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New York Law Journal

Stock Option Exercise Leading to Capital Loss: 'Hann v. United States'

In this Taxation column, David E. Kahen writes: A common example of a mismatch of character of income and loss involves the exercise of compensatory stock options and immediate sale of the stock so acquired. The potential for both ordinary income and capital loss in such situations is illustrated by the recent Court of Federal Claims decision in 'Hann v. United States'.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Who Watches the Watchdogs? The Use of Non-Party IME Watchdogs

Alan Levy discusses how New York courts have been struggling recently with what has become a commonplace use of non-attorney staff and outside legal service providers known as "IME Watchdogs" to accompany plaintiffs to their Independent Medical Examinations.
8 minute read

The Recorder

California's Adult Use of Cannabis: Cutting Through the Haze

Addressing some of the confusion surrounding California's Adult Use of Marijuana Act.
6 minute read

International Edition

'No one did anything because of his client base' - female lawyers share their #MeToo stories

With two-thirds of female lawyers experiencing sexual harassment in their workplace, some of them recount their experiences here.
9 minute read

International Edition

'No one did anything because of his client base' - female lawyers share their #MeToo stories

With two-thirds of female lawyers experiencing sexual harassment in their workplace, some of them recount their experiences here.
9 minute read

International Edition

Ashurst partner tops ranking of partners advising on biggest UK takeovers of 2017

City corporate partner Karen Davies comes out ahead of fellow dealmakers at firms including Skadden and Davis Polk
4 minute read

International Edition

Ashurst partner tops ranking of partners advising on biggest UK takeovers of 2017

City corporate partner Karen Davies comes out ahead of fellow dealmakers at firms including Skadden and Davis Polk
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Outrunning the Lion: Fighting on the Front Lines of Today's Data Breach Attacks

We have widely agreed-upon cultural norms guiding the appropriate level of protection for physical assets, but do not yet have the same protective instinct for assets in the digital realm.
8 minute read

Legaltech News

2017: The Year Legal Tech Grew Up

From AI and automation to analytics and law firm M&As, Casetext CEO Jake Heller wraps up the year's most important legal tech trends.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Court Clarifies Requirements for Actions Against Cayman Islands Companies

In their New York Court of Appeals Roundup, Lynn K. Neuner and William T. Russell Jr. discuss a case in which the Court of Appeals clarified the requirements for plaintiffs seeking to bring shareholder derivative actions against Cayman Islands companies in New York State courts.
6 minute read

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