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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…

Rank this Week: 1411

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: 1624

Reid & Hellyer News

Focuses on business, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy and mediation.

http://www.rhlaw.com/news/

Nov 28
Appellate Court Agrees that Broker Does Not Earn Commission Where Offer is Not "Acceptable To Owner"

Appellate Court Agrees that Broker Does Not Earn Commission Where Offer is Not "Acceptable To Owner"

Reid & Hellyer
Feb 29
Reid & Hellyer Team Supports Client & the Community at the Mission Inn Run in Riverside

Reid & Hellyer Team Supports Client & the Community at the Mission Inn Run in Riverside

One of Riverside
Nov 1
U.S. News Ranks Reid & Hellyer Tier 1 in More Practice Areas Than Any Other Law Office Located in the Inland Empire

U.S. News Ranks Reid & Hellyer Tier 1 in More Practice Areas Than Any Other Law Office Located in the Inland Empire

Reid & Hellyer, a full-service business law firm serving Southern California, was ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the top firms in inland Southern California for eight business-related practice areas-…

Rank this Week: 1554

New York Restaurant Lawyers Blog

Covers employee regulation, wage and hour laws, and buying and selling a business in the food services industry. By the Law Offices of David A. Gabay, PC.

http://www.newyorkrestaurantlawyersblog.com/

Nov 26
New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete

New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete

As of today, all school sports teams in Boston must have compulsory training on concussion and head injury management procedures in order to reduce the number of head injuries sustained in contact sports for the under 18s.
Nov 26
Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night

Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night

Results of a survey published last week show that 76 per cent of motorists believe change is needed to reduce the number of car accidents involving young people.
Nov 26
Asbestos free Australia?

Asbestos free Australia?

Australia is putting a pilot scheme in place which could see it become the first country in the world to remove asbestos from all its buildings and eliminate asbestos related diseases.

Rank this Week: 1569

US Law Watch

Provides US legal and regulatory information. By BNA International.

http://www.uslawwatch.com

Nov 12
Obama Victory Resurrects Climate Issue, but Carbon Tax Likely to Face Uphill Battle

Obama Victory Resurrects Climate Issue, but Carbon Tax Likely to Face Uphill Battle

By Dean Scott WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Obama’s re-election and unexpected gains by Democrats in the Senate have environmental groups gearing up on several fronts to push for more U.S. action on climate change, including a possible…
Nov 6
BNA INSIGHTS: The Perilous Sanctions Regime: Understanding ING Bank’s $619 Million Settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control

BNA INSIGHTS: The Perilous Sanctions Regime: Understanding ING Bank’s $619 Million Settlement with the Office of Foreign Assets Control

By Zachary S. Brez and Michael S. Casey, Ropes & Gray, New York and Washington, D.C.
Nov 6
IRS Coordinates Due Diligence Timelines for Requirements Related to Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

IRS Coordinates Due Diligence Timelines for Requirements Related to Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

By Diane Freda The Internal Revenue Service announced Oct. 24 it would significantly reduce the administrative burden of completing due diligence requirements for U.S. withholding agents and foreign financial institutions under the Foreign…

Rank this Week: 1643

Indiana Civil & Business…

Indiana Civil & Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning and intellectual property. By Sam Hasler.

http://haslerlaw.blogspot.com/

Mar 1
Blogs to Check Out

Blogs to Check Out

Some law blogs that may be interests to some businesses:FDA Law Update - just what says it is, a way to keep up to date on happenings at the FDA.OSHA Law Blog. This may be of more interest to more businesses. Jackson Lewis hosts the blog so…
Feb 25
Georgia

Georgia

Georgia Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Blog: Estate Planning: A Three-Step StrategyThe estate planning pyramid gives a hierarchy of goals for estate planning. This pyramid is useful in developing an estate planning strategy based on…
Jan 26
Garden Leave in Action

Garden Leave in Action

Considering garden leave's novelty, I thought a collection of news articles descring the use of garden leave might be of some help and interest.

Rank this Week: 1636

Campanella Law Blog

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

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog/

May 22
JANUARY 2014 TO BRING MORE CHANGES FOR MORTGAGE LENDING RULES – SELF-EMPLOYED BEWARE?

