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SPECIAL REPORTS
From the latest patent law developments to the corporate restructuring landscape, from winning litigation strategies to real estate trends, special reports feature articles written by attorneys as well as other experts. Each week's issue focuses on a particular practice area to bring timely, practical information to the legal community in New York.
Internet and the Law
June 30, 2008
In this Special Section from the New York Law Journal: "The Cycles of Applying the Law Online," "Offer Products and Services to Children Carefully" and "Working From Home: An Employee's Dream; a Litigator's Nightmare."
View the free highlighted article from this issue: VoIP Telephony: Keeping a Lid on Pandora's Box
Trends in Real Estate and Title Insurance
June 23, 2008
Read about leasing needs in a down market, the new rules on IRC §1031 exchanges of vacation homes, and why the proposed spending to repair New York City's infrastructure may not be enough in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: The Tenant-in-Common Interest Problem
New York Law Journal Magazine
June 16, 2008
In this issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine, we welcome the law students who have joined the New York legal community for the summer. Dive in, and remember to take advantage of what you're being offered, ask for feedback and receive it graciously, be sociable and flexible, and, since this is the beginning of your legal career, start thinking about your professional development.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Mystery Unveiled
Litigation
June 16, 2008
Read about life after Twombly and its new pleading threshold, legal reforms and the rise in litigation in Japan, and how to set up a 'rapid response' strategy for when business, public relations, litigation and regulatory problems simultaneously arise in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Structuring Complex Cases
Labor & Employment
May 27, 2008
Learn about the rise in wage and hour suits that can impact the bottom line for companies of all sizes, the practical steps to take before undertaking layoffs, and the enforcement mechanisms of labor provisions in America's free trade agreements in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Best Compliance Practices and Immigration
Complex Litigation
May 19, 2008
Read about the global realm of securities class actions as foreign investors appear as U.S. plaintiffs and a growing number of nations adopt procedures akin to the American model, developments in the law of removal since the enactment of CAFA, and the difficulty of obtaining class certification in consumer product defect suits in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Beware the Digital Minefield
Investigations & Computer Forensics
May 12, 2008
Read about an expected rise in data breach litigation, the lawyer's ethical duty on discovery of inadvertantly disclosed confidential information, and the hybrid model that prevents counsel facing an e-discovery challenge from having to choose between mitigating costs and mitigating risk in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: What a Difference a Database Makes
New York Law Journal Magazine
May 5, 2008
These are tough times--and we're not just talking about the economy. There is an uneasiness in the profession as law firms struggle to hire and retain the "best" lawyers, whomever they may be. The picture is complicated, of course, by diversity, gender and generational issues, and then there really is the economic climate. Discover how to meet these challenges in this issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: When All Efforts Fail to Retain Them, Unintentional Biases May Be at Work
Law Day
May 1, 2008
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Law Day with essays on the public perception of the rule of law, evolving ideas of international justice, civic education and service in Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: The Value of an Independent Judiciary
Asset Valuation
April 28, 2008
Discover practical and logistical questions regarding overseas residences in connection with New York divorce actions, the new fair value standard set to change the corporate reorganization game, and the importance of qualified appraisals in donations of artwork in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: A Close Look at Personal Property Appraisers
Intellectual Property
April 21, 2008
Learn how to create patent pools while avoiding antitrust pitfalls, how similar store-brand packaging can be to national brand packaging without running afoul of trademark laws, and whether a patent owner is protected under federal law from state tort claims in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Combatting Counterfeiting and Piracy in Latin America
Litigation
April 7, 2008
Discover whether an employee's failure to reject an offer to arbitrate creates a binding agreement, whether the notice provision of the Class Action Fairness Act applies to securities cases, and how to get jurors to care about your case in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: E-Contacts and New York's Long-Arm Statute
Mergers & Acquisitions
March 31, 2008
Learn about measures that can be taken to minimize the diminution in company value resulting from embedded open source code tainting a company's proprietary code, key considerations for companies and investors pursuing a PIPE, and the negotiation and drafting of Transition Service Agreements in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Stealth Swaps, Stale Pills and Mystery Non-Voting Shareholders
Book of Lists
March 24, 2008
The fourth annual New York Law Journal Book of Lists focuses on New York firms and offices, with data on the top corporate practices, most diverse firms, most satisfied summer and mid-level associates, corporations and their outside counsel, firms who do the most pro bono work, and more.
