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December 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Executive Compensation: Carried Interest and Terminated Employees

Those who have been—or will be—denied their due have strong claims to recover what they have been promised and what they earned. Employees can now breathe that sigh of relief.

By Josh Migdal and Michelle Genet Bernstein

5 minute read

November 22, 2022 | Daily Business Review

A Rail Strike Looms; Impact on US Economy Could Be Broad

One of the biggest rail unions rejected its deal Monday, joining three others that have failed to approve contracts over concerns about demanding schedules and the lack of paid sick time. That raises the risk of a strike, which could start as soon as Dec. 5.

By Josh Funk, The Associated Press

7 minute read

November 18, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

What Is Worse Than Hiding Your Head in the Sand? A Few Examples

There are a surprising number of instances where attorneys engage in conduct that is even worse than hiding their heads in the sand. Several recent headline-making cases include attorneys creating fake court orders, a fake certificate of completion for a rehab program, or in one case even faking depositions in order to hide their mistakes.

By Josh J.T. Byrne

6 minute read

November 10, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Wall Street Sweep: Handling Personal Devices, Ephemeral Messaging and Privacy Rights

The SEC and the CFTC recently announced billion dollar settlements against several Wall Street financial institutions involving "widespread and longstanding failures by the firms and their employees to maintain and preserve electronic communications," in violation of recordkeeping requirements in the federal securities laws. The magnitude of the fines underscore the importance of firms' record-keeping to regulators.

By Avi Weitzman, Matthew Previn and Josh Christensen

11 minute read

October 03, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Practical Considerations for Those Facing Suspension or Disbarment

Facing suspension or disbarment may look like the end of the road at the time, but it can often be the beginning of a new (and sometimes) improved chapter in a formerly admitted attorney's professional and personal life.

By Josh J.T. Byrne

14 minute read

September 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

$1 Billion in Federal Economic Grants Headed Coast to Coast

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the grants are for manufacturing, clean energy, farming, biotech and to 21 regional partnerships across the nation.

By Josh Boak

4 minute read

August 05, 2022 | Daily Report Online

10 Tips for Product Sellers Negotiating Contract Indemnification Terms

Contract drafting is everything. Before agreeing to a customer's indemnification clause, a product seller's lawyer should at a minimum discuss: (a) the scope of the indemnification obligation, (b) potential costs to perform and (c) the legal exposure in case of a breach.

By Josh Wood

3 minute read

July 15, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Mental Health, Malpractice Avoidance and Ethical Conduct

By now we have all seen the headlines regarding the mental health crisis among lawyers. In the ALM Intelligence 2022 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey, 44% of respondents agreed that mental health problems and substance abuse are at a "crisis level" in the profession.

By Josh J.T. Byrne

6 minute read

May 17, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Legal Malpractice: Taking a Mistake and Making It a Fiasco

Most problems facing attorneys can be fixed if they are addressed promptly. A failure to act often will cause a snowball effect where a relatively small or simple problem becomes a big problem.

By Josh J.T. Byrne

7 minute read

April 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Biden Bets Strong Job Market Will Shield Economy From Slump

The next few months will test whether President Joe Biden built a durable recovery full of jobs with last year's $1.9 trillion relief package, or an economy overfed by government aid that could tip into a downturn.

By Josh Boak

5 minute read


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