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“REACH” Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals: An Overview of the EU’s New Directive
01/24/2008
Edward A. Cohen

The European Union (“EU”) has a new directive – REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals). REACH requires EU companies to register their chemical substances before placing them on the EU market. Although REACH does not technically apply to U.S. businesses per se, it will still have an impact – possibly a profound impact – on U.S. businesses, particularly those involved with the chemical industry and those whose products may be headed for the EU.

A Minor Obstacle or a Significant Hurdle?
09/26/2008
Mary M. Bonacorsi

Today, more than 50% of all American workers are over the age of 40. From 1996 to 2006, the number of American workers ages 55 and older increased by more than 60%. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that by 2016, that number will increase again, by almost 50%.

A Review And Analysis Of Selected Post-Confirmation Activities In Chapter 11 Reorganizations
10/12/2004
David A. Lander

During the past several years there has been considerable post-confirmation activity in chapter 111 bankruptcy cases. This activity consists primarily of delayed challenges to the plan of reorganization, requests to interpret, modify or enforce the terms of the plan, and efforts to enforce pre-filing obligations of the debtor against third parties. The purpose of this article is to review these cases in order to elucidate the rules that govern certain of these post-confirmation activities.

An Analysis And Comparison Of The Nondischargeability Provisions of Chapter 11 And Chapter 13 Of The Bankruptcy Code
10/13/2004
David A. Lander

This article will provide an analysis and comparison of the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code that deal with nondischargeability of debts in cases under chapter 11 and chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.

On the basis of this analysis and comparison, this article will suggest changes that will not only meet the policy goals of chapters 11 and 13, but also will make treatment of nondischargeable debts more coherent and internally consistent.

Are Adjuncts a Benefit or a Detriment?
07/18/2008
David A. Lander

Adjunct faculty play a very significant and increasing role in legal education, from trial and appellate advocacy courses to such specialty areas as intellectual property and sports and entertainment law.

Banking Law Update - Winter 2003
02/28/2003

This newsletter details issues surrounding "In-Lieu" financing statements under revised Article 9 of the UCC.

Case Serves as Good Example of Shifting Legal Landscape
08/12/2000
Richard S. Cornfeld

Is the livestock industry the latest multimillion-dollar target of the plaintiffs' personal injury bar? Companies in other industries, from asbestos to pharmaceuticals, are used to being hauled into court by lawyers accusing them of all sorts of nefarious conduct. Most livestock producers don't know what that is like -- and hopefully, never will.

Changes to Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Requirements Will Be Effective November 1, 2006
09/21/2006
Crystal M. Kennedy

Since the enactment of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) in 1980, the commercial real estate industry has had to deal with the harsh reality that a current owner or operator of a contaminated property could be held responsible for cleanup of the contaminated property -- regardless of whether it had anything to do with causing the contamination.

Choosing a Legal Entity to Hold Real Estate
08/18/2006
Steven B. Gorin

A limited liability company (LLC) is a business entity that generally has liability protection similar to that of a corporation. However, for federal tax purposes, an LLC is treated as follows...

Court Case Extends Protection to Expression Via E-mail Systems
09/08/2003
Mark Sableman

In Intel v Hamidi, the California Supreme Court addressed the key distinction between spam and free speech.

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