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Spotlight On Diversity At Proskauer
Editor: Would you please tell us about your background? Rodriguez: I started my career as an associate at Paul Hastings in their New York City litigation department, where I also had been a summer associate. While working there, I had been involved with Paul Hastings's diversity committee, a...
Read MoreCongress Moves Closer To Taxing Carried Interest As Ordinary Income
On Wednesday, December 9, the House of Representatives, by a vote of 241-181, passed H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 (the "Extenders Act"). This legislation would extend a number of expiring tax provisions, while raising offsetting revenue by taxing the "carried interest" of fund managers...
Read MoreA Comparison Of Funds: The UK v. The U.S.
Editor: Please tell us about your practice in regard to private investment funds. Kuusisto: Proskauer represents around 300 fund managers of all kinds - private equity, venture capital, fund-of-funds, secondaries, natural resources, distressed debt - and over 100 institutions that invest in those...
Read MoreProskauer's Women's Law Forum: Top Legal And Business Leaders Focus On Managing Change And Minimizing Risk While Fundraising For City Harvest
Editor: Congratulations on being named co-chair of Proskauer's Labor & Employment Law Department. Tell us more about your recent appointment. Bloom: Thank you. I am obviously very proud to co-chair the Labor & Employment Law Department with Paul Salvatore. It's an honor to be the...
Read MoreInsurance Coverage During The Economic Crisis: Key Policyholder Considerations, Part II (Special Considerations And Terms For Renewal)
As discussed in Part I of this series, financial instability and uncertainty continue to be present in today's business environment. The past 18 months have seen a dramatic increase in litigation filings, bankruptcies, as well as regulatory and administrative investigations and proceedings. While...
Read MoreHow A Combination Of Diverse Cultures Makes For A Dynamic Team
Editor: Please tell our readers about your plans to expand Proskauer's offices to Mainland China, part of your plan when we spoke last year. Chapman: We hope that by the end of the year we'll have a license to open an office in Beijing. The waiting period is usually up to nine months. Editor:...
Read MoreInsurance Coverage During The Economic Crisis: Key Policyholder Considerations, Part I: Typical Claims And Avenues For Coverage
Financial instability and uncertainty are still present in today's business environment, and the prevalence of litigation arising from the past year's turbulence justifiably concerns many companies. Businesses can often mitigate these concerns as well as protect against financial strain inherent...
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