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Canadian M&A Perspectives

Covers developments in private and public mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. By McCarthy Tetrault.

http://www.canadianmergersacquisitions.com

May 14
You Can’t Always Get What You Want

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Making realistic projections during an auction processBy Robert Hansen and Shane C. D'Souza The recent Delaware ruling in In Ancestry.com Inc. Shareholder Litigation provides a cautionary tale relating to a target company developing…
May 9
Challenges for State-Owned Enterprises Arising From Proposed Amendments to the Investment Canada Act

Challenges for State-Owned Enterprises Arising From Proposed Amendments to the Investment Canada Act

By Oliver J. Borgers and Michele Siu The Canadian government’s Bill C-60 contains proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act that will significantly impact foreign investors whom the Canadian government considers as state-owned…
May 6
Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence

Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence

Lessons from the Quebec Court of AppealBy Martin Boodman and Shane C. D'Souza The Quebec Court of Appeal’s decision in Francoeur v. 4417186 Canada Inc., 2013 QCCA 191, provides a cautionary tale on the dangers of entering into a share…

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China Hearsay

Covers China law, business and economics. By Stan Abrams.

http://www.chinahearsay.com/

May 14
An Interesting Byproduct of the Recent Apple Bashing in China

An Interesting Byproduct of the Recent Apple Bashing in China

You recall the fun and games when the Chinese media went after Apple as part of the Consumer Day “celebrations,” right? CCTV led the charge, followed by various Op/Eds and in-depth reporting on the U.S. MNC’s product…
May 6
‘Meat Is Murder’ and Other Meat-related Crime

‘Meat Is Murder’ and Other Meat-related Crime

No one is talking about murder yet, but it’s just a matter of time. The latest food quality scandal in China is humming along steadily at the moment, with accusations flying, arrests being made, and protestations being hastily issued by…
May 4
Lessons in US-China Diplomacy: Parsing the Special 301 Report

Lessons in US-China Diplomacy: Parsing the Special 301 Report

The annual Special 301 Report on worldwide intellectual property protection was recently released by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office. I always look forward to this, not only to see what the China section looks like to catch up on…

Rank this Week: 1998

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/

May 13
JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 13 May 2013 Meet the Money® made the news again this year, with an article on the Wall Street Journal "Developments" blog. Written by…
May 11
Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

www.MeetTheMoney.comBy Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 11 May 2013 Meet the Money® is one of the best places in the country for meeting the Who's Who of the hotel world,…
May 9
EB-5 Alert: California moves to make EB-5 financing more competitive in the state -- changes rules on TEA designation

EB-5 Alert: California moves to make EB-5 financing more competitive in the state -- changes rules on TEA designation

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 9 May 2013 Hotel Lawyers on EB-5 issues.The California governor's office has just taken action that will make California much more…

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Strictly Business

Covers business law for entrepreneurs, emerging companies and the investment management industry. By Alexander J. Davie.

http://blog.alexanderdavie.com/

May 13
The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 4: Online Angel Investment Platform

The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 4: Online Angel Investment Platform

This post is the fourth in a series examining the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) one year after its passage and focuses on the provisions related to online angel investment platforms. In the last post of this…
May 12
Selling Your Business — Practical Tips for Sellers — Part 10: Indemnification (Part One)

Selling Your Business — Practical Tips for Sellers — Part 10: Indemnification (Part One)

This post was jointly written by Casey W. Riggs and Jennifer Wilson. This is part 10 of our series discussing the sale of a business from the seller’s perspective. We’ve covered commencement of a potential deal through…
Apr 29
Working Effectively with Your Lawyer: Five Tips to Effectively Engage and Use Legal Counsel

Working Effectively with Your Lawyer: Five Tips to Effectively Engage and Use Legal Counsel

Like it or not, most business owners will require legal counsel from time to time. In most circumstances, using legal counsel will be in the context of a transaction, like raising capital, buying a competitor, or bringing in a key…

Rank this Week: 1955

Antitrust Law Blog

Covers current antitrust news and regulatory developments. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.antitrustlawblog.com/

May 13
California Court of Appeal Allows Injunction Under Unfair Competition Law To Prevent Horizontal Competitor From Diverting Business Through Unlawful Mean

California Court of Appeal Allows Injunction Under Unfair Competition Law To Prevent Horizontal Competitor From Diverting Business Through Unlawful Mean

By Thomas D. Nevins For many years, California’s Unfair Competition Law had no traditional standing requirements. But since the passage of Proposition 64 in 2004, standing has been required, and standing continues to be litigated…
Apr 1
Comcast v. Behrend Sets a Higher Bar for Class Certification

Comcast v. Behrend Sets a Higher Bar for Class Certification

By Jennifer Driscoll-Chippendale On March 27, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court continued its recent trend of imposing more stringent standards for class certification in Comcast Corporation v. Behrend, 569 U.S. ___ (2013). At issue was…
Apr 1
MOFCOM Requests Public Comments on Draft Provisions Related to Remedies Imposed in Conditional Approval

MOFCOM Requests Public Comments on Draft Provisions Related to Remedies Imposed in Conditional Approval

By Becky Koblitz Since China’s Anti-monopoly Law (“AML”) came into effect in August 2008, MOFCOM has issued 16 conditional approvals requiring certain structural or behavioral remedies to prevent anticompetitive…

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Pleasanton Business & Commercial…

Pleasanton Business & Commercial Law Blog

Covers Pleasanton business and commercial law. By Law Offices of James G. Schwartz P.C.

