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U.S. Firms Expand into Latin America at a Record Pace
September 01, 2016
Recent data reveals that Latin America is the fastest-growing emerging market for Am Law 200 firms. The reason for U.S. firms' growing interest in the region is clear: Many Latin American economies boast above-average GDP growth and strong economic ties to the U.S. and Europe.
Patents: When the 'Plain and Ordinary' Meaning Is Neither Plain Nor Ordinary
September 01, 2016
It is common in patent cases for the patentee to ascribe "plain and ordinary" meaning to terms in a patent claim, while the defendant often seeks a narrower construction. But what if the parties agree that "plain and ordinary" applies but then dispute what the plain and ordinary meaning should be?
Three-Way Stop: Project Management, Technology and Process Improvement
September 01, 2016
Legal Project Management has seen an explosion of interest from the legal industry in recent years. It has been touted as the key to efficient legal work and a cure-all for the woes of fixed fees, fee caps, and lawyers who blow budgets. But there are drawbacks.
Employee Benefit Plan Information
September 01, 2016
Cyber threats are so pervasive that many privacy and security experts advise that responsible parties ' like fiduciaries of employee benefit plans ' should prepare for when a data breach occurs, not if . Data collected by employee benefit plans includes sensitive information that make them a particularly attractive target for cybercrime.
Leasing to a Foreign Entity Requires Special Attention
September 01, 2016
Leasing real property to a foreign entity presents a special set of concerns for landlords, and those who are leasing real property to a foreign entity should carefully evaluate these concerns ' and, where appropriate, address them in the lease. This article highlights the special considerations that a landlord encounters when leasing to a foreign entity.
Bit Parts
September 01, 2016
Artist Merchandise-Approval Form Doesn't Shield Live Nation From Liability for Willful Infringement of Photographer's Works<br>Country Artist Wins Attorney Fees After Prevailing in Record Label's End-Run Copyright Suit<br>District Court in Fourth Circuit Decides Copyright Office Must Act on Registration Application Before Plaintiff Can Proceed With Infringement Suit<br>
Money Laundering Case Puts Spotlight On Law Firms' Use of Trust Accounts
September 01, 2016
A $3.5 billion asset forfeiture case that the DOJ brought in July grabbed the public's attention for the alleged purchases involved: a luxury jet, a Beverly Hills mansion, Las Vegas casino junkets and a stake in the Leonardo DiCaprio movie <i>The Wolf of Wall Street.</i> But for experts in how law firms handle client funds, another detail in the case may merit special scrutiny.
Don't Ignore Liquor License Issues in Real Estate Transactions
September 01, 2016
When representing a client in core real estate work, alcohol may be the last thing an attorney is likely to take into consideration. But as with many other business considerations related to the use of real property, liquor licensing issues can significantly impact real estate transactions.
Tenant Improvements Lead to Mechanic's Lien on Owner's Property
September 01, 2016
For the first time, a Missouri Court of Appeals has held that a contractor who has performed work for a shopping mall tenant may have mechanic's lien rights on the landlord's simple interest in the entire mall.
Courts Address When an Alleged Employee Hacking Is a Crime
September 01, 2016
Although other federal appeals courts have weighed on what is access "without authorization" under the CFAA, the latest <i>Nosal</i> opinion appears to be the first that decides this question in the framework of arguable hacking of an employer database.

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