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A Tax Guide for Plaintiffs Negotiating a Commercial Litigation Funding Agreement
Editors’ Note: This article is a follow-up to the authors’ series, Demystifying Commercial Litigation Finance, which in turn is based on their article, A Guide for Plaintiffs & Commercial Litigators Seeking Funding in the United States (the “Guide”).
Read MoreMaking Mediation Work Before the Dispute Goes Back to Court
Editor’s Note: Most business disputes end in a deal, not a verdict. That is not a guess. Exposed to the full cost and unpredictability of litigation, the vast majority of […]
Read MoreBaruch Gottesman and the $50 Million Letter for an Account That Didn’t Exist
Editor’s Note: This article tells the story of a $23 million investor fraud and the federal malpractice lawsuit that followed– not against the con man, who is already in prison, […]
Read MoreBuild It the Right Way: A Founder’s Guide to Decisions That Matter
Editor’s Note: Every year, thousands of new companies get started. Most of the early energy goes exactly where it should: building something people want, finding customers, hiring the right team, […]
Read MoreThe Roles, Structures, and Duties of a Board of Directors
There are certain ideas in business that take on an air of mythology. The boardroom is one of them. Conversations surrounding boards of directors aren’t always productive or useful. From […]
Read MoreWhat Makes Your Business Yours? Protecting Trade Secrets in the Digital Age
EDITOR’S NOTE: Most businesses think of their value in terms of what’s visible– revenue, headcount, products on shelves. But some of the most important assets a company owns never show […]
Read MoreLateral Partner Moves: What Lawyers Need to Know Before Changing Firms
A practical guide to LPQs, portable business, partnership agreements, fiduciary duties, and negotiating a lateral move without creating avoidable problems. The lateral partner market continues to be robust, and it […]
Read MoreWhen Should a Prenup Be Revisited? Lessons From Litigation
Periodic reviews and full compliance with prenup terms can help couples avoid expensive litigation and ensure their prenup remains intact.
Read MoreUnintentional Delay: USPTO Shortens Threshold for Additional Information Requirement
In June the USPTO revised its practice of requiring additional information for certain petitions based on unintentional delay.
Read MoreEstablishing a Foundation for Successful Negotiations in Mediation
The strongest mediation outcomes are usually achieved by evaluating risks, selecting the right mediator, and preparing realistic settlement objectives.
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