Real Estate & Title Insurance Trends
March 17, 2008
Discover restaurant lease pitfalls for the unwary private equity fund, tips for drafting and negotiating "best efforts" clauses and the four types of mezzanine loan title insurance in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Top 10 Reasons Why Closings Are Adjourned
Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy
March 3, 2008
Learn about solutions for issues plaguing distressed structured investment vehicles, the continuing vitality of an often overlooked substantive defense for bankruptcy preference suits, and the effect of the bankruptcy reforms on the high net worth debtor in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: A New World Order
New York Law Journal Magazine
February 25, 2008
In this issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine, for the second year we explore the concerns and issues particular to women in the legal profession, with special emphasis on business development, the new meaning of mentoring, events that raise the visibility and leadership potential of women lawyers, and the advancement of women not just at firms and legal departments here in the U.S., but abroad as well.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Bringing in Business
Litigation
February 19, 2008
Read about the preventative steps employers should take to guard against the new wave of wage and hour claims, the five principal approches to e-document collection and the benefits of having an in-house graphics and technology team to assist in complex IP cases in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Don't Dread the Rule 26(f) Conference
Trusts & Estates
February 11, 2008
Read about the recent Supreme Court ruling on deducting the costs of investment advisory services, the disposition of assets in retirement plans and how beneficiary controlled trusts are gaining acceptance in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: The BIG Issues: Confronting Built-in Gains In Transfer Tax Valuations
Law & Technology
February 4, 2008
Discover the future of intellectual property rights in real-world images in video games, an alternative to 'cease-and-desist' letters to deal with infringers who run high-quality sites with positive messages about your client's brand and the complex hazards of building an interactive Web site in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Net Radio and Royalty Rates
New Partners
January 28, 2008
Learn how to keep current clients satisfied and develop new ones, become a successful mentor, deal with the tax implications of your new status and manage the ever-increasing demands on your time in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: The Importance of Legal Ethics
New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting
January 28, 2008
Chief Judge Kaye and Judge Pfau address the judicial pay crisis, while others discuss the delivery of legal services in a globalized marketplace, real estate legislation projects, the flaws of hourly billing and more in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Intellectual Property
January 22, 2008
Learn why it is more important than ever to do your homework on the exact use of your mark before making any representations to the Patent & Trademark Office and how the "person of ordinary skill" holding in KSR Int'l Co. v. Teleflex Inc. may be applied to life sciences patent claims in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Protecting Geographically Unique Products
Real Estate Board of New York
January 14, 2008
Read about REBNY's 2007 legislative accomplishments, spillover effects from the subprime collapse, the opportunities and pitfalls of buy-sell mechanisms and the government programs that assist with green building and remodeling in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: A Tale of Two Years
Health Care Law
December 17, 2007
From medical tourism globalizing the American operating room to fighting fraud to lower costs to the increased danger to pharmaceutical companies that promote off-label uses for drugs, experts bring you up to speed on key issues affecting health-care practitioners in this special report from the New York Law Journal. See Outsourcing Care," free with registration.
New York Law Journal Magazine
December 10, 2007
Despite various economic troubles and turmoil all around, the drive to recruit talent and boost attorney ranks continues apace. This issue of New York Law Journal Magazine, with our annual ranking of the 100 largest private law offices in New York, shows that in this ever-competitive market, even the smaller offices aren't as small as they used to be.
Litigation
December 3, 2007
Read about how federal courts are applying Tellabs when evaluating scienter, how Twombly is boosting defendants' chances of obtaining early dismissal of securities fraud suits and the conflict in the Second Circuit over when the clock starts ticking on notices to remove in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Real Estate & Title Insurance Trends
November 26, 2007
Read about the new programs lenders are using to assist distressed borrowers and the new legislation affecting the commencement of foreclosure actions, the new city rules that increase the obligation to protect adjoining structures during excavation, and common pitfalls to avoid during the closing process in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Corporate Governance
November 19, 2007
Learn about the conflicting SEC proposals regarding shareholder access to the director-nomination process, the uses of SOX 302 certifications, and the most popular issues addressed by shareholder proposals filed during the 2007 proxy season in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Keeping a Special Committee 'Special'
Construction Law
November 13, 2007
Discover when a building loan contract is required and what the penalties are for non-compliance with the relevant requirements of the Lien Law, and how the perennial punching bag of New York's public contracting law known as the Wicks Law has remained essentially unchanged for 95 years despite so much critisism from so many diverse interests in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Indemnity Provisions In Construction Contracts
E-Discovery
November 5, 2007
While the new rules brought much-needed attention to the challenges posed by electronic discovery, they also left many questions unanswered. In this Special Report from the New York Law Journal, discover this legal frontier that remains ripe for exploration, along with the legal future of instant messaging, creating a data map and extraterritorial ESI preservation.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Federal Rules Leave More Questions Than Answers
Intellectual Property
October 29, 2007
Learn about the new paradigm for willful patent infringement established by the Federal Circuit, the Second Circuit's holding on the scope of liability under the Lanham Act's prohibition against false advertising, and secondary liability for search engines and credit card companies in the Ninth Circuit in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Counterfeit Goods on Premises
New York Law Journal Magazine
October 22, 2007
Just because the market and business have been good for many does not mean an absence of challenges that demand the time and attention of law firm management. In this issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine, we cover front-and-center issues such as: evaluating your firm?s marketing program in a climate of plenty; how to design a women?s initiative that really works; taking "green" measures in your firm?s own offices (the potential benefits might be surprising); and the newest ways to stay connected.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Keen on Green?1193043819638
Corporate Restucturing and Bankruptcy
October 15, 2007
Read about the recent Enron ruling that some feel offers clarity and relief to distressed debt investors but still leaves critical questions unanswered and how the new bankruptcy laws have encouraged troubled companies to restructure pursuant to so-called "pre-packaged" bankruptcies in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: When Second Lien Lenders Break Their 'Silence'
Real Estate & Title Insurance Trends
October 9, 2007
Learn about the due diligence steps counsel should take so that their clients aren't blindsided by zoning changes during a closing, enforcing bankruptcy termination lease clauses against assignees and the tedious but crucial act of reviewing and preparing lease abstracts in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Litigation
October 1, 2007
Read about the three standards every New York litigator should keep in mind when defending medical monitoring claims, a recent decision that adds to the uncertainity over the appropriate test to determine standing to sue for false advertising and the ten commandments of appellate brief writing in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: High Court Declines to Address Arbitrator Bias Standard
Climate Change
September 24, 2007
Practitioners who are looking to think globally and act locallly should checkout an update on the effect of the Kyoto Accords in China, India and Brazil, a word or two on when thinking green means considering disclosures to the SEC, and more in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: State and Regional Initiatives
Trusts & Estates
September 17, 2007
Discover the new French tax reforms that could make buying that Left Bank pied ? terre even more enticing, how to minimize a spouse's inheritance, and how "family constitutions" can help your clients preserve their values, beliefs and ambition in future generations in an environment of substantial inherited wealth in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Ties to U.S. and Canada
Court of Appeals: Year in Review
September 10, 2007
In this Special Report from the New York Law Journal, we highlight the most important cases handed down by the Court during the past year on topics including real property, matrimonial and family law, torts, commercial law, civil practice, insurance law and more.
