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New York Law Journal

The Role of Owner's Representatives and Potential Liability

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Joshua Levy conclude that when representing a project owner, ensuring the agreement between the owner and the owner's representative contains both a properly delineated scope of authority and a comprehensive indemnity is "critical."
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Pressing the Pause Button' on a Divorce in Texas

Whatever the reason, a party should be aware that, in Texas, there is no formal, legal means by which to “pause” a divorce proceeding.
10 minute read

The Recorder

Fire Destroyed Insured's Property, but Bank Can Keep Insurance Money, 9th Circuit Rules

The Ninth Circuit ruled that a bank was entitled to keep the insurance proceeds payable after its borrower's property had burned down, and it did not have to turn them over to him to rebuild.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

What To Do When the Fighting Over Comp Starts

When financial pressures build, firm management should give care to values and partner emotions.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Website Accessibility—the Emerging Trend Under the ADA

Federal judges are trending toward siding with plaintiffs in website accessibility cases under the Americans with Disabilities Act as cases begin to reach them over compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act Benefits Us All

The “Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act of 2017” (Dignity Act), which improves the treatment of federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents,…
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Willful Blindness Doesn't Hold Up for Lawyers Accused of Crimes

Another Connecticut attorney has gone to jail after pleading guilty to a crime and had his license suspended for a long time. One of the purposes…
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Roberts v. Tishman': What's New?

In their Rent Regulation column, Warren Estis and Jeffrey Turkel explore recent case law addressing issues stemming from 'Roberts v. Tishman,' including fraud, treble damages, rent freezes due to failure to register, and an owner's right to seek luxury deregulation for stabilized apartments after J-51 benefits expire.
16 minute read

The Recorder

No, You Really Cannot Ask That and Other Implications of New Laws Impacting Employers

Most employers of California employees must change key hiring practices in order to comply with new state laws effective Jan. 1, 2018. These laws impact job applications, interviews, background checks and compensation.
6 minute read

The Recorder

To Poach, or Not To Poach, That is the Question.

I want to hire a superstar lawyer I managed at my last company, but I am worried that poaching her will burn bridges with my former employer. What should I do?
5 minute read

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