National Legal Resources

Computer Law Strategies covers the legal aspects of many of the fundamental technology issues confronting companies today. This cutting-edge publication assists counsel in understanding the issues, identifying the hazards and formulating strategies for managing technology-related risk in today's business environment, a world increasingly reliant upon hardware, software and embedded chip technology.

Designed for use by counsel of either party under a franchise relationship. Topics include the decision to become a franchisor, analysis of the franchise agreement, franchise regulation, trademark licensing, and distributorships. Also available as part of the complete 38-volume set entitled Business Law Monographs.

Focuses on equipment leasing and describes the roles of counsel for the lessee, counsel for the lessor, and counsel for the lender. There is particular focus placed on negotiating techniques, tax considerations, and content of the security, trust, and participation agreements. Also available as part of the complete 38-volume set entitled Business Law Monographs.

Guides counsel to the borrowing corporation through the process of negotiating a loan agreement. All clauses of the typical loan agreement are fully analyzed. Other topics include the commitment to lend, post-closing matters, and the financially distressed borrower. Business Law Monographs, Loan Agreements, guides counsel to the corporate borrower through the process of negotiating a bank loan agreement.

Designed for use by counsel to creditor corporations, this volume includes discussions on involuntary petitions against the debtor, weapons to block discharge of claims, the automatic stay, defending against preference claims and fraudulent conveyance actions, and more. Also available as part of the complete 38-volume set entitled Business Law Monographs.

Focuses on minimizing disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of confidential business information submitted to the federal government. Includes procedures to object to disclosure or to reverse FOIA cases, as well as protection strategies. Also available as part of the complete 38-volume set entitled Business Law Monographs.

Business Law Monographs Volume I1, Complying with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act explains in detail the measures that must be taken by any corporation with foreign operations and the additional record-keeping requirements for publicly held companies under the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Compliance with the FCPA is more important now than ever for U.S. companies doing business abroad and foreign companies traded on United States exchanges, with record-breaking penalties for corporations, a spike in the number of prosecutions of individuals, and repeated signals from the senior-most enforcement officials that FCPA enforcement is a high priority. This volume contains a comprehensive analytical text with practical tips and advice, plus the forms and source materials you and your clients need to ensure you are complying with the FCPA.

Addresses the role of life insurance in employee benefit plans, and in protecting closely-held corporations and their owners. Discusses group life insurance, split-dollar life insurance, use of life insurance in deferred compensation plans, and key-man insurance. Also available as part of the complete 38-volume set entitled Business Law Monographs.

Describes the various types of casualty and liability coverage, the roles of insurance agents and brokers in procuring coverage and in dealing with covered claims, and the roles and obligations of insurers and the insured.

Assists counsel in ensuring the protection of all intangible property rights protectable as trade secrets, whether technical or non-technical.