Good Faith: The European View
November 30, 2014
In May of this year, we published an article titled "Franchise Agreements and the Duty of Good Faith In European Civil Law," the first part of this two-part study. The discussion concludes herein.
Anti-Assignment Clause?
November 30, 2014
The commencement of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case by a tenant will typically give rise to myriad issues and challenges for a commercial landlord, based upon various Bankruptcy Code provisions that may, and often will, change the parties' otherwise applicable rights and obligations pursuant to the terms of the lease and applicable non-bankruptcy law.
Internet Copyright Infringement: An Emerging White-Collar Crime
November 30, 2014
Both white collar criminal prosecution and civil remedies thwart the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. Traditionally, injunctions and damages are more commonly used than criminal prosecution to frustrate infringements. However, the increasing use of the Internet for infringement activities makes criminal sanctions a better deterrent than traditional civil actions, thus Internet copyright infringement is emerging as a white-collar crime.
Efficient Review in a Time-Sensitive Government Investigation
November 30, 2014
Federal executive departments and agencies have made substantial investments in advanced analytical systems that help investigators and prosecutors filter voluminous amounts of incoming ESI to quickly focus on items of particular interest and relevance to an investigation.
<i>At the Intersection:</i> Cutting Corners
November 30, 2014
If one purpose of a column or blog is to provoke spirited debate, we surely succeeded in our recent posts on whether client-driven pressures for greater efficiency and cost-control compel outside counsel to "cut corners" in legal service delivery. Passionate and pointed comments filled our e-mail inboxes.
New Fee Models for the New Economy
November 30, 2014
To remain competitive in the new economy, both inside and outside leasing counsel are exploring and utilizing various alternative fee arrangements (AFAs). This article explores the use of AFAs by leasing counsel, and offers some insight into how they may be more effectively utilized.
Practice Tip
November 30, 2014
Discussion of personality disorders in divorce, and e-filing in Connecticut.
IP Outsourcing
November 30, 2014
The growing demand for IP to be at the center of commercial strategy, together with a squeeze on resources and budgets, has resulted in many in-house teams looking for alternative ways to organize and manage their IP work.
New Trends for Managing Privilege In e-Discovery
November 30, 2014
As any corporation or law firm will attest, the cost of litigation continues to rise and with it the need to identify efficient solutions while maintaining transparency and defensibility. Document review, specifically, has long burdened litigation budgets; however, recent trends in the acceptance of technology integration and more advanced managed review workflows is taking root in the legal landscape.