http://www.jgschwartzlawblog.com/

May 13
Privacy Legislation Pending in California that Could Impact California Businesses and Commercial Website Operator

Privacy Legislation Pending in California that Could Impact California Businesses and Commercial Website Operator

The California Legislature is considering various bills relating to privacy that may have far-reaching impacts on California businesses. Some noteworthy bills currently pending include the following: AB 242: Privacy Policy 100 Words On…
Apr 26
Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule, Effective January 2014, and Its Potential Impact on Mortgage Lenders and Borrower

Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule, Effective January 2014, and Its Potential Impact on Mortgage Lenders and Borrower

It is well known that in the years leading up to the financial crisis, too many mortgages were made to consumers without taking into account a consumer's ability to repay the loans, contributing to a mortgage crisis that led to a serious…
Apr 16
Important Forms, including the Newly Revised I-9 Form, that All California Employers Must Fill Out After Hiring New Employee

Important Forms, including the Newly Revised I-9 Form, that All California Employers Must Fill Out After Hiring New Employee

On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new version of the Form I-9, Employee Eligibility Verification. While employers may continue to use prior versions of the form, dated 02/02/09 and 08/07/09,…

Rank this Week: 1743

The Wired GC

Covers compliance, corporate governance, management, regulations, tactics and technology.

http://www.wiredgc.com

May 13
Bloomberg: Through the Looking Gla

Bloomberg: Through the Looking Gla

When reporters become the story, you have something worth reading about. Late last week, multiple media sources revealed that Bloomberg news reporters had accessed information about customer usage of the Bloomberg financial terminal. The New…
Apr 1
Is the Real April Fool the Lawyer Who Sues a Client?

Is the Real April Fool the Lawyer Who Sues a Client?

So there is this large dust-up, undoubtedly you’ve heard. A client doesn’t pay a law firm invoice after repeated requests. Law firm threatens to sue. Client doesn’t pay. Law firm sues. Client counterclaims. Client gets…
Mar 12
Detroit: Lawyers on the Case

Detroit: Lawyers on the Case

Many in the United States think Detroit as an example of failure. Failed industry (autos), failed city (Chapter 9 looming?), failed leadership (see below). As a life-long resident of the greater Detroit area, I agree that all those…

Rank this Week: 1375

International Counsel

Covers cross-border legal issues impacting the internationalizing company and the in-house international legal function. Published by attorney David Laverty.

http://internationalcounsel.blogspot.com/

May 12
Chinese Investment in the US - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

Chinese Investment in the US - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

As a second installment from the Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit which took place on April 27, one of the sessions focused on Chinese investment in the US. Many had anticipated a greater flow of investment flow into the US during the…
May 5
Private Equity in India - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

Private Equity in India - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

I will be offering a few blog entries from the Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit, which took place on April 27. Let's start with India, and something of a personal and subjective synopsis of the views presented by Jahangir Aziz…
Apr 15
Overseas Operations Driving Profitability. The Largest US Companies Are Benefiting - What About the Rest?

Overseas Operations Driving Profitability. The Largest US Companies Are Benefiting - What About the Rest?

Today's New York Times offers yet another summary of how earnings growth outside of the US can be an important contributor to company performance, yet can be harder to achieve for the under-resourced next tier of companies outside of the very…

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Bulgarian Legal Blog

Covers legal problems that UK and Irish investors face with their investments (mainly in properties) in Bulgaria. By Milen Hristov.

http://mhlegal.eu/blog/

May 12
Liquidation of un-reregistered companies now has started

Liquidation of un-reregistered companies now has started

The long wait for the compulsory company liquidation of un-reregistered companies is now over. It has been one year and four months and the Registry Agency is finally ready with the paperwork and the procedures for liquidation of…
Apr 28
Bulgarian property solicitors’ role in the conveyancing proce

Bulgarian property solicitors’ role in the conveyancing proce

Many Brits who buy property in Bulgaria don’t bother instructing a Bulgarian property solicitor. This is either due to the belief that the estate agents in Bulgaria are regulated as in UK (which is not true) or simply because they…
Apr 6
Collecting outstanding maintenance fees from Condominium owner

Collecting outstanding maintenance fees from Condominium owner

Holiday apartment owners find themselves in the gray area of Condominium regulation. Most of the holiday apartments are located in the so called closed complexes (also called gated apartment complexes or aparthotels), but the Condominium…

Rank this Week: 775

Delaware Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business litigation, business loans, buy-sell agreements, lease negotiation, and non-compete agreements. By the Snyderman Law Firm.

http://www.delawarebusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 10
Avoiding Will Contests In Delaware

Avoiding Will Contests In Delaware

Wills, heirs, disagreements and lawsuits. It’s bad enough your family has lost you, now they’re fighting among themselves over who gets what, and how much. Many times an argument occurs simply because the Will was written in a…
May 1
Choosing a Guardian for Your Children

Choosing a Guardian for Your Children

As a Delaware attorney who writes Wills, one of the most common dilemmas parents have to deal with is who they should name as the guardians of their children should both parents die. As they rack their brains to think of someone who would…
Feb 9
New Bullying Lawsuits - Update by Delaware Attorney

New Bullying Lawsuits - Update by Delaware Attorney

The parents of a high school student with learning disabilities has filed a lawsuit in Connecticut against the Board of Education and various school officials as a result of repeated acts of bullying which included slamming the child’s…

Rank this Week: 1681

Responsabilidad y Derecho

Covers the development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Colombia.

http://responsabilidadyderecho.blogspot.com/

May 10
Sobre el "Registro de Contribuyentes Socialmente Responsables" de la AFIP... Y una pregunta para hacerse.

