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Conglomerate

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

http://www.theconglomerate.org/

May 24
BA Summer Reading: Independent director

BA Summer Reading: Independent director

Some interesting cases on the duties of independent directors coming out of Delaware...I have yet to read either of them,...
May 24
Michael Piwowar To Take Over For Troy Paredes At The SEC

Michael Piwowar To Take Over For Troy Paredes At The SEC

Congratulations to Michael Piwowar and Kara Stein, the two senate staffers nominated to the SEC today, but we at the...
May 24
LSA Happy Hour - at the Sheraton on Saturday at 9

LSA Happy Hour - at the Sheraton on Saturday at 9

For those going to Law and Society, there's a Saturday happy hour, co-organized by Prawfsblawg, at the Sheraton hotel bar...

Rank this Week: 114

Considine & Furey, LLP Blog

Covers DUI, OUI, DWI law, and gaming law.

http://blog.considinefurey.com/

Apr 18
Mass Gaming Commission Opens Region C to Commercial Casino Developer

Mass Gaming Commission Opens Region C to Commercial Casino Developer

After much discussion on April 18, 2013, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to open Region C (Southeastern, Massachusetts) to commercial casino developers. Previously, the Commission had delayed the application…
Dec 7
MBTA Crash Sends 37 To Hospital

MBTA Crash Sends 37 To Hospital

The MBTA has fired the operator of the Green Line trolley that crashed into another at Boylston Station on November 29, 2012. This past Wednesday, the T said the driver may have fallen asleep before the accident that sent 37 ……
Oct 3
State Drug Lab Scandal

State Drug Lab Scandal

Special court sessions are being set up around Massachusetts to handle a flood of legal challenges expected by drug defendants in the wake of a scandal at a state drug testing lab. Chemist Annie Dookhan was charged with obstruction of…

Rank this Week: 3128

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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Contingency Business Litigation…

Contingency Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers foreclosure litigation, qui tam, insider trading and business lawsuits. By the Ferraro Law Firm.

http://www.contingencybusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

Mar 11
Florida Qui Tam Lawsuit Wins Medicare Fraud Whistleblower $4 Million of $26.1 Million

Florida Qui Tam Lawsuit Wins Medicare Fraud Whistleblower $4 Million of $26.1 Million

A doctor will receive more than $4 million as part of a Florida qui tam lawsuit settlement after blowing the whistle on a dermatologist accused of defrauding the federal government. Our qui tam attorneys understand that this case goes all…
Feb 21
Florida Pays Tech Firm $7M to Settle Business Contract Dispute

Florida Pays Tech Firm $7M to Settle Business Contract Dispute

Attorneys for the state of Florida have agreed to pay $7 million in order to avoid a potentially expensive and protracted legal battle with a technology firm with which it contracted for e-mail consolidation. Contingency business litigation…
Dec 27
Florida Business Files Lawsuit After Failed Compromise Attempt

Florida Business Files Lawsuit After Failed Compromise Attempt

An airport in northern Florida is on the brink of filing a business litigation lawsuit against an airline that has not made good on its debts. Our contingency business litigation attorneys understand that Northwest Florida Regional Airport…

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Contract Alchemy

Covers contracts, technology and law. By WhichDraft.com.

http://www.contractalchemy.com/

Oct 9
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-09

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-09

Highly intriguing new firm, Clearspire, uses separate law, consulting and IT entities to assist clients http://t.co/Mp2F82M9 # Do you use a coach to help you with your work?
Sep 18
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-18

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-18

Flipped classroom: fascinating idea for legal education – class lecture becomes study time, study becomes class.
Jul 13
But Soft, What Arbitration Through Yonder Window Breaks?

But Soft, What Arbitration Through Yonder Window Breaks?

