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Corporate Blawg UK

Corporate Blawg UK

Covers corporate, company and commercial law in the UK.

http://corporatelawuk.typepad.com/corporate_blawg/
  • Jul 8

    Blawg Review #116

    Blawg Review #116
    Always one to cut the mustard, Corporate Blawg has gone against the grain and spiced up the Blawg Review #116 with a shake of poetic sauce. The inspiration for this perspiration was found between a sesame bun on July 4th, that most celebrated…
  • Jul 2

    No work no pay puts pay to play

    No work no pay puts pay to play
    Jeepers. Corporate Blawg is looking like he's about to enter his 3rd week in a row of 50+ hours in the office. In May 2005: "The European Parliament has voted to scrap Britain's opt-out from the Working Time Directive and to limit workers to…
  • Jun 26

    Call it mid-life crises, call it what you will

    Call it mid-life crises, call it what you will
    Love makes you fat. Corporate Blawg loves his wife, but not his chub, so Corporate Blawg is trying to lose a little of his extra girth before it appears like he's about to give birth. This new momentim was prompted by Corporate Blawg…
Rank this Week: 639

TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

Covers corporate and securities law. By Broc Romanek.

http://www.thecorporatecounsel.net/Blog/
  • May 24

    ISS Settles with SEC Over Breach of Confidentiality

    ISS Settles with SEC Over Breach of Confidentiality
    ISS Settles with SEC Over Breach of Confidentiality Yesterday, the SEC charged ISS with failing to safeguard confidential voting information in a number of proxy contests - and ISS settled for a $300k fine for violating the '40 Act. In...
  • May 23

    12th-23rd Say-on-Pay Failures of the Year (Including One With 9% Support!)

    12th-23rd Say-on-Pay Failures of the Year (Including One With 9% Support!)
    12th-23rd Say-on-Pay Failures of the Year (Including One With 9% Support!) Here are the latest failures - including one with 9% support, the lowest level since say-on-pay became law: - Patriot Scientific - Form 8-K (46% support) - Gentiva…
  • May 22

    Status of SEC's Political Contribution Disclosure Rulemaking: Not Yet (& Maybe Never)

    Status of SEC's Political Contribution Disclosure Rulemaking: Not Yet (& Maybe Never)
    Status of SEC's Political Contribution Disclosure Rulemaking: Not Yet (& Maybe Never) Each time I see an article from the mass media indicating that an imminent proposal from the SEC on political contribution disclosure rules, I tweet…
Rank this Week: 754

Sanders Law Firm Blog

Sanders Law Firm Blog

Covers North Carolina law.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blog
Rank this Week: 813

New Jersey Attorney Law Review…

New Jersey Attorney Law Review Blog

Reviews published and unpublished civil law decisions of importance issued by the New Jersey Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. By Glenn Reiser.

http://newjerseylawreview.blogspot.com/
  • May 23

    Home Improvement Contracts: The Nuts and Bolts of New Jersey's Regulatory Requirement

    Home Improvement Contracts: The Nuts and Bolts of New Jersey's Regulatory Requirement
    New Jersey has strict rules when it comes to home improvement contracts in excess of $500, the overriding purpose of which is to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors.  The New Jersey Administrative Code §…
  • May 21

    New Jersey Appeals Court Spares Eviction of 89-Year Old Blind Man

    New Jersey Appeals Court Spares Eviction of 89-Year Old Blind Man
    In an unpublished decision issued on May 21, 2013, a New Jersey appeals court held that a landlord was not entitled to evict his residential tenant, an 89-year old blind man with diabetes, because of the tenant's refusal to sign a new…
  • May 16

    What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?

    What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?
     I couldn't find a better example to illustrate the problem with our judicial system.  In a recently unpublished decision of the New Jersey Appellate Division,  Hernandez v. North Jersey Neurosurgical Associates, Superior…
Rank this Week: 711

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7
  • 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…
  • May 2

    Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine

    Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine
    Over the last several months we have been posting about updating   the franchise disclosure document.  For many franchisors, the time to update the franchise disclosure document was April 30th.  With the deadline for…
  • Apr 24

    Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!

    Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!
    Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos What happens?  Consumer trips and falls at a franchise store.  Home owner complains that the franchisee’s work is shoddy and wants his money back.  Franchisee’s employee alleges a…
Rank this Week: 822

San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

Covers business transactions, start-ups, and mergers. By Structure Law Group, LLP.

http://www.sanjosebusinesslawyersblog.com/
  • May 22

    I Gave It All To You, So Why Don't You Like Me: Post-Closing Disputes in Mergers and Acquisition

    I Gave It All To You, So Why Don't You Like Me: Post-Closing Disputes in Mergers and Acquisition
    As a veteran M & A lawyer in San Jose, where deal making has never gone out of style, I have been though my share of mergers and acquisitions. For business counsel, the closing of a deal is one of the times I get to spike the ball in the…
  • May 13

    Recent California Tax Law Change

    Recent California Tax Law Change
    Some tax law changes recently went into effect that that will have an impact on both individuals and businesses in San Jose and throughout the State: Yet Another Gas Tax Increase On February 28th the Board of Equalization approved a 3.5 cent…
  • Apr 23

    Lender Liability After the "Riverisland" Ruling - A Time To Assess Lending Procedures?

    Lender Liability After the "Riverisland" Ruling - A Time To Assess Lending Procedures?
    In the wake of the California Supreme Court's Riverisland ruling concerning lender liability, lenders in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley may want to evaluate and consider modifying their current lending procedures. As a San…
Rank this Week: 870

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
  • May 22

    Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

    Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview
    There are many subjects that require care when conducting a job interview. Immigration is definitely one of them. Given the increased awareness and sensitivity to immigration status issues, employers need to watch their questions. Although…
  • May 20

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal
    Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
  • May 17

    Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

    Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment
    Do you own a house with someone and don’t want to register as domestic partners, but you still want an exclusion from a change in ownership for property tax purposes when you die? Now you can. Here’s how it works. Under Rev &…
Rank this Week: 776

The High-touch Legal Services Blog

The High-touch Legal Services Blog

Provides information about the law for startup and early-stage companies. By Dana H. Shultz.

http://danashultz.com/blog
  • May 9

    Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame

    Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame
    A couple of weeks ago a client emailed me with great concern. He received a letter that looked like a government demand for $225, lest a penalty of $250 be imposed by the state. It turns out that the letter was not from the state, but from…
  • May 7

    Corporate Directors in California Can Inspect (Almost) Anything

    Corporate Directors in California Can Inspect (Almost) Anything
    I have written about shareholders’ rights to inspect corporate financial records and shareholder lists. This post discusses directors’ far greater inspection rights. California Corporations Code Section 1602 states: Every director…
  • May 3

    Who Gets to See the Shareholder List?

    Who Gets to See the Shareholder List?
    The founder of a closely-held corporate client, knowing that some employees soon would be shareholders, recently asked whether those employee-shareholders would have the right to find out how many shares he owns. Here is the information I…
Rank this Week: 719

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
  • May 7

    Zeke Emanuel on the ACA’s Adverse Selection Problem and Solutions to It

    Zeke Emanuel on the ACA’s Adverse Selection Problem and Solutions to It
    Ezekiel Emanuel, Rahm’s brother and former health care adviser to President Obama, acknowledges in today’s Wall Street Journal that adverse selection may prove to be a “bump in the road” in the implementation of the…
  • Apr 22

    Behavioral Merger Remedies and the Hippocratic Principle

    Behavioral Merger Remedies and the Hippocratic Principle
    Last Thursday, the FTC settled a challenge to a company’s acquisitions of two key rivals. The two acquisitions, each of which failed to meet the threshold for required reporting under Hart Scott Rodino, occurred in 2005 and 2008.…
  • Apr 16

    Commissioner Wright lays down the gauntlet on Section 5

    Commissioner Wright lays down the gauntlet on Section 5
    As Thom noted (here and here), Josh’s speech at the ABA Spring Meeting was fantastic.  In laying out his agenda at the FTC, Josh highlighted two areas on which he intends to focus: Section 5 and public restraints on trade.…
Rank this Week: 745

Blake Firm Business Law Blog

Blake Firm Business Law Blog

Covers business law, contracts, business litigation and intellectual property issues.

http://theblakefirm.com/blog/
  • Jan 29

    Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation

    Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation
    We are proud to announce two new business law presentations in the month of May. For the third year in a row, we are hosting a presentation with the RISE Entrepreneurship Conference. We are also hosting a business law presentation ……
  • Oct 8

    Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement

    Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement
    Non-compete agreements in employment contracts are often misunderstood by both employers and employees. Texas employment law generally protects employees, and Texas is known as a right to work state, often construing employment contracts and…
  • Oct 2

    Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale

    Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale
    Selling a corporation is generally achieved by either an asset sale or by selling all company stock. When selling a business in Texas, selling the stock of a C-corporation rather than just selling the company assets often results in better…
Rank this Week: 865

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: 764

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law…

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law Blog

Covers compliance counseling and whistleblowing defense claims. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.whistleblowingcompliancelaw.com/
Rank this Week: 734