Sobre el "Registro de Contribuyentes Socialmente Responsables" de la AFIP... Y una pregunta para hacerse.

A finales del 2012, la Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos de Argentina, mejor conocida como la AFIP *, expidió la resolución Nº 3424 de 2012 (vigente desde el 2 de enero 2013), mediante la cual se…
Mar 18
La materia ambiental en la Constitución Política Colombiana

La materia ambiental en la Constitución Política Colombiana

El reconocimiento que el Constituyente de 1991 hizo del Medio Ambiente como elemento esencial para el desarrollo humano, al igual que el establecimiento de su defensa como objetivo de principio dentro de la forma organizativa del Estado…
Jan 17
Buen Gobierno en las Relaciones Laborale

Buen Gobierno en las Relaciones Laborale

Entrevista al abogado y filósofo colombiano, Julio César Carrillo, especialista en Derecho Laboral y en Pedagogía de los Valores, en la que habla sobre la importancia de humanizar tanto la concepción como la…

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Wisconsin Business Law Blog

By Schober & Mitchell, S.C.

http://www.wisconsinbusinesslawblog.com

May 10
Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar

Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar

Two of our firm’s estate planning experts will be speaking about on asset preservation at an upcoming event to occur May 22 at The Legend at Bristlecone Pines, near Hartland. John Sage and Patricia Prestash will present…
Mar 26
Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff

Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff

While the new tax law was aimed at averting the “fiscal cliff,” it contained some provisions which benefitted American business. As I see it, here they are: Section 179 Deductions – in 2012, Section 179 (first year…
Feb 13
Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket

Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket

Recently, one of my partners, Eric Raskopf, published the following on his legal blog, On Legal Ground. For those of you running trucks who occasionally get stopped for overweight tickets, it may provide you with a cost effective way to get…

Rank this Week: 2953

The Brewery Law Blog

Covers licensing, permitting, advertising, labeling and distribution issues affecting the brewing industry. By Reiser Legal LLC.

http://brewerylaw.com

May 10
Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room Rule

Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room Rule

Many moons ago, I had a premature party over the passage of a law that I thought might have an impact on opening up taprooms to brewers in Louisiana. It turned out that the law was directed only at distillers (strange, right?…
Apr 16
And Now a Word from Your Brewer……

And Now a Word from Your Brewer……

When I first moved to Seattle, the very first beer that I had was a Manny’s Pale Ale. Georgetown Brewing was a baby at that time, yet today they continue to grow and add jobs to the Seattle area. Kudos. Here is a word from their…
Apr 11
House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue

House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue

At a press conference today in Olympia, House Democrats disclosed their new tax proposal. The Governor’s insane proposal to raise the tax on microbreweries by $0.50 a gallon, was watered down to a proposed $0.15 hike. Better, not good.…

Rank this Week: 3008

The Startup Lawyer

Covers entrepreneurship and startup companies. By Ryan Roberts PC.

http://www.thestartuplawyer.com

May 10
Tech Wildcatters Pitch Day 2013

Tech Wildcatters Pitch Day 2013

Tech Wildcatters has just announced a new location for their 2013 Pitch Day. Pitch Day 2013 will be held on Thursday, May 23 from noon to 3pm (Dallas Texas Time) at the Granada Theater. Prior Pitch Days were held at the Magnolia, but due to…
Mar 6
Tech Wildcatters Announces 2013 Cla

Tech Wildcatters Announces 2013 Cla

Tech Wildcatters recently announced the 11 participants for their 2013 class. As usual, this class features participants from around the country. Read about the teams straight from Tech Wildcatters here or their coverage in the Dallas Morning…
Feb 8
The Rolling Close

The Rolling Close

Unlike Series A Rounds, most seed rounds of financing don’t have all investors fund their investment on the same date. Sometimes it’s a matter of logistics for investors, but mostly it’s because the startup is continuously…

Rank this Week: 2183

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com

May 10
Join us for the GLQC 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon

Join us for the GLQC 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon

Andersen, Tate & Carr is a proud to be a sponsor for the Georgia Lenders Quality Circle 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:30 – 2 pm Villa Christina 400 Summit Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia
May 6
Texting While Driving and the Myth of Mutlitasking

Texting While Driving and the Myth of Mutlitasking

Multitasking is the modern American way. Friends and colleagues frequently claim to be multitasking, as if bragging about their high efficiency. But decades of research by neuroscientists has definitively established that multi-tasking is a…
Apr 25
ATC’s Annual Kickin’ Cancer Cookout for Relay for Life!

ATC’s Annual Kickin’ Cancer Cookout for Relay for Life!

Join us today, April 25th, 2013 for our annual “Kickin’ Cancer Cookout“ to raise funds for the Gwinnett County Relay for Life! the cookout will be at One Sugarloaf Centre 1960 Satellite Blvd. Duluth, Georgia 30097 from…

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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…

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Boston Business Litigation Lawyer…

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers business litigation, employment law, and commercial law. By Parker Scheer LLP.

http://www.bostonbusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

May 9
Choosing Your Words: Grammar Matters in Contract Construction

Choosing Your Words: Grammar Matters in Contract Construction

Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) highlighted the importance of grammar to contract interpretation, proving that disregard for our elementary school lessons when drafting agreements can lead to liability where it was…
May 9
Recent Case Result

Recent Case Result

Arbitration Language in Employment Contract Held Permissive, Not Mandatory A New York employee brought an employment discrimination claim against his Massachusetts employer in federal court in New York. Despite the ongoing federal case, the…
Apr 12
Arbitrator's Error is a Risk Undertaken in Agreeing to Arbitrate

