Cryptocurrency exchanges and their customers should seriously consider the benefits of a financial asset election under UCC Article 8 for resolving disputes in bankruptcy over whether the cryptocurre…
Today, evaluating intellectual property assets often makes up a core portion of the due diligence in an M&A transaction. This article discusses key considerations.
Typical business planning transactions often can trigger fraudulent transfer law. This article discusses considerations for transactions involving LLCs.
This article highlights key benefits of the USTP's new uniform reports for non-small business Chapter 11 cases, discussing enhancements since the new forms were implemented and important practice tip…
Judge Tamika Montgomery-Reeves recently joined the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. This interview explores the judge’s trailblazing accomplishments.
This article will discuss how legal translations are vital in ensuring accuracy, quality, and transparency when conducting global due diligence for M&A.
Amid the rise of exfiltration in data breaches and class-action lawsuits even in smaller breaches, lawyers should be on guard and ensure their organizations take appropriate care.
The NJ Supreme Court's holding in Statewide Insurance Fund v. Star Insurance Company draws a clear distinction between “self” insurance and “real” insurance, with broad implications.
This article will give a summary of the Conference on Consumer Finance Law’s history, exploring its prominent leaders and activities from its founding in 1927 to today.
What are the key “S” aspects of ESG when conducting M&A due diligence, and what should companies evaluate prior to approving an M&A deal?
From macro headwinds to advancements in Web3 tech, the biggest LegalTech moves of 2023 are already taking shape, and AI will continue to have a multiplying effect.
This article covers several trends in business entity law observed over the past 40 years, from increasing statutory complexity to proliferation of entity choices.
Inconsistent hiring criteria unlawfully hamper marginalized candidates, and courts must improve their analysis of this form of discrimination in Title VII cases.
What should we understand about the recent collapse of two large regional banks, SVB and Signature Bank, and what might it mean for the future of finance?
The FTC will accept comments until April 19, 2023, on its proposed rule that would bar employers from entering into non-compete agreements with their workers. This article discusses the implications…
The Department of Justice Antitrust Division recently suffered another setback in its most recent effort to secure criminal convictions for labor-side violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.
Structured legal fees allow plaintiff lawyers to receive installment payments over time, tax-deferred. The IRS recently issued a tax memo that, while not binding authority, suggests the IRS could be…
In Bittner v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved the question of whether the $10,000 maximum civil money penalty for nonwillful violations of the FBAR statute is per FBAR report or per fo…
A recent settlement between Colorado authorities and two online lenders offers a unique template for changing the incentive mechanisms that lead online lenders to originate high-interest loans ordina…
Given the U.S.'s low ranking on accessible/affordable civil justice and discrimination in the legal system, lawyers can play a role in strengthening the rule of law by doing pro bono work and maintai…
While ESG has emerged as a defining trend in investing and corporate governance in recent years, a reaction against it has also become more prominent. How can lawyers advise corporate boards struggli…
On March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank was put into FDIC receivership. This article explores what happened next, from the workings of the SVB bridge bank to implications for lenders.
Mergers & Acquisitions Law Month-in-Brief update, April 2023: Another SPAC Breach of Fiduciary Duty Suit Pulls in Bankers.
Internet Law & Cybersecurity Month-in-Brief update, Apr. 2023: Munich Re Report Discusses Cyber Insurance Risks and Trends 2023.
Month-in-Brief update, Apr. 2023: Exculpation amendment in accordance with DGCL Section 102(b)(7) does not trigger a class vote & more.
Month-in-Brief update, Apr. 2023: CFPB Seeks Multibillion-Dollar Judgment against Credit Repair Companies, One Unwanted Voicemail Is Enough to Establish Standing under the FDCPA, & more.
Month-in-Brief update, April 2023: Oh, Those Disqualified Lender Lists; Section 363(m) of the Bankruptcy Code Is Not “Jurisdictional” (MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v.