New York Law Journal Magazine
September 4, 2007
You have your first job as a lawyer. Congratulations! How many words are there to describe how you?re feeling? Excited? Nervous? Proud? Apprehensive? Overwhelmed? Just be ready and willing to learn all you can, and get expert guidance on smart e-mail practices, the nuts and bolts of New York state litigation practice, managing your finances and more from this First-Year Associates issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Words to the Wise
Labor & Employment
August 27, 2007
Learn about privacy regulations in the EU that can serve as obstacles to carrying out anti-discrimination policies, expanded reporting requirements for payments from employers to union officers, and the difficulties of deciphering when remarks are evidence of discriminatory intent in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Diversity and Data Collection
Litigation
August 20, 2007
Discover a recent decision that provides a useful refresher on the ground rules for settlement talks, the increased role of expert testimony in Second Circuit class certifications, and how to serve process in the 130 countries not party to the Hague Convention in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free with registration highlighted article from this issue: Receiverships
New York State Land Title Trends
August 13, 2007
Prepare for the 86th annual NYSLTA convention with a title company's perspective on the Home Equity Theft Prevention Act, a review of the recent Tax Court ruling that provides guidance for vacation home sales structured as like-kind exchanges, and a primer for attorneys conducting their first residential closing in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Matrimonial Law
July 30, 2007
This Special Report from the New York Law Journal asks whether battling parents benefit from psychotherapy when ordered to participate by the court, whether judges are being too quick to issue interim property restraints against divorcing parties and what rights grandparents have if they are refused access to their grandchildren.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: The Alienated Child
White Collar Crime
July 23, 2007
Read about the apparent inconsistency among the circuits over selective waivers and the "perfect storm" of new legislation and increased enforcement resources that promises to lead to a wave of health care fraud and abuse prosecutions in New York in the coming months and years in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: To Fight or Not To Fight?
Environmental Law
July 16, 2007
Learn about the emerging carbon trading market, regulators' reactions to contamination of rivers and streams by pharmaceuticals and personal care products, and which standards employers must comply with when soil vapors created by subsurface contamination affect indoor air quality in the workplace in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Boardroom Climate Change
Securities Litigation & Regulation
July 9, 2007
Discover the changing face of class actions, the new wave of M&A litigation that is attacking private equity deals and the Supreme Court decision that is a blow to antitrust suits in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
View the free highlighted article from this issue: Point-Counterpoint
Small Firms & Solos
June 25, 2007
Read about what to expect when leaving large firm life to practice in a small specialty firm, how to accept credit card payments without running afoul of ethical rules, what to include and exclude on your practice's Web site and more in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Litigation
June 18, 2007
Discover a recent decision that may have far-reaching effect as courts search for appropriate standards for personal jurisdiction in the electronic age, the importance of pre-certification discovery from absent class members, and the controversy over the "amount in controversy" requirement for federal court jurisdiction in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Trends in Real Estate and Title Insurance
June 11, 2007
The forces of green are revolutionizing design and construction. Yet there has been little focus on what green means in commercial agreements and what happens if a contracting party defaults on its environmental commitment. Read about the green issue, the challenges presented to building network infrastructure by New York's density and the decisions fleshing out RLUIPA's land use provisions in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
June 4, 2007
Here you are, the summer associate in a firm with unfamiliar staff and procedures. Your employer believes you have the necessary potential, but did you pick the right place to work? And what if you get an assignment wrong? And how can you find the right practice area? Fear not, our experts are here to guide you in this issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine.
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Establishing Your (Positive!) Brand
Investigations & Computer Forensics
May 29, 2007
Learn the art of conducting a successful interview, the challenges of accessing the relevant data in an internal accounting investigation and the correct response to a data breach in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Labor & Employment
May 21, 2007
Learn how the failure to account for employees' time using laptops and PDAs off-hours may lead to significant overtime claims, how biodata will affect hiring practices and litigation over those practices, and how to obtain valid waivers of claims in conducting group terminations in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
May 7, 2007
With large firms bemoaning the loss of mid-level associates, women lawyers finding satisfaction with other employers, and law students facing a bewildering array of employment opportunities, law firm recruiting is becoming more challenging and frustrating than ever. This issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine highlights concrete steps all parties involved can take to address recruiting and retention dilemmas.
View the free highlighted article from this issue:
Black Men: Why you can't find them to hire, and what's being done to address it.
