Word 2013: Better by Design
September 02, 2014
Hey, wanna know the one rule for a flat stomach? How about the secret $5 wrinkle buster? Spoiler: There is no one rule or $5 secret. But it must be part of the human condition to seek out quick solutions to thorny problems because people keep clicking these ads. This trickles into my little corner of the "teaching Office 2013" world through a seemingly harmless question: Should I turn that off?
Quick Tips for Rankings Success
September 02, 2014
Being singled out by one of the research-based legal rankings or directories can be a big client booster, whether it's a practice area or individual lawyers that are recognized. Here's how to achieve those rankings.
Data Breaches and Insurance Coverage
September 02, 2014
With the modern technology that allows businesses to do more things on computers and on other electronic devices, efficiencies can be achieved, but unintended negative consequences can also result. When a breach of the data on these devices occurs and confidential information is accessed by unauthorized persons, the financial consequences to the business entity may be substantial.
Settling Matrimonial Cases
September 02, 2014
Almost every matrimonial case gets settled ' more than 99%. But remember that one of the trademarks of a good settlement is that both parties are relatively equal in their reaction to it.
The Continuing Evolution of the Basis for Equitable Subordination
September 02, 2014
In June, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York issued a 168-page post-trial opinion determining that it would equitably subordinate the claims of SP Special Opportunities LLC against LightSquared. The court reserved for later determination the amount to be equitably subordinated.
Digital Signatures In the Legal Market
September 02, 2014
Automated signing solutions are all around us: at the supermarket checkout; when we receive a package; at the doctor's office. Despite this, paper-based signing still finds its way into our regular operations, and too often remains there unquestioned. Isn't it strange how everyday (aka, convenient) ways of doing things linger despite there being more efficient, faster and cheaper alternatives?
Private FCA Actions: Practical Implications For Health Care Providers
September 02, 2014
The increase in the number of patients participating in government programs creates opportunities and challenges for health care providers and long-term care facilities, and as the number of such patients swells, it is essential that health care providers remain vigilant in order to avoid potential pitfalls inherent in dealing with these programs.
Law Firm Clients Defeat Bankruptcy Trustees in New York Court of Appeals
September 02, 2014
The New York Court of Appeals, in response to questions certified by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, recently held that "pending hourly fee matters are not [a dissolved law firm's] 'property' or 'unfinished business'" under New York's Partnership Law.
Imputed Income: A Look at What Courts Find Persuasive
September 02, 2014
In Part One of this article, we looked at some of the factors courts use in determining whether to impute income to a divorcing spouse, and how much. But one of the most powerful influences on a court's decision to impute income may be its suspicion that a party simply is not being as forthcoming with the truth as he or she should be.
