Working with Regulators: Seven Lessons
By James Bowden A securities offering which I worked on recently required me to communicate frequently with a representative of a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO). As all things are for a new...
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By Eileen Burkhalter SmithSo, I have just learned that there are rules in hockey about who can fight whom in a fight (the allowance of which is in and of itself an unwritten rule). Apparently, these...
View ArticlePractical Drafting Tips for Corporate Lawyers [Including an Attempt at Humor]
By James Bowden Here are a few drafting tips that I’ve learned the hard way: “Due to” Always Means Money Owed– If the recession has affected a registrant’s financial position, “overall revenue...
View ArticleLet's Talk About Conflicts
By Eileen Burkhalter Smith For those of us who are litigators, a referral from the corporate guy downstairs is great, right? I have really enjoyed stepping in for a client of one of my corporate...
View ArticleDon't Get Caught Offside
Given the uproar following the “offside” calls against Team USA at the 2010 World Cup, now is as good a time as any to warn young associates against an analogous infraction in law practice.First, a...
View ArticleJim, You Need to Have a Back-up!
By Eileen Burkhalter Smith So, we had a firm business meeting recently, with part of the meetings beginning first thing Saturday morning. I am not a morning person, but I did crack a smile as I...
View ArticleLitigation Station: Litigation = Perspiration and Preparation
By Brian MalcomOne thing I have learned is that litigation is hard work when done well. Sure, you can let cases trot along at their own pace and cross your fingers that things work out in the end....
View ArticleLabor Law and Facebook: Is Facebook the New Water Cooler?
By Brian MalcomCan a person be fired for what they say on Facebook on their own equipment and on their own time? The answer seems to be, "sure, sometimes, but not all the time." Now the National...
View ArticlePractice Tip - Rule-Checking 34 Act Filings
By James BowdenSeeing as how we are in the thick of annual report and proxy season, I’m going to change pace from my usual format and try to offer some tips that are actually applicable to practice and...
View ArticleDepositions - Do Over!
By Eileen Burkhalter SmithI have spent my fair share* talking about experiences in depositions, and specifically experiences that the Rules may not prepare us for, but I have another one for you.What...
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