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DealBook

DealBook

Covers mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital and law. A Financial News Service of The New York Times.

http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/?=rss2
  • Jun 19

    Larger Rival to Acquire 3-D Printing Start-Up MakerBot

    Larger Rival to Acquire 3-D Printing Start-Up MakerBot
    MakerBot, the Brooklyn-based start-up that makes 3-D printers, has agreed to sell itself to its larger rival Stratasys, the companies announced on Wednesday.
  • Jun 19

    Britain to Start Sale of Lloyds Stake Soon

    Britain to Start Sale of Lloyds Stake Soon
    The British government is preparing to sell part of its holding in the Lloyds Banking Group and is weighing a breakup of the Royal Bank of Scotland, the chancellor of the Exchequer says.
  • Jun 19

    Bank of America Names New Co-Heads of Technology and Media Banking

    Bank of America Names New Co-Heads of Technology and Media Banking
    Bank of America Merrill Lynch named new co-heads of its technology, media and telecommunications investment banking group on Wednesday. It poached one from JPMorgan Chase.
Rank this Week: 6

Antitrust & Competition Policy…

Antitrust & Competition Policy Blog

Edited by Professors D. Daniel Sokol and Shubha Ghosh.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/antitrustprof_blog/
  • Jun 19

    Cooperation in the Presence of an Advantaged Outsider

    Cooperation in the Presence of an Advantaged Outsider
    Posted by D. Daniel Sokol Guillaume Cheikbossian (University of Montpellier, TSE) and Philippe Mahenc (University of Montpellier) analyze Cooperation in the Presence of an Advantaged Outsider. ABSTRACT: This paper analyzes how the stability…
  • Jun 19

    Preemption, leverage, and financing constraint

    Preemption, leverage, and financing constraint
    Posted by D. Daniel Sokol Michi NISHIHARA (Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University) and Takashi SHIBATA (Graduate School of Social Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University) discuss Preemption, leverage, and financing constraints.…
  • Jun 19

    Cartel Appeals to the Court of Justice: The Song of the Sirens?

    Cartel Appeals to the Court of Justice: The Song of the Sirens?
    Posted by D. Daniel Sokol Peter D. Camesasca, Johan Ysewyn (Clifford Chance), Thomas Weck and Brian Bowman ask Cartel Appeals to the Court of Justice: The Song of the Sirens? ABSTRACT: This article reviews the cartel precedent of the…
Rank this Week: 31

The D & O Diary

The D & O Diary

News and commentary on Directors and Officers Liability. By Kevin M. LaCroix.

http://www.dandodiary.com/
  • Jun 19

    The Curse of Post-Close Merger Objection Litigation

    The Curse of Post-Close Merger Objection Litigation
    There days, virtually every M&A transaction attracts litigation, usually involving multiple lawsuits. These cases have proven attractive to plaintiffs’ lawyers because the pressure to close the deal affords claimants leverage to…
  • Jun 18

    A Critical Question Directors Should Be Asking Company Management About Cyber Risk

    A Critical Question Directors Should Be Asking Company Management About Cyber Risk
    Cyber security and related privacy issues increasingly dominate the headlines. And for good reason: according to statistics cited in a recent Wall Street Journal article, cyber attacks --ranging from malicious software to denial of…
  • Jun 17

    Guest Post: J.P. Morgan Decision Curtails the Phantom "Restitution Defense" to D&O Coverage

    Guest Post: J.P. Morgan Decision Curtails the Phantom "Restitution Defense" to D&O Coverage
    As I discussed in a recent post (here), in a June 11, 2013 opinion, the New York Court of Appeals held that J.P Morgan (which had acquired Bear Stearns) is not barred from seeking insurance coverage for a $160 million portion of an SEC…
Rank this Week: 53

43(B)log

43(B)log

Covers false advertising and intellectual property issues. By Professor Rebecca Tushnet.

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    No preliminary injunction in consumer class action

    No preliminary injunction in consumer class action
    Silber v. Barbara's Bakery, Inc., --- F.Supp.2d ----, 2013 WL 2948154 (E.D.N.Y.) Plaintiffs in this putative consumer class action unsuccessfully sought a preliminary injunction against the allegedly false advertising of certain Puffins…
  • Jun 17

    back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose

    back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose
    H/T Marty Schwimmer: CGS Indus., Inc. v. Charter Oak Fire Ins. Co., No. 11-2647-cv  (2d Cir. June 11, 2013) Charter appealed from a judgment that it breached its duties to defend and indemnify to its insured, CGS, under its…
  • Jun 15

    NYT on FTC case against internet marketer

    NYT on FTC case against internet marketer
    Nice long story, including quotes from my colleague David Vladeck, now returned to Georgetown.
Rank this Week: 59

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

http://www.wac6.com/wac6/
Rank this Week: 68

Australian Regulatory Compliance…

Australian Regulatory Compliance Review

Covers legal and regulatory impacts on Australian businesses. By David Jacobson.

http://www.djacobson.com/australian_regulatory_rev/
  • Jun 18

    Registration of financial advisers as tax agent

    Registration of financial advisers as tax agent
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • Jun 18