JANUARY 2014 TO BRING MORE CHANGES FOR MORTGAGE LENDING RULES – SELF-EMPLOYED BEWARE?

Unless you’re into reading the minutia of federal legislation, you are probably like most consumers and are unaware of a new mortgage lending rule that is slated to go into effect in January 2014. Born of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street…
May 9
DOES YOUR “SOFT TISSUE” INJURY SATISFY NEW YORK’S SERIOUS INJURY THRESHOLD?

DOES YOUR “SOFT TISSUE” INJURY SATISFY NEW YORK’S SERIOUS INJURY THRESHOLD?

For those readers familiar with my articles, you might recall a previous piece in which I discussed New York State’s serious injury threshold law. In part, the article discussed how New York, years ago, implemented legislation intended…
Apr 26
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS ARE LIKE DATING? THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRET OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS ARE LIKE DATING? THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRET OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

When someone is starting out in a new job, one of the last things on his mind is what happens if and when things don’t work out with that employer. Things are all shiny and new, and most people have … Continue reading →

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Asset Protection Law Journal

Covers asset protection laws. By Kenneth J. Laino.

http://www.assetprotectionlawjournal.com

May 21
Trusts Require Flexibility

Trusts Require Flexibility

Asset protection planning (and estate planning) frequently involves the use of one or more trusts. Possibilities include an offshore trust, Domestic Asset Protection Trust, irrevocable life insurance trust and various other kinds of…
May 16
Medical Malpractice Claim Can Take Both an Emotional and Financial Toll

Medical Malpractice Claim Can Take Both an Emotional and Financial Toll

In a post on February 8, 2012 I referred to an excellent article by Pauline W. Chen, M.D. She described how involvement in a medical malpractice action can negatively impact a physican’s way of practicing medicine. Dr. Chen…
May 6
You Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate Planning

You Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate Planning

A fascinating article by Julie Satow in the April 28, Sunday New York Times describes a New Yorker whose entire $40 million estate will likely go to the government because he died without a will. This case is somewhat unique because…

Rank this Week: 1746

South Carolina Business Law Blog

Covers judicial decisions, legislative changes, regulatory rulings, and the economic landscape affecting companies doing business or seeking to do business in South Carolina. By Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A.

http://www.scbusinesslawblog.com/

May 19
The Only Thing Settled About Arbitrability is its Continued Litigatibility

The Only Thing Settled About Arbitrability is its Continued Litigatibility

IntroductionAlthough both the United States Supreme Court and the South Carolina Supreme Court often attempt to define arbitrability -- the question of whether a contractual provision purporting to send disputes to arbitration is enforceable…
Apr 8
4th Circuit Issues Two Standing Opinions On the Same Day

4th Circuit Issues Two Standing Opinions On the Same Day

Introduction Attorneys and judges burn a great deal of time and energy debating and determining the issue of "standing": broad brush whether there is a "case or controversy" sufficient to invoke the power of a court to hear it. The wildly…
Feb 2
Some Uses Just Don't Belong: Land Use Law and "Caddyshack"

Some Uses Just Don't Belong: Land Use Law and "Caddyshack"

IntroductionThe South Carolina Supreme Court recently issued Dunes West Golf Club v. Town of Mt. Pleasant. Justice Kittredge, writing for a unanimous court, (and in an opinion footnoted as heavily as a David Foster Wallace essay)…

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Kirk Sanders Law Blog

Covers North Carolina business and personal injury issues.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blogs/kirksanderslaw

May 16
Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing

Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing

What happens when a client purchases a property at a foreclosure sale & wants to remove the existing owner or tenant? Answer: There's a specific statute that Orders Possession for the new owner or bank that is the new titled owner to the…
May 8
Certificate of Relief: Don’t let a past crime block your road to a better future

Certificate of Relief: Don’t let a past crime block your road to a better future

North Carolina recently widened the types and conditions under which past criminal convictions may be expunged from one’s record. Despite these new guidelines, the criteria for the removal of a past crime from one’s record…
Apr 16
News Release: Partial Settlement in Wrongul Death Case with Dram Shop Liability

