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Sixth Circuit Allows Discovery for Foreign and International Arbitrations

A recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision allowing parties in foreign private arbitrations to obtain discovery in federal district courts has created a circuit split, increasing the likelihood that the U.S. Supreme Court will revisit an issue that it last addressed in 2004.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Liberal View Allowing Action Anew Barred by Statute of Limitations

In his Foreclosure Litigation column, Bruce Bergman discusses a "savings provision" contained in CPLR §205 which has received a helpful liberal interpretation by the Court of Appeals which permits a dismissed action to be initiated anew even though the statute of limitations had otherwise expired. This has the potential to avoid the anomaly of a defaulting borrower otherwise entitled to retain mortgage proceeds with no remedy for the lender. 
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Hidden Figures: What Lawyers Really Need to Know About Math

Much derided in legal services, math may be the prime number for developing a lucrative law firm.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Realty Law Digest

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses 'Akasa Holdings v. 214 Lafayette House,' 'Fried v. Galindo,' '400 E58 Owner LLC v. Hernson,' and 'Inwood Land Holdings Inc. v. State of N.Y.'
19 minute read

Law.com

Law.com's Circuit Court Spotlight: We've Got You Covered, Counselor

Our new columns bring you insight and analysis from top appellate lawyers practicing in federal appeals courts nationwide.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Shuttle Diplomacy in the Age of Spend Reduction

Doing more with less is something we have all had to reconcile at one time or another. For corporate legal departments, meeting service demands at some level through external service providers is simple math.
8 minute read

The Recorder

Unlocking the Secret of California's Trade Secret Identification Requirement: Part 1

California trade secret law, through California Code of Civil Procedure §2019.210, presents a statutory framework unique among state and federal trade secret laws that requires trade secret plaintiffs to identify the misappropriated trade secrets before discovery commences. This article examines the genesis, purpose, and leading cases interpreting §2019.210.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

In Pennsylvania, a judge can never testify as a character witness unless the Pennsylvania Supreme Court gives approval. Otherwise, if the judge did so testify, the judge could be subject to judicial discipline.
10 minute read

Law.com

Is Your Retirement Playbook in Order, Counselor?

No well-coached football team would ever consider heading into a season without a well-constructed, detailed playbook, yet it's striking how many lawyers approach their retirement with very little preparation.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The Dual Share Duel

Lyft's recent offering involved similar unevenness. The ridesharing behemoth debuted with a structure that gave its two founders 10 votes for every share, resulting in 50% voting control of a company in which their economic ownership is closer to 5%.
5 minute read

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