    Electronic offers of securitie

    Electronic offers of securitie
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • Jun 18

    Regulation reviews to help tech start-up

    Regulation reviews to help tech start-up
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
Rank this Week: 91

InhouseBlog

InhouseBlog

Covers corporate, employment law, environmental, forms, insurance, IP, litigation and more. By Geoffrey G. Gussis.

http://www.inhouseblog.com
  • Jun 19

    Sleep Better – Attend To Your Directors and Officers Insurance In Advance

    Sleep Better – Attend To Your Directors and Officers Insurance In Advance
    When a company is in financial or regulatory trouble is not the best time to analyze or try to modify D&O insurance. This post looks in detail at how companies should address the issue before problems arise, and what if anything can be…
  • Jun 18

    Conducting Regular Employee Handbook Reviews Key

    Conducting Regular Employee Handbook Reviews Key
    Employee handbook reviews should be conducted regularly, as a recent piece at InsideCounsel discusses: Although there is no federal law that requires a private employer to provide handbooks to its employees, the happiest employees are those…
  • Jun 17

    Employer Obligations Under the Affordable Care Act

    Employer Obligations Under the Affordable Care Act
    Need to get up to speed on your company’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act? Head over to the National Law Review to read a recent piece on employer obligations under the Affordable Care Act: For most employers, the most…
Rank this Week: 102

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7
  • Jun 18

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.
    In the franchise industry the deployment of Release of Claims is common place. A Release of Claims may be a stand-alone agreement or may be embedded in a franchise transfer agreement, franchise renewal agreement, franchise termination…
  • Jun 6

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?
    The answer may surprise you. Take a look at the graph below. When we think of privacy & security breaches we think of a computer geek hacking into computers or wayward employees.   In reality the biggest threat to privacy and…
  • May 22

    HIPAA Solution

    HIPAA Solution
    Privacy and Security: Healthcare Providers Preparing for the Perfect Storm. I was approached recently by a Dental Practice. The practice was recently purchased from a retiring dentist. As part of assuming the practice, the new Dentist wished…
Rank this Week: 136

Employers' Lawyers

Employers' Lawyers

Provides best practice tips, checklists and updates designed to keep organizations of all sizes in compliance with federal and state employment laws. By Holland & Hart.

http://www.employerslawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    Wyoming Employers – Time to Pay More Attention to those Unemployment Claim

    Wyoming Employers – Time to Pay More Attention to those Unemployment Claim
    By Brad Cave July 1 creates some new incentives for Wyoming employers to participate in the unemployment claims system. Currently, UI benefits are paid to the employee beginning immediately when a deputy clerk of the Wyoming Department of…
  • Jun 18

    Interns – To Pay or Not to Pay?

    Interns – To Pay or Not to Pay?
    By Alyssa Yatsko Unpaid interns may seem like a great way to get some additional help without breaking the budget. Recent lawsuits, however, reveal the danger in having unpaid interns perform work that otherwise would be done by paid…
  • Jun 17

    New Nevada Law Restricts Use of Credit Checks for Employment Purpose

    New Nevada Law Restricts Use of Credit Checks for Employment Purpose
    By Anthony Hall and Dora Lane Nevada recently joined the ever-growing list of states that restrict the use of credit reports by employers. Effective October 1, 2013, Senate Bill 127 will, with limited exceptions, prohibit Nevada employers…
Rank this Week: 199

The Harvard Law School Corporate…

The Harvard Law School Corporate Governance Blog

Covers boards of directors, corporate elections, executive compensation, practice insights, legal developments, securities regulation, and Sarbanes-Oxley. Sponsored by the HLS Corporate Governance Program.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov
  • Jun 19

    PBGC Initiates Pension Plan Termination in Leveraged Acquisition

    PBGC Initiates Pension Plan Termination in Leveraged Acquisition
    Editor's Note: The following post comes to us from Lawrence K. Cagney, partner and chair of the Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits Group at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, and is based on a Debevoise & Plimpton client update by…
  • Jun 19

    Pay Harmony: Peer Comparison and Executive Compensation

    Pay Harmony: Peer Comparison and Executive Compensation
    Editor's Note: The following post comes to us from Claudine Gartenberg of the Department of Management and Organizations at New York University and Julie Wulf of the Strategy Unit at Harvard Business School. In our paper, Pay Harmony: Peer…
  • Jun 18

    How Well Do You Know Your Shareholders?

    How Well Do You Know Your Shareholders?
    Editor's Note: Mary Ann Cloyd is leader of the Center for Board Governance at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on an edition of ProxyPulse™, a collaboration between Broadridge Financial Solutions and PwC’s Center for…
Rank this Week: 190

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Business Law and Employment Law. Published By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagosmallbusinesslawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    The 50th Anniversary of National Small Business Week

    The 50th Anniversary of National Small Business Week
    By: Amit Bindra It is that time of year again, National Small Business Week. Starting in 1963 with President John F. Kennedy, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week. …
  • Jun 13

    It's that time of year...time for interns!