Law Day
May 1, 2007
Bar association presidents and members of the judiciary discuss this year's national Law Day theme, "Liberty Under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring Democracy," and the judicial compensation crisis in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Asset Valuation
April 30, 2007
Discover the current and long-term challenges "New Media" art brings to valuation, the difficulties in valuing partial interests in private business entities and the issues to consider in evaluating a patent's worth in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Intellectual Property
April 23, 2007
Learn about the boundaries of the work-for-hire doctrine, contractual patent ownership provisions in technology development agreements and controlling patent trolls in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Mergers & Acquisitions
April 16, 2007
Discover the amendments to the best price rule that are revitalizing the use of tender offers in acquisitions of public companies, useful tools for buyers in the current seller-friendly M&A environment and directors' fiduciary duties when allocating the proceeds of a transaction among various classes of stockholders in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Internet and the Law
April 9, 2007
With search engine marketing hitting the big time, its risks are getting more attention. Learn how to address these risks in agreements with search engine marketing companies, as well as how to unmask an anonymous online defendant and ensure a firm or company owns the website it hired an independent designer to build in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Litigation
April 2, 2007
Read about significant federal court developments regarding attorney-client privilege, considerations surrounding motions in limine, and the recent Second Circuit case addressing pleading standards for loss causation in securities fraud litigation in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Book of Lists
March 26, 2007
The third annual New York Law Journal Book of Lists includes information on New York's biggest verdicts, top corporate practices, most generous firms, most satisfied associates, highest-grossing firms, largest in-house law departments, best compensated general counsels and more.
Law Firm Marketing & Business Development
March 19, 2007
Learn how to grow your practice by developing loyal relationships with your clients, building an integrated marketing program, leveraging expertise, and putting business strategy behind your community relations program in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Real Estate & Title Insurance Trends
March 12, 2007
Harnessing the massive amounts of information on the Internet has become essential for real estate lawyers. Discover the must-know sites, along with the ins & outs of mezzanine loan foreclosures and the new provisions relative to sales of primary residences originally acquired through ?1031 exchanges in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy
March 5, 2007
Read about the effects of the amendments to the Bankruptcy Code on executive compensation and retail reorganizations, along with an Eleventh Circuit decision that is of great interest to record labels and their artists in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
February 26, 2007
This issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine focuses on women in the legal profession, emphasizing the lingering challenges to women's advancement and the attempts by firms, corporations and women themselves to address those challenges.
Litigation
February 20, 2007
Attorneys should exercise great care in deciding to remove an action to federal court, because improper removal is subject to an embarrassing and costly motion to remand. This Special Report from the New York Law Journal explains removal based on federal preemption, along with the new amendments regarding e-discovery and what to do when an already-issued patent needs to be modified.
Trusts & Estates
February 13, 2007
Discover how U.S. investments are affected by China's entrance into the field of modern inheritance and estate planning, when a family with members in multiple countries should choose to create a U.S. trust, and the effects of a recent IRS Notice on non-spouse beneficiaries of qualified retirement plans in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New Partners
February 5, 2007
Learn how to distinguish yourself from the pack, become invaluable to your clients, invest wisely in your own professional development, retain your friends at the firm, lead through communication, and spend your Celebration Vacation in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Law & Technology
January 29, 2007
Read about the debate over net neutrality, the risks of user-generated web content, the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act to web sites and the legal issues involved in using open source software in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting
January 22, 2007
Prepare for this year's State Bar Week with this Special Report from the New York Law Journal, covering topics such as judicial selection, the justice courts, the creation of a fifth department, the new advertising rules, the patenting of tax strategies, the EU's cutting edge environmental regulatory programs and more.
Intellectual Property
January 22, 2007
Discover the circuits' procedural and substantive law differences that can make all the difference in trademark and dilution actions, recent Federal Circuit decisions that may be the biggest threat to continuation practice, and the history behind the controversial territorial reach rule, currently on appeal to the Supreme Court in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Real Estate Board of New York
January 16, 2007
Read analysis and predictions in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal and the Real Estate Board of New York. Topics include the revitalization of Lower Manhattan, key affordable housing issues, acquiring development rights through zoning lot mergers, and the recent political shift's likely effect on the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act.
Lobbying - Report from Albany
January 8, 2007
The election results were barely in when the lobbying landscape began a seismic shift. Discover some of the changes that have already occured and what might happen next in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal.
Securites Litigation & Regulation
December 18, 2006
Read about some of the more recent SEC enforcement actions involving hedge funds and the recent Enron decision that indicates the tide may have turned against imposing broad potential liability againt secondary actors alleged to have aided and abetted security fraud committed by others in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
December 11, 2006
Keeping track of the number of lawyers in law offices throughout New York state gives us a unique opportunity to spot trends and see whether firms are meeting their expansion goals. This annual Top 100 issue New York Law Journal Magazine is designed to provide an overview of where the lawyers are practicing, in private as well as governmental offices, from one end of the state to the other.
Litigation
December 4, 2006
There are few things more vexing than adverse parties who, despite a court order, refuse to comply with their obligations. In this Special Report from the New York Law Journal, learn about the difficulties of pursuing a civil contempt motion against such parties, along with how courts are interpreting the 2003 amendments on the certification of class actions and the history behind the anxiously-awaited Supreme Court decision on what factors are needed to plead antitrust conspiracy.
Real Estate & Title Insurance Trends
November 27, 2006
Learn about the growing trend of real estate owners and operators sponsoring real estate funds in order to have their own discretionary access to capital and the applicability of federal securities laws to condominium hotel offerings in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Corporate Governance
November 20, 2006
Read about the recent Second Circuit decision and other developments that portend a wave of activist investing in time for the 2007 proxy season and the complications presented when both the parent and subsidiary are public companies in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
GC New York
November 13, 2006
The task of in-house counsel has grown increasingly complex as the demands of doing business continue to stretch beyond our borders. This issue of GC New York highlights a world legal community in transition, with articles on changing media rules in China, how American companies' global codes of corporate ethics have clashed with cultural and legal norms in the European Union, and more.