Arbitrator's Error is a Risk Undertaken in Agreeing to Arbitrate

In a February 2013 decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court declined to vacate an arbitration award, which the defendant claimed resulted from the arbitrator's error of law. A dispute arose between Daniel McDonough and Kevin McDonough,…

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The University of Chicago Law…

The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Podcast

Listen to lectures by and discussions with the faculty of the University of Chicago Law School.

http://www.law.uchicago.edu/facultypodcast.rss

May 9
Richard Epstein, "A History of Public Utility Regulation in the Supreme Court"

Richard Epstein, "A History of Public Utility Regulation in the Supreme Court"

Rate regulation today is often conceived of as an exotic topic of interest only to a select group of pointy-headed specialists. But the truth is quite the opposite. The history of rate regulation raises some of the most fundamental…
Apr 25
Justice Albie Sachs, "Same Sex Marriage Decision in South Africa"

Justice Albie Sachs, "Same Sex Marriage Decision in South Africa"

Justice Albie Sachs of the Constitutional Court of South Africa discussed the Fourie case, gay rights, and the same-sex marriage decision in South Africa. This lecture was recorded on April 9, 2013.
Apr 11
Philip Pettit, "Giving Corporate Agents their Due — and Only their Due"

Philip Pettit, "Giving Corporate Agents their Due — and Only their Due"

Suitably organized, corporate groups mimic the capacities of individual persons and operate as agents with minds of their own. And in order to function in this agential manner, they have to be assigned legal rights that they can assert or…

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Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagosmallbusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 9
Contracts are everywhere!

Contracts are everywhere!

By Poonam K. Lakhani When you begin a small business, you will be inundated with contracts. You will likely have contracts related to all aspects of your business, everything from your lease, agreements with vendors, to even agreements with…
Apr 25
That uncomfortable conversation...

That uncomfortable conversation...

By: Poonam K. Lakhani So you have an employee whose performance is just not up to par anymore. What do you do? Disciplining an employee can be just as stressful for a business owner, as it is for the employee. Not only do you want to be…
Apr 23
Top 10 Tips for Launching a Business in Illinois - Tip 6: Don't Hire Employees Until You are Prepared to Hire Employee

Top 10 Tips for Launching a Business in Illinois - Tip 6: Don't Hire Employees Until You are Prepared to Hire Employee

The caption may sound a bit obvious. Clearly you do not plan to hire employees until you really need to hire employees. However, there is more to this issue than what immediately may come to mind. Employees are a large expense, and most…

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Corporate Securities Law Blog

Focuses on complliance, corporate governance, disclosure, mergers and tax issues. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

May 9
Ninth Circuit Holds that Federal Securities Laws Preempt California Labor Code's Ban on Forced Patronage at Brokerage Firm

Ninth Circuit Holds that Federal Securities Laws Preempt California Labor Code's Ban on Forced Patronage at Brokerage Firm

In McDaniel v. Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, Nos. 11-17017, 11-55859, 11-55943, 11-55958, 2013 WL 1405949 (9th Cir. Apr. 9, 2013), the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of four class action lawsuits…
May 1
District Court Grants Motion to Compel Against SEC, Holding that "Facts" Are Not Work Product In SEC Confidential Witness Interview

District Court Grants Motion to Compel Against SEC, Holding that "Facts" Are Not Work Product In SEC Confidential Witness Interview

In a recent Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) investigation, the SEC interviewed three persons who had proffer agreements with the SEC and United States Attorney. In a subsequent SEC enforcement action, a defendant…
Apr 25
United States Supreme Court Decides Question of Corporate Liability Under Alien Tort Statute On Broader Ground

United States Supreme Court Decides Question of Corporate Liability Under Alien Tort Statute On Broader Ground

In Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., No. 10-1491, 2013 WL 1628935 (U.S. Apr. 17, 2013), the Supreme Court of the United States addressed the circuit split that arose following the 2010 decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the…

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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/

May 8
Ninth Circuit Opens The Door To Recharacterization Of Debt As Equity

Ninth Circuit Opens The Door To Recharacterization Of Debt As Equity

In bankruptcy, prepetition loans made by insiders are often investigated, and sometimes challenged, by debtors, creditors' committees, or trustees. The two most frequent challenges brought are that (1) the loans in question are not…
Apr 11
Spring 2013 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available

Spring 2013 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available

The Spring 2013 edition of the Absolute Priority newsletter, published by the Bankruptcy & Restructuring group at Cooley LLP, of which I am a member, has now been released. The newsletter gives updates on current…
Apr 2
Seventh Circuit Decision Gives Support To Protecting Buyers In Bankruptcy Sales From Successor Liability

Seventh Circuit Decision Gives Support To Protecting Buyers In Bankruptcy Sales From Successor Liability

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit addressed whether a buyer of assets outside of bankruptcy (in this case, from a receivership), takes on successor liability for federal Fair Labor Standards…

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South Carolina Retail and…

South Carolina Retail and Hospitality Law Blog

Covers legal trends for South Carolina retailers and hospitality-related entities. By Christian Stegmaier.

http://retailhospitalitylaw.blogspot.com/

May 8
It Must Be Something I Ate–Causation in Food Liability Case

It Must Be Something I Ate–Causation in Food Liability Case

This article was originally published in South Carolina Lawyer, March 2013, at 16 - 19. Click here for a link to the online version of the magazine, which is produced by the South Carolina Bar. Charles…
Mar 18
Collins & Lacy Hosts Statewide CLE Presentation for Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Collins & Lacy Hosts Statewide CLE Presentation for Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Post by Christian StegmaierThis year, I will reprise my role as presenter at our annual ACC CLE on Friday, June 14, 2013 along with my other Collins & Lacy colleagues to address issues that in-house counsel face on a daily basis,…
Mar 13
Do I really have to pay for that? Department of Labor Continues to Crack Down on Hospitality Industry

