The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Peter B. Lewis | July 30, 2018
The rule of capture holds that “The owner of a tract of land acquires title to the oil and gas which he produces from wells drilled thereon, though it may be proved that part of such oil or gas migrated from adjoining lands.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Stacy West Clark | July 30, 2018
“What would you do if your business dried up tomorrow?” I posed this question to some of my favorite rainmakers—all successful lawyers from a variety of different practice areas. I thought it would be a unique way to identify some great marketing strategies ... and I was right.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Jason Domark, Charles C. Kline and Reid Kline | July 30, 2018
“A lot of money can be made if you're willing to trip over a few penal statutes along the way.” That is how one court described a plaintiff's actions in the context of the wrongful conduct rule.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Abraham J. Gafni | July 26, 2018
Miscalculation of an award by an arbitrator represents one of the few grounds warranting modification. But what evidence and what procedures are required by a court when reviewing a contention of arbitrator miscalculation?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Marcie Borgal Shunk | July 26, 2018
There is a crisis brewing in law firms. In an era of volatility and transformation, law firms are now, more than ever, reliant on their culture, vision and operational approach to drive performance—all of which, at their core, rely on effective leadership.
Delaware Business Court Insider | Commentary
By Gabriel Herrmann and Lee R. Crain | July 25, 2018
The Delaware Court of Chancery's decision in Wenske v. Blue Bell Creameries, C.A. No. 2017-0699-JRS (July 6, 2018) (Slights, V.C.), highlights an interesting practical challenge faced by parties seeking to impose oversight obligations on a manager charged with operating a business in accordance with sound industry business practices.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Dena Lefkowitz | July 25, 2018
Recently, I was on the phone with a fellow coach who asked about my personality type from an assessment taken in the past. I didn't recall, so while still on the call, I quietly walked over to my filing cabinet and pulled out a folder labeled “my assessments.”
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Robert S. Kelner, Gail S. Kelner and Joshua D. Kelner | July 23, 2018
In their Trial Practice column, Robert S. Kelner, Gail S. Kelner and Joshua D. Kelner discuss a recent amendment to the CPLR, which expands the options for where a case may be venued.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By The YL Editorial Board | July 18, 2018
Summer vacations can either be one of the most relaxing or most stressful aspects of a young lawyer's career. Demanding clients or shareholders can make young lawyers feel lazy or guilty for wanting a break.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Stephenie W. Yeung | July 18, 2018
It is no secret that cyberattackers consider law firms to be rich sources of valuable data. Escalating risks and client expectations mandate that mid-size and smaller firms, with fewer than 200 attorneys, treat cybersecurity as a core element of their legal practice.
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