MGAs: The Secret Sauce Behind an Insurance Policy's Success

Learn about managing general agents (MGA) and their role in insurance distribution and operations. Read now » Related Content Managing General Agent or Program Administrator Selection Due Diligence Checklist Review pertinent information the MGA should...

March 25, 2025

Empower Your Bankruptcy Practice: Essential Tools for Consumer Cases

Unlock the full potential of your consumer bankruptcy practice with our exclusive resource kit! Dive into Practical Guidance materials designed to streamline your casework and provide invaluable insights for representing your clients. Don't miss out on these...

March 11, 2025

MSO Much to Know: Management Services Organization (MSO) Checklist

Check out this checklist from Practical Guidance – Healthcare addressing the formation and operation of management services organizations, often called MSOs. It provides guidance to investors and healthcare practices on how to legally structure MSO arrangements...

April 01, 2025

Essential Contract Management Tools For Law Departments

Contract management tools are essential for corporate legal departments to streamline the contract lifecycle management (CLM) process. Before addressing the types of contract management tools that work best for lawyers, let’s look at the evolution of contract...

April 15, 2025

Fraudulent Transfers: Ninth Circuit Says No Harm, Still Foul!

Bankruptcy attorneys always need to stay current on case law addressing avoidance actions. Recently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that bankruptcy trustees and Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession can avoid intentionally fraudulent transfers without proving...

February 18, 2025

AR’s Tough PBM Bill & Uncertain Future for NY’s Health Data Privacy Bill

AR Lawmakers Considering Aggressive PBM Regulation A bill ( HB 1150 ) under consideration in the Arkansas House may be the most aggressive effort to regulate pharmacy benefit mangers yet. The measure would bar PBMs from owning pharmacies, potentially forcing...

March 11, 2025

Streamline Your M&A Legal Review with This Due Diligence Checklist

Legal due diligence is a critical step in M&A transactions, ensuring buyers uncover potential risks related to contracts, compliance, intellectual property, litigation, and regulatory matters. A well-structured request list helps identify hidden liabilities...

March 18, 2025

Pharmacist-Provided Immunization and Vaccination State Law Survey

This state law survey, covering the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories, addresses key topics related to the administration of vaccines and immunizations by pharmacists, including continuing education requirements, administration...

April 01, 2025

Jurisdiction Jolt: Supreme Court's Ruling Sparks New Legal Tactics

Discover how the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. v. Wullschleger reshapes removal jurisdiction and influences legal strategies. This pivotal ruling addresses the complexities of amending complaints to shift cases between federal...

April 02, 2025

Annual Report to Shareholders and Annual Meeting Logistics

Public companies are required to provide shareholders with a "glossy" annual report, which contains key corporate information and is distributed in advance of the annual meeting. The report must comply with Exchange Act Rule 14a-3(b), including audited...

April 07, 2025

The Definitive Legal AI Buyer’s Guide

Before investing in Legal AI for your firm, it's essential to do your research. Dive into "The Definitive Legal AI Buyer’s Guide" to equip you with the knowledge and insights necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative...

March 18, 2025

Precision Matters: A Deep Dive Into Understanding Patent Claim Indefiniteness

Explore a comprehensive review of the definiteness requirement for utility patent claims under 35 U.S.C. § 112(b). This practice note reviews indefiniteness statements of law that can be used in legal briefs, opinion letters, expert reports, and more. By addressing...

March 18, 2025

The Backbone of Syndicated Credit: Administrative and Collateral Agents Explained

Agents play a critical role in a syndicated credit facility. Discover how these key players navigate negotiations, manage syndicates, and ensure smooth transactions. Don't miss out on insights that could enhance your practice and client outcomes! Read now...

March 18, 2025

Safe Harbors and the Anti-Kickback Law

Check out this practice note from Practical Guidance – Healthcare addressing the application of safe harbors under the federal Anti-Kickback Law and analyzing Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services commentary relating to the anti-kickback safe harbors...

March 18, 2025

Do We Have Any Common Interests?

Every state regulates common interest ownership, which may include condominiums, townhomes, cooperatives, and planned communities. Refer to Practical Guidance’s survey for state laws covering topics such as condominium conversions, public offering and disclosure...

March 25, 2025

Senators Again Push Bill to Boost Online Protections for Teens

Two U.S. senators have revived a longstanding legislative proposal that would expand digital privacy protections to cover teens between the ages of 13 and 16, ban targeted advertising to minors, and require companies to enable the erasure of underage users'...

March 11, 2025

I’ll Give You a Reason to Stay--Using Retention Agreements in Retaining Key Personnel During Business Changes

When an employer contemplates an acquisition, merger, or other corporate transaction, the employer often wants to be sure that key employees remain during (and often for a time after) the transition. Retention agreements are useful for this purpose and can provide...

March 06, 2025

Strengthen Your Search Results Using “Search Within Results” Segments

The ability to fine tune your search results has never been easier on Lexis+. The Search Within Results post-search filter gives you the ability to include or exclude certain keywords. But you can get even more specific by using the advanced search segments...

March 18, 2025

De-SPAC Clause: Trust Account Representations

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) that raise funds through an initial public offering must hold those funds in a trust account. SPACs have no business operations, but the proceeds in the trust account are used for stockholder redemptions and funding...

April 02, 2025

Vote for Your Favorite National Library Week Cartoon Caption!

Thank you to everyone who submitted a caption for our National Library Week cartoon! Please submit your vote for your favorite caption by 5:00 pm ET on Wednesday, April 9 th using this form . Winning captions and authors will be announced on April 10 th in...

February 20, 2025

The Next Frontier of Legal AI: Embracing the Agentic Model

The LexisNexis global technology platform incorporates various AI innovations, including extractive AI that identifies relevant results within data and offers detailed insights; generative AI which produces new content from data based on user prompts or instructions;...

March 25, 2025

Team Building in Construction Projects: How Integrated Project Delivery Lays the Foundation for Success

In every construction project, stakeholders aim for a successful build that meets the owner's expectations and ensures profitability for all parties involved. However, traditional delivery models like Construction Manager as Constructor (CM), Design-Bid-Build...

March 11, 2025

Stay Compliant and Efficient: Ethical Guidelines for Using Vendors in Litigation

Discover essential best practices for maintaining ethical standards when collaborating with vendors in litigation. Our latest checklist guides you through identifying tasks where vendors can enhance your practice, understanding the relevant Model Rules of Professional...

March 18, 2025

Invest with Us! Using Private Equity Fund Investment to Diversify ERISA Plan Investment

ERISA plan fiduciaries are often asked to consider investment of retirement plan assets in a private equity fund. In the United States, private equity funds are structured with features for various investments like venture capital and buyouts. Managed by sponsors...

March 25, 2025

ATM Regulations State Law Survey

Automatic teller machine (ATM) regulations ensure consumer protection, security, and accessibility. Innovations in digital banking and mobile payments are prompting regulators to adapt policies to keep pace with technological advancements and consumer needs. Explore...