Do I really have to pay for that? Department of Labor Continues to Crack Down on Hospitality Industry

Post by Charles ApplebyThe Department of Labor is cracking down on employers allegedly failing to pay employee wages. Since 2009, the Department of Labor’s Columbia, South Carolina District Office has concluded more than 300…

Rank this Week: 3036

Cal Biz Lit

Covers California litigation issues, including product liability, busines litigation, Proposition 65, Unfair Competition Law, and employment litigation. By Bruce Nye.

http://www.calbizlit.com/cal_biz_lit/

May 8
Governor Brown's Proposition 65 Proposals: Real Reform, or Reform Lite?

Governor Brown's Proposition 65 Proposals: Real Reform, or Reform Lite?

Amidst much fanfare, California Governor Jerry Brown announced yesterday his support for a variety of changes to California's Proposition 65, which is well-known to readers of Cal Biz Lit and officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and…
Sep 18
Major California Rule Change For Depositions Takes Place In 2013

Major California Rule Change For Depositions Takes Place In 2013

It's been quite a long time since the California legislature turned its attention to civil discovery. But man, they sure did this time. Yesterday, the Governor signed AB1875,
May 29
The Rich Are Different Than You and Me . . . .

The Rich Are Different Than You and Me . . . .

The rich are different than you and me. They have more money. -- Famous phony quote of conversation between F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway.

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New York & New Jersey Business…

New York & New Jersey Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business startup law. By Samuel C Berger, PC.

http://www.newjerseybusinesslawyersblog.com/

May 8
Employees in a New Jersey Family Business May Not Be Relatives, but Should Be Part of the Business Family

Employees in a New Jersey Family Business May Not Be Relatives, but Should Be Part of the Business Family

"Family business" typically refers to a business owned by members of the same family, but it also often means that family members run the business. Many "family" businesses may need to take on some employees who are not family members, and…
Apr 25
Proposed State and Federal Legislation Offers Tax Incentives for Technology Investment, Job Creation, and More

Proposed State and Federal Legislation Offers Tax Incentives for Technology Investment, Job Creation, and More

Lawmakers often use state and federal tax laws to encourage certain types of business activity, or to discourage activities in lieu of banning them. Tax breaks often serve as incentives to investors and entrepreneurs to focus on a particular…
Apr 11
Winding Up and Dissolving a New Jersey Busine

Winding Up and Dissolving a New Jersey Busine

Just as new businesses start every day, some businesses must cease activities, wind up their affairs, and dissolve. This can occur for any number of reasons, including bankruptcy or the decision of the owners to stop doing business. Any New…

Rank this Week: 2394

Autolaw

Covers issues and legal challenges facing California auto dealers. By Chris Bruni.

http://autolaw.typepad.com/autolaw/

May 8
New York Auto Show a/ka "The Big Apple!" I…

New York Auto Show a/ka "The Big Apple!" I recently attended the New York Auto Show--what a scene! While my 11 year old son didn't pick up a Corvette, it sure was a popular attraction. The new C7 promises to...
Apr 11
Arbitration is Good

Arbitration is Good

In some cases, parties may prefer arbitration over the time and expense of a jury trial. Not in all cases, just in some. In a recent 2nd District opinion, the Appellate Court held that a dealership had a right to...
Feb 28
Hyundai to Settle MPG Claim

Hyundai to Settle MPG Claim

Wow. Does anyone really believe the EPA mileage estimates that are attached to new car window stickers? Apparently some Hyundai drivers do. And apparently Hyundai is being held to those estimates. Automotive News is reporting that Hyundai…

Rank this Week: 3456

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/

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…
Mar 20
SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA

SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA

On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450, and held that class action plaintiffs cannot plead around the Class Action Fairness Act’s…

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Rush On Business

Covers business litigation, employment law, franchise law, incorporation and starting a business. By Rush Nigut.

http://www.rushonbusiness.com/

May 8
Law Firm Social Media Strategy

Law Firm Social Media Strategy

I am speaking at the Iowa Bar Association's Bridge the Gap seminar on May 9, 2013 on The Lessons I've Learned From Seven Years of Legal Blogging. I am excited about the presentation as it is the first time I've spoken on legal blogging for a…
Apr 25
The Franchise King Reveals 20 Must-Do Things Before Buying a Franchise

The Franchise King Reveals 20 Must-Do Things Before Buying a Franchise

Joel Libava (a/k/a "The Franchise King") has a list of 20 Must-Do Things Before You Buy a Franchise. It's a great list so I thought I'd share the article with you. The last item on his list is to "Lawyer Up". Joel explains that the franchisor…
Apr 23
Due Diligence Training Through Plains Angels: Classes of Stock and Corporate Structure

Due Diligence Training Through Plains Angels: Classes of Stock and Corporate Structure

Those interested in raising investment capital for their business, or those interested in making investments in businesses, may want to take advantage of the monthly due diligence/investor training provided by Plains Angels. Plains…

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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.…

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Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C.

Covers business news.

http://www.eclewis.com/

May 7
I scream, you scream, we all scream for… the most dangerous business to own?

I scream, you scream, we all scream for… the most dangerous business to own?

