Below you will find articles from our legal journals on a variety of pressing legal topics.
“This land is your land, this land is my land.This land was made for you and me.”—Woody Guthrie INTRODUCTION The iconic Woody Guthrie Song “This Land Is Your Land” is a song celebrating the great diversity of landscapes which define the geography...
WHAT ARE IN TERROREM CLAUSES? In terrorem clauses—sometimes known as no contest or forfeiture clauses—seek to prevent contest of a will or trust instrument by removing the beneficiary who challenges the provisions of the applicable instrument. If...
We all know that ground leases, in which the tenant (Tenant or Ground Lessee) leases land for a very long term, present a special kind of challenge. The Tenant controls the improvements on the property during the lease term, but at the end of the...
Accountants' Liability 2024 is taking place in Washington, D.C., on May 16-17, 2024, in person or via live webcast. Accountants’ Liability 2024 offers the latest insights on the changing laws, principles, and attitudes shaping the field of...
By now, lawyers with business and corporate clients should know that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect on January 1, 2024. Non-exempt reporting companies formed on or after that date will need to file an initial beneficial ownership...
Legal Issues in Museum Administration 2024 – the go-to annual conference for museum professionals and counsel – is taking place in Cleveland, OH, on May 1-3, 2024, in person or via live webcast. Legal Issues in Museum Administration 2024 provides...
Lawyer Betty is referred a new client, Kathy, who needs some estate planning work. While Kathy has a large estate, her primary goal is ensuring that her daughter, Vicki, and Vicki’s family are adequately provided for upon Kathy’s passing. In...
Planning Techniques for Large Estates 2024 – the premiere program for estate planning practitioners and advisors working in the high and ultra-high-net-worth space – is taking place on April 25, 2024 via webcast. Planning Techniques for Large...
AN OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUES Electronic communications envelop us.1 From mobile phones and smart watches to email, texts, instant messages, social media, and video conferencing, we’re spending more hours engaging in remote communications through...