A private foundation is an IRC Section 501(c)(3) organization operated for religious, charitable, scientific, and other purposes outlined in the tax code. Private foundations differ from public charities in that a public charity’s funding comes from the public...
Access our new state law survey to find out if your state permits contingent payment clauses in construction subcontracts. You will find information on both pay-if-paid and pay-when-paid clauses, along with an overview of applicable legislation and case law. ...
As experienced in-house attorneys know, the job of an in-house lawyer can be much broader and the subject matter *far* outside one’s prior area of expertise. Great in-house attorneys are knowledgeable in their practice area, but become seasoned generalists...
Representations and warranties (R&W) insurance policies typically cover breaches of representations and warranties within a transaction agreement and are heavily negotiated by both buy- and sell-side parties. M&A counsel should have a comprehensive understanding...
The #MeToo movement has had a profound impact on how society regards discrimination, harassment, and assault within and outside of the workplace. This practice note by Ellen Holloman and Hyungjoo Han of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft on Sexual Harassment Workplace...
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It is always good to remember the basics. Review this resource kit for a fresh primer on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a credit agreement. This resource kit is your one-stop shop for quickly accessing practical guidance for all provisions in a credit agreement...
The renewables market is growing exponentially in the United States. Learn more about topics in the renewable energy space by using our new State Law Comparison Tool, with discussions of both wind energy regulation and solar energy regulation. READ NOW »...
As a slice of the total compensation package, most executive pay is delivered in the form of equity, typically company stock, whether of a public or private employer, in shares or derivatives. Using equity compensation is viewed as an incentive because award value...
Because there is no omnibus federal rule regarding a company’s breach notification, data breach notices must be sent to all affected individuals in all of the states where they reside, requiring individual notification to be tailored to the rules of the particular...
Acquire an understanding of a company's duty of good faith and fair dealing when negotiating and contracting with consumers for the sale of goods or services. Learn about the duty of good faith under consumer protection statutes and the common law, as well...
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