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…
Rank this Week: 727

Suits by Suits

Suits by Suits

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

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/
  • May 24

    The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)

    The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)
    As we here at Suits by Suits get ready for a rare (but welcome!) three-day weekend, you might want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the week in disputes between executives and their employers.  We'd say crack open a cold one for us as…
  • May 23

    From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day

    From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day
    While we’re a blog about disputes between executives and companies, we can’t overlook those significant days when those companies and executives pause for a national holiday.  Through our first year, we’ve looked at how…
  • May 21

    Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case

    Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case
    Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case of Jackie Hosang Lawson and Jonathan Zang, two former Fidelity employees who seek to reverse the dismissal of their Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims.  In this post last…
Rank this Week: 1376

In-house ACCess

In-house ACCess

Covers corporate counsel best practices. By the Association of Corporate Counsel.

http://www.inhouseaccess.com/
  • May 24

    Channeling Your Inner Writer

    Channeling Your Inner Writer
    (June/2013) I find writing the most rewarding — yet most difficult — part of my job. I start with a blank page that I must fill with words, As the page begins to fill up (or down, depending on how you look at it), my goal is to…
  • May 3

    Ten Rules for Proving Your Value

    Ten Rules for Proving Your Value
    Being valuable is like being a lady.  If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. - Margaret Thatcher In-house counsel must be focused on providing value in today’s corporate legal environment. Failure to do so likely…
  • Apr 24

    Commuter Life: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Commuter Life: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    (May/2013) I get to my job at ACC via a commuter train. Most of the people I ride with work for the government, hospitals and nonprofits. Some of them are contractors; others are military personnel. I spend three hours commuting, round trip.…
Rank this Week: 1442

Family Law Source

Family Law Source

Covers business valuation and divorce litigation. By Brian C. Vertz.

http://www.familylawyerspittsburgh.com/blog/
  • May 24

    Vague Threat “Or Else” May Be Enough for Protection From Abuse

    Vague Threat “Or Else” May Be Enough for Protection From Abuse
    During a custody exchange, a child’s father told that the mother that she’d better not refer to her boyfriend as the child’s dad “or else.”  While yelling at her, he pointed his finger in her face.  He…
  • May 20

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding
    In Suzanne D. v. Stephen W., 2013 Pa.Super. 93 (April 22, 2013), the Superior Court contemplated how to characterize $350,000 in money transfers that father received from his father, in the context of a post-divorce child support proceeding.…
  • May 19

    Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement

    Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement
    Marriage and divorce are not cold business transactions. Couples who are about to marry or divorce have emotions and intimate relationships that may compromise their ability to negotiate at arm’s length like business people. For this…
Rank this Week: 1226

Kirk Sanders Law Blog

Kirk Sanders Law Blog

Covers North Carolina business and personal injury issues.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blogs/kirksanderslaw
Rank this Week: 1374

Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues in Nebraska.

http://www.knudsenlaw.com/our-blog/
  • May 23

    New W-Visa to Help Nursing Homes Fill Job

    New W-Visa to Help Nursing Homes Fill Job
    There are many jobs at nursing homes that even desperate unemployed Americans won’t consider because they are seen as too demanding.  A solution to this employment problem could be as simple as immigration reform, one of President…
  • May 16

    Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled

    Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled
       A controversial provision of the HITECH Act may very well not be finalized by the January 1, 2014 deadline.  Leon Rodriquez, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights, stated during the Health Care Compliance…
  • May 3

    Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay

    Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay
    Today in Fisherv. PayFlex  ___ N.W.2d ___ (May 3, 2013), the Nebraska Supreme Court in a 4 to 3 decision decided that PTO (“paid time off”) is vacation time.  Thus, employers are required to pay accrued but unused…
Rank this Week: 1087

DBL Law Blog

DBL Law Blog

Covers business, construction, employment and real estate law in Ohio and Kentucky. By Dressman Benzinger LaVelle.

http://www.dbllaw.com/blog/
  • May 23

    DBL Law Sponsors Market in the Park

    DBL Law Sponsors Market in the Park
    DBL is proud to be the title sponsor of Market in the Park, a weekly summer market held in Washington Park in Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine.
  • May 22

    New Dodd-Frank Rules Impact Loan Guaranty Agreement

    New Dodd-Frank Rules Impact Loan Guaranty Agreement
    Effective this Spring, new rules under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) will significantly impact guaranty agreements in loans that involve “swap” agreements. The new rules interpret a…
  • May 20

    Company Cars and Workers’ Comp – Court of Appeals Clarifies Coverage in Kentucky

    Company Cars and Workers’ Comp – Court of Appeals Clarifies Coverage in Kentucky
    Even if he is off the clock, a worker who crashes in a company car while on the way to the job site likely will be covered by Kentucky workers’ compensation. Such was the ruling in Padgett v. Bowlin Group, 2012-CA-001736-WC (Ky. App.…
Rank this Week: 1013

Campanella Law Blog

Campanella Law Blog

Covers recent court decisions, pending legislation, real estate updates and business matters.

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 1328

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Covers government contract issues including contract formation, strategies, bid protests and contract interpretation. By Crowell Moring.

http://www.governmentcontractslegalforum.com/
  • May 22

    Department of Defense Releases Proposed “Counterfeit Electronic Part” Acquisition Regulation

    Department of Defense Releases Proposed “Counterfeit Electronic Part” Acquisition Regulation
    On May 16, 2013, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) published long awaited proposed regulations regarding efforts contractors must take to prevent the entry of counterfeit electronics into the DoD supply chain. As previously…
  • May 15

    Virginia Law Questions the Enforceability of Teaming Agreement

    Virginia Law Questions the Enforceability of Teaming Agreement
    When pursuing government work, contractors frequently team together and combine resources in order to create the most appealing proposal. These arrangements are often memorialized in teaming agreements that set forth terms, including but not…
  • May 14

    GAO Implies Presumption of Price Realism Evaluation in Fixed-Price Solicitation

    GAO Implies Presumption of Price Realism Evaluation in Fixed-Price Solicitation
    Fixed-price contracts allow the government to purchase goods and services for set prices and allocate the cost risk of performance to the contractor—if the contractor offers to perform the work for too low of a price, then it may reap…
Rank this Week: 1101

North Carolina Business Litigation…

North Carolina Business Litigation Report

Reports on judicial decisions of significance to business and shareholders. By Mack Sperling of Brooks Pierce LLP.

http://www.ncbusinesslitigationreport.com/
  • May 21

    Business Court Sanctions Parties For Disobeying Discovery Order

    Business Court Sanctions Parties For Disobeying Discovery Order
     When you think of sanctions, your mind probably goes to Rule 11 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.  But what about Rule 37(b)(2)?  It says that:  if a party . . . fails to obey an order to provide or permit discovery, . .…
  • May 7

    Claims For Legal Malpractice Aren't Assignable In North Carolina

    Claims For Legal Malpractice Aren't Assignable In North Carolina
    Maybe you've wondered whether a claim for legal malpractice can be assigned. Maybe you haven't. But yesterday, the North Carolina Court of Appeals answered that question.  In Revolutionary Concepts, Inc. v. Clements Walker PLLC, the…
  • May 1

    Fourth Circuit Takes A Narrow View On Recovery Of E-Discovery Cost

    Fourth Circuit Takes A Narrow View On Recovery Of E-Discovery Cost
    You've undoubtedly prevailed in a federal case -- either at summary judgment or after a trial -- and you have probably struggled with what you are entitled to recover as costs under 28 U.S.C. §1920.  And recently, your client,…
Rank this Week: 1060

Delaware Business Litigation…

Delaware Business Litigation Report

Offers case summaries of Delaware court decisions in business-related litigation. By Morris James.

http://www.delawarebusinesslitigation.com/
  • May 21

    Court Of Chancery Upholds Caremark Complaint

    Court Of Chancery Upholds Caremark Complaint
    In re China Agritech Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, C.A. 7163-VCL (May 21, 2013) One of the harder aspects of practicing Delaware corporate law is dealing with all the decisions. This is an excellent summary of current Delaware…
  • May 17

    Court Of Chancery Explains Exculpation Clause

    Court Of Chancery Explains Exculpation Clause
    Anvil Holding Corporation v. Iron Acquisition Corporation, C.A. 7975-VCP (May 17, 2013) Many acquisition agreements contain provisions that are intended to limit the buyer's remedies. This decision explains what language to use to…
  • May 16

    Is the Court of Chancery Reforming Merger Litigation?