News Release: Partial Settlement in Wrongul Death Case with Dram Shop Liability

Partial Settlement Ordered in Forsyth County Superior Court in wrongful death case. Sanders Law Firm, PLLC represents the plaintiff-estate. The firm will continue to pursue the case against the bar. Link to Winston-Salem Journal…

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Death Care Law Blog

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

http://www.deathcarelaw.com/

May 15
Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy

Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy

I stand corrected. A representative of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association advises that their request for proposal for a new investment advisor for the master trust has resulted in the selection of a firm that will not only assume a…
May 2
Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo

Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo

For many Illinois funeral homes, April 15th served as a bitter reminder of Merrill Lynch and the financial losses suffered by the IFDA master trust. The final Merrill Lynch settlements (approximately $41 million) were received in 2012, and…
Apr 17
Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?

Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?

Here is proof that readership of newspapers is going down. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called a few weeks back about a Wisconsin legislative bill that sought investment freedom for cemetery trust funds. With the legislative battle…

Rank this Week: 1825

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: 1831

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: 1715

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…

Rank this Week: 1780

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…

Rank this Week: 1817

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…

Rank this Week: 1714

Boulder Business Law Advisor

Covers Colorado business, employment and products liability law. By Laszlo & Associates, LLC.

http://www.boulderbusinesslawadvisor.com/

Jan 26
Can The Class Action Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Actually Work?

Can The Class Action Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Actually Work?

The Lance Armstrong saga continues (we've written on Lance HERE, HERE, HERE)... this week saw a class action lawsuit filed against Lance Armstrong and various publishers on behalf of California consumers who claim they were misled by…
Jan 11
House and Senate Introduce Bill Concerning Labeling For Generic Drug Manufacturer

House and Senate Introduce Bill Concerning Labeling For Generic Drug Manufacturer

Democrats in the House and Senate introduced bills that would permit generic drug manufacturers the ability to revise the warning labels for generic drugs--in effect making the regulations applicable to brand name drugs applicable to…
Dec 21
Supreme Court to Review Generic Drug Defective Design Decision in Bartlett

Supreme Court to Review Generic Drug Defective Design Decision in Bartlett

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the First Circuit's decision in Bartlett v. Mutual Pharmaceutical, Inc. which we have previously written about here and here and here. Despite the Supreme Court's decision in Pliva v.…

Rank this Week: 1898

The University of Chicago Law…

The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Blog

Covers constitutional law, copyright/technology, corporate law, criminal law, free speech, genetic testing, international law, national security and more.

http://uchicagolaw.typepad.com/faculty/

Aug 26
Apple v. Samsung: What Are Patents Good For?

Apple v. Samsung: What Are Patents Good For?

Late Friday afternoon, Apple won a dramatic $1 billion-plus patent verdict against Samsung. The verdict has been described, by Samsung to be sure but also by many commentators, as anti-consumer, meaning presumably that prices will be…
Feb 21
Politics, Copyright and the First-Amendment Common

Politics, Copyright and the First-Amendment Common

On the eve of the Republican primary in Florida, the Romney campaign started running a new television ad called “History Lesson.” Romney was coming off Newt Gingrich’s double-digit win in South Carolina and the momentum in the campaign…
Jan 23
Video: Law School Faculty on United States v. Jone

Video: Law School Faculty on United States v. Jone

Today the Supreme Court handed down a decision in United States v. Jones which held that attaching a GPS device to a vehicle and then using the device to monitor the vehicle’s movements constitutes a search under the Fourth Amendment. In…

Rank this Week: 1789

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7

May 22
HIPAA Solution

HIPAA Solution

Privacy and Security: Healthcare Providers Preparing for the Perfect Storm. I was approached recently by a Dental Practice. The practice was recently purchased from a retiring dentist. As part of assuming the practice, the new Dentist wished…
May 2
Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine

Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine

Over the last several months we have been posting about updating the franchise disclosure document. For many franchisors, the time to update the franchise disclosure document was April 30th. With the deadline for…
Apr 24
Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!

Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!

Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos What happens? Consumer trips and falls at a franchise store. Home owner complains that the franchisee’s work is shoddy and wants his money back. Franchisee’s employee alleges a…

Rank this Week: 1961

San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.sanjosebusinesslawyersblog.com/

May 22
I Gave It All To You, So Why Don't You Like Me: Post-Closing Disputes in Mergers and Acquisition

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

As a veteran M & A lawyer in San Jose, where deal making has never gone out of style, I have been though my share of mergers and acquisitions. For business counsel, the closing of a deal is one of the times I get to spike the ball in the…
May 13
Recent California Tax Law Change

Recent California Tax Law Change

Some tax law changes recently went into effect that that will have an impact on both individuals and businesses in San Jose and throughout the State: Yet Another Gas Tax Increase On February 28th the Board of Equalization approved a 3.5 cent…
Apr 23
Lender Liability After the "Riverisland" Ruling - A Time To Assess Lending Procedures?

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

In the wake of the California Supreme Court's Riverisland ruling concerning lender liability, lenders in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley may want to evaluate and consider modifying their current lending procedures. As a San…

Rank this Week: 2118

GamingTechLAW

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

http://www.gamingtechlaw.com/

May 21
Mobile payment in Italy, almost € 1 bn of volume!

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

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

Internet and Advertising Consultation

The Italian Communications Authority has just launched a consultation on Internet services and online advertising with the purpose of collecting opinions on the future of the Internet from users and operators. The topics for which…
May 17
Is tax reduction the best tool against the black market?

Is tax reduction the best tool against the black market?

The Italian gambling authority, AAMS, published the data on the Italian online gaming market for the first quarter of 2013 which show a minor reduction of spending of 0.2% compared to the same period of 2012, but what looks very interesting…

Rank this Week: 1958

Virginia Business Litigation…

Virginia Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers news and updates in business litigation, IP, trademark, copyright law. Published By BerlikLaw, LLC.

http://www.virginiabusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

May 20
Prior to Derivative Suit, Shareholder Demand Must Clearly Identify Wrong and Demand Action

Prior to Derivative Suit, Shareholder Demand Must Clearly Identify Wrong and Demand Action

A shareholder acting on behalf of a corporation may bring a "derivative suit" against corporate directors and management for fraud, mismanagement, self-dealing or dishonesty. Before bringing such a suit, the shareholder must make a written…
Apr 15
An Unsigned Contract is No Party for Wiz Khalifa

An Unsigned Contract is No Party for Wiz Khalifa

Musical artist Cameron Jibril Thomaz, better known as "Wiz Khalifa," recently saw his breach of contract case against It's My Party get dismissed. Mr. Thomaz had hired The Agency Group as his booking agent for a new tour which would have…
Apr 2
Res Judicata: Double Jeopardy's Civil-Lawsuit Cousin

Res Judicata: Double Jeopardy's Civil-Lawsuit Cousin

When Cecil Addison was passed over for promotion, he sued Volvo Trucks North America and Ivan Mitchell in the Western District of Virginia for breach of contract and discrimination. Volvo Trucks had a contract agreement with the United Auto…

Rank this Week: 2114

Alabama Litigation Review

Covers business litigation, civil procedure, personal injury and punitive damages. By Jeff Blackwell.

http://www.alabamalitigationreview.com

May 16
Justice And Arbitration Fairne

Justice And Arbitration Fairne

Arbitration. What role should it play in our justice system? What role does it currently play? These are important questions if you have an interest in seeing that those injured are able to access the courthouse for justice. As Federal…
May 11
Hospital Bills and Payments: Issues in Personal Injury Case

Hospital Bills and Payments: Issues in Personal Injury Case

The U.S. government recently released data detailing and comparing hospital charges. The clear fact revealed by the data -- Charges for specific procedures can vary greatly between hospitals. This comes as no surprise to me. I see hospital…
Apr 27
UPDATE -- Takeda Faces First Trial Over Diabetes Drug Acto

UPDATE -- Takeda Faces First Trial Over Diabetes Drug Acto

A few days ago, I wrote about the first case to go to trial against Takeda Pharmaceuticals over its diabetes drug Actos. Takeda faces a huge number of cases alleging that its drug Actos is defective. As I wrote my last post, the jury was…

Rank this Week: 2062

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…

Rank this Week: 2063

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: 2002

The High-touch Legal Services Blog

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

http://danashultz.com/blog

May 9
Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame

Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame

A couple of weeks ago a client emailed me with great concern. He received a letter that looked like a government demand for $225, lest a penalty of $250 be imposed by the state. It turns out that the letter was not from the state, but from…
May 7
Corporate Directors in California Can Inspect (Almost) Anything

Corporate Directors in California Can Inspect (Almost) Anything

I have written about shareholders’ rights to inspect corporate financial records and shareholder lists. This post discusses directors’ far greater inspection rights. California Corporations Code Section 1602 states: Every director…
May 3
Who Gets to See the Shareholder List?

