Learn about the practice of investing in a plaintiff’s case in exchange for a cut of the settlement or judgment. This article includes a National Conference of Insurance Legislators map showing states with pending third-party litigation funding (TPLF) legislation...
The casting director is among key below-the-line personnel working on the production of a motion picture. Review this template agreement between a casting director and producer of an independent film for guidance and drafting notes on the key terms and conditions...
You represent several troubled companies and need to explore whether a non-bankruptcy alternative is viable for your clients. Practical Guidance allows you to compare assignments for the benefit of creditors, receiverships, and Article 9 statutes in several states...
Draft an agreement with a research institution to perform clinical research on behalf of a manufacturer. This template includes helpful drafting notes and alternate clauses. Related Content Institutional Review Board (IRB) Formation, Organization, and Operation...
David Gura, David Fox, Bloomberg, Sept. 3, 2024 "The US asylum process is meant to offer a fair shot at safe haven. But new reporting from Bloomberg uncovers how the difference between those who are granted asylum and those who are denied often boils down...
Watch this new video discussing certain structuring issues in the context of acquisition financings, including collateral security, intercreditor, and bankruptcy issues. While these issues are not unique to acquisition financings, there are certain aspects that...
Corporate whistleblowers have certain rights and procedural requirements under Sarbanes-Oxley, when reporting their complaints to the SEC or another federal regulatory agency. Use this template to draft a policy that is compliant with Sarbanes Oxley’s anti...
Learn about loyalty programs, which provide incentives in exchange for a customer's purchase commitment, including types of loyalty programs, antitrust implications, and guidance on minimizing the associated legal risks. Read now » Related Content...
Flexible spending arrangements (aka flexible spending accounts or FSAs) operate under cafeteria plans that are established under IRC § 125 . A health FSA is the most popular FSA, allowing funds contributed by the employee and/or employer (often as flex credits...
Jeanne Batalova, MPI, Oct. 2024 "With immigration a central focus in the public and policy conversations in the United States, it is important to have a solid understanding of the immigrant population. This explainer offers statistics on the immigrant population’s...