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The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I am a young lawyer. What are some of the do's and don'ts in the courtroom setting?
15 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Top Ten Tips When Facing a Congressional Investigation

Although committee assignments in the House and Senate were just announced on Jan. 3, the chairs and ranking members of each committee have been engaged in planning for some time—in some cases, for months—regarding the types of issues they plan to take on, and in what order.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Anticipating Another Supreme Court Test for the Affordable Care Act

When the U.S. Supreme Court validated the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act the common belief was that the controversy over the constitutionality of the nation's health insurance law was at an end. Few contemplated what might happen if the exaction enforcing the individual mandate was ever removed. That question is now upon us.
9 minute read

Law.com

Embrace the Chaos, Counselor

For those who crave control, the uncertainty of being at the beck and call of a partner or subject to the whims of an adversary is distinctly unsettling.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Arbitration: Is It Still Worth It?

Fast-food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has found itself at the center of the ongoing debate over mandatory arbitration provisions in employment agreements. That debate has always assumed that arbitration clauses favor employers. However, the most recent developments in a wage-and-hour case against Chipotle have called that assumption into question.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Realty Law Digest

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses “225 Huguenot St. Corp. v. Rwechungura,” and “de Socio v. 136 E. 56th St. Owners.”
15 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Top Five New Year Resolutions for Sports Compliance

For sports organizations, compliance is low-hanging fruit. The new year offers an opportunity to better understand your organization and introduce program enhancements that can ensure program effectiveness.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

The Dating Game: Why Big Firms Still Chase Midsize Firms and Vice Versa

All solutions as to the best ways to integrate must be as driven by client interest as was the original decision to acquire or be acquired. It is not the only criterion, but it's a priority focus without which no combination of professionals should ever be considered.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Recent Decisions Tackle Federal-State Relations

In their Appellate Division Review, E. Leo Milonas and Andrew Smith discuss recent decisions from the Appellate Divisions, including the recent Second Department decision “People ex rel. Wells v. DeMarco,” which held that state and local law enforcement officers lack authority under New York law to effect arrests for violations of federal civil immigration violations.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I made a mistake in a case and missed a deadline. I wish to resolve the matter in a fair fashion with the client. The case is worth about $8,000 and I am would like to meet with the client and offer the client $8,000 to resolve he matter and sign a release so I am released from liability. Can I do this?
6 minute read

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