    It's that time of year...time for interns!
    By: Poonam K. Lakhani Thousands of young and eager college students will be hitting the pavement looking for some work experience. Hiring interns can be mutually beneficial. Many employers, however, misunderstand the rules regarding hiring…
  • Jun 5

    Recruiting Talented Employees to a New Busine

    Recruiting Talented Employees to a New Busine
    By: Amit Bindra There can be a lot of challenges when starting a new business. The company has to create a business plan and find some start-up money. A company also has to attract new employees. Often, new business owners think it will…
Rank this Week: 209

Truth on the Market

Truth on the Market

Academic commentary on law, business and economics. Thom Lambert, Geoffrey Manne, Keith Sharfman, William K. Sjostrom, Jr., and Joshua D. Wright.

http://www.truthonthemarket.com
  • Jun 19

    Bringing the Error Cost Framework to the Agency: Commissioner Wright’s Proposed Policy Statement on Section 5 Unfair Methods of Competition Enforcement

    Bringing the Error Cost Framework to the Agency: Commissioner Wright’s Proposed Policy Statement on Section 5 Unfair Methods of Competition Enforcement
    Co-authored with Berin Szoka FTC Commissioner Wright issued today his Policy Statement on enforcement of Section 5 of the FTC Act against Unfair Methods of Competition (UMC)—the one he promised in April. As we’ve been saying for…
  • Jun 14

    Final Reply to Steve Salop

    Final Reply to Steve Salop
    Dan’s final post responding to Steve’s latest post. Other posts in the series: Dan, Steve, Dan, Steve, Dan, and Thom. It seems that it’s time to wind down and that a further…
  • Jun 14

    Dan, Come Over to the Rule of Reason

    Dan, Come Over to the Rule of Reason
    Steve’s next, perhaps final, installment, responding to Dan’s latest post on the appropriate liability rule for loyalty discounts. Other posts in the series: Steve, Dan, Steve, Dan, and Thom. My…
Rank this Week: 223

Conglomerate

Conglomerate

Covers business, law, economics and society. By Professors Gordon Smith, Christine Hurt, Lisa Fairfax, David Zarin, Usha Rodrigues, and Erik Gerding

http://www.theconglomerate.org/
Rank this Week: 246

Asian Law Blog

Asian Law Blog

Updates on Korean, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Malaysian, Indonesian and The Philippines law. By Sean Hayes.

http://www.theasianlawblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    Union Leader in Korea Arrested by Police

    Union Leader in Korea Arrested by Police
    The head of the Ssangyong Motors union has been arrested and detained by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Department for setting up tents for union protestors in the front of a heavily touristed downtime palace.  The arrest was obtained…
  • Jun 13

    Check List of 7 Things to Do Before Doing Business in Korea

    Check List of 7 Things to Do Before Doing Business in Korea
    1.  Do you Have a Registered Company/Business? Operating in Korea is not as simple as just leasing an office.  All businesses whether in the form of a corporation or sole proprietorship in Korea are required to register as business…
  • Jun 13

    Data Theft in China: Often Comes from the Inside

    Data Theft in China: Often Comes from the Inside
    We often discusse Intellectual Property rights and enforcement here in the Jungle and it must be looked at from a different angle than most Westerners are accustomed. First of all, the inhabitants of the Jungle don’t really consider it…
Rank this Week: 257

California Corporate & Securities…

California Corporate & Securities Law

Covers California securities law, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions and securities litigation. By Keith Paul Bishop.

http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/
  • Jun 19

    Client Secrets Must Be Kept Even When Not Privileged

    Client Secrets Must Be Kept Even When Not Privileged
    Yesterday, I discussed whether an SEC attorney might commit an ethical violation by encouraging an attorney to disclose her client’s confidences.  That discussion was prompted by a recent posting by Lawrence A. West addressing…
  • Jun 18

    Does An SEC Attorney Commit An Ethical Violation By Encouraging Whistleblowing Lawyers?

    Does An SEC Attorney Commit An Ethical Violation By Encouraging Whistleblowing Lawyers?
    The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation included a comprehensive post by Lawrence A. West which tackles the question of whether attorneys can be award seeking whistleblowers.  I want…
  • Jun 17

    FTB Fights Underground Regulation Determination – Why Won’t It Simply Do What’s Right?

    FTB Fights Underground Regulation Determination – Why Won’t It Simply Do What’s Right?
    Just last week, the California Taxpayers Association reported: For at least several months, the Franchise Tax Board has been sending filing enforcement notices to nonresidents of California, including many foreign nonregistered…
Rank this Week: 274

Blawgletter

Blawgletter

Offers business trial law with a sense of humor. By Barry Barnett.

http://blawgletter.typepad.com/bbarnett/
  • Jun 18

    High Court Reverses Reverse Payment Dismissal

    High Court Reverses Reverse Payment Dismissal
    The owner of a patent on a brand-name drug sues a competitor for infringing the patent. The parties settle. But the infringer doesn't pay. The patent-owner does. Why? In return for the competitor's agreement not to compete for the term...
  • Jun 16

    You Can't Patent Genes Unless You Change Them, Supreme Court Hold

    You Can't Patent Genes Unless You Change Them, Supreme Court Hold
    Last week, a 9-0 Supreme Court ruled that human genes do not count as patent-eligible subject matter but that fake genes with some DNA missing may. Ass'n for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., No. 12-398, slip op. 12 (U.S....
  • Jun 10

    High Court Confirms Class, Nine to Zip; the Dangers of Stipulating

    High Court Confirms Class, Nine to Zip; the Dangers of Stipulating
    Justice Elena Kagan capped her 9-0 outing in Bowman v. Monsanto Co., No. 11-796 (U.S. May 12, 2013) (post here), with another unanimous ruling in Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter, No. 12-135 (U.S. June 10, 2013). She sure can...
Rank this Week: 278

CEB blog

CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com
  • Jun 19

    Be Ready to Pounce on Objections in a Deposition

    Be Ready to Pounce on Objections in a Deposition
    Just as you should know what objections to make in a deposition, you need to anticipate opposing counsel’s objections and know how to respond to them. Keep in mind that opposing counsel must object to any error or irregularity in a…
  • Jun 17

    Attorney-Client E-Communication

    Attorney-Client E-Communication
    E-mail is a wonderfully fast and efficient way for attorneys and their clients to communicate and transmit information. But with this new technology comes new risks and the necessity to educate your clients on e-mail security. Protecting…
  • Jun 14

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination
    Most cases are won by witnesses and evidence, not by attorneys. Preparing your client to tell his or her own story effectively is an important aspect of trial and can make your case. Preparation of your client for cross-examination should…
Rank this Week: 305

International Association of…

International Association of Franchisees and Dealers Blog

Covers franchise law issues.

http://www.franchise-info.ca/
Rank this Week: 317

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Covers small business, criminal, IP, and estate planning issues.

http://www.andrewflusche.com
  • Jun 19

    Reckless Driving in Fredericksburg Penaltie

    Reckless Driving in Fredericksburg Penaltie
    If you’re facing a reckless driving in Fredericksburg ticket, you need to know what penalties you’re looking at. The maximum punishment for reckless driving can range up to one year in jail, a $2,500.00 fine and/or license…
  • Jun 18

    Reckless Driving Penalties in Stafford, Virginia

    Reckless Driving Penalties in Stafford, Virginia
    When you’re faced with a reckless driving charge in Stafford County, Virginia, you may be wondering what the penalties are that you’re facing. Unfortunately, the information that you find online isn’t very helpful a lot of…
  • Jun 17

    Virginia Reckless Driving – Out of State Driver

    Virginia Reckless Driving – Out of State Driver
    Are you an out of state driver who’s charged with Virginia reckless driving? You’re probably confused about whether or not you have to come to court and wondering what will happen. Why can’t you just pay this stupid ticket?…
Rank this Week: 339

Software Licensing & Master…

Software Licensing & Master Service Agreements

Covers the software industry and discusses software licensing and consulting contracts. By Sam Conforti LLC.

http://www.softwarelicensingblog.com
  • Jun 19

    Apple's Commitment to Customer Privacy and NSA Request

    Apple's Commitment to Customer Privacy and NSA Request
      Andy Jones reports on the NSA’s “PRISM” surveillance program and the industry’s “tech giants” (i.e. Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Yahoo) and their cooperation to date in his article in…
  • Jun 12

    What is Data Mining

    What is Data Mining
        The hottest topic of the day is Data Mining. Unless you have been in a coma for the last few days, it has come to light that our government is involved in this activity. I staunchly try to stay away from any discussion…
  • May 14

    15 Traits of Great Leader

    15 Traits of Great Leader
      This is not the usual subject matter of my postings in this Blog. However, it is indirectly related to how we all function in a work environment and how we deal with personal interactions with our colleagues and that is why I…
Rank this Week: 342

Houston's Clear Thinkers

Houston's Clear Thinkers

Observations on developments in law, business, medicine, culture, sports, and other matters of general interest to the Houston business, professional, and academic communities. Published by Houston attorney Tom Kirkendall.

http://blog.kir.com/
Rank this Week: 343

Delaware Corporate and Commercial…

Delaware Corporate and Commercial Litigation Blog

Offers Delaware Chancery Court and Suprme Court updates. By Francis G.X. Pileggi.

http://www.delawarelitigation.com/
  • Nov 26

    Supreme Court Imposes Jurisdiction on Foreign Party

    Supreme Court Imposes Jurisdiction on Foreign Party
    In Matthew v. Flakt Woods Group SA, Del. Supr., No. 150, 2012 (Nov. 20, 2012), the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that Delaware courts could impose jurisdiction on a foreign party involved in this case, based on the “conspiracy theory of…
  • Nov 22

    Chancery Grants Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence Based on Assertion of Attorney Client Privilege

    Chancery Grants Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence Based on Assertion of Attorney Client Privilege
    Grunstein v. Silva, No. 3932-VCN (Del. Ch., Nov. 20, 2012). The Court of Chancery granted a motion in limine to preclude evidence at trial based on the defendants’ assertion of attorney client privilege. This short letter ruling provides…
  • Nov 21

    Chancery Addresses Non-Disbursement of Class Action Settlement Fund

    Chancery Addresses Non-Disbursement of Class Action Settlement Fund
    In Norberg v. Security Storage Co. of Washington, C.A. No. 12885-VCN (Del. Ch. Nov. 19, 2012), the Court of Chancery addressed the issue of how to deal with funds from a class action settlement–approved many years ago, that have not yet…
Rank this Week: 345

Tax & Business Law Commentary

Tax & Business Law Commentary

Comments on tax and business law developments. By Stuart Levine.

http://taxbiz.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 19

    Whips and Chains?

    Whips and Chains?
    The following question was posed on the Maryland State Bar Association's Small and Solo Practice listserv discussion group:Hello List,
  • Jan 13

    Original Intent on Representing the Unpopular

    Original Intent on Representing the Unpopular
    In 1770, a prominent Boston lawyer represented the Capt. Thomas Preston and the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre. They were immensely unpopular. This account of that lawyer's recollection of his retention for the defense was…
  • Jan 11

    Housekeeping

    Housekeeping
    This post is just to clear a problem between Blogger and Bloglines.
Rank this Week: 347

ProfessorBainbridge.com

ProfessorBainbridge.com

Commentary on law, business, economics and culture. By UCLA School of Law Professor Stephen Bainbridge.

http://www.professorbainbridge.com/professorbainbridgecom/
  • Jun 19

    Do law firms really want "practice ready" law school graduates?

    Do law firms really want "practice ready" law school graduates?
    You'd think so, but Deborah Jones Merritt has some evidence that they don't: Pedagogically and professionally, it makes sense for law schools to teach practical skills along with theory and doctrine.... [[ This is a content summary only.…
  • Jun 18

    Task management

    Task management
    I've been looking for a very simple, no frills, easy to use task management program for a while. I've been using iProcrastinate for Mac and iPhone/iPad for a few weeks and it is exactly what I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…
  • Jun 18

    Nuking the filibuster: Can mutually assured destruction save it?

    Nuking the filibuster: Can mutually assured destruction save it?
    A report at TPM claims that: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Tuesday starkly warned Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) not to eliminate the filibuster on presidential nominations,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…
Rank this Week: 354

Canadian Appeals Monitor

Canadian Appeals Monitor

Covers upcoming and decided appeals of interest to Canadian businesses and professions. By McCarthy Tétrault LLP

http://www.canadianappeals.com
Rank this Week: 365

TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

Covers corporate and securities law. By Broc Romanek.

http://www.thecorporatecounsel.net/Blog/
  • Jun 19

    Video Killed the Radio Star: Launch of My "Take Two" Video

    Video Killed the Radio Star: Launch of My "Take Two" Video
    Video Killed the Radio Star: Launch of My "Take Two" Videos I've been wanting to get more into video for a long time. A really long time. And now that most of us have iPads and other devices attached to...
  • Jun 18

    More on "Survey Results: Rule 10b5-1 Plan Practices"

    More on "Survey Results: Rule 10b5-1 Plan Practices"
    More on "Survey Results: Rule 10b5-1 Plan Practices" Last week, I ran this blog providing survey results on Rule 10b5-1 plans and received many emails in response. David Smyth of Brooks Pierce even blogged this analysis about them:…
  • Jun 17

    Juicy Lawsuit Pays Off for Reinstated SEC Assistant Inspector General: $580k!

    Juicy Lawsuit Pays Off for Reinstated SEC Assistant Inspector General: $580k!
    Juicy Lawsuit Pays Off for Reinstated SEC Assistant Inspector General: $580k! As I blogged six months ago, SEC Assistant Inspector General David Weber filed a $20 million lawsuit alleging he was fired for being a whistleblower (you may recall…
Rank this Week: 374

Oregon Business Litigation

Oregon Business Litigation

Resource for in-house counsel, business executives, human resource managers and others who monitor litigation and legal issues affecting Oregon businesses. By Ater Wynne.

http://www.aterwynneblog.com/oregon_business_litigatio/
  • Jun 18

    Oregon Supreme Court rules on MERS and non-judicial foreclosure

    Oregon Supreme Court rules on MERS and non-judicial foreclosure
    Observers say that non-judicial foreclosures in Oregon will resume following the Oregon Supreme Court's recent rulings in Brandrup v. ReconTrust Co. and Niday v. GMAC Mortgage. The Oregon Court of Appeals held last year that a non-judicial…
  • Jun 18

    Employers must allow veterans time off to observe Veteran's Day

    Employers must allow veterans time off to observe Veteran's Day
    In case you may have missed it, one of the employment laws that passed in the 2013 Oregon legislative session is SB 1, which provides employees who are veterans and scheduled to work on November 11 a day off in...
  • Apr 11

    New Portland sick leave ordinance will go into effect January 1, 2014

    New Portland sick leave ordinance will go into effect January 1, 2014
    Following in the footsteps of Seattle, San Francisco, and others, the City of Portland enacted a sick leave ordinance on March 13, 2013, applicable to employees who work at least 240 hours per calendar year within the City limits.…
Rank this Week: 362