    Is the Court of Chancery Reforming Merger Litigation?
    Authored by Edward M. McNally This article was originally published in the Delaware Business Court Insider | May 15, 2013 There is an uproar going on about the practice of filing suit over every merger announced for a publicly…
Rank this Week: 1405

Pension Risk Matters

Pension Risk Matters

Focuses on pension financial risk issues from a governance and fiduciary perspective. Published by Susan M. Mangiero.

http://www.pensionriskmatters.com/
  • May 19

    The Importance of Clear Communication

    The Importance of Clear Communication
    A funny thing happened the other day while having a snack in a Paris bakery. I am here for a few days, tagging along with my husband who is teaching for a month. Shortly after we sat down, a Japanese family arrived, went to the counter…
  • May 13

    Economic Indicators to Include Focus on Pension

    Economic Indicators to Include Focus on Pension
    In what most people would call a significant announcement, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis ("BEA") will begin measuring economic growth this summer by taking public pension finance into account. According to its March 2013 announcement,…
  • May 8

    Pensions and Politic

    Pensions and Politic
    I have a favorite shirt that gets a few laughs when I wear it. Its message is "Change is good. You go first." That is how I feel when I hear pundits talk about the future of pensions and the need for reform. What I continue to…
Rank this Week: 1095

Death Care Law Blog

Death Care Law Blog

Covers laws relating to preneed and death care compliance, serving banks, funeral homes, crematories, and cemetaries. By Attorney William Stalter.

http://www.deathcarelaw.com/
  • May 15

    Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy

    Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy
    I stand corrected. A representative of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association advises that their request for proposal for a new investment advisor for the master trust has resulted in the selection of a firm that will not only assume a…
  • May 2

    Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo

    Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo
    For many Illinois funeral homes, April 15th served as a bitter reminder of Merrill Lynch and the financial losses suffered by the IFDA master trust. The final Merrill Lynch settlements (approximately $41 million) were received in 2012, and…
  • Apr 17

    Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?

    Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?
    Here is proof that readership of newspapers is going down. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called a few weeks back about a Wisconsin legislative bill that sought investment freedom for cemetery trust funds.  With the legislative battle…
Rank this Week: 1099

Eric Morton's Legal Blog

Eric Morton's Legal Blog

Provides insights into business and intellectual property issues.

http://ericmortonlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 16

    Confidentiality Agreements and Mobile App Privacy Requirement

    Confidentiality Agreements and Mobile App Privacy Requirement
    Our latest newsletter with articles about employee confidentiality agreements and mobile application privacy requirements.  The Morton Memo April 2013
  • Feb 18

    Congratulations Mitch Jackson

    Congratulations Mitch Jackson
    I'd like to give a shout out to my friend and fellow attorney, Mitch Jackson, for his selection for a 2013 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year Award (CLAY Award).  Every year, the California Lawyer gives these awards to attorneys who…
  • Feb 11

    Interviewed regarding Lance Armstrong case

    Interviewed regarding Lance Armstrong case
    I was recently quoted in an article in Lawyers.com regarding the civil suit filed against Lance Armstrong over his book.  http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/01/lance-armstrong-sued-for-lying/As I say in the article, I'll be interested in the…
Rank this Week: 1175

Indiana Business Law Blog

Indiana Business Law Blog

Covers small business law. By Smith Rayl Law Office, LLC.

http://www.indianabusinesslawblog.com/
  • Mar 20

    The $50 million question: Can businesses use unpaid interns?

    The $50 million question: Can businesses use unpaid interns?
    Two years ago we discussed whether nonprofit organizations and businesses can lawfully use unpaid interns. One of the key questions is whether the intern is actually an employee subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. If so, the intern…
  • Mar 17

    Indiana Smoking Ban

    Indiana Smoking Ban
    The "Indiana Smoke Free Air Law," which was passed last year by the Indiana General Assembly and took effect on July 1, 2012, bans smoking in most Indiana businesses and nonprofit organizations. We thought the General Assembly might…
  • Feb 8

    Proposed Changes to Indiana LLC Statute Part 2: Charging Order Protection

    Proposed Changes to Indiana LLC Statute Part 2: Charging Order Protection
    In my last post, I discussed HB 1394, a bill pending in the Indiana General Assembly that would make several amendments to the statute that governs Indiana limited liability companies. One of the most important changes is to strengthen the…
Rank this Week: 1137

Indian Company Law

Indian Company Law

Covers company law in India. By Durga Rao.

http://indiancorporatelaws.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 8

    RBI guidelines & SARFAESI proceedings?

    RBI guidelines & SARFAESI proceedings?
    It is very clear that the Banks should follow RBI guidelines on Asset-Classification before classifying any loan account as ‘Non-performing Asset (NPA)’. There were judgments saying that it is mandatory for the Banks to follow RBI…
  • Feb 25

    SARFAESI Act & sorrows of Borrower?

    SARFAESI Act & sorrows of Borrower?
    There is every need for the Government to enable/assist the Banks in reducing their NPAs (Non-performing Assets) and it is beyond doubt that the Banks are now well assisted/equipped through the legal frame-work in recovering their dues. The…
  • Feb 25

    SARFAESI Act & sorrows of Borrower?

