<b><i>Business of Branding:</i></b> Creating a Client-Centric Brand'
September 02, 2015
Professional legal marketers are by and large responsible for the creative and labor-intensive effort involved in developing a strong law firm brand. After all, a brand does not develop by chance, but rather is strategically planned, crafted and 'communicated.
First-Amendment Rights of Solicitors
September 02, 2015
A California Court of Appeal recently affirmed the right of a shopping center owner to limit the First Amendment rights of citizens from being exercised near store entrances.
Guaranty of Leases
September 02, 2015
As a condition to entering into a new lease, landlords often require a guaranty of lease from a personal or corporate guarantor in connection with those tenant entities that do not have either a high enough net worth or annual revenue, or for whatever other reasons do not meet the landlord's financial criteria.
'Customary Operations' or a Vacant Building?
September 02, 2015
Many times, courts are faced with the question of whether a loss location is "vacant" under a commercial property policy when trying to determine if the building owner or lessee is conducting customary operations. This article explores various decisions across the United States addressing what is considered "customary operations," thereby rendering the property "vacant.
Business Crimes Hotline
September 02, 2015
On Aug. 6, 2015, three additional Swiss banks reached agreements through the DOJ Swiss Bank Program, first announced in 2013.
PA Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships
September 02, 2015
Although same-sex marriages and divorces can now be granted anywhere in the country, there are a few unanswered questions in Pennsylvania regarding how legal relationships between same-sex couples ' that are not marriages ' should be treated.
EU's Antitrust Move Against U.S. Studios
September 02, 2015
The European Commission's (EU) recent decision to file antitrust claims against six major U.S. film studios is an aggressive approach at dismantling how Hollywood does business. Even so, it comes as little surprise to antitrust experts given the regulatory agency's push to unify consumer access to digital products in the European Union.
Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
September 02, 2015
Many employers seem almost paralyzed by the oft-present fear over whether and how to raise the issue of mental illness with an employee. If the mental illness is having adverse impacts in the workplace, however, not addressing the issue can compound the problem or, in rare circumstances, lead to tragic consequences.
Managing Security Risks During Labor Disputes
September 02, 2015
Every company with union workers faces the risk of a labor dispute. Identifying any business risks and then managing them is a priority for executive decision-makers who must ensure that the company delivers its promises to stockholders, customers, and employees.