Recently, I came across an article about wayward ice cream truck owners. Most of us remember these trucks from our youth – they brought us frosty treats on warm afternoons while toons played throughout the neighborhood. However, this…
Jan 29
Keeping it in the family

Keeping it in the family

The past few weeks we have been talking about starting a business. Just like starting a business with a spouse which we discussed two weeks ago, people start to think about going into business with friends and family. You’ve known your…
Jan 23
Going into business with partner

Going into business with partner

So far this month, we have gone over starting a business by yourself and with your significant other. This week, we are going to touch on starting a business with a partner (or partners). In many cases, people determine that they do not want…

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Business + Intellectual Property +…

Business + Intellectual Property + Internet Law

From a Rhode Island point of view, this blog covers legal developments in the fields of business law, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, intellectual property law, and gaming law. By John Ottaviani.

http://bipilaw.blogspot.com/

May 7
Trademarks Are Everywhere in Dallas!

Trademarks Are Everywhere in Dallas!

As in every city, trademarks are everywhere in Dallas. Because I am here attending the Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association, it is only fitting that I show a few that I spotted on a brief walk in the…
Apr 26
"Intellectual Property Protection for Small Businesses" Presentation

"Intellectual Property Protection for Small Businesses" Presentation

On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of co-presenting a workshop at the "Beacon for Small Business Expo," sponsored by Beacon Mutual for its policyholders and the general public. My presentation was titled "Intellectual Property Protection…
Mar 18
FTC Updates Rules for Internet and Mobile Advertising

FTC Updates Rules for Internet and Mobile Advertising

Does your company advertise online or on mobile devices? Do you promote your company on Twitter and Facebook? If so, you should take note that the Federal Trade Commission last week updated its guidelines for digital…

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The Virtual Attorney Blog

Covers estate planning and business law. By Michael Brennan.

http://thevirtualattorney.com/blog

May 7
I think I Need a Will, So Why Not Use Legalzoom?

I think I Need a Will, So Why Not Use Legalzoom?

There are a host of developments that can cause property to be distributed in ways other than that which had been intended when the will was written and signed. Many of them are changes in family situation such as births, deaths, divorces,…
May 1
What a Will Can (and Cannot) Do

What a Will Can (and Cannot) Do

A will is a simple and effective tool at accomplishing a number of goals and estate planning needs, but it can’t do everything. Here are some goals that a properly drafted and executed will can and cannot accomplish. A will CAN be…
Apr 23
What is HIPAA? Answers to Frequently Asked Question

What is HIPAA? Answers to Frequently Asked Question

Most of us believe that our medical and other health information is private and should be protected, and we want to know who has this information. In a world that in continuously becoming more connected, the exchange of such information is…

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MBBP's Good Company

Covers news, events and developments in business, intellectual property, employment law. By Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton.

http://blogmbbp.wordpress.com

May 7
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Scientists Discover Powerful Gene Regulator

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Scientists Discover Powerful Gene Regulator

On April 11 MBBP client Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research announced its scientists have discovered a set of powerful gene regulators that control cell state and identity which they named “super-enhancers”. They found…
May 6
The Webby Awards Honors Flud

The Webby Awards Honors Flud

On April 9, MBBP client Made by Rabbit, Inc. announced it’s product, Flud, has received two Official Honoree awards at the 17th Annual Webby Awards. Flud, one of the leading personalized news apps available for the iPhone, was…
Apr 30
Track180 Announces the Launch of its News App for iPad

Track180 Announces the Launch of its News App for iPad

MBBP client Track180, Inc. announced today the launch of its debut news app Track180 on the iTunes store. Track 180 offers news in a different format from other apps by offering news from differing perspectives and inspiring reader…

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In-house ACCess

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

http://www.inhouseaccess.com/

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.…
Mar 22
Publicly Announcing My Parkinson’s Diagnosis — One Year Later

Publicly Announcing My Parkinson’s Diagnosis — One Year Later

Introduction by ACC Docket’s Publisher & Directory of Surveys Kim Howard: This month’s issue of the ACC Docket covers employment and human resources issues. I have managed different work situations and staff, but I have never…

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San Francisco Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business entity formation and business law issues. By Kabak Law Group.

http://www.sanfranciscobusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 2
Government and Tech Industry Move to Prevent Trade Secret Theft, Both by Employees and Outsider

Government and Tech Industry Move to Prevent Trade Secret Theft, Both by Employees and Outsider

Protection of trade secrets is a critical component of business success, especially in the technology sector. Software and other tech companies have long known that they must guard their developing work against competitors, but a recent study…
Apr 25
EULAs May Prohibit Resale by Consumers of Software, Other Copyrighted Material

EULAs May Prohibit Resale by Consumers of Software, Other Copyrighted Material

When a copyright owner sells a copy of their work, they retain the right to sell or distribute additional copies. A consumer who purchases copyrighted material, such as a book, a CD or DVD, or software, is limited to personal use of the…
Apr 22
SEC Clarifies Rule Regarding Disclosure of Nonpublic Information by Public-Traded Companies via Social Media

SEC Clarifies Rule Regarding Disclosure of Nonpublic Information by Public-Traded Companies via Social Media

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently reported on an investigation into whether a Silicon Valley technology company complied with Regulation FD. "Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act…

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Peter Fleischer: Privacy...?

