, the most seasoned investors and their advisers do not always fully understand the details.
Did the New Cause Of Action for Job Applicants Under the ADEA Get Axed?
January 01, 2017
In <i>Villarreal v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.,</i> the Eleventh Circuit concluded that Section 4(a)(2) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) does not allow job applicants to assert claims of disparate impact against a potential employer.
Criminal Allegations Threaten Merger
January 01, 2017
Abbott Laboratories' $5.8 billion proposed purchase of Alere, a Massachusetts medical testing company, is in trouble now that multiple criminal allegations have been leveled against Alere.

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