I’m not a huge fan of dispute resolution and arbitration clauses, as they often lead to time consuming contract negotiations over settlement discussions that will happen anyway, and can generate arbitration requirements that are often more…

Rank this Week: 4095

Contracts Blog

Blog on legal news and contracts.

http://www.onecle.com/blog

Mar 28
Heinz Merger Agreement

Heinz Merger Agreement

The H. J. Heinz Co. contracts page now features the Merger Agreement between Heinz and Hawk Acquisition Holding Corp. (3G Capital Partners, Ltd. and Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)
Feb 12
Dell Buyout Agreement

Dell Buyout Agreement

Although the agreement is described as a buyout, it is actually a Merger Agreement between Denali Holding Inc. and Dell Inc.
Dec 12
A123 Systems Contract

A123 Systems Contract

I’ve added A123 Systems, Inc. contracts to the website, including its purchase agreements, manufacturing agreements, supply agreements and development agreements with Black & Decker, BAE Systems, Fisker Automotive and…

Rank this Week: 2800

ContractsProf Blog

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

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/contractsprof_blog/

May 24
Dollar Rent a Car and the Borat Problem

Dollar Rent a Car and the Borat Problem

Given all the excitement over boilerplate on this blog, I thought it would be a good time to remind readers of problems that might arise that don't exactly involve (just) boilerplate, It's not just the words in the contract --...
May 24
Atlantis Blue v. Atlantic Blue: Substantial Impairment?

Atlantis Blue v. Atlantic Blue: Substantial Impairment?

A (presumably U.S.) buyer (identified on the web only as "b-thumper") ordered a BMW M3 in "Atlantis Blue with Blue deviated stitching and the Individual Piano trim" and paid for European delivery. "European…
May 24
New In Print (Bonus Edition)

New In Print (Bonus Edition)

In keeping with our Boilerplate theme, it seemed timely to notify our readers of this recent publication: James Gibson, Vertical Boilerplate, 70 Wash. & Lee L. Rev. 161 (2013). Here is the author's summary: The article’s main…

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Corner of Lex and Biz

Covers law, operations, finance and technology.

http://www.josephkershenbaum.com

Oct 30
Government Complexity and the New Federal Healthcare Mandate

Government Complexity and the New Federal Healthcare Mandate

As a follow up to my last post (“U.S. government operations can be incredibly complex”), I wanted to provide a chart of the new U.S. health care system. Healthcare represents 17% of the U.S. economy. Unfortunately, Obamacare was…
Sep 15
How to Develop, Sell and Maintain Gear for the Military

How to Develop, Sell and Maintain Gear for the Military

U.S. government operations can be incredibly complex. The KISS philosophy (“Keep It Simple Stupid”) doesn’t always apply even when those involved want it to, due to numerous laws and regulations.
Aug 30
More On Becoming a Leader

More On Becoming a Leader

As a follow up to my previous post, Warren Bennis, in On Becoming a Leader, asks, “Where have all the leaders gone?” in a book published in 1989. That’s been a common theme in our society more than in recent times. In fact, the…

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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…

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Corporate Finance & Securities Law…

Corporate Finance & Securities Law Blog

Covers mergers and acquisitions, private to public transactions, public company disclosure, regulatory defense, and other financial issues. By The Lebrecht Group.

http://www.thelebrechtgroup.com/blog/

May 16
TLG Attorney to Speak on Ethics at “Accounting 101 for Attorneys” Presentation

TLG Attorney to Speak on Ethics at “Accounting 101 for Attorneys” Presentation

Brian A. Lebrecht, founder and President of The Lebrecht Group, APLC, will be among the presenters at a seminar on May 16, 2013 by the National Business Institute entitled Accounting 101 for Attorneys. Specific topic will be Complying…
May 9
Listing a Reverse Merger Company on NASDAQ

Listing a Reverse Merger Company on NASDAQ

NASDAQ has special rules for companies that went public via a reverse merger. By: Brian A. Lebrecht, Esq. NASDAQ Markets Overview NASDAQ has three different U.S. markets, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the NASDAQ Global Market, and…
May 8
SEC Asks for a 26% Raise

SEC Asks for a 26% Raise

The new chair of the SEC, Mary Jo White, testified before Congress this week and asked to have the SEC’s budget increased by 26%, to $1.67 billion. A few of the highlights: - she reiterated her commitment to completing the rule…

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Corporate Law and Democracy

A repository of ideas, comments and papers on a range of issues related to corporate law and democracy. By Boston College Law School Professor Renee Jones.

http://reneejones.wordpress.com/

Nov 18
Whither State Securities Enforcement?

