Nine months after the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, how has the litigation landscape been transformed? Join Manatt for a discussion of key trends that have come and gone—and those to prepare for in 2021. Click here to register free—and earn CLE. From court closures to virtual depositions, the practice of litigation was […]
Contractors in the state of Florida will find themselves embroiled in a lawsuit at some point or another. Commercial General Liability (CGL) coverage is an invaluable tool when a contractor is subject to a claim for defective work, damage to property, or personal injury. Not only do these policies normally require that the insurance company […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often the conventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce James Patrick Doyle FCIArb of Doyles Construction Lawyers. James has joined IR as our exclusive Construction Law and Commercial Arbitration member in Australia. Doyles Construction Lawyers was established in 1991 by its Principal Lawyer, Jim Doyle and has since grown expanded […]
The launch of a new business can be an exhilarating period. Allowing that rush of enthusiasm to push you into a hasty, ill-organized launch, however, could all but ensure your new enterprise’s failure before it has even opened for business. I usually recommend that business owners begin discussions with our Arizona-based law firm from four to six […]
A sudden, unexpected legal crisis can afflict a business at any time. Theft by an employee, a sudden health-related event such as the world experienced this year, a discrimination or harassment claim, issues with contractors or landlords, intellectual property infringement, and other serious matters can place you in urgent need of skilled, experienced legal counsel. […]
As mentioned in previous articles, if you want to spare your loved ones the headaches of the probate court process after your death, you may wish to consider creating and funding an Arizona Living Trust. A Living Trust can spare key assets of an estate from inclusion in the probate process. However, a living trust […]
On August 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of California issued its decision in Facebook, Inc. v. Superior Court (Lance Touchstone), S245203, which examines the enforceability of third-party subpoenas issued by criminal defendants in California. Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, who authored the opinion on behalf of a unanimous Court (as well as a separate concurring opinion), stated that “there […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Koen De Puydt of Seeds of Law. Koen has joined IR as our exclusive Construction Law member in Belgium. Helping businesses start up, and providing support during their operation, is our mission. Because this allows us to help entrepreneurs realise their dreams. […]
On March 20, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Declaratory Ruling that exempted certain calls and texts related to COVID-19 from Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) requirements. In a public notice issued on July 28, it confirmed that the “safe harbor” created for the public health emergency covers calls by healthcare entities to […]
Prescription drug pricing is emerging as one of several healthcare issues that may become a focus of the presidential race as well as contested congressional races this fall. With pending legislative attempts to control drug prices and reform the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit stalled because of partisan disputes, President Donald Trump stepped into […]
Thursday, July 30, 2020 | 9am-10am PT / 12pm-1pm ET Manatt Health will share findings from a report describing four use cases that highlight circumstances in which health care organizations can exchange personal information outside the health care sector in compliance with federal and state law. REGISTER HERE