An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal document that guides the delivery of special education services and supports for a student. After a school district proposes an IEP, parents, who are members of their child’s special education Team, have an opportunity to respond. A family can accept, reject, or reject an IEP in part. Whenever…
According to global reinsurance giant Swiss Re’s Institute, the rate of social inflation is exceeding economic inflation in growing US liability claims and this has potential ramifications for catastrophe contracts, as the reinsurer explains social inflation can manifest in property natural catastrophe insurance.At its current rate of growth, social inflation is now emerging as the…
Factors Affecting IP Valuation Basis of Appraisal: The value of an intellectual property asset is intimately linked to the circumstances under which it is evaluated. For example, determining its value within a ‘going concern’ includes evaluating its functionality and activity, whereas, in a dormant state, the value may vary. Forced liquidation yields different valuations…
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This is a follow-up to a previous blog post about the real estate woes of a corporate client who was in hot water because of an outstanding mortgage balance, loss of ownership of the property, and a huge tax bill to boot. At long last, there has been progress on this case, and I’m delighted…
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A Notice of Action, also known as Lis Pendens (Latin for “a suit pending”), may be recorded in a lawsuit that involves title to real property. Because this will prevent sale or refinancing of the property it attracts the defendant’s attention, and they want to remove (“expunge”) it from the record. Anyone seeking money damages…
Role of IP in the Pharmaceutical Industry – Introduction Emphasizing the pivotal role of intellectual property (IP) in fueling economic innovation cannot be overstated. In general, IP aims to champion and strengthen the right to protect original invention that comes from human intelligence by bestowing upon it the status of property. These rights provide latitude…
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In 2022, state and local governments banned 2,571 different books. This is more books than were subject to such bans in the previous three years combined (2,436). Most of these efforts are taken at the local level. Texas’ Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act marked a departure from this practice and sought to…
The Latest Turns In This Complex Insurance Coverage Case In a major setback for Harvard University in its legal battle to collect multi-million dollar damages from its insurance broker, Marsh USA Inc., the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted Marsh’s motion to dismiss Harvard’s breach of contract claims on August 15,…
What is a Trade Secret? In the world of intellectual property, trade secrets are essentially a right of ownership connected with information that demonstrates specific characteristics: Confidentiality: The information must be held in strict confidence. Competitive Edge: It should offer a distinct advantage in the competitive landscape. Commercial Value: The information holds…
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All throughout Northern California this winter, we have seen historic rainfall from Lake Tahoe to the low-lying coastal town of Santa Cruz south of the Bay Area. While we welcome the rain after some extensive droughts and dry weather, the conditions have caused a slew of issues for our landlord and seller clients. In this…
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