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Co-Chair Report, ABI Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee
For the Winter Leadership Conference, the topic of our committee’s panel, “Anatomy of a Pharmaceutical Bankruptcy Case,” was a collaboration of the Financial Advisors/Investment Bankers and the Commercial and Regulatory Law Committees. Moderator Jeff Garfinkle led panelists Hon.
2017 Winter Leadership Conference - Privacy And Social Media: How It Can Impact Law Firm Security, Ethics And Compensation
Hosted by the Ethics and Professional Compensation and Commercial and Regulatory Law Committees Social media and privacy are areas of opportunity — and concern. Today’s law practice requires that care be taken in both areas. This panel will explore the impact of privacy and social media issues on security, ethics and compensation.
Commercial and Regulatory Law July 2018
Commercial and Regulatory Law July 2018
Understanding Government Regulation in Cryptocurrency
From taxation to securities, the ownership and sale of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency is subject to a complex patchwork of federal laws. Tax, securities, commodities and anti-money laundering regulations may apply to those who engage in cryptocurrency transactions as a consumer, business enterprise or investor. This article provides an understanding of the regulatory structure and obligations arising from transactions involving virtual currency.
Tax Regulation
Commercial and Regulatory Law March 201
Commercial and Regulatory Law March 2018
Tax Reform for Restructuring Lawyers
[1]Most restructuring lawyers see “tax” and immediately run for help from specialists down the hallway or maybe at other firms. That’s the right thing to do, and we tax lawyers appreciate the job security. Still, there are a number of provisions that restructuring lawyers should be aware of in the once-in-a-generation tax reform bill signed by President Trump on Dec. 22, 2017.[2]
Interim Management’s Challenges with Labor Laws
Interim managers are take-charge types with strong inclinations toward quickly assessing situations and developing and rapidly implementing solutions. Almost by definition, they are thrown into troubled companies and challenged to “turn things around” in short order. Often, this can mean taking tough measures, such as reducing staff through planned layoffs.
Labor Considerations in Higher Education Restructurings
In 2016, 763 higher education institutions closed, the highest number since 2012.[1] While primarily for-profit schools closed, independent not-for-profit (NFP) schools closed as well.
Ascribing reasons for the schools’ closures risks conclusion bias, but there are some macro trends to note:
Labor Considerations in Higher Education Restructurings
In 2016, 763 higher education institutions closed, the highest number since 2012.[1] While primarily for-profit schools closed, independent not-for-profit (NFP) schools closed as well.
Ascribing reasons for the schools’ closures risks conclusion bias, but there are some macro trends to note: