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IN THE (RED) - The Business Bankruptcy Blog

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

http://bankruptcy.cooley.com/

Jun 7
Video Of Testimony Before ABI Commission To Study Reform Of Chapter 11

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

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

ABI Commission To Study The Reform Of Chapter 11

The American Bankruptcy Institute has established a Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11. This afternoon, June 4, 2013, I will be testifying before the Commission about intellectual property licenses, their treatment…
May 23
Do Trademark Licensees Have Reason For Hope? New Article Discusses Recent Decisions On Trademark Licenses And Bankruptcy

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

I have written a number of times on the blog about the impact of bankruptcy on trademark licenses, in particular what happens to trademark licensees whose licensors file bankruptcy. Trademark licensees face a real risk of…

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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: 1493

Class Action Defense Blog

Covers CAFA, class certification, employment law, FCRA, FDCPA and multidistrict litigation. Published by Michael Hassen of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://classactiondefense.jmbm.com/

Apr 15
Class Action Defense Cases–Brinker v. Superior Court: California Supreme Court Affirms, Reverses And Remand Class Action Certification Ruling In Labor Law Class Action Clarifying Meal And Rest Break Requirement

Class Action Defense Cases–Brinker v. Superior Court: California Supreme Court Affirms, Reverses And Remand Class Action Certification Ruling In Labor Law Class Action Clarifying Meal And Rest Break Requirement

In Considering Class Action Certification Order in Labor Law Class Action, California Supreme Court Holds Rest Periods Not Mandated Prior to Meal Periods, and Employer must Provide Meal Breaks but need not Ensure Employee Takes Meal Break
Nov 28
Class Action Defense Cases–KPMG v. Cocchi: Supreme Court Reiterates Requirement That State Courts Follow Concepcion And Enforce Arbitration Agreements Under The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)

Class Action Defense Cases–KPMG v. Cocchi: Supreme Court Reiterates Requirement That State Courts Follow Concepcion And Enforce Arbitration Agreements Under The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)

State