Whither State Securities Enforcement?

Susan Antilla of Bloomberg news published a recent column revisiting the question of the continued viability of state securities regulators’ enforcement authority. I spoke to Susan about my research on the issue and I am quoted in…
Sep 19
Bailout-palooza

Bailout-palooza

The federal goverment’s proposal for a bailout of the financial industry sounded somewhat familiar to me. I remembered that I had blogged about a similar proposal about a year ago on Conglomerate.
Sep 17
What a Difference a Year Make

What a Difference a Year Make

One year ago discussions surrounding corporate law policy were driven by the Sarbanes-Oxley ‘backlash.” The Paulson Committee and others were warning about how excessive regulation and litigation would lead to the ruin of Wall Street. …

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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 24
Second Circuit Holds that Allegations of Direct Fraudulent Representations Are Necessary for Market Manipulation Claims Under Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5

Second Circuit Holds that Allegations of Direct Fraudulent Representations Are Necessary for Market Manipulation Claims Under Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5

In Fezzani v. Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., No. 09-4414-cv, 2013 WL 1876534 (2d Cir. May 7, 2013), a 2-1 majority of a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that plaintiffs’ failure to plead direct…
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…

Rank this Week: 429

Corporate Social Responsibility…

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law

Covers corporate governance, human rights, trade and transparency. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.csrandthelaw.com

May 20
Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact

Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact

Increasingly, companies will face explicit demands from investors, especially members of the socially responsible investor community, that they provide detailed disclosures regarding internal processes and procedures to assess and manage the…
May 1
The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma

The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma

On April 22, the European Union lifted all sanctions on Burma except an arms embargo. The sanctions had already been eased in April 2012, which left open the option of easily putting them back into place. The European Union’s move to…
Apr 24
Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State

Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State

This week, members of the United Nations (“U.N.”) Working Group on Human Rights and Transnational Corporations are making an official visit to the United States as part of the Group’s mandate to promote the effective…

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Dahman's Law

Covers business issues.

http://www.dahmanlaw.com/Blog.html

Apr 15
Dahman Law Wins $42,000 at Trial for Small Business Client; Adversary’s $652,000 Claims Thrown Out

Dahman Law Wins $42,000 at Trial for Small Business Client; Adversary’s $652,000 Claims Thrown Out

Dahman Law prevailed at trial last week for its client The RAE Associates, Inc. in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 12-CVH-1103. After a four-day trial, the jury unanimously awarded print brokerage firm The RAE…
Apr 3
A New Way to Shelter Your Assets From Creditors: The Ohio Legacy Trust Act

A New Way to Shelter Your Assets From Creditors: The Ohio Legacy Trust Act

Those looking to aggressively protect their assets while still benefitting from them have a new, realistic option under the Ohio Legacy Trust Act, Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5816 (the “OLTA”), which became effective March 27, 2013.…
Mar 19
Top Ten Reasons to Consider a Revocable Trust: Asset Management for Ill and Minor

Top Ten Reasons to Consider a Revocable Trust: Asset Management for Ill and Minor

If you’re considering creating a trust, you have several options. One is whether the trust should be revocable or not. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, but revocable trusts offer some distinct benefits that many…

Rank this Week: 3885

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: 1348

Covers domestic and international commercial and financial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, intellectual property licensing, product distribution, strategic partnerships and joint ventures. By Anthony Cerminaro.

http://dealattorney.blogspot.com/

Jul 19
Hart-Scott-Rodino Rules: DOJ And FTC Final Changes To Merger Reporting Form

Hart-Scott-Rodino Rules: DOJ And FTC Final Changes To Merger Reporting Form

The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission released their final changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino reporting form on July 7, 2011.
May 3
FCPA Due Diligence Checklist

FCPA Due Diligence Checklist

"Summary: There are several steps that a company should take when performing pre-acquisition FCPA due diligence. Yesterday at the Hanson Wade FCPA conference in Houston, some of these steps were discussed. While these steps are not an…
Feb 3
Split vs Spin ... -Offs, that i

Split vs Spin ... -Offs, that i

"Split-offs have become more popular in the wake of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2006 (TIPRA). TIPRA modified Internal Revenue Code section 355 to limit how much cash companies could transfer to a subsidiary to…

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DealBook

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

http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/?=rss2

May 24
Why Did Citigroup Try to Overturn an Overhaul?