Covers privacy law and corporate privacy policy. By Peter Fleischer, Global Privacy Counsel for Google.

http://peterfleischer.blogspot.com/

May 1
My favorite holiday photos, and a trillion other

My favorite holiday photos, and a trillion other

The two-centuries-long evolution of photography has constantly pushed the boundaries of privacy. At each stage of its evolution, photographing the world has become easier, quicker, more mobile, more ubiquitous, more systematic, and…
Apr 17
The Saga Continues...now to the Italian Supreme Court

The Saga Continues...now to the Italian Supreme Court

In December of last year, an Italian Court of Appeals overturned my conviction—as well as that of two other Googlers—for violating Italian privacy law in a case that stemmed from a user-uploaded video. I was pleased that…
Apr 6
What people in the know now know that you don't know

What people in the know now know that you don't know

When I was on Rhodes recently, I marveled at how virtually every building was designed with one principle in mind: security. What's the biggest threat to privacy in the world today? It's security breaches! People in…

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Texas Restaurant Law

Covers Texas restaurant and hospitality law. By Ralph Perry-Miller and Matthew Sanderson.

http://lrmlawblog.com/restaurantlaw

May 1
The Top 7 Things To Consider Before Buying A Restaurant

The Top 7 Things To Consider Before Buying A Restaurant

There are so many things to consider when buying a restaurant that we decided to break that list down to just seven issues. If you only look at these issues, you should avoid most of the big hazards when you buy your next restaurant. Now,…
Apr 23
Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner

Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner

We all know how important restaurant taxes are to restaurant owners. Last week, our own tax counsel, David Gair, outlined his Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner on TexasTaxTalk.com, so TexasRestaurantLaw.com decided to share it as…
Apr 17
What Is Restaurant Intellectual Property?

What Is Restaurant Intellectual Property?

At TexasRestaurantLaw.com, we have covered “Who Owns Your Restaurant Name?” and “Is Your Restaurant Recipe Safe?” However, we have not previously discussed the many parts of restaurant intellectual property. This post…

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La pub et le droit

Covers advertising law. By Natalie Gauthier.

http://publiciteetdroit.blogspot.com/

May 1
La publicité trompeuse

La publicité trompeuse

Une décision, soit Zapata c. Brault et Martineau inc., 2012 QCCQ 8002 (CanLII) a attiré mon attention pour la raison suivante : la Cour du Québec (division des petites créances) a retenu l’effort du…
Apr 1
Devoir de loyauté et l'information confidentielle

Devoir de loyauté et l'information confidentielle

Dans ce contexte économique, les employés changent fréquemment d’emploi. Il est peut-être bon de rappeler le devoir de loyauté. Le devoir de loyauté est protégé par le Code civil du…
Mar 1
La fausse représentation

La fausse représentation

La Loi sur la protection du consommateur a pour objet d'enrayer certaines pratiques publicitaires qui, par tous les moyens vous incitent à acheter. Ainsi, toute représentation fausse ou trompeuse est interdite par la loi, comme…

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Maryland Business Litigation…

Maryland Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers taxes and business law. By Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin and White.

http://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/

Apr 30
Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law

Delaware law permits a court to pierce the corporate veil of a company and hold its owners personally liable “where there is fraud or where [the corporation] is in fact a mere instrumentality or alter ego of its owner.” See, e.g.,…
Apr 30
Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview

Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview

Generally, it is the rule that a corporate director is not personally liable for the misconduct of co-directors where he or she has not participated in the misconduct. See, e.g., Seale v. Citizens Sav. & Loan Ass’n, 806 F.2d 99…
Apr 9
To File or Not to File

To File or Not to File

File your tax returns. A week from now will be too late. It can be cumbersome, stressful and certainly annoying. But it’s one of those things in life. Do it and be done with it. Some added incentives to filing:

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AMS Counsel Blawg

Covers business law, employment agreements, and start-up considerations. By Anne Marie Segal.

http://annemariesegal.com/

Apr 30
My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later

My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later

My biggest risk was giving up security in exchange for self-direction. In the process, I broke through and found my core, which drives my life and practice today. Here’s my story. One year ago today, I walked out the doors for the…
Apr 24
International Clients – Ten Points to Consider

International Clients – Ten Points to Consider

“A client from Hong Kong is not so different than one from Ohio. It’s just another name on a document and an annoying time zone.” That was how, when I was a summer intern during law school, a junior associate (let’s…
Apr 2
The 100 Greatest Songs – Copyright Alert

The 100 Greatest Songs – Copyright Alert

New topic alert! As a new practice area of mine, copyrights will be a topic for future posts, along with my usual fare (business law, trademarks, estate planning and other legal topics). Copyrights are fun to write about, and it is fun to…

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Nashville Business Litigation…

Nashville Business Litigation Lawyers Blog

Covers business and insurance litigation. By Pepper & Brothers PLLC.

http://www.nashvillebusinesslitigationlawyersblog.com/

Apr 30
Partitioning Real Estate and Land in Tennessee by Lawsuit: Does the Court Divide It, or Sell It?

Partitioning Real Estate and Land in Tennessee by Lawsuit: Does the Court Divide It, or Sell It?

