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There are few, if any, major corporations that do not engage in some level of partnership, joint venture and strategic alliance activity. Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances will help you dissect any proposed transaction, spot the issues that need to be addressed and achieve a successful outcome. Discussions include: building a successful partnership, joint venture or strategic alliance; choice of entity considerations; fiduciary duties; tax and regulatory issues; exit mechanisms; and the role of lawyers. Leading experts offer their best strategies for negotiating joint ventures and alliances.
Written for anyone with hands-on involvement in negotiating and drafting joint ventures and strategic alliances, this complete reference provides extensive guidance on drafting limited partnership, limited liability company, and nonentity strategic alliance agreements. Detailed chapters examine special issues in: financial services and real estate joint ventures; minority strategic investments; integrating, retaining and providing benefits and incentives to joint venture employees; and intellectual property law considerations. Throughout, you will find time saving checklists, clauses and forms (also provided on CD-ROM) that you can tailor to your own deals.
Book #00616; looseleaf, two volumes, 2,236 pages; published in 1992, revised edition published in 2003, updated as needed. ISBN: 978-1-58852-127-9
Intellectual Property Law: Commercial, Creative, and Industrial Property is a comprehensive four-volume treatise that addresses all major areas of intellectual property (IP) law. It offers in-depth analysis of patents, process patents, trade secrets, copyright—including protection under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)—online copyright and trademark liability, semiconductor chip protection, and database protection. The treatise also explores software and Web publishing issues, parallel imports or gray goods, and unfair competition. This authoritative resource includes coverage including the TRIPs Agreement and the Madrid Protocol, offering comparative analysis between U.S., European, and Asian IP systems. An introductory chapter outlines and contrasts the core categories of IP law, exploring their distinct purposes, legal standards, and how they are interpreted by courts. Each section provides detailed guidance on what types of works or inventions qualify for protection, the rights granted to IP owners, and the limitations of those rights. The treatise also includes a thorough review of infringement standards and the range of legal remedies available such as injunctive relief, monetary damages, import bans, attorneys' fees, and even criminal penalties. It’s an indispensable guide for navigating both domestic and international IP law.
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Learn the “shop secrets” that can help you negotiate the labyrinths of mergers and acquisitions. This masterful resource analyzes the relevant law and provides a strong dose of practice. It includes advice on structuring deals, negotiating agreements, identifying issues and solving the real problems that are likely to arise during the acquisition. The authors, skilled veterans of numerous corporate transactions, provide expert practical guidance, from the planning stages to post-closing.
Negotiated Acquisitions of Companies, Subsidiaries and Divisions is divided into several parts: planning transactions and advising boards; general and special provisions of the acquisitions agreement; and special topics, such as LBOs and troubled companies. You'll find everything from basic corporate, tax and accounting considerations to detailed analysis of representations, warranties, covenants and closing conditions. Novices as well as experienced practitioners will benefit from discussions of: mergers of equals; cash election mergers; fairness opinions; Sarbanes-Oxley; special committees of disinterested directors; intellectual property concerns; due diligence; and much more. You'll also learn about the latest developments, including techniques for handling economic uncertainty and stock market instability.
Book #00617; looseleaf, two volumes, 1,656 pages; published in 1992, updated as needed.
ISBN: 978-1-58852-056-2
This comprehensive deskbook provides a thorough overview of the due diligence process, offering essential guidance for attorneys, legal assistants, and other professionals involved in business transactions. It covers the key components of a due diligence investigation, including the roles of team members, how to minimize liability risks for incomplete or inadequate due diligence, and what the courts expect regarding “adequate due diligence” under federal securities laws. This explains how to document the investigation effectively through a “data trail” and shares strategies for uncovering more comprehensive information. Special attention is given to the nuances of international and intellectual property due diligence, along with how these processes vary based on the type of company involved. The text includes detailed discussions on environmental issues, real property, debt instruments, employee benefits, insurance, and liability coverage. Additionally, it addresses the growing importance of national security concerns in due diligence. With over 100 forms and checklists, the book offers practical tools and resources for professionals. It also examines the relevant case law and statutes, providing insight into best practices and potential pitfalls during each phase of the due diligence process.
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