Hotel Law Blog

Hotel Law Blog

Covers condo hotels, finance, land use, management agreements, and outlooks and trends. Published by Jim Butler of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/
Rank this Week: 361

One World International Practice…

One World International Practice Blog

Covers judicial and regulatory decisions as well as topics and trends in international litigation, international dispute resolution, and international investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement. By Cadwaladar.

http://blog.internationalpractice.org/
Rank this Week: 386

The UCL Practitioner

The UCL Practitioner

Covers California's Unfair Competition Law. By Kimberly A. Kralowec.

http://www.uclpractitioner.com/
Rank this Week: 472

M & A Law Prof Blog

M & A Law Prof Blog

By Professors Brian J.M. Quinn, Afra Afsharipour, and Michael A. Woronoff.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/mergers/
  • Jun 14

    Tee'ing up the Google litigation

    Tee'ing up the Google litigation
    Next week (Tuesday) we'll hear arguments in the Google shareholder litigation (Complaint). Shareholders are challenging a recapitalization plan that would have Google issue a new series of shares, Series C, that would have no voting rights.…
  • Jun 13

    Use restrictions in confidentiality agreement

    Use restrictions in confidentiality agreement
    OK, Rick and Keith again - this time negotiating use restrictions in confidentiality agreements. In this video, they take up the question that tripped up the parties in Martin Marietta v Vulcan - the limits on the use of confidential...
  • Jun 13

    Civil penalty for Revlon

    Civil penalty for Revlon
    The SEC has just imposed an $850,000 civil penalty on Revlon for misleading disclosures in the run up to its going-private transaction that were the subject of litigation (2009-2010) before the Chancery Court. Vice Chancellor Laster's opinion…
Rank this Week: 422

Bankruptcy News & Analysis

Bankruptcy News & Analysis

Covers Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

http://blog.ch11cases.com/
Rank this Week: 463

The D & O Diary

The D & O Diary

Covers directors and officers liability. By Kevin LaCroix.

http://dandodiary.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 15

    Subprime Litigation Wave Hits State Street

    Subprime Litigation Wave Hits State Street
    To see this page on The D & O Diary's new website, click here. To go to the homepage of The D & O Diary's new ebsite, click here.On January 3, 2008, State Street Corporation announced (here) that for the fourth quarter of 2007, it will be…
  • Feb 15

    A Closer Look at the 2007 Life Sciences Securities Lawsuit

    A Closer Look at the 2007 Life Sciences Securities Lawsuit
    To see this page on The D & O Diary's new website, refer here. To go to the home page of The D & O Diary's new website, click here. In prior posts (most recently here), I noted that even during the two-year lull in securities lawsuits filings…
  • Feb 15

    Tracking the Opt-Out Settlement

    Tracking the Opt-Out Settlement
    To see this page on The D & O Diary's new website, click here. To go to the home page of The D & O Diary's new website, click here.In prior posts (most recently here), I have written about the increasing importance of opt-out settlements in…
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ContractsProf Blog

ContractsProf Blog

By Texas Wesleyan University Law Professor Franklin G. Snyder, with Contributing Law Professors Miriam A. Cherry, Meredith R. Miller, Keith A. Rowley, and D.A. Jeremy Talman

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/contractsprof_blog/
  • Jun 19

    New in Print

    New in Print
    Justin DuClos, The Etiology of a Malfunction in Democratic Processes. 45 Ariz. St. L.J. 53 (2013) Hilary Kao, Beyond Solyndra: Examining the Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program. 37 Wm. & Mary Envtl. L. & Pol'y Rev. 425…
  • Jun 18

    Weekly Top Tens from the Social Science Research Council

    Weekly Top Tens from the Social Science Research Council
    RECENT HITS (for all papers announced in the last 60 days) TOP 10 Papers for Journal of Contracts & Commercial Law eJournal April 19, 2013 to June 18, 2013 RankDownloadsPaper Title 1 228 The Hague Principles on Choice of Law...
  • Jun 17

    A Victory for Interns Everywhere!

    A Victory for Interns Everywhere!
    I don't know if this recent case will help Hall's Mentho-Lyptus with the Triple-Colling Action Presents Jay the Intern, but it might help some of our law students. As The Atlantic reports here, Federal District Judge William H. Pauley III...
Rank this Week: 547

The Race to the Bottom

The Race to the Bottom

A faculty-student collaboration on corporate governance. By Professor J. Robert Brown, Jr.

http://www.theracetothebottom.org/home/
Rank this Week: 534

Reading Tea Leaves

Reading Tea Leaves

Covers business and legal news. By Randy Wilson.

http://rlwilsonconsulting.wordpress.com
  • Jun 4

    Reading Tea Leaves Becomes “Lawyers Get Social”

    Reading Tea Leaves Becomes “Lawyers Get Social”
    I will no longer be updating Reading Tea Leaves and soon there will be a re-direct to “LawyersGetSocial”. The purpose of the change is to reflect the change in the emphasis of what I am blogging about and also to further brand “DSD Law…
  • Jun 2

