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The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 4: Fee-Splitting and Malpractice Insurance

"Regardless of whether a freelance attorney carries malpractice insurance, law firms are ultimately responsible for the work product," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Top 5 Challenges in M&A Transactions for Employee Benefits and Compensation

A thorough understanding of the legal requirements and hidden costs is key, and equally important is managing those requirements through careful planning and implementation throughout the M&A process.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Navigating Complex Capital Waters: Preferred Equity in Special Situations

To properly mitigate these risks, preferred equity investors must secure a comprehensive set of legal protections to safeguard their capital and influence the strategic direction of the business.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Locked Box Mechanism in Private M&A Transactions: A Streamlined Approach

Initially prevalent in the U.K. and Asia, the locked box approach is gaining traction in the United States due to the growing demand for expedited M&A transactions and a robust seller's market. The shift toward locked box structures is also driven by financial investors seeking cleaner and quicker negotiations.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Exploring the Current State of Middle-Market M&A: Deal Term Trends and Emerging Optimism

After a turbulent 2023 characterized by high interest rates, persistent inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties that led to a sharp decline in deal volume and a cautious approach from buyers, 2024 has brought several positive developments that suggest a potential rebound.
8 minute read

International Edition

The Price of Time: Should Law Firms Sell Minutes or Value?

As the legal industry grapples with the rise of AI, the once-immutable billable hour faces unprecedented scrutiny.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Election Risk Preparedness: Are General Counsel Ready? (Part 2)  

Part 1 of this article for corporate legal leaders with US operations was about preparing for the initial Election risks. Part 2 offers additional suggestions for preparedness, aimed mostly at reducing costly employee distractions and disruptions.
11 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Employee and Outspoken Critic of NFL Settles Suit Alleging Racial Inequality in the League

The central issue in Trotter's lawsuit revolved around his vocal criticism of the NFL's diversity policies and his allegations that this advocacy led to his dismissal. He claimed that during league-wide meetings and in various public forums, he repeatedly raised concerns about the NFL's failure to hire more Black coaches, executives and media personnel.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What's Your Persona? Using Client Personas to Drive Marketing and Business Development

Developing client personas can help maximize marketing and business development resources as well as boost profitability by bringing in more and better (and perhaps better paying) clients.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit Predicts Pa. High Court's Application of 'Gallagher' and 'Donovan' in 'Mid-Century Insurance v. Werley'

The Third Circuit determined that the household exclusion at issue must be enforced in order to be consistent with current Pennsylvania Supreme Court precedents.
12 minute read

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