    SARFAESI Act & sorrows of Borrower?
    There is every need for the Government to enable/assist the Banks in reducing their NPAs (Non-performing Assets) and it is beyond doubt that the Banks are now well assisted/equipped through the legal frame-work in recovering their dues. The…
Rank this Week: 1289

Bottom Line Business Insights

Bottom Line Business Insights

Covers legal issues for businesses. By Wagonheim Law.

http://www.bottomlinebusinessinsights.com
  • Feb 12

    Your Opening Statement

    Your Opening Statement
    You win your case at Opening Statement. Sure, you can use Opening Statement to introduce the facts – “tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em” – as the saying went in law school. But the fact is…
  • Feb 5

    The Blackout and the Non-Call

    The Blackout and the Non-Call
    The cries of the aggrieved always seem to drown out the echoes of the final whistle. Had the 49ers won, Baltimore fans would have demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the blackout. As it stands, the refusal of the refs to call…
  • Jan 29

    Temba, His Arms Wide

    Temba, His Arms Wide
    When time is running short and they need an answer, the lawyers in my office will caution me against responding to their inquiries with either a movie quote or a Seinfeld reference. “Focus,” they’ll tell…
Rank this Week: 977

Slinde Nelson Blog

Slinde Nelson Blog

Covers Oregon business law.

http://www.slindenelson.com/
Rank this Week: 1161

Business Licenses Blog

Business Licenses Blog

By Corporation Service Company.

http://www.businesslicensesblog.com/
  • Feb 29

    Bloomington faces lawsuit over license denial

    Bloomington faces lawsuit over license denial
    The city of Bloomington, Indiana is facing a lawsuit after denying a business license to a woman looking to start an operation to drive party-goers home from downtown. Julie Crowe feels officials unfairly failed to approve her …
  • Feb 28

    Poquoson approves new zoning ordinance

    Poquoson approves new zoning ordinance
    A new zoning ordinance has been approved in Poquoson City, Virginia, in an attempt to attract technology businesses to the area. Officials voted to create a technology zone in the city, which will offer incentives to business, the Daily…
  • Feb 28

    Business license deficit leaves Long Beach in hot water

    Business license deficit leaves Long Beach in hot water
    The financial deficit created by unpaid business licenses in Long Beach, California has left the city facing budgetary problems. Officials are expecting business license tax revenues to be down nearly by $300,000 at the year’s close,…
Rank this Week: 1347

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: 1386

Asia Business Intelligence

Asia Business Intelligence

Discusses vital business, legal and cultural issues that affect businesses in Asia, with a special focus on China. By Richard Kuslan.

http://www.asiabizblog.com/
  • Nov 14

    Event Announcement — Accurately Voicing the Mandarin Dialect — Hints and Tips — in New Haven, CT

    Event Announcement — Accurately Voicing the Mandarin Dialect — Hints and Tips — in New Haven, CT
    For those in the New Haven, CT area interested in Mandarin, I’ll be giving a short presentation on helpful techniques to accurately voice the dialect at the next Pechakucha Night this Wednesday (11/16) at Bentara Restaurant in New…
  • Oct 25

    AsiaBizBlog — Soon to Come: A Change of Direction

    AsiaBizBlog — Soon to Come: A Change of Direction
    Here’s the takeaway: AsiaBizBlog will continue, but with a somewhat modified approach. Over the past decade, I’ve focused AsiaBizBlog on Chinese business and law, thus contributing, I think, in a small way, to Western understanding of…
  • Jul 21

    Entire Kunming ???? Apple Store: Fake (With Photos)

    Entire Kunming ???? Apple Store: Fake (With Photos)
    From the WSJ China Real-Time Report: A blogger in Kunming posted photos on Wednesday of a local store which, from a distance, looked just like one of the consumer electronics giants’ iconic full-service retail stores. It featured a glass…
Rank this Week: 1210

Chorey, Taylor, & Feil Blog

Chorey, Taylor, & Feil Blog

Covers business law topics.

http://ctflegal.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 23

    Signing Off

    Signing Off
    by John L. WatkinsI want to thank everyone who has read this blog over the past two years. Effective tomorrow, two of my fellow shareholders and I will be joining the Atlanta office of another law firm.It has been a privilege practicing with…
  • May 23

    The Bad Guys Are Still Out There (But Can Usually Be Dealt With)

    The Bad Guys Are Still Out There (But Can Usually Be Dealt With)
    By John L. WatkinsReaders of this blog know that proactive early steps with a lawyer (such as by documenting contractual and business relationships properly before a dispute develops) help avoid lawsuits and save money in the long run.…
  • May 11