Who Gets to See the Shareholder List?

The founder of a closely-held corporate client, knowing that some employees soon would be shareholders, recently asked whether those employee-shareholders would have the right to find out how many shares he owns. Here is the information I…

Rank this Week: 2084

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…

Rank this Week: 1954

bevlog

Distilling a million label approvals down to the ones that affect you. Tracks legal trends in beer, wine and spirits product approvals. By Lehrman Beverage Law.

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog

Apr 7
White Whiskey

White Whiskey

A few weeks ago we wrote about moonshine and now we have occasion to write about its close relative, White Whiskey. Products like the above have become quite popular within the past few years, for reasons well explained by Slate: The term…
Mar 19
Moonshine

Moonshine

Moonshine. A word that typically conjures up thoughts of illicit high-octane liquor, clandestine stills, mason jars, potential blindness and bearded mountain men with colorful nicknames. Producing moonshine without a license is still illegal…
Feb 26
Oxygen Enriched Bourbon

Oxygen Enriched Bourbon

This Bourbon label caught our eye because it makes several big claims. It says: FINISHED WITH AN OXYGEN ENRICHED, ACCELERATED AGING PROCESS Patent Pending Pressure-Aged “we use rapid pressure changes and oxygen infusion to control the…

Rank this Week: 1952

California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers business litigation, real estate, and equine law. By Adina T. Stern.

http://www.californiabusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

Apr 2
What Is The Standard Of Care For A Veterinary Pre-Purchase Examination?

What Is The Standard Of Care For A Veterinary Pre-Purchase Examination?

What is the standard of care for a veterinary pre-purchase examination? This question was asked recently in the March 2013 California case of Quigley v. McClellan. In that case the veterinarian who had been treating a horse since at least…
Feb 12
Mediation: What You Should Know

Mediation: What You Should Know

Civil mediation in California (as opposed to mediation in family law or other cases) is a type of alternative dispute resolution that helps parties try to resolve their cases without having to face the time and expense of trial. Although…
Jan 2
A New Year Brings New Laws to California In 2013

A New Year Brings New Laws to California In 2013

Practicing law in January is always challenging because with the New Year there are always changes in California law. This year is no exception. Governor Jerry Brown signed over 800 new laws that took effect in California on January 1,…

Rank this Week: 1910

The Journal of the Business Law…

The Journal of the Business Law Society

Covers recent developments affecting business law . By the students of the University of Illinois College of Law.

http://www.law.uiuc.edu/bljournal/

Mar 26
Entrepreneurship in Brazil

Entrepreneurship in Brazil

Bolivians, mainly members of affected indigenous groups, protested the Brazilian construction company OAS’s project to build a road through a remote Bolivian indigenous territory. Meanwhile, citizens of Argentina, Paraguay, and…
Feb 23
Entrepreneurship in Turkey

Entrepreneurship in Turkey

Although Turkey is often considered an emerging market, and indeed has many positive attributes that make it an attractive place to invest and do business, it is not a hotbed of entrepreneurship; and until it receives more governmental and…
Dec 7
Shadow banking: Help is on the Way

Shadow banking: Help is on the Way

Despite being recognized as a primary culprit of the financial crisis, shadow banking has continued to flourish. According to the Financial Stability Board (FSB), shadow banking has grown since the onset of the crisis from $62 trillion…

Rank this Week: 2103

Bottom Line Business Insights

Covers legal issues for businesses. By Wagonheim Law.

http://www.bottomlinebusinessinsights.com

Feb 12
Your Opening Statement

Your Opening Statement

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

The Blackout and the Non-Call

The cries of the aggrieved always seem to drown out the echoes of the final whistle. Had the 49ers won, Baltimore fans would have demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the blackout. As it stands, the refusal of the refs to call…
Jan 29
Temba, His Arms Wide

