Corporations involved in mergers and other corporate transactions vary their treatment of outstanding equity awards to their C-suite executives. This includes how they handle vested and unvested outstanding equity-based awards, including stock options, stock appreciation...
While the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), imposes comprehensive requirements on businesses that collect personal information, specific regulatory notice requirements must not be overlooked, especially...
We all know arbitration is supposed to be a fair, expeditious, and cost-effective alternative to litigation, but when the time comes, arbitration pleading practice is not in most of our legal muscle memories. To make sure your living is easy this summer, we went...
It’s a common scenario—a participant takes a loan in a 401(k) plan, then leaves that employer, rolls the plan account to an IRA, and is subsequently surprised when their Form 1099-R arrives showing the plan loan as a taxable distribution. This is because...
The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) is a new forum established by the Copyright Office to handle copyright disputes valued up to $30,000, which began accepting claims in June 2022. Practical Guidance has you covered on the ins-and-outs of litigating a claim at the...
Gain knowledge in selecting and drafting confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements and clauses, and access resources and materials relating to confidentiality. Read now » Related Content Confidentiality Agreements Read about confidential information...
Developers seeking a valuable and lucrative way to expand their own footprints, and simultaneously help meet the ever-growing need for affordable housing—particularly in urban centers—might want to consider the appeal of building affordable housing...
As policy discussions heat up and Congress contemplates national legalization, gain insight on the rising prominence of the Dormant Commerce Clause with this practice note, which explores the anticipated interplay between proposed federal regulatory oversight of...
Organizations must properly dispose or destroy sensitive personally identifying information (PII) to avoid harsh penalties. Check out this comparison of each state’s laws on the disposal or destruction of such PII, as well as exceptions and potential penalties...
Blend of Powerful Analytics and Real-world Collections Expertise to Support Development of Enhanced Collections Solutions April 25, 2008 — New York, NY, April 25, 2008 - LexisNexis ® Risk & Information Analytics Group and Account Control Technology, Inc...
LexisNexis organizes one-day IP conference on April 18 at Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel in Taipei April 17, 2008 — Taipei, Taiwan, April 17, 2008 - LexisNexis ® , a leading global provider of business information solutions, today announced it is making...
Data visualization and link analysis tool maps complex or hidden connections between entities March 12, 2008 — New York, NY, March 12, 2008 - LexisNexis ® Risk & Information Analytics Group has released Accurint ® for Insurance Plus, a data visualization...
TotalPatent™ named “Best Online Science or Technology Service” finalist in Software & Information Industry Association's 2008 CODiE Awards March 5, 2008 — New York, NY, March 5, 2008 - Designed to help customers protect valuable Intellectual Property...
This whitepaper acts as a roadmap, designed to help organizations find a clear path to AML-CFT compliance in 2023 and beyond. It dissects the key issues and priorities both locally and across the world to help compliance and risk professionals find greater clarity...
The short answer is yes. Bankruptcy courts continue to approve structure dismissals that do not violate Czyzewski v. Jevic Holding Corp., 580 U.S. 451 (2017) . Recently, a bankruptcy court issued a decision that provides useful guidance regarding structured dismissals...
Biden Administration Mulling AI Chip Export Restrictions The Biden administration is considering restrictions on the export of advanced chips used for artificial intelligence to China. Administration officials have expressed concerns that China could use the...
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened this month. If you are trying to decide whether to opt out of the UPC’s jurisdiction during the transitional period, this checklist will help. It identifies the factors a European patent owner should consider when deciding...
Whether drafting the first version of an acquisition agreement or reviewing opposing counsel’s initial draft, there may be clauses for which an explanation or alternative language are useful. In addition to reviewing precedent, it is often good practice to...
Get up to speed on the numerous legal regimes, trends, and best practices in this continually evolving practice area with this first-year associate resource kit , including essential resources on state privacy law compliance, biometric privacy, cybersecurity, data...
Tune in to this practice note for an overview of common agreements in the music industry, from online music distribution agreements and master use licenses to catalog acquisitions and NFT sales. Read Now » Related Content Online Music Distribution...
One useful feature of Practical Guidance is the collection of material from Lexis’ antitrust treatises, organized by topic area. Immediately below is an excerpt from the von Kalinowski treatise (Antitrust Laws and Trade Regulation) on the types of conduct...
A wide variety of institutions, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals invest in private equity funds, and the largest of these institutional investors have both the resources to engage attorneys and consultants to carry out thorough private equity fund reviews...
Employers should provide a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of an employee’s gender identity or transgender status, and encourage transitioning employees to come forward to facilitate the employee’s transition in the workplace. Do your...
During the average work week, over 50% of small law practitioners conduct legal research, with many relying on free resources. However, the evidence suggests that what is ‘free’ may actually cost small law firms both time and money. We explore the...
Funds Will Be Used to Bolster Interest in Law Among Urban High School Students May 21, 2008 — New York, NY, May 21, 2008 - LexisNexis today announced that it has awarded its LexisNexis ® Martindale-Hubbell ® Legal Fellowship to the New Jersey Law & Education...