Why Did Citigroup Try to Overturn an Overhaul?

Citigroup's direct involvement in shaping a House bill suggests it feels that it should work behind the scenes to shape legislation for its benefit. Fears about its bottom line may have been what stirred it.
May 24
Week in Review: Wall St. Finding Washington a Friendlier Place

Week in Review: Wall St. Finding Washington a Friendlier Place

Banks’ lobbyists help in drafting bills on finance. | Brazil is luring the millisecond investor. | In a plus for electrics, Tesla repays a big federal loan early. | After a vote, Jamie Dimon moves to mend bank’s fences. | Andrew…
May 24
An Ackman Investment Scorecard

An Ackman Investment Scorecard

The departure of Robert McDonald as Procter & Gamble's chief executive was yet another victory for the hedge fund manager William A. Ackman. But how is the activist investor doing in his other big bets?

Rank this Week: 11

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: 1100

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…

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Debt Collection Lawyer Blog

Offers tips, techniques and strategies for debt collection. By Michael Herrin.

http://debtcollectionlawyer.blogspot.com/

Dec 16
FORM FOR A SWORN DENIAL

FORM FOR A SWORN DENIAL

My E-Book HOW TO BEAT A CREDIT CARD DEBT LAWSUIT WITH THE SECRETS OF A REAL DEBT COLLECTION LAWYER offers detailed explanations, expert guidance and most importantly actual forms which will allow you to represent yourself and WIN. As an…
Sep 9
DONATION REQUEST

DONATION REQUEST

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Sep 8
Big Changes in Debt Relief Industry

Big Changes in Debt Relief Industry

The ADVANCE FEE BAN. There are huge changes coming to the debt relief industry! I’ll give you the legalese first. On July 29, 2010 the Federal Trade Commission announced its amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”) targeting…

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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…

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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…

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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: 505

Delaware Non-Compete Law Blog

http://www.delawarenoncompetelawblog.com/

Jul 11
Pros and Cons of Suing the Ex-Employee’s New Employer

Pros and Cons of Suing the Ex-Employee’s New Employer

When a company pursues a former employee for violating a noncompete agreement, one of the first decisions may be whether to include the ex-employee’s new employer in the lawsuit. While attorneys who practice in noncompete litigation…
Mar 16
Settlement Discussions Not An Excuse for Delayed TRO Application To Enforce Noncompete

Settlement Discussions Not An Excuse for Delayed TRO Application To Enforce Noncompete

One of the most critical points in the enforcement of a noncompete is when a company first learns that a former employee may be engaging in unfair competition. Indeed, the steps taken by the company in the first few days can often determine…
Mar 1
American Lawyer Pens Insightful Article on Chancellor Strine

American Lawyer Pens Insightful Article on Chancellor Strine

For those of you interested in learning more about the chief judge for the Delaware Court of Chancery, there’s a great article about the Chancellor in this month’s American Lawyer.

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Distressed Asset Law

Covers the legal issues and opportunities relating to distressed assets. By Matthew Sanderson.

http://lrmlawblog.com/distressedassets

May 15
4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure

4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure

We all see the advertisements for lists of property being sold at foreclosure. After all, foreclosures are at an all time high, and we all need to buy while “prices are set at pennies on the dollar.” Well, that rosy picture, as many…
Mar 15
5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Distressed Asset

5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Distressed Asset

All too often the margins of distressed asset acquisition require stringent cost control. To help, here are five things to keep those costs low when considering the purchase of distressed assets:
Feb 15
Top 10 Leasing Issues in Distressed Business Acquisition

Top 10 Leasing Issues in Distressed Business Acquisition

When buying a distressed business, often a lease is required to be assumed or a new lease is required to be executed. Negotiating can be a stressful, so to reduce some of that stress, we’ve put together the following Top Ten Leasing Issues…

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Dividends and Preferences Blawg