In Nashville, as well as all other Tennessee cities and counties, there is plenty of land--- commercial, residential, rural, and urban--- that is owned by more than one person as tenants in common, also sometimes referred to as "co-tenants." …
Apr 11
Statutes of Limitations Applicable to Mutual Will Cases in Tennessee

Statutes of Limitations Applicable to Mutual Will Cases in Tennessee

The Supreme Court of Tennessee has issued an opinion clarifying which statutes of limitations are applicable to cases involving the breach of a contract to make mutual wills. If you are involved in a mutual will case, and are worried that…
Apr 5
Evidentiary Issues in Undue Influence and Will Contest Case

Evidentiary Issues in Undue Influence and Will Contest Case

The Supreme Court of Tennessee has recently issued an opinion in an undue influence and will contest case which speaks to what type of evidence a party can use, at trial, to attempt to set aside a will based on undue influence. In will…

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Consumer Goods & Retail…

Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog

Covers litigation-related issues concerning consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, advertisers, consumers and attorneys. By Daniel Low.

http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/

Apr 29
Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action

Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action

An antitrust lawsuit brought by Dial Corporation and Heinz against News America Marketing is being expanded to include as Plaintiffs a proposed class of all domestic entities that purchased in-store promotions from News America. Last…
Dec 27
Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and Tying

Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and Tying

Last week, Dial Corporation filed suit against News America Marketing for monopolizing the market for in-store advertising and free-standing inserts (“FSIs”) and engaging in unlawful tying in violation of the antitrust laws. In…
Feb 5
Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air Line

Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air Line

On Friday, the Northern District of Georgia ordered that sanctions be imposed against Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”) for its discovery misconduct, awarding Plaintiffs certain fees and expenses related to Delta’s failure to timely…

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Tilting the Scales

Common-Sense Lawyers Share Advice for Business Owners & Executives

http://lrmlawblog.com/tilt

Apr 29
Mistakes Have Consequences – British Petroleum’s Settlement

Mistakes Have Consequences – British Petroleum’s Settlement

Three years ago, Tilting told tales of oil spill legal problems suffered by Forrest Gump, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Wok Ann chu-gumm Seafood Restaurants, Chef Red Fishy and Bishop Carp. Tilting predicted class action lawsuits against British…
Apr 29
The Tax Man Cometh to Cyberspace

The Tax Man Cometh to Cyberspace

Rose Pettle is the owner of Florist Gump, a chain of flower shops throughout Texas. Ever the entrepreneur, Rose launched Bloomarama.com, an internet business selling many floral items in her brick and mortar stores. Bloomarama.com…
Mar 8
Rocky Mountain High: Can You Be Fired Even if You Legally Smoked Marijuana?

Rocky Mountain High: Can You Be Fired Even if You Legally Smoked Marijuana?

Stressed out from her job as the manager of Brewed Awakening, a Houston-area coffee shop, Mary Jane Blunt heads to Colorado with her family for a well-deserved Spring Break ski vacation. Blunt is excited to learn that Colorado recently…

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Sale of Business Law Blog

Covers the law of selling or purchasing a business. By Nissenbaum Law Group.

http://www.saleofbusinesslawblog.com/

Apr 29
Will a Loan be Discharged When the Lender Releases the Liens on the Collateral Prior to Ensuring That the Payoff Checks Have Cleared?

Will a Loan be Discharged When the Lender Releases the Liens on the Collateral Prior to Ensuring That the Payoff Checks Have Cleared?

In JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., v. Jeffco Cinnaminson Corporation, et. al., No. A-2601-10T3 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. March 27, 2012), JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Plaintiff”) sued Jeffco Cinnaminson Corporation (“Jeffco”) and Paul T.…
Sep 19
Will the Disability Provision of an Operating Agreement be Upheld Under New Jersey Law?

Will the Disability Provision of an Operating Agreement be Upheld Under New Jersey Law?

In Zavodnick, Perlmutter & Boccia L.L.C., v. Zavodnick, No. A-1242-11T1 (App. Div. August 2, 2012), the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, upheld an arbitrator’s decision to allow a law firm to buyout a disabled member.…
Aug 14
Family Limited Partnerships Are Important Alternatives For Keeping a Business in The Family

Family Limited Partnerships Are Important Alternatives For Keeping a Business in The Family

Family Limited Partnerships are an important tool when a family wants to transfer a business from one generation to the next. Essentially, it serves two purposes: it transfers the ownership without going through probate (because the older…

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Michigan Small Business Blog

Focuses on starting a small business in Michigan. By Nicole Wipp.

http://www.wipplaw.com/michigan-attorney-blog.html

Apr 28
Child Custody Rights | Best Interests of the Child

Child Custody Rights | Best Interests of the Child

In Michigan, child custody rights are determined the best interests of the child. Learn about the 12 factors here.
Aug 23
How To Protect YOUR Assets When Your Child Is Getting Divorced

How To Protect YOUR Assets When Your Child Is Getting Divorced

Estate planning devices that allow you as parents to protect your assets from those who marry – and may divorce – their children.
Jun 21
Do It Yourself Divorce Kit | Michigan Divorce

Do It Yourself Divorce Kit | Michigan Divorce

Michigan Do It Yourself Divorce Kit for couples anticipating an uncontested divorce, with help from a Michigan divorce lawyer.

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Business Law Counsel

News and comments on Business Law. By Dilworth Paxson L.L.P.

http://www.business-law-counsel.com/

Apr 28
A Not So Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

A Not So Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

By Jordan M. RandContracts are about preparing for the worst. Define your obligations, then limit your liability. Disclaim warranties. Require notice and an opportunity to cure. Nobody wants to think about their relationships going bad…
Apr 10
Cashing In On Cyber Security Check

Cashing In On Cyber Security Check

By Jordan M. Rand Beware of the checks your on-line privacy and security policies write. If your you-know-whats can't cash them, plaintiffs might. Increasingly, plaintiffs are filing lawsuits after "hackers" access their personal…
Mar 29
Who Would Want a Lawyer Involved in Business Decisions . . .

Who Would Want a Lawyer Involved in Business Decisions . . .

By Matthew AzoulayA company that wants to lower corporate risks and boost the overall value of a company by nearly 10 percent, that's who. A recently published article on Law.com discusses a relatively "new" trend among companies regarding…

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