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Using Articles and Blogs To Grow Business for Attorneys and Law Firms
October 01, 2023
By tapping into the potential of written content, you can effectively attract, engage, and convert your target audience, ultimately bringing in more business and contributing to long-term success in the digital landscape.
Fresh Filings
October 01, 2023
Notable court filings in entertainment law.
Second Circuit: Notes Issued from Syndicated Loan Transaction Are Not Securities Under 'Reves' Test
October 01, 2023
In an important recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reviewed a $1.7 billion syndicated loan and provided a helpful analytical framework for determining whether applicable securities laws were called into play.
Pressing Issues for Landlords and Tenants In the Event of a WeWork Bankruptcy
October 01, 2023
This article discusses in substance the most pressing issues for both landlords and tenants in the event of a WeWork bankruptcy filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
DOJ and States Open Antitrust Case Against Google for Monopolizing Internet Search Market
October 01, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice and dozens of states opened their antitrust case against Google in Washington last month, accusing the tech giant of illegally monopolizing the internet search and related ad markets.
Supreme Court to Consider If Lanham Act's Name Trademark Prohibition Violates First Amendment
October 01, 2023
This case has important implications not only for trademark registrations, but also potentially in determining collisions between trademark rights, rights of publicity, and freedom of speech considerations in future cases.
Development
October 01, 2023
Site Plan Denial Overturned Claim for Encroachment Reinstated Area Variance Upheld
The Changing Role of Business Development Professionals In Law Firms
October 01, 2023
While the roles were historically viewed as something of "attorney concierge," more law firms are starting to empower business development officers to proactively generate business tips and leads for the firm.
Players On the Move
October 01, 2023
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Bankruptcy Court Rules Contract to Produce Documentary Was Not a Personal Services Contract
October 01, 2023
Bankruptcy courts continue to adjudicate disputes regarding Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, which addresses the disposition of executory contracts between the debtor and third parties. And we continue to report on developments in this area. Often the issue involves whether the contract is an executory contract that is subject to being assumed and assigned.

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