Musings on Venture Capital, Technology and Entrepreneurship. By Hank J. Heyming.

http://dividendsandpreferences.blogspot.com/

Jan 24
Microsoft/Skype -- Putting Things into Perspective

Microsoft/Skype -- Putting Things into Perspective

{EAV:984c4a016f17013d} Microsoft acquires Skype! Largest Microsoft acquisition ever!! Facebook jilted!!! Google jilted!!!! Wait, Facebook wins through Microsoft!!!!! Wait, Microsoft overpaid by $4 billion with a B!!!!!! OMG Google just…
May 10
Nerd Chic

Nerd Chic

Lately, I've noticed a new twist to the typical ebb and flow of the fashion wars. It occurred to me that, for perhaps the first time in my lifetime, it is cool right now to be a nerd.
Apr 25
Out and About

Out and About

Hey folks -- I'm getting ready to head down to the RTP area for the annual CED Venture Conference. This year it is in downtown Raleigh, instead of Pinehurst, and looks to be bigger and better than ever. So, if anyone happens to be in the…

Rank this Week: 4701

DowdsLaw

Family law blog focused on business owner issues. By Nathaniel R. Dowds.

http://dowdslaw.com/

Aug 28
Dividing Business in Divorce – Pereira and Van Camp

Dividing Business in Divorce – Pereira and Van Camp

Dividing Business in Divorce – Pereira and Van CampThis posting is a follow-up to the earlier discussion of valuation of a business owned prior to marriage. Dividing business in divorce is complicated; I strongly recommend reading the…
Aug 14
Marriage and Divorce in California: Placing Value on a Business’s Goodwill

Marriage and Divorce in California: Placing Value on a Business’s Goodwill

Marriage and Divorce in California: Placing Value on a Business’s GoodwillThis post is a follow-up to a basic overview on how a business is valued in the event of divorce. Find it here. How to Value Goodwill
Aug 9
Marriage & Divorce in California: Valuation of a Business Owned Prior to Marriage

Marriage & Divorce in California: Valuation of a Business Owned Prior to Marriage

Marriage & Divorce in California: Valuation of a Business Owned Prior to MarriageThis post will discuss the effects of marriage and divorce on a business owned prior to marriage. A discussion of the effects on a business started during a…

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Dr. Maximilian Koch's Blog

Covers corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, takeovers as well as finance and capital markets law.

http://maxkoch.blogspot.com/

Sep 5
English Translations of Selected Federal German Acts Available Online

English Translations of Selected Federal German Acts Available Online

The German Federal Ministry for Justice published English translations of selected German Federal Acts.
Aug 27
European M&A: Interview published in CorporateINTL's August 2010 edition

European M&A: Interview published in CorporateINTL's August 2010 edition

In August 2010, the British M&A magazine CorporateINTL published an interview concerning the current climate for M&A transactions in Europe.
Mar 9
Germany M&A: Interview published in the February 2010 edition of CorporateINTL

Germany M&A: Interview published in the February 2010 edition of CorporateINTL

In January 2010, the British M&A magazine CorporateINTL (http://www.corp-intl.com/) interviewed experienced German M&A advisers concerning the current climate for Mergers & Acquisitions in Germany. This interview has been published only…

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DRG Law

Business, intellectual property, litigation, and transactional issues from a legal and relational perspective. By Douglas R. Griess.

http://drglaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 5
Started My Own Firm, New Blog/RSS Location

Started My Own Firm, New Blog/RSS Location

Back in November, I headed out on my own to start The Griess Law Firm, LLC. As a part of the process, I have created a new website with a new domain and a new location for my blog posts. The new RSS feed is located at…
Sep 15
Civil Theft, Breach of Contract, and Software Development with a Copyright Ownership Defense in Colorado State Court

Civil Theft, Breach of Contract, and Software Development with a Copyright Ownership Defense in Colorado State Court

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals case addresses an interesting situation invol
Sep 1
Sorry, Been Real Busy, Blessings of Flexible Work Schedule, and How the Workplace Has Changed

Sorry, Been Real Busy, Blessings of Flexible Work Schedule, and How the Workplace Has Changed

First, let me apologize that this is the first post in over a month. At first I was real busy with work, and then a whole set of problems occurred at work that prevented me from being able to pay attention to the blog.

