By: Timothy B. Howell and Alex Petrossian , Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP The defined terms in any agreement are considered as the building blocks upon which the rest of the agreement is based, particularly when it comes to the negative covenants...

By: Daniel Turinsky , Evan D. Parness , and Britt C. Hamilton , DLA Piper LLP (US) This article provides guidance on substantive and procedural considerations involved in pursuing temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctive relief...

By: Michael B. Bernstein , Matthew A. Tabas , and Matthew H. Fine , Arnold & Porter Even in the very earliest stages of planning a merger or an acquisition, it is never too soon to begin considering the antitrust issues. In fact, it is critical...

By: Nicholas C. Rigano , Esq. RIGANO LLC Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq. ) (CERCLA), current owners and operators of real property are strictly liable for costs to clean...

By: Spencer Compton , First American Title Insurance Company LEXIS PRACTICE ADVISOR RESEARCH PATH: Real Estate > Commercial Purchase and Sales > 1031 Exchanges > Practice Notes Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that no gain...