    An Insider's Guide on Hiring a Business Attorney

    An Insider's Guide on Hiring a Business Attorney
    by John L. Watkin
Rank this Week: 1185

Hellmuth and Johnson Law Podcasts

Hellmuth and Johnson Law Podcasts

Information and commentary on a variety of legal and business topics. From the Minnesota law firm of Hellmuth and Johnson, PLLC and The Business Building Network.

http://www.hjlawfirm.com/newsroom/podcasts.php
  • Oct 19

    FOIA- Freedom of Information Act

    FOIA- Freedom of Information Act
    Attorney Rachel Rosen discusses the Freedom of Information Act - how it might be utilized in light of the Minnesota 35W bridge collapse, and how businesses can use requested information for competitive advantage.
  • Oct 12

    Home Mortgage Financing

    Home Mortgage Financing
    Attorney Nancy Polomis discusses home financing with other industry professionals in this BATC/Parade of Homes Radio Hour segment.
  • Oct 11

    Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couple

    Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couple
    Non-traditional couples face unique challenges in terms of sharing and protecting assets, especially in the event of a breakup or death of a domestic partner. Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Timothy Davis discusses key estate and tax planning…
Rank this Week: 1313

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: 1243

Indiana Business Lawyer Blog

Indiana Business Lawyer Blog

Cover business and corporate law issues. By Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson.

http://www.indianabusinesslawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4718

Florida International Law Blog

Florida International Law Blog

Covers fraud, international law, immigration and business formation. By Boyer Law Firm, PLLC.

http://boyerlawfirmblog.com/
  • May 24

    Loan Modification for Foreclosure

    Loan Modification for Foreclosure
    The state of Florida currently has a higher than average foreclosure rate, causing many homeowners to go through this painful process. A foreclosure is when the bank the bank repossesses a home due to non-payment of the mortgage. If the bank…
  • May 23

    Eviction in Florida

    Eviction in Florida
    Our Florida real estate attorneys handle Landlord/ Tenant law, including evictions, throughout the state of Florida. Under Florida law, a landlord can evict a tenant for any of the following reasons:…
  • May 22

    Conditions of a Contract

    Conditions of a Contract
    Conditions of a contract can be categorized by two methods: the effect on the duty to perform and the way in which they were created. Conditions that are based on their effect on the duty to perform are: Condition precedent: If the condition…
Rank this Week: 5185

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/
  • May 23

    5 Tips for Handling Holiday Pay

    5 Tips for Handling Holiday Pay
    By Joanna Vilos With a holiday weekend upon us, it’s a good time to address holiday pay concerns. Many employers struggle with how to pay employees for holidays, especially when the holiday overlaps overtime hours, FMLA leave, or another…
  • May 20

    Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner

    Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner
    By Alyssa Yatsko Under the newly passed Family Care Act (House Bill 13-1222), Colorado employers must extend leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit eligible employees to care for their civil union partner or…
  • May 15

    Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

    Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account
    By Alyssa Yatsko Under a new bill recently signed into law by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, employers are prohibited from requiring access to an applicant’s or employee’s personal social media account. Violations could result in…
Rank this Week: 2314

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

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

http://www.andrewflusche.com
  • May 23

    Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: Mrs. Uninsured Lawyer

    Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: Mrs. Uninsured Lawyer
    The Virginia State Bar also keeps track of attorneys who don’t have malpractice insurance. While that might seem like an odd thing to check, malpractice insurance helps protect you. If your attorney botches your case, you might have a…
  • May 22

    Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: Mr. Disciplined Lawyer

    Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: Mr. Disciplined Lawyer
    As attorneys we have strict rules about how we have to operate our law firms and handle cases for clients. If an attorney violates a rule, they get disciplined by the Virginia State Bar. Before investing your money in an attorney, you should…
  • May 21

    Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: The Cheap Lawyer

    Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: The Cheap Lawyer
    You get what you pay for. Sadly, many people don’t understand that principle. It holds true for cars, for houses, and even for defense lawyers. One time in court, a gentleman came up to me and asked “How do I find my…
Rank this Week: 2691

GamingTechLAW

GamingTechLAW

Covers gaming and technology law in Italy. By Giulio Coraggio.

http://www.gamingtechlaw.com/
  • May 23

    Outsourcing and cloud projects easier with privacy binding corporate rules for processor

    Outsourcing and cloud projects easier with privacy binding corporate rules for processor
    Outsourcing agreements and cloud projects largely require the transfer of personal data from the outsourcee that processes them on behalf of the company receiving the outsourced service to thr outsourcee's group companies. Such practice…
  • May 21

    Mobile payment in Italy, almost € 1 bn of volume!