Mergers and Acquisitions
November 6, 2006
Read how nationalist protectionism has influenced European countries' implementation of the EU Takeovers Directive, leading to a complicated patchwork of rules that has created both opportunites and problems for prospective U.S. acquirors and how the new Chinese regulations may impact cross-border M&A in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy
October 30, 2006
Learn about the effects a decision from the EU's highest court may have on U.S. courts' treatment of cross-border insolvencies under Chapter 15, the constitutionality of trading orders and insolvency litigation risks for directors and officers in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
October 23, 2006
A school's ability to impart a love of the law, or instill the values of integrity, dedication, curiosity and professionalism are not tied to a high or low score on the national charts. This issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine goes beyond the rankings, and captures those features that make each school distinct, dynamic and prepared for the future.
Intellectual Property
October 16, 2006
Discover the tools brand owners can use to fight the new counterfeit explosion, the conflict in the courts over the availability of the famous marks doctrine and the legality of keyword advertising on search engines in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
GC New York
October 10, 2006
Corporate governance is in constant flux, as oversight, reform and shareholder activism are zeroing in on the boardroom like never before. This corporate governance issue of GC New York offers views on reform, practical suggestions on responding to attacks by hedge funds, and a review of governance practices at master limited partnerships.
Litigation
October 10, 2006
Learn the ground rules for when courts will allow access to an opponent's hard drive, the ins and outs of the federal long-arm statute and how you can restore a case to the trial calendar, avoiding a malpractice suit, after it's been deemed abandoned and dismissed in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Trends in Real Estate and Title Insurance
October 3, 2006
Read about how REITs can offer an attractive alternative to relying on Fraction Rule compliance for private fund sponsors and how proving adverse possession has become easier in New York in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Internet & the Law
September 25, 2006
Discover how to harness the power of the internet in preparing for expert witness testimony and how courts have dealt with a company's monitoring of its employees' online activities in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Trusts & Estates
September 18, 2006
Learn about how the law is beginning to address issues raised by assisted reproductive technology and children conceived after a parent's death, the new revenue ruling offering guidance for real estate interests and the unique estate planning needs of private equity fund managers in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Court of Appeals: Year in Review
September 11, 2006
In this Special Report from the New York Law Journal, we highlight the most important cases handed down by the Court during the past year on topics including family law, judicial discipline, commercial law, criminal practice, labor and employment, real property and more.
New York Law Journal Magazine
September 5, 2006
You'll have a lot coming at you as a first-year associate. Get some help in this issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine with features and columns on relevant topics like smart research, the benefits of taking on pro bono matters, marketing, and how to handle criticism. And while you're at it, see how your fellow first-years are doing with our charts on firm, government and non-profit salaries.
Litigation
August 21, 2006
Document collection and production is more complex than ever. In this Special Report from the New York Law Journal, learn six practical tips to help make any system more cost-effective, efficient and flexible, as well as how to keep spoliation claims from overtaking the merits of a case when mistakes are made, as they almost inevitably will be, in the high-volume, fast-paced world of e-discovery.
Land Title Trends
August 21, 2006
Read about the past year's accomplishments as the New York State Land Title Association celebrates its 85th Annual Convention, the highlights of the new title insurance forms for owners and lenders in real estate transactions, and find out exactly what mezzanine financing and synthetic leases are in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Matrimonial Law
August 7, 2006
Discover how the increasing rate of cohabitation is challenging the law's requirements on termination of maintenance upon remarriage, how the use of prenuptial agreements has evolved and whether they will be upheld in the event of divorce, and what can happen when an asset is found unexpectedly profitable after the ink on the settlement agreement has dried in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
White Collar Crime
July 24, 2006
Read about the new willingness of courts to question the government's need to stay discovery in civil cases while criminal matters continue and the tricky issue of convincing witnesses to testify for the defense when the government can frighten them with claims of an ongoing investigation in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
GC New York
July 17, 2006
For in-house counsel, the questions of how to handle breaches of security in their companies' information and computer systems are far from simple. Does the best route for redress lie with law enforcement or private actions? What actions should they take to inform individuals affected by such breaches? This issue of GC New York examines these questions and more.
Health Care Law
July 10, 2006
After nearly a year of debate and deadlock, the state Legislature has reached agreement on new Medicaid fraud legislation. Read about the new compliance requirements and criminal penalties, along with financing patient accounts receivables as a method of generating capital for providers and more in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Solos & Small Firms
June 26, 2006
Learn about developing your ad hoc referrals into a strategic business development resource, why even small firms shouldn't operate without a partnership agreement and what that agreement should cover, and how to promote your practice by presenting seminars in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Litigation
June 19, 2006
Prepare for the new requirements and challenges posed by the discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure taking effect in December and learn about the international commercial arbitration process from its inception through the enforcement of a final award in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Real Estate & Title Insurance Trends
June 12, 2006
Learn about the liability a title insurance company may face when its agents participate in the pervasive practice of paying kickbacks to attorneys and brokers who refer their clients to the title agent and the top 10 issues from the tenant/client's perspective in negotiating office leases in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
June 6, 2006
It's here for real--The Big Summer. The one that could get you your first permanent job as a lawyer. Do you know what your employer's expectations are and whether they clash with yours? How about how to work with a mentor? And which practice area aligns with your interests and talents? Let our experts guide you in this issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine.
