By: Cynthia Borrelli and Michael J. Morris , Bressler Amery & Ross, P.C. This article addresses special considerations about surplus lines (SL) brokers like the surplus lines agent’s (SLA) license status, due diligence searches by agents of...

By: Kevin Cloutier , Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP This article discusses both written discovery and depositions in misappropriation of trade secret and restrictive covenant actions. Specifically, the article addresses the following topics...

By: Ellen M. Chapelle , Gould & Ratner LLP In most construction projects, the general contractor traditionally takes control of the site and is responsible for its means and methods of construction, and, therefore, should bear primary liability...

By: Joseph M. Marger , Reed Smith LLP. In almost every asset purchase, stock purchase, and merger transaction (generally referred to in this article as M&A transactions), the purchaser will acquire an ownership or leasehold interest in at least...

By: Linda Curtis and Andrew Cheng , Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. IN RECENT YEARS, THE NEGOTIATION OF AN ACQUISITION agreement and related acquisition financing commitment has become increasingly complicated, involving multiple parties. The buyer...