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In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Report of Court-Appointed Examiner (Volume 9, Part 4 of 4)
Randall Reese

Earlier today, Anton Valukas, the court-appointed examiner in the bankruptcy cases of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and its affiliates released his 2,200-page report. Mr. Valukas, a senior partner at the Chicago law firm of Jenner &... more

In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Report of Court-Appointed Examiner (Volume 9, Part 3 of 4)
Randall Reese
In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Report of Court-Appointed Examiner (Volume 9, Part 2 of 4)
Randall Reese
In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Report of Court-Appointed Examiner (Volume 9, Part 1 of 4)
Randall Reese

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	In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Report of Court-Appointed Examiner (Volume 8, Part 2 of 2) Randall Reese Earlier today, Anton Valukas, the court-appointed examiner in the bankruptcy cases of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and its affiliates released his 2,200-page report. Mr. Valukas, a senior partner at the Chicago law firm of Jenner &...... more
	In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Report of Court-Appointed Examiner (Volume 8, Part 1 of 2) Randall Reese Earlier today, Anton Valukas, the court-appointed examiner in the bankruptcy cases of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and its affiliates released his 2,200-page report. Mr. Valukas, a senior partner at the Chicago law firm of Jenner &...... more
	In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Report of Court-Appointed Examiner (Volume 7) Randall Reese Earlier today, Anton Valukas, the court-appointed examiner in the bankruptcy cases of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and its affiliates released his 2,200-page report. Mr. Valukas, a senior partner at the Chicago law firm of Jenner &...... more

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	Corporate Governance Imposed The Stevens Institute of Technology Case Fox Rothschild In September 2009, the attorney General of new Jersey filed an action against the Stevens Institute of Technology in new Jersey alleging a host of claims, including financial mismanagement, excessive spending, misuse of charitable...... more
	Insider Trading: 2009 Review Morrison & Foerster LLP By any measure, 2009 was a big year for insider trading. News of large insider trading rings involving high-profile individuals and millions of dollars dominated the headlines. A simple Google search for “insider trading” and “2009”...... more
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	Business Organizations
	Shareholders' Remedies in Canada in 2010 Ellyn Law LLP When advising business clients about doing business in Canada, lawyers must turn their minds not only to the kinds of corporate vehicles which Canadian law permits but also the remedies permitted if disputes arise. In this paper, we...... more
	How to Avoid Project Delays during the Holidays Melissa Dewey Brumback During the winter and summer holidays, folks look forward to taking time off from their jobs and spending time with family. Most of your workers, subconsultants, and vendors do, too. Add to that that many owners may be unreachable...... more
	LinkedIn Business Development Checklist Larry Bodine There are 1.3 million lawyers on LinkedIn as of December 2009, and if you're not one of them, you're missing out on a huge business development opportunity. This checklist takes you through how to Create your profile, completely and...... more

	Business Torts: Intellectual Property
	Advertising Law - November 16, 2009 Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP IN THIS ISSUE: Chamber of Commerce Sues Parody Site Agency Sues Over Brand Integration Idea Internet Airing Helps Settle Monster Lawsuit Iconix Settles COPPA Complaint for $250,000 *Ad Shop Goes After Fake Malware...... more
	Modeling Lawyer Sebastian Gibson Answers How Models Can Protect Themselves Against Photographers and Agents Sebastian Gibson Few attorneys have more experience than Sebastian Gibson in the field of modeling law. If you have a modeling contract that’s been offered to you or if you are already signed with a modeling agency and have a modeling agency dispute,...... more
	Avoiding IP Business Liabilities Leon Edelson The first part of the Document sets out the different Types of Intellectual Property. The next part sets out the statutes that set the standard of liability for the different types of Intellectual Property. The final part sets out...... more

	Business Torts: Science, Computers & Technology
	Advertising Law - January 7, 2010 Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP IN THIS ISSUE: Thomas C. Morrison, Prominent False Advertising, Lanham Act Litigator Joins Manatt in New York Manatt Attorneys Take Center Stage at Leading Industry Events *ISP Wide Open West Charged With Installing...... more
	A Patent Reality Check: Litigation Not a Viable Business Model for Most Patent Owners Jackie Hutter, IP Strategist The ability of an intrepid inventor to strike it rich from a great idea seems to be embedded in the DNA of many Americans. In truth, however, getting rich merely from a patent is a rare occurrence–maybe not as low a probability as...... more
	Case Study - Trade Dress Infringment Robert Vantress Companies can protect their overall style, products or packaging or "look and feel" from imitators under trade-dress, a less known but possibly a more powerful way to protect brand equity. If implemented and enforced correctly,...... more

	Civil Procedure & Remedies
	Someone said derogatory statements about me, what can I do? George Bourguignon What can you do when you learn someone has made defamatory statements about you? Read to find out, and then: Contact: George E. Bourguignon, Jr. (413) 746-8008 gbourguignon@bourguignonlaw.com ...... more
	Main Street Takes On Wall Street's Untouchables - the Lawyers & Accountants Brian Mahany A brief discussion on third party liability of professionals (Aiding & Abetting liability). Posted by Attorney Brian Mahany, founder of MahanyLaw.... more
	Financial Abuse of Elders and the Recovery of Attorneys' Fees Barger & Wolen Financial elder abuse claims are on the rise in California.[1] Companies engaging in financial transactions with people over the age of 65, like insurance or financial services companies that sell products to elders, are increasingly...... more

	Commercial Law & Contracts
	Failing to Coordinate in Design-Bid-Build Project Costly Mistake Melissa Dewey Brumback New North Carolina case hits architecture firm for failing to coordinate in Design-Bid-Build construction project.... more
	Exceptions to the Economic Loss Rule in North Carolina Melissa Dewey Brumback When a construction project goes awry, who can you sue, and what theories are available to you? If you have a contract, you may not be able to sue under a negligence or "tort" theory because of the application of the Economic Loss...... more
	Clarifying Fiduciary Duty For Distressed Calif. Cos. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Law360, New York (January 26, 2010) -- Directors of California corporations have, for years, struggled to understand the scope of their fiduciary duties when a corporation is insolvent versus when a corporation is in the “zone of...... more

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