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Dynamic Lawyers Blog

Covers Canadian law. By Michael Carabash.

http://dynamiclawyers.com/DL_blog

Jul 28
Tracey Tyler

Tracey Tyler

Tracy Tyler was the legal affairs reporter for the Toronto Star for over 25 years. She passed away a few days ago of breast cancer at the age of 50. She will be sorely missed. She worked tirelessly to expose flaws in the justice system.
Jun 13
Prenuptial Agreement Ontario

Prenuptial Agreement Ontario

Well, I’m pleased to announce that we have just updated the eBook that comes with an Ontario Prenuptial Agreement. The eBook is now 36 pages long! We’ve included recent cases, ways in which Prenuptial Agreements can be challenged, and…
Jun 13
Cohabitation Agreement Ontario

Cohabitation Agreement Ontario

Well, I’m pleased to announce that we have just updated the eBook that comes with an Ontario Cohabitation Agreement (terminates upon marriage or continues past marriage as a prenuptial agreement). The eBook is now 56 pages long! We’ve…

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Emerge

Provides information for new and growing businesses. By LeClair Ryan.

http://emergeblog.net/

Feb 19
NDAs Are Easy As MSVEPNFTL

NDAs Are Easy As MSVEPNFTL

Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) are generally straightforward documents and follow a consistent format. People often pull a form off the internet, fill in the blanks and send it off to the other side. Likewise, recipients of NDAs often skim…
Jan 15
5 MPH Over the Speed Limit? More Like Hitting a Hobo on a Dirt Road in West Virginia

5 MPH Over the Speed Limit? More Like Hitting a Hobo on a Dirt Road in West Virginia

If you have started a company that needs outside investors, then you have run into someone who offered to raise money for you. [ CONTINUE READING → ]
Sep 24
Why is a PPM like a BLT?

Why is a PPM like a BLT?

PPMs (Private Placement Memos for the uninitiated) look pretty complicated. They’re usually thick documents full of run-on sentences, some charts and a few paragraphs in all caps. A client asked me to describe a PPM’s structure. I drew a…

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Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

Offers commentary and analysis for entrepreneurs and startups. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.emergingenterprisecenterblog.com

Oct 24
Firing someone: If you are successful, at some point you are going to have to do it.

Firing someone: If you are successful, at some point you are going to have to do it.

I can’t say how often I have been called the first time an entrepreneur has to fire someone. BTW, I get that call from seasoned execs as well. Nobody likes to do it and everyone is nervous that they will mess up in light of all the…
Sep 7
Dealing with Preference

Dealing with Preference

The outcomes of negotiations around preferences never seem to have a compelling logic. Under a particular set of circumstances is there a compelling reason why the A and B should be equal (pari passu, as lawyers like to say) in the…
Aug 12
Redemption and Misunderstanding

Redemption and Misunderstanding

I recently ran into this situation around a very standard redemption provision. About a year after the initial close, my client went to raise a medium sized extension round. They found a lead for the extension and everything went well. …

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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…

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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…

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esb20815

Covers a range of topics including the current financial crisis, corporate governance, economic crime, and the Middle East.

http://esb20815.wordpress.com

Apr 19
The Terrorist Attack in Boston and the Chechen Question

The Terrorist Attack in Boston and the Chechen Question

Let’s not rush to judgment as to motivation of the terrorist attack in Boston. There are Chechens that are pro-Moscow; Chechens who favor independence; Chechens who favor autonomy within the Russian Federations; and Chechen religious…
Apr 15
The Need for Greater Consumer Awareness & Activism: How to Level the Playing Field

The Need for Greater Consumer Awareness & Activism: How to Level the Playing Field

People should always be very careful in checking their credit card and bank statements as well as invoices of all types. It is amazing how frequently unexplained and unjustified fees appear on the aforementioned documents. It is often the…
Apr 5
Some Practical Ideas for Fighting Corruption

Some Practical Ideas for Fighting Corruption

To make progress in combating corruption we must address immediately: (i) the revolving door issue; (ii) our national allergy to higher taxes to fund the recruitment and retention of competent and dedicated people able to bring successfully…