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Investigations & Computer Forensics
May 30, 2006
The digitized workplace has made it much easier for insiders to steal confidential information. Learn what network policies can help in tracking down corrupt employees, along with how corporations can stay prepared in case of subpeona in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Labor & Employment
May 22, 2006
Discover the benefits and pitfalls in applying restrictive covenants to independent contractors, the delicate line employers must walk in accommodating different religious beliefs while ensuring fairness, and the questions the EEOC suit against Sidley Austin is raising over application of anti-discrimination laws at large firms in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
GC New York
May 15, 2006
Read about the delicate process of retrieving privileged e-mails mistakenly sent during discovery, the changing due diligence standard in asserting affirmative defenses over environmental contamination, recent developments in patent litigation and succession plans for general counsel in this issue of GC New York.
Intellectual Property
May 8, 2006
Learn how to avoid allegations of inequitable conduct by clearly delineating between actual & prophetic examples in a patent application and how you may still be able to claim and protect trademark rights in product designs even though the Supreme Court has substantially restricted the practice in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
May 1, 2006
No matter the ambitions, size or shape of a law firm, its core is people. Discover how firms can attract the right candidates and recruit and retain women attorneys and attorneys of color, and how attorneys can make the best employment decisions when many firms offer similar work and benefits in this Law Firm Recruiting issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine.
Law Day 2006
May 1, 2006
Bar association presidents and members of the judiciary weigh in on the role of lawyers today in the larger social community in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Asset Valuation
April 24, 2006
Discover how you can claim a charitable income tax deduction on your artwork while still keeping possession of it, the advantages of using fair value over book value in measuring real estate asset worth for financial reporting purposes, and how to keep a judge or jury interested in what can be extremely dry valuation expert testimony in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Discovery
April 17, 2006
Read about technological advances that allow even the smallest firms to tackle e-discovery, the obligations of non-parties in possession of relevant electronic documents, and a bedeviling little subject called metadata in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Biotechnology
April 10, 2006
When early-stage research is patentable, what comes next for biologics as patents begin to expire, and how to use the written description to establish possession of biopharmaceutical inventions are the subjects of this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Litigation
April 3, 2006
This Special Report from the New York Law Journal focuses on forum selection, the definition of "willful" in breach of contract cases, and the sometimes confusing order of evidence presentation in declaratory judgement actions.
GC New York
March 27, 2006
Managing or, preferably, avoiding a crisis is the theme of this issue of GC New York, with articles on the good, the bad and the ugly of internal investigations, how to resolve outsourcing conflicts without resorting to litigation, and the difference well-drafted boilerplate language can make.
Real Estate & Title Insurance
March 27, 2006
Discover how waivers of subrogation may benefit your clients, what owners and lessors should know about additional insured coverage, and the challenges of an ownership structure when ?1031 funds are a contributing source of capital to the transaction in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Highest Verdicts of 2005
March 20, 2006
Find out which cases received the highest damages awards, which noteworthy cases resulted in verdicts for the defense, how attorneys are using courtroom technology in complex cases and how personality traits can determine jurors' reactions to testimony in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy
March 6, 2006
Learn about the impact of In re Enron Corp. on the claims trading industry and the conflict over whether attorney-client privilege can be waived by a trustee or debtor-in-possession when the attorney represented the debtor corporation pre-petition in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
February 27, 2006
Last year's hard-fought legal battles involved same-sex marriage, racial profiling, the fates of former corporate titans, statewide gambling and the professional conduct of lawyers and judges. This issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine highlights the people who made the news and the top trials of 2005.
Litigation
February 21, 2006
Read about how Section 1782 is bringing discovery, American style, to international litigation, what legal framework courts use in deciding whether to apply U.S. law to conduct outside the country, and procedural issues involving service of process on foreign parties in dispute resolution in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Trusts & Estates
February 14, 2006
Discover the tax planning opportunities & pitfalls awaiting today's multinational family, how dealing with recent changes to state and federal transfer taxes and the IRS requirements that govern client communication could make you a better estate planning attorney, and why grandparents looking to fund their grandchildren's education have a new reason to smile in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
GC New York
February 13, 2006
This issue of GC New York looks at the use of performance evaluations by plaintiffs in retaliation and discrimination suits, what employers need to know about the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, and ways in which a variety of transactions are now subject to scrutiny in efforts to root out tax shelters.
New Partners
February 6, 2006
Newly-elected partners can learn the legal ramifications of their new positions, how to become a rainmaker in an increasingly competitive field, and where to go for a well-deserved celebratory vacation in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Law & Technology
January 30, 2006
Learn about the legal twists involved in podcasting and third party content and how finding local rules is getting easier for national litigators in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Intellectual Property
January 23, 2006
Read about the implications of the Federal Circuit's recent opinion holding a mixed apparatus and method patent claim invalid and the legislation that governs the "right" to copy copyrighted works for personal use in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting
January 23, 2006
Gear up for State Bar Week with this Special Report from the New York Law Journal covering topics such as using cloned animals for food, ethical questions in artwork acquisition, and the complexities of charitable deductions in estate taxes.