Temba, His Arms Wide

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

Rank this Week: 2088

Blake Firm Business Law Blog

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

http://theblakefirm.com/blog/

Jan 29
Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation

Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation

We are proud to announce two new business law presentations in the month of May. For the third year in a row, we are hosting a presentation with the RISE Entrepreneurship Conference. We are also hosting a business law presentation ……
Oct 8
Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement

Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement

Non-compete agreements in employment contracts are often misunderstood by both employers and employees. Texas employment law generally protects employees, and Texas is known as a right to work state, often construing employment contracts and…
Oct 2
Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale

Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale

Selling a corporation is generally achieved by either an asset sale or by selling all company stock. When selling a business in Texas, selling the stock of a C-corporation rather than just selling the company assets often results in better…

Rank this Week: 2041

California Tax Attorney Blog

Covers tax controversies involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, estate planning matters and business transactions. By Mitchell A. Port.

http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/

Dec 29
Gifts Made By Personal Check

Gifts Made By Personal Check

A check written in 2012 that does not clear until 2013 is at risk of being a 2013 gift, not a 2012 gift, since the donor could have stopped payment in 2013 before it cleared. The issue with using checks to make gifts is that until the check…
Nov 22
Tax Humor

Tax Humor

A tax loophole is "something that benefits the other guy. If it benefits you, it is tax reform.'' — Russell B. Long, U.S. Senator “People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women.” — Unknown "Like…
Nov 20
How Good Is Your Attorney?

How Good Is Your Attorney?

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings just came out with it's rating of me. I have been honored with an "AV Preeminent" rating which is a significant rating accomplishment- a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the…

Rank this Week: 2170

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law…

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law Blog

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

http://www.whistleblowingcompliancelaw.com/

Oct 10
Dodd-Frank's Ambiguous Definition of "Whistleblower" Construed Broadly to Favor Employee Protection

Dodd-Frank's Ambiguous Definition of "Whistleblower" Construed Broadly to Favor Employee Protection

by Allen B. Roberts, Frank C. Morris, Jr., and Michael J. Slocum
Aug 21
Minimum Pleading Standard for Whistleblower Cases Reset - ARB Rejects Supreme Court's "Plausibility" Standard, Holds "Fair Notice" Is Sufficient for Administrative Complaints to Survive Dismissal Motion, and Gives Complainant a Chance to Amend

Minimum Pleading Standard for Whistleblower Cases Reset - ARB Rejects Supreme Court's "Plausibility" Standard, Holds "Fair Notice" Is Sufficient for Administrative Complaints to Survive Dismissal Motion, and Gives Complainant a Chance to Amend

by Allen B. Roberts, Stuart M. Gerson, Frank C. Morris, Jr., and Michael J. Slocum
Jul 30
OSHA's Final Rule Implementing Whistleblower Protections of Surface Transportation Assistance Act Impacts Employers That Own, Lease, or Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle

OSHA's Final Rule Implementing Whistleblower Protections of Surface Transportation Assistance Act Impacts Employers That Own, Lease, or Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle

by Allen B. Roberts and Michael J. Slocum

Rank this Week: 1992

The Law and Equity Report by…

The Law and Equity Report by Timothy Powers O'Neill

Covers Florida real estate and business litigation.

http://lawandequity.com

Aug 13
Copyright in the New

Copyright in the New

LendInk fiasco keeps rights management issue burning; Most don’t realize when you buy an e-book that you cannot resell it, and in the majority of cases can’t even lend it to a friend because of copyright, not technical issue
Aug 7
Copyright in the New

Copyright in the New

Posner: Sharing links isn’t copyright infringement
Mar 20
An Open Invitation

An Open Invitation

I respectfully decline the invitation to join your hallucination. Scott Adams An invitation to a wedding invokes more trouble than a summons to a police court. William Feather

Rank this Week: 1948

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…

Rank this Week: 2008

Business and Tax Lawyer Blog

Published by Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

http://www.businessandtaxlawyerblog.com/

Jun 7
Who qualifies as a Sharholder of an S Corporation

Who qualifies as a Sharholder of an S Corporation

An S corporation is a type of tax structure used by many business owners today. To be clear, an S corporation is not a type of business entity. It is purely a taxation election made with the IRS by "checking the box". It allows a business…
May 21
Employee v Independent contractor: who is what?

