Notes from the bench
Commentary on legal developments, written by our attorneys for clients and the curious.
When to settle and when to try: a litigator’s checklist
Eleanor Hale on the eight questions she asks before advising any client to accept — or reject — a settlement offer.
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What the new non-compete rules mean for employers
A practical reading of the latest federal and state guidance — and what to change in your contracts now.
Five clauses every shareholder agreement needs
Drag-along, deadlock and valuation: the provisions that prevent disputes before they start.
Preparing for your first deposition
What to expect in the room, how to answer, and the three mistakes witnesses make most.
Revocable trusts versus wills: a plain guide
Which tool fits your family, your assets and your privacy — explained without jargon.
Protecting a brand before you launch
Clearance searches, filings and the cheapest insurance a founder can buy.
Commercial leases: negotiating from strength
Rent reviews, assignment and repair obligations that tenants routinely overlook.
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