Real Estate Board of New York
January 17, 2006
Read analysis and predictions in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal and the Real Estate Board of New York. Topics include commercial leasing trends, the decreased role of the federal government in terrorism insurance, and the increasing importance of "green construction."
Lobbying: Report From Albany
January 9, 2006
With the lobby commission's new authority over procurement lobbying, a govenor concerned about his legacy and lawmakers distracted by elections, it promises to be an interesting year for lobbyists. Look ahead in this special report from the New York Law Journal.
Securities Litigation & Regulation
December 19, 2005
Determining director independence in shareholder derivative litigation, secondary actor securities fraud liability, and a split between two circuits on whether the heightened standard for pleading scienter must be met in summary judgement motions are featured in this special report from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
December 12, 2005
See who made the grade in our annual listing of the 100 largest private law offices in New York State, the largest Manhattan offices of non-New York-based firms, the largest (by size firmwide) New York-based firms and more in this issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine.
Litigation
December 5, 2005
Learn how to use pre-trial motions to defeat punitive damages in this era of anti-corporate sentiment and how the Supreme Court's increasing textualism may affect Rule 10b-5's private right of action for securities fraud in this special report from the New York Law Journal.
Real Estate & Title Insurance Trends
November 28, 2005
Read about the new and unresolved issues involved in the booming "condo hotel" trend, how landlords should protect themselves from liability for foreseeable harm caused by a third party, and federal statutes and rules that impact title insurance in real estate transactions in this special report from the New York Law Journal.
Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy
November 21, 2005
Discover how new amendments to the Bankruptcy Code may give non-U.S. debtors a second avenue to obtain the broad relief available in U.S. courts and how the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act has made it more difficult for distressed companies to retain key management personnel in this special report from the New York Law Journal.
GC New York
November 14, 2005
Keeping up means not only staying abreast of developments in our own backyard but on a global scale as well. This issue of GC New York explores the latest developments on the international legal scene--from options for U.S. companies facing international arbitration to what companies need to know before doing business in emerging markets.
Mergers Acquisitions
November 7, 2005
Find out how hedge funds are competing with private equity funds, how Japan's new law will protect companies from hostile takeovers, and how public companies are dealing with shareholder criticism of poison pills in this special report from the New York Law Journal.
Law Firm Management
October 31, 2005
In today's evolving world and economy, those who manage law firms, whether small, medium-size or huge, have a real challenge on their hands. This issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine deals with professional development programs, market positioning, implementing wise pay decisions and managing the people element in firm initiatives.
Intellectual Property
October 17, 2005
Learn why the scope of a patent's protection depends more than ever on the skill of the lawyer drafting and prosecuting its application and why the biomedical research tool industry faces an uncertain future in this special report from the New York Law Journal.
GC New York
October 11, 2005
With highly publicized corporate scandals, government prosecutions, and the passage of new laws and controls, the rules and risks have changed for today's corporate counsel. Explore the protection of the audit committee, the personal liability of directors, the nuts and bolts of internal investigations and more in this issue of GC New York.
Litigation
October 11, 2005
Trademark dilution proof is still in a muddle, but clarity may be on the way. Discover the proposed legislation that would ease the burden on trademark owners in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal. Also, learn the ten most common mistakes made in determining the value of a business and read the New York lawyer's guide to Connecticut's appellate practice.
Trusts & Estates
October 3, 2005
Read about calculation of damages after a fiduciary has been found liable for mismanagement of trust assets and how to construct a family agreement to avoid litigation over deceased parents' assets after they've been transferred to one child as part of a Medicaid asset protection plan in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Solos & Small Firms
September 26, 2005
Attorneys practicing in small firms or going it alone have the extra burdens that come with running or building a business. Let this Special Report from the New York Law Journal ease your mind with advice on avoiding complaints from clients, getting help from contract attorneys and guiding business development with a strategic plan.
Real Estate & Title Insurance Trends
September 19, 2005
Real estate related legal malpractice claims are the second most common type. Read the five steps every attorney should take to avoid trouble, along with a new twist to reducing tax bills on home sales in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Court of Appeals: Year in Review
September 12, 2005
In this Special Report from the New York Law Journal, we highlight the most important cases handed down by the Court during the past year on topics including copyright law, insurance law, land use law, criminal practice, workers' compensation, torts and more.
First Year Associates
September 6, 2005
Learn how to avoid common mistakes, protect client secrets, navigate generational differences, apply orientation advice and craft high-quality memos with the first-year associate survival kit in this issue of New York Law Journal Magazine.
Litigation
August 22, 2005
Get ahead of the game with highlights of the proposed federal e-discovery rules the Judicial Conference will soon consider and review the most commonly litigated limitations on excessive depositions in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Land Title Trends
August 8, 2005
Explore common ways identity thieves defraud the title industry and learn how to ensure a clear title and smooth closing when the owner of a co-op or condo has died in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
White-Collar Crime
July 18, 2005
Your clients face a greater chance of prosecution over corporate accounting irregularities and you and your partners may find yourself on trial if your client missteps. Find out why in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy
July 11, 2005
Read what practitioners need to know in the fallout from this year's reform push by Congress, the latest on multinational restructurings and more in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Trends in Real Estate & Title Insurance
June 27, 2005
Are you engaging in risky behavior? Check out analysis of the costs of terrorism, the perils of tenancy in common and the liability issues raised by the lack of window guards in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Litigation
June 20, 2005
Are you ready for damages? Trial preparation includes taking a hard look at elements of proof on recovery. Also in this special report: arbitrability and the non-signatory; determining when tort action may be implied based uponstatutory provision; and the tricky business of supplying privileged information to regulators.
