December 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Executive Compensation: Carried Interest and Terminated EmployeesThose 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 BroadOne 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 ExamplesThere 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 RightsThe 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 DisbarmentFacing 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 CoastCommerce 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 TermsContract 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 ConductBy 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 FiascoMost 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 SlumpThe 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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