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Estate Planning, Business, & Tax…

Estate Planning, Business, & Tax Law Blog

Covers fundamental concepts relevant to estate planning, business, and tax law. By Douglas K. Cook.

http://cookazlaw.com/blog

Nov 6
Gifting in 2012

Gifting in 2012

As the end of 2012 approaches and the bus appears headed off the “fiscal cliff,” one estate planning strategy seems to be taking center stage among more affluent taxpayers.
Oct 15
The Looming “Fiscal Cliff” of 2012

The Looming “Fiscal Cliff” of 2012

The much-discussed “fiscal cliff” facing the United States is the result of federal tax and spending policy changes that will become effective January 1, 2013, caused largely by the following: 1) the expiring “Bush tax cuts,” 2) the…
Oct 5
3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust

3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust

Beginning in 2013, the Affordable Care Act will impose a 3.8% surtax on some types of income, subject to certain thresholds. However, the applicable threshold and the manner in which the surtax is calculated varies depending upon whether the…

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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…

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Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

Covers legal issues facing the fashion, apparel and textile industry. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.fashionapparellawblog.com/

Mar 5
Spring Cleaning and the H-1B Visa Cap

Spring Cleaning and the H-1B Visa Cap

By Dawn Lurie With comprehensive immigration reform on the horizon and the economy rebounding, the number of H-1B visa filings for foreign temporary professional workers is likely to significantly increase this year. American businesses…
Mar 4
In-FUR-mation Update: New FTC Enforcement Policy for Retailer

In-FUR-mation Update: New FTC Enforcement Policy for Retailer

Fur was a number one pick this winter season, as seen in magazine editorials, designer ads and fashion shows, showcasing its popularity in collections around the world. Whether jacket, purse, parka or boots, the Federal Trade Commission…
Nov 29
"Reforming Retail: India Allows FDI in Multi-Brand Retail"

"Reforming Retail: India Allows FDI in Multi-Brand Retail"

On September 14, 2012, the Indian government announced that it would relax restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. India—a country that traditionally excluded foreign investment—opened its doors to…

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Federal Securities Law Blog

FedSecLaw.com is devoted to highlighting current issues in securities laws, discussing the ramifications of those issues for todayâ€™s businesses, and providing bottom-line takeaways for busy owners, managers, and executives. Published by Porter, Wright,

http://www.fedseclaw.com/

May 15
SEC and CFTC Red Flag Rules Become Effective May 20, 2013

SEC and CFTC Red Flag Rules Become Effective May 20, 2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have adopted rules that require most broker-dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, and certain other regulated entities to create programs to prevent…
May 7
The Timken Board: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The Timken Board: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

On May 7, 2013, Timken Co. announced that its shareholders approved a nonbinding proposal from activist shareholders (Relational Investors and Calstrs—California State Teachers' Retirement System, who together own 7.28% of the…
Apr 25
Zillow, Inc. To Use Twitter For Earnings Call

Zillow, Inc. To Use Twitter For Earnings Call

The real estate website company Zillow, Inc. announced it would use Twitter and Facebook to field questions on its first quarter earnings call. The company claims that it is the first to take questions in this manner, but will continue…

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Florida Collection Law Blog

Covers consumer, commercial, and medical debt collection in Florida. By Jorge M. Abril.

http://floridacollectionlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 7
On the Lighter Side: Florida Consumer Levies on Assets at Local Bank of America Branch

On the Lighter Side: Florida Consumer Levies on Assets at Local Bank of America Branch

I've been told that the subjects we usually discuss here are boring to many readers. With that in mind, it's nice to be able to post something funny (ok, it's probably still boring).
Jun 7
Florida Statutory Health Care Reimbursement Dispute Resolution Process Held Constitutional

Florida Statutory Health Care Reimbursement Dispute Resolution Process Held Constitutional

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Jun 2
Florida Court Holds that Creditor, Not Creditor's Attorney, Must Sign Sworn Denial of Garnishment Exemption

Florida Court Holds that Creditor, Not Creditor's Attorney, Must Sign Sworn Denial of Garnishment Exemption