New York State Practice
June 13, 2005
Find out why the 120-day rule is not so final at times, get help navigating the appellate courts, and learn what's new at the commercial division in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
Matrimonial Law
June 6, 2005
Read up on the latest developments in custody fights, child support disputes and issues affecting same-sex families in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
May 31, 2005
Summer associates can learn the top 10 tips for success and how to avoid pitfalls as they face their season-long audition in this issue of the New York Law Journal Magazine.
Asset Valuation
May 23, 2005
Learn the troubles that experts can cause, study up on preserving marital assets in divorce actions, and do the math on quantifying damages in trademark infringement suits in this special report from the New York Law Journal.
GC New York
May 9, 2005
Cover all the bases for Metro-area in-house counsel with this publication of the New York Law Journal as you check out the latest developments on audits, record retention and more.
Health Care Law
May 9, 2005
Learn how to diagnose problems in the ever more complex relationships between doctors and hospitals and catch up on the latest changes in physician discipline in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal.
Law Day 2005
May 2, 2005
Read how the Empire State's jury system is adapting to change in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal.
Litigation
April 25, 2005
Catch up on the latest developments from the courts and in ADR in this Special Section from the New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
New York Law Journal Magazine
April 18, 2005
Find out why the picture is rosier for lawyers at the big firms, while those in the lower tiers continue to struggle, in this Law Firm Recruiting issue of The New York Law Journal Magazine. View the free highlights from this special section.
Labor & Employment Law
April 11, 2005
Learn how job law provides relief to REITs, why to be aware of construction law requirements, and what the benefits are to calculating IDA in this special section from The New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
Labor & Employment Law
April 4, 2005
Find out why companies are grappling with risk of liability for joint employment relationships, and why employers need to seriously reconsider policies that conflict with an employee's religious beliefs in this special section from The New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
Discovery
March 28, 2005
Learn how to draft effective 'litigation hold' instructions, take depositions from remote locations, and techniques for going after opposing counsel's testimony in this special section from The New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
Highest Verdicts of 2004
March 21, 2005
Read the summaries of the cases with the highest awards, take a look at some noteworthy cases, and more in this special section from The New York Law Journal. View the free highlights with charts from this special section.
GC New York
March 14, 2005
This essential publication from The New York Law Journal for in-house practitioners covers how to fight false allegations, how to stave off a crisis from within, and how smaller companies are learning to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley. View the free highlights from this special section.
Book of Lists
March 14, 2005
This special section from The New York Law Journal includes information on New York's highest grossing law firms, the firms with the top corporate practices, where the most satisfied associates work, and more.
Corporate Restructuring And Bankruptcy
March 7, 2005
Learn if bankruptcy discharges sexual harrassment debts, and how the rejection of executory contracts is a powerful reorganization tool in this special section from The New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
New York Law Journal Magazine
February 28, 2005
Find out who won and who lost in thehigh-stakes trials of the last year in this Top Cases of 2004 issue of The New York Law Journal Magazine. View the free article from this special section.
Litigation
February 22, 2005
Learn about the stormy waters in PSLRA's safe harbor, the potential for regulators to come knocking on clients' doors, and find the meaning behind collaborative law in this special section from The New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
Trusts & Estates
February 14, 2005
Discover the realities surrounding ethical dilemmas, testamentary capacity and the effects of medication, and residential tax basis issues in elder law planning, in this special section from The New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
Tech Trends
January 31, 2005
Learn about how new partner classes are affecting firms, what marketing really means, and how to put profitability into focus in this special section from The New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
GC New York
January 31, 2005
This essential publication from The New York Law Journal for in-house practitioners covers how internal audits reduce risk, the importance of building communication and trust, and the subtle points of negotiating agreements. View the free highlights from this special section.
Tech Trends
January 31, 2005
Learn how cases are decided under Uniform Domain Resolution Policy, why the Digital Millennium Copyright Act commands recognition, and how one litigator uses technology to avoid surprises in appeals court in this special section from The New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
Intellectual Property
January 24, 2005
Learn how employee inventor litigation is hitting Japan, if punitive damages are available for infringement, and why owners' battles with gripe sites continue in this special section from the New York Law Journal. View the free highlights from this special section.
New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting
January 24, 2005
Covering the spectrum from the old ways that institutions are divided in criminal justice to forming the new definitions of pro bono, this special section from the New York Law Journal provides an overview of the myriad topics addressed at this year's meeting.
Real Estate Board of New York
January 18, 2005
Read analysis and prognostications in this Special Report from the New York Law Journal and the Real Estate Board of New York. Topics include a look in the crystal ball at 2005, a glance in the rear-view mirror at 2004, and what Sarbanes-Oxley means to real estate practitioners. View the free highlights from this special section.
Lobbying: Report From Albany
January 10, 2005
Find out why the executive director of the NewYork Temporary State Commission on Lobbying questions the needs for lobbyists in this special section from the New York Law Journal.
Labor & Employment
December 20, 2004
Learn about employee benefits for same-sex partners, changes on overtime eligibility, and how the mayor continues to oppose equal benefits law in this special section from the New York Law Journal.
New York Law Journal Magazine
December 13, 2004
New York's largest law offices showed some growth, but also a number of remarkable reductions in staffing from last year. Plus, see the winner of the fourth annual NYLJ Fiction Contest in this New York Law Journal Magazine.