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With experts predicting a robust year for private equity deal-making thanks to runoff from last year's megadeals and an overall positive outlook, attorneys should branch out when seeking new clients because the rise of nontraditional investors with the ability to truly compete for assets will only Continue Reading

Have you ever thought about getting a patent for an idea or invention? The process is expensive, so you should make sure that you are spending your money wisely. I asked several knowledgeable sources about the patent process and these are the key responses I received. New restrictions. Erik Continue Reading

After a record-breaking year for mergers and acquisitions fueled by a multitude of megadeals, attorneys expect a wave of midsized transactions to dominate 2016 as the companies involved in 2015’s largest deals seek to shed assets to gain regulatory approval and ditch business units that no longer Continue Reading

​From bringing in new members to engaging a new mayor to launching a program to help foster young entrepreneurs, leaders with the Newark Regional Business Partnership feel they have taken a major step forward over the last two years. Now, the organization is looking to keep that momentum going as Continue Reading

​Wilmington Trust Corp. was indicted on Thursday on federal charges that it hid hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of overdue loans from investors and authorities, joining four of its former executives who are already facing criminal charges. Four former Wilmington Trust officers have been Continue Reading

​You may be looking to move firms as the new year has prompted a fresh look at your career. Are you moving up? Are you providing the best service to your clients? Could you make more money somewhere else? So, Law360 reached out to attorneys and asked what questions you need to ask before Continue Reading

The legal issues that accompany construction and real estate transactions require vigorous advocacy, from protecting clients from unnecessary liability to guiding decisions that minimize risk and that offer an upside. These case studies illustrate that fighting can be avoided with the right counsel Continue Reading

Here are some pro bono options for IP lawyers looking to do some good deeds this new year: Writing for Underrepresented Groups Patent cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, IP legislation pending in Congress and proposed rule changes by regulatory agencies like the USPTO and U.S. Copyright Continue Reading

The new year will bring gradual but significant changes in the world of private equity, with experts predicting a solid but not particularly strong year of deal-making in 2016 as the sector begins to transform. On some fronts, changes have already been set in motion, with the last few years Continue Reading

​New Jersey’s struggling gambling industry, outspoken workforce and vulnerable environment have driven legislative developments in recent months, giving attorneys tackling related or potential litigation plenty of pending bills to watch in 2016. Paid Sick Leave Among the most controversial Continue Reading