    Mobile payment in Italy, almost € 1 bn of volume!
    The University of Milan published a report on the status of mobile payment in Italy in 2012 which shows a potential growth that might lead to a volume of mobile payment transactions of over € 10 bn in 2016.  Indeed, the current…
  • May 20

    Internet and Advertising Consultation

    Internet and Advertising Consultation
    The Italian Communications Authority has just launched a consultation on Internet services and online advertising with the purpose of collecting opinions on the future of the Internet from users and operators.  The topics for which…
Rank this Week: 5102

Indonesian Law Reporter…

Indonesian Law Reporter (Indolawreport)

Covers legislations, regulations and policies affecting businesses in Indonesia. By Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani.

http://indolaw.alafghani.info/
Rank this Week: 2162

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer…

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers class action litigation, fraud, consumer law and shareholder disputes. By DiTommaso Lubin.

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Viacom Sued in TCPA Class Action For Allegedly Sending Out Unsolicited Text Message

    Viacom Sued in TCPA Class Action For Allegedly Sending Out Unsolicited Text Message
    With all the spam that companies tend to send out, it's no wonder that most people carefully guard their telephone numbers. Many people, however, don't think of the fact that they are giving their number to every person and company that they…
  • May 21

    Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged

    Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged
    Once a subscriber gives a company their credit/debit card or bank information to charge subscription fees, some companies will take advantage of that to raise their fees without notifying their subscribers. Such is allegedly the case with the…
  • May 20

    Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape

    Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape
    Many people are on the look-out for a quick fix to lose weight and get in shape. It is therefore no surprise that hundreds of thousands of people took advantage of Skechers's offer when they introduced shoes that claimed to help people lose…
Rank this Week: 1565

Protect Your Rights

Protect Your Rights

Covers North Carolina contract and tort law. By Maginnis Law.

http://www.maginnislaw.com
  • May 22

    Cary Franchise Attorney – Overview of North Carolina Franchise Law

    Cary Franchise Attorney – Overview of North Carolina Franchise Law
    There are significant benefits to operating a franchise. Franchisors use other people’s money to expand the business. Franchise fees and ongoing royalties allow franchisors to grow without sacrificing control. The influx of capital…
  • May 22

    Civil Battery and Self-Defense in North Carolina | Assault Personal Injury Attorney

    Civil Battery and Self-Defense in North Carolina | Assault Personal Injury Attorney
    There are many types of “personal injury” cases and nearly all involve negligent, as opposed to intentional, conduct.  The main exception is a civil battery claim.  To prove a personal injury battery claim under North…
  • May 21

    Cary, Apex Unemployment Benefits Attorney for Small Businesse

    Cary, Apex Unemployment Benefits Attorney for Small Businesse
    For business owners who have elected to terminate an employee, and that employee files for unemployment, there is often some concern about the impact on their business if unemployment benefits are charged to the company account with the…
Rank this Week: 4353

DealLawyers.com Blog

DealLawyers.com Blog

Covers mergers & acquisitions. From editor Broc Romanek, who is also editor of TheCorporateCounsel.net.

http://www.deallawyers.com/Blog/
  • May 22

    NetSpend: Delaware Chancery Criticizes Single-Buyer Negotiating, Use of DADW & Revlon Process, But Denies Injunction

    NetSpend: Delaware Chancery Criticizes Single-Buyer Negotiating, Use of DADW & Revlon Process, But Denies Injunction
    NetSpend: Delaware Chancery Criticizes Single-Buyer Negotiating, Use of DADW & Revlon Process, But Denies Injunction Here's news from Greenberg Traurig's Cliff Neimeth: Vice Chancellor Glasscock's decision yesterday in Koehler v. Netspend…
  • May 20

    Safe Harbor: Del Monte in a Minor Key

    Safe Harbor: Del Monte in a Minor Key
    Safe Harbor: Del Monte in a Minor Key Here is an article from "The Deal": Corporate directors and their outside advisers would seem to have fulfilled their fiduciary duties to shareholders handsomely by agreeing to sell a company…
  • May 14

    In re Plains Exploration: A Revlon Review & the Kitchen Sink

    In re Plains Exploration: A Revlon Review & the Kitchen Sink
    In re Plains Exploration: A Revlon Review & the Kitchen Sink John Grossbauer of Potter Anderson notes: In In re Plains Exploration & Production Co. Shareholder Litigation, Delaware Vice Chancellor Noble rejected claims for breach of…
Rank this Week: 2492