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The issue of sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace vaulted to the forefront of most employers’ attention in 2017, with the...

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law a sweeping tax reform bill known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) that...

With valuations in venture capital financings at historically high levels, companies are finding that “valuation caps” and other related...

The text pinging in the middle of the night announced that my kids’ school is closed today due to fires in Carlsbad, California....

An insidious and underreported aspect of the tax legislation winding its way through Congress this week is a provision that likely will...

Trusted employees are key assets of a business. No business owner can oversee all aspects of their business all the time. Trusted...

Trusted employees are key assets of a business. No business owner can oversee all aspects of their business all the time. Trusted...

On June 1, 2017, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 148: The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. Bill 148 arises just shortly...

This article provides an introduction to design protection in Japan, including a basic discussion of the Japanese design registrations...

Whether entrepreneurs are starting a new business or running an existing business, it’s typical and logical for them to focus on business...

INTRODUCTION Lawsuits against municipalities for trip and falls resulting from sidewalk deficiencies are hardly a novelty. However,...

The Senate and the House have each passed their own version of Tax Reform. In comparing the two bills there are many similarities,...

In today’s seller-friendly business environment, buyers are eager to snatch up hot companies, and are willing to pay top dollar. If...

Identifying potential issues in your Will today could save you thousands in legal fees later! The following article describes some of the...

Mr. Santa Claus c/o UN International Seabed Authority The North Pole, Arctic Ocean Re: SANTA CLAUS Trademark and Service Mark Dear Mr....

The UAE Commercial Companies Law of 2015 (the ‘Commercial Companies Law’) mandates in Article 92 and Article 171, that companies in the...

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and shopping for the perfect holiday gifts. With the holiday season seeming to start earlier each year,...

Column: New York’s Energy Revolution At the junction of Lake Erie and the Niagara River, Buffalo has been at the forefront of the...

Initially, it seemed like the Harvey Weinstein scandal would be limited to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as one star after another...

Welcome to what was the Chairman’s Report but is now the Chairman’s Column. 2017 has been a busy year for LEI. We held very well...

David Armstrong, a Partner in our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team, considers the recent changes in Scottish litigation and the...

Taking aim at standard-setting organizations for potentially anti-competitive behavior, Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim...

The word “blockchain” is commonly associated with bitcoin, but blockchain technology has many potential applications. Understanding what...

In a groundbreaking decision, the federal appellate court in Chicago has held that employers are not required under the Americans with...