A very recent ruling by Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeals discusses the procedure for denying a judgment debtor's head of household exemption to garnishment, and spells trouble for creditor's attorneys, especially attorneys…

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Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 14
The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

Probate can have the reputation of being a nightmare, and many hate the idea of going through this process. If the idea of transferring your assets through probate daunts you, then you will be happy to know that living trusts can avoid…
May 9
The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

Over the last year I worked with an intern in our office of a Law Review article for Texas Tech University. This article describes problems with current estate planning and takes the premise that most estate planners have become lazy because…
May 9
3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney

3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney

A Durable Power of Attorney (DPA) allows you, the "principal", to designate someone, the "agent", to act on your behalf. Depending on the DPA, your agent will have authority to oversee your financial affairs or your medical treatment. Having…

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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…

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For the Bettor Good

Covers internet gaming policy. By Bradley P. Vallerius.

http://www.forthebettorgood.com/

Jun 20
Letter to Editor of State Journal-Register of Springfield, Illinoi

Letter to Editor of State Journal-Register of Springfield, Illinoi

The State Journal-Register of Springfield, Illinois today published a letter to the editor I wrote more than a month ago. At the time I was motivated to do whatever small part I could to raise awareness of a very important issue which has…
Jun 18
Legal sports betting and Constitutional question

Legal sports betting and Constitutional question

Federal law prohibits betting on sports in all of the United States, with a few narrow exceptions. Be that as it may, several state governments now want to license brick-and-mortar venues to offer wagering on sports. Sooner or later, the…
May 28
Fourth Quarter Politics in Illinoi

Fourth Quarter Politics in Illinoi

Illinois is proving a good example of what many of the 50 states may eventually experience. The problem is that internet gambling issues do not exist in isolation but coexist with brick-and-mortar gambling issues… and a myriad of other…

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Forward Thinking

Provides legal news, analysis, and tips to small business owners in Texas. By Zumwalt Law Group, PLLC.

http://www.forwardthinkingblog.com/

Sep 20
Overview of Discrimination Laws Affecting Texas Businesse

Overview of Discrimination Laws Affecting Texas Businesse

Discrimination laws were written to protect current and potential employees from adverse treatment based not on their qualifications or performance, but on some protected aspect of their being. While most small businesses never have to deal…
Sep 18
Common Elements of Partnership Agreement

Common Elements of Partnership Agreement

Texas partnership agreements are, by statutory design, flexible documents. Partnerships are one of the oldest forms of business entities and vary widely in structure across industries and uses. Our goal in this post is to give a general…
Jul 13
Tips For Opening a Food Truck in Texa

Tips For Opening a Food Truck in Texa

After a long day’s work, you come home hungry and open your fridge in search of food, only to discover that your fridge is empty. As your stomach grumbles, you begin to sort through your options. A restaurant? No, you want something…

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Franchise Asia…

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Covers legal issues related to the expansion of companies into Asia. By Mark Methenitis, John Vernon and Brad Luo.

http://franchiseasia.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
Are Hotels Betting on Gambling in Asia?

Are Hotels Betting on Gambling in Asia?

Legalized hotel gambling in Asia is poised to create huge revenues and huge booms in tourism, which in turn means major development for the hospitality industry. The great success seen in Macau has caused the rest of Asia to re-think what was…
May 23
Commercial Franchise Information Disclosure Management Measures --Chinese Franchise Regulations (III)

Commercial Franchise Information Disclosure Management Measures --Chinese Franchise Regulations (III)

??????????????As discussed below, this law came out on the same date as the "Registration Measures", and it similarly contains a few areas of ambiguities, which I am in the process of writing.MINISTRY OF COMMERCEOFTHE PEOPLE’S RUBLIC OF…
May 23
Commercial Franchise Registration Management Measures--Chinese Franchise Regulations (II)

Commercial Franchise Registration Management Measures--Chinese Franchise Regulations (II)

????????????This new law, yet another importance piece of regulation in the Chinese franchise realm, came into effect on May 1,2007. It was signed into law on April 30, 2007, just one day before the effective date of the Regulations of…

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