    Google Buzz Settlement Finally Final Final

    Google Buzz Settlement Finally Final Final
    This has been dragging out far longer than the time Buzz got itself in trouble long enough to be the target of class action privacy violation lawsuits.  At long last various privacy advocacy groups will receive funds along with more than $2…
  • Jun 1

    CA Social Media Privacy Has Another Chance

    CA Social Media Privacy Has Another Chance
    Last month, SB 242, the California bill on social media privacy failed to get the votes to move forward. It appears the bill has another chance next week when it could come up for reconsideration.  The San Francisco Chronicle has come out…
Rank this Week: 504

Suits by Suits

Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/
  • Jun 18

    Simon Say-On-Pay Lawsuit Will Continue

    Simon Say-On-Pay Lawsuit Will Continue
    My kids love the game.  We all know the rules: you only act if the caller says the words “Simon Says.”  If those words don’t precede the command, then don’t move – or else.  The current lawsuit by…
  • Jun 14

    The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition

    The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition
    Another fun week here at our headquarters in Washington, D. C., where a predicted large storm turned out to be mainly a bust, leaving forecasters to debate why.  Here, though, are a few items that without debate are of interest: Johnson…
  • Jun 12

    Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict

    Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict
    When a business adopts a company-wide bonus plan and gives itself discretion to administer it, can an executive bring a breach of contract claim challenging the exercise of that discretion?  According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
Rank this Week: 751

Contracts Blog

Contracts Blog

Blog on legal news and contracts.

http://www.onecle.com/blog
  • Jun 11

    Smithfield Foods Merger Agreement

    Smithfield Foods Merger Agreement
    Read the Merger Agreement between Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd. and Smithfield Foods Inc. I’ve also added a new category for Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreements.
  • Jun 5

    SEC EDGAR Robots.txt

    SEC EDGAR Robots.txt
    For a long time, a lot of data in securities filings was hidden by obscurity. Sure, the SEC offered a full text search of EDGAR filings, but it only spanned the last four years. And, if you actually tried to use the full text search, it…
  • May 29

    Something New, Something Old

    Something New, Something Old
    Added the Tableau Software Inc. contracts, which Tableau Software had filed last month in anticipation of its IPO. You can also find more 3dfx Interactive Inc. contracts and Borders Group Inc. contracts.
Rank this Week: 668

IN THE (RED) - The Business…

IN THE (RED) - The Business Bankruptcy Blog

Covers business bankruptcy issues and developments. From Cooley Godward Kronish LLP's Bob Eisenbach.

http://bankruptcy.cooley.com/
  • Jun 7

    Video Of Testimony Before ABI Commission To Study Reform Of Chapter 11

    Video Of Testimony Before ABI Commission To Study Reform Of Chapter 11
    As mentioned in a recent blog post, the American Bankruptcy Institute has established a Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11. A video of testimony before the Commission's June 4, 2013 field hearing in New York is available below. At…
  • Jun 4

    ABI Commission To Study The Reform Of Chapter 11

    ABI Commission To Study The Reform Of Chapter 11
    The American Bankruptcy Institute has established a Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11. This afternoon, June 4, 2013, I will be testifying before the Commission about intellectual property licenses, their treatment…
  • May 23

    Do Trademark Licensees Have Reason For Hope? New Article Discusses Recent Decisions On Trademark Licenses And Bankruptcy

    Do Trademark Licensees Have Reason For Hope? New Article Discusses Recent Decisions On Trademark Licenses And Bankruptcy
    I have written a number of times on the blog about the impact of bankruptcy on trademark licenses, in particular what happens to trademark licensees whose licensors file bankruptcy. Trademark licensees face a real risk of…
Rank this Week: 703

The Antitrust Hotch Potch

The Antitrust Hotch Potch

Offers critical comments on EC competition law and policy. By Professor Damien Geradin and Nicholas Petit.

http://professorgeradin.blogs.com/professor_geradins_weblog/
  • Jun 7

    Cartel File Disclosure to Damage Claimants in Donau Chemie

    Cartel File Disclosure to Damage Claimants in Donau Chemie
    The CJEU published yesterday its long-awaited judgment in Donau Chemie. This is the first case after Pfleiderer in which the CJEU looks at the issue of access to cartel case files, including leniency documents. In yesterday’s judgment,…
  • Apr 16

    The General Court partially annulled the Commission's Decision on CISAC

    The General Court partially annulled the Commission's Decision on CISAC
    Last week, the General Court (“GC”) adopted its judgment in the CISAC case whereby it partially annulled the 2008 Commission’s decision. CISAC is an international organisation which represents collecting societies.…
  • Apr 10

    Bank Mergers in Economies Facing Sovereign Debt Crises - NBG/ Eurobank

    Bank Mergers in Economies Facing Sovereign Debt Crises - NBG/ Eurobank
    Over the past year, merger activity in the Greek banking sector picked up significantly. The Greek Competition Authority approved concentrations such as Piraeus/ ATE, Alpha/ Emporiki, and Piraeus/ Geniki. Most recently, a merger between the…
Rank this Week: 715

Business Litigation Info

Business Litigation Info

Covers business litigation, intellectual property, data security, and advertising and media. By Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L.

http://www.businesslitigationinfo.com/
  • Jun 3

    What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Anymore?