Employee v Independent contractor: who is what?

Whether someone is your employee or an independent contractor is a very important factual determination when it comes to unemployment and taxes. The IRS, Department of Labor, different state departments, state departments of labor,…
May 17
General Information on Trademark

General Information on Trademark

A trademark is a name, logo or some marketing device used by a business to identify a product. Words, logos, the shape and/or color of product packaging, the product itself, uniforms, building shapes, telephone, colors, sounds, even scents…

Rank this Week: 1939

Colorado Business Litigation…

Colorado Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.coloradobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/

Oct 26
Update: Court Order Issued -- Will Dalbey Education's Cash Flow Business Dry Up?

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

In June, we told you about the lawsuit filed against Colorado's Dalbey Education Institute whose infomercial "Winning in the Cash Flow Business", hosted by Gary Collins, was under fire for being deceptive and misleading.
Sep 2
Patent Trolls - No Longer Hiding Under the Bridge

Patent Trolls - No Longer Hiding Under the Bridge

In the 1990s, the "patent troll" carried a negative connotation, a person or company that aggressively enforced its patents through assertive lawsuits. However the troll of the 2000s translates into an entirely different hobgoblin.
Aug 31
Industrial Art's Impact on Scenic Colorado Prompts Citizens' Lawsuit

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

Artist Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, "Christo", famous for suspending huge curtains of orange fabric over bridges, buildings and other public spaces throughout the world, has embarked on yet another art project. Christo and his wife…

Rank this Week: 2095

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.

Rank this Week: 2128

China Law & Business Podcast

China Law & Business Podcast by Lehman, Lee & Xu.

http://www.llxpod.com/?cat=all

Jun 26
Doing business in China - Q & A session

Doing business in China - Q & A session

Lehman, Lee & Xu associates R. Alex Clar, Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili, Daisy Xu, Marisa Planells and David Wang and managing director Edward E. Lehman presented to students of the Center for International Business and Commercial Law¡¯s…
Jun 26
Doing business in China - Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili

Doing business in China - Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili

Lehman, Lee & Xu associates R. Alex Clar, Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili, Daisy Xu, Marisa Planells and David Wang and managing director Edward E. Lehman presented to students of the Center for International Business and Commercial Law¡¯s…
Jun 26
Doing business in China - Marisa Planell

Doing business in China - Marisa Planell

Lehman, Lee & Xu associates R. Alex Clar, Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili, Daisy Xu, Marisa Planells and David Wang and managing director Edward E. Lehman presented to students of the Center for International Business and Commercial Law¡¯s…

Rank this Week: 2051

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Published By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.philadelphiabusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 22
PROPOSED BILL IN NEW JERSEY IF PASSED WILL INVALIDATE COVENANTS NOT TO COMPETE IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS - TIME IS NOW IF YOU WANT EMPLOYEES TO SIGN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

PROPOSED BILL IN NEW JERSEY IF PASSED WILL INVALIDATE COVENANTS NOT TO COMPETE IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS - TIME IS NOW IF YOU WANT EMPLOYEES TO SIGN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

Last month the New Jersey Legislature introduced Assembly Bill 3970 that if passed will invalidate any restrictive covenant in an employment contract if the affected employee was eligible to receive unemployment compensation benefits. The…
May 16
NEW M&A TAX RULE EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2013 FAVORS INDIVIDUALS

NEW M&A TAX RULE EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2013 FAVORS INDIVIDUALS

Yesterday, on May 15, 2013, a new regulation went into effect under 336(e) of the Internal Revenue Code that was designed to minimize an individual's tax burden in a M&A transaction. Essentially, the Internal Revenue Service has provided…
May 8
BEST PRACTICE TIP: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES ONLY UNDER CERTAIN LIMITED CONDITIONS

BEST PRACTICE TIP: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES ONLY UNDER CERTAIN LIMITED CONDITIONS

Companies today that routinely perform criminal background checks as part of their hiring process run the very real danger of running afoul of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other federal and state statutes. Generally speaking, an…

Rank this Week: 2439

Western Canada Business Litigation…

Western Canada Business Litigation Blog

Covers issues emerging in the legal and business communities. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

http://www.westerncanadabusinesslitigationblog.com/

May 21
How should a Strata Deal with the Owner from Hell? - Part 3

How should a Strata Deal with the Owner from Hell? - Part 3

Posted by Peter RobertsIn my January 2012 and July 2012 blog posts, I discussed the ongoing saga of the Jordisons, arguably the epitome of strata owners from hell. For a period of years, the Jordisons continually behaved…
May 1
Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?

Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?

Posted by Peter RobertsLandlords, tenants and law students all wrestle over what it means to be a fixture as opposed to a chattel. It matters to landlords because, at the end of a tenancy, fixtures can become their property and enhance…
Apr 23
BC Court of Appeal Acknowledges Independence of the Bar as a Principle of Fundamental Justice

BC Court of Appeal Acknowledges Independence of the Bar as a Principle of Fundamental Justice

Posted by Ron SkolroodIn October 2011 I wrote about the BC Supreme Court decision in Federation of Law Societies of Canada v. Canada (Attorney General), 2011 BCSC 1270 in which the Court held that provisions of the federal Proceeds of Crime…

Rank this Week: 2406

Vann & Sheridan Blog

Focuses on construction and business law, commercial creditor's rights and estate planning.

http://www.vannattorneys.com

May 20
Are Customer Payments Coming In Slower Today?

Are Customer Payments Coming In Slower Today?

While talking with business clients about customer payments, there is a common thread beginning to appear. Customers are taking longer to pay their accounts. These are not the financially risky or new customers. These are the financially…
May 14
We are Pleased to Announce the Launch of the New Vann & Sheridan Attorneys at Law Website

We are Pleased to Announce the Launch of the New Vann & Sheridan Attorneys at Law Website

We are excited to announce the launch of Vann & Sheridan’s new website. We’ve worked hard to create a modern website that is easy to navigate and fun to use. Our website is optimized to work on your laptop, desktop, tablet and…
May 13
Dealing with our Elder

Dealing with our Elder

All through life we deal with people older than us. For the first third of our life, we chafe at being told what to do and how to do it. For the middle third, we relate to those elders and slowly gain an appreciation for the stories they…

Rank this Week: 2367

Sanders Law Firm Blog

Covers North Carolina law.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blog

May 16
Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing

Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing

What happens when a client purchases a property at a foreclosure sale & wants to remove the existing owner or tenant? Answer: There's a specific statute that Orders Possession for the new owner or bank that is the new titled owner to the…
May 8
Certificate of Relief: Don’t let a past crime block your road to a better future

Certificate of Relief: Don’t let a past crime block your road to a better future

North Carolina recently widened the types and conditions under which past criminal convictions may be expunged from one’s record. Despite these new guidelines, the criteria for the removal of a past crime from one’s record…
Apr 16
News Release: Partial Settlement in Wrongul Death Case with Dram Shop Liability

News Release: Partial Settlement in Wrongul Death Case with Dram Shop Liability

Partial Settlement Ordered in Forsyth County Superior Court in wrongful death case. Sanders Law Firm, PLLC represents the plaintiff-estate. The firm will continue to pursue the case against the bar. Link to Winston-Salem Journal…

Rank this Week: 2408

Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues in Nebraska.

http://www.knudsenlaw.com/our-blog/

May 16
Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled

Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled

A controversial provision of the HITECH Act may very well not be finalized by the January 1, 2014 deadline. Leon Rodriquez, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights, stated during the Health Care Compliance…
May 3
Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay

Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay

Today in Fisherv. PayFlex ___ N.W.2d ___ (May 3, 2013), the Nebraska Supreme Court in a 4 to 3 decision decided that PTO (“paid time off”) is vacation time. Thus, employers are required to pay accrued but unused…
Apr 23
Trev Peterson presenting on LLCs for NBI Business Bootcamp National Webcam CLE

Trev Peterson presenting on LLCs for NBI Business Bootcamp National Webcam CLE

[ May 8, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:15 am. ] Trev Peterson of the Knudsen Law Firm will be presenting on: Forming Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) A. Initial Considerations B. Drafting Articles of Organization C. Drafting the Operating…

Rank this Week: 2375

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