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New York Law Journal

Cool Charitable Giving Moves in the New Tax Climate

In his Estate Planning and Philanthropy column, Conrad Teitell writes: Now that many more clients will be taking the standard deduction, making direct transfers from IRAs to charities is a smart tax strategy for additional donors. And, direct IRA transfers from IRAs can also be advantageous for taxpayers who itemize.
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New York Law Journal

Challenges and Advice for Multinational Companies in Complying With Chinese Cybersecurity Law

Cori Lable, Jodi Wu and Zachary Brez provide an overview of the key requirements imposed by China's Cybersecurity Law and a roadmap for multinational companies seeking to assess their obligations and responsibilities under the law.
9 minute read

Legaltech News

To Overhaul Corporate E-Discovery, It's About Working Around Tech

Two corporate e-discovery practitioners share their stories of revamping e-discovery in-house, offering insight into the pitfalls and successes these efforts can entail.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Quinn-Gay Email Dust-Up Is Tame Compared With These Firm Splits

A lot of lawyers fail to pull off amicable divorces.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Midsize Firms Have an Edge With Millennials, If They Listen

Midsize firms are finding ways to bridge the generational divide and take advantage of millennial strengths.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

DOJ Gives Mixed Messages on False Claims Act Enforcement

In their Federal Civil Enforcement column, Richard Strassberg and William Harrington write: The DOJ's mixed messages on False Claims Act enforcement, reflect tension in the government ranks over proper deterrence and over-deterrence. This creates defense opportunities for companies and their lawyers caught in civil investigations.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

FOIL Practitioners: One Step Closer to Mandatory Attorney Fee Awards

Matthew T. McLaughlin writes: For nearly three years, the legislature and the governor have wrestled with changes to the Freedom of Information Law in efforts make an award of attorney fees mandatory when the agency unreasonably refuses to produce documents. That day has arrived, and government transparency reformers are smiling.
12 minute read

Legaltech News

The Class Action Litigation Consequences of Business Email Compromise Attacks

A look inside the likelihood of class action litigation from BEC attacks, the judicial results of such litigation, and potential costs associated with settling such litigation.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Case to Watch: The Fifth Circuit Accepts Direct Appeal Respecting Enforcement of Corporate Restraints Preventing Bankruptcy

In her Distress Mergers and Acquisitions column, Corinne Ball discusses a case in which the outcome of the controversy may significantly impact many future transactions, especially in private company settings.
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New York Law Journal

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—How It Affects Real Estate (Part I)

Real Estate Securities columnist Peter Fass writes: On Dec. 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R.1, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This is the most sweeping change to the U.S. federal income tax laws since 1986. This and future articles will discuss the individual tax and business tax provisions that affect real estate investment and investors in real estate.
8 minute read

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