    What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Anymore?
    Any law student or attorney cannot help but remember the seminal U.S. Constitutional law case of U.S. v. Katz. In Katz, the Supreme Court of the United States famously held the FBI could not bug a telephone booth (remember those?) in order to…
  • May 8

    Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same

    Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same
    I recently had the privilege of moderating a privacy panel discussion at an unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) conference.  UAS’s have been in the news lately, so you can imagine the interest and concern for privacy and…
  • Apr 9

    Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service

    Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service
    Charles Faruki, Managing Partner of FI&C was recently selected as a 2013 BTI Client Service All-Star MVP by BTI Consulting Group. All-Star MVPs are standout attorneys honored for delivering superior client service year after year. Charlie…
Rank this Week: 609

Small Business Lawyer Blog

Small Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business transactions and international small business law. By Daniel H. Erskine.

http://smallbusinesslawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 29

    U.S. Commercial Service’s International Company Profile

    U.S. Commercial Service’s International Company Profile
    If your small business needs to vet a potential overseas business partner consider using the U.S. Commercial Service's International Company Profile service. The International Company Profile provides: A detailed credit report on a…
  • Apr 25

    Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprise

    Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprise
    If you are looking on information on the regulatory environment, including country ranks for starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying…
  • Feb 27

    USTDA Consultant Database for Small U.S. Businesse

    USTDA Consultant Database for Small U.S. Businesse
    Interested in obtaining a government contract with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)? Check out the USTDA's Consultant Database for U.S. Small Businesses where your small business can register for "agency's desk study…
Rank this Week: 737

Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage…

Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Blog

Published By Fogelman and Fogelman LLC

http://www.massachusetts-alcoholic-beverage-licensing.com/
  • May 29

    ABCC Passes New Regulation to Ease Liquor License Transfer

    ABCC Passes New Regulation to Ease Liquor License Transfer
    Effective Tuesday, the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission adopted a new review process designed to speed the transfer of liquor licenses between buyers and sellers. In the past, before taking possession of a liquor license -…
  • May 14

    Safety Board Wants States to Reduce Blood-Alcohol Level

    Safety Board Wants States to Reduce Blood-Alcohol Level
    Thousands of people are killed or injured every year by drivers who have not reached the legal standard for being drunk but who have a reduced ability to see, make decisions or operate a vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board said…
  • Apr 20

    East Dedham Liquors to have new manager

    East Dedham Liquors to have new manager
    When East Dedham Liquors re-opens for business after a three-month suspension of its alcohol license, it will do so under new management, as reported by boston.com In a split vote, Dedham selectmen have approved a change of manager for the…
Rank this Week: 618

Business Law Prof Blog

Business Law Prof Blog

Covers all aspects of business law. By Eric C. Chaffee, J. Scott Colesanti, Joshua P. Fershee, and Stefan J. Padfield

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/business_law/
  • Jan 14

    About Business Law Prof Blog

    About Business Law Prof Blog
    If you are interested in serving as an editor of Business Law Prof Blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network, please contact Paul Caron and Joe Hodnicki by email.
  • Jan 14

    About Business Law Prof Blog

    About Business Law Prof Blog
    If you are interested in serving as an editor of Business Law Prof Blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network, please contact Paul Caron and Joe Hodnicki by email.
  • Jan 8

    Farewell!

    Farewell!
    Starting tomorrow, Steve Bradford, Eric Chaffee, Josh Fershee, Anne Tucker, and I will no longer be blogging here at the BLPB. It's been a great ride, and I think I speak for all of us when I say "Thank you!"...
Rank this Week: 667

Colorado Business Litigation…

Colorado Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers business litigation risks and strategies. By The Gilbert Law Group

http://www.coloradobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 26

    Update: Court Order Issued -- Will Dalbey Education's Cash Flow Business Dry Up?

    Update: Court Order Issued -- Will Dalbey Education's Cash Flow Business Dry Up?
    In June, we told you about the lawsuit filed against Colorado's Dalbey Education Institute whose infomercial "Winning in the Cash Flow Business", hosted by Gary Collins, was under fire for being deceptive and misleading.
  • Sep 2

    Patent Trolls - No Longer Hiding Under the Bridge

    Patent Trolls - No Longer Hiding Under the Bridge
    In the 1990s, the "patent troll" carried a negative connotation, a person or company that aggressively enforced its patents through assertive lawsuits. However the troll of the 2000s translates into an entirely different hobgoblin.
  • Aug 31

    Industrial Art's Impact on Scenic Colorado Prompts Citizens' Lawsuit

    Industrial Art's Impact on Scenic Colorado Prompts Citizens' Lawsuit
    Artist Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, "Christo", famous for suspending huge curtains of orange fabric over bridges, buildings and other public spaces throughout the world, has embarked on yet another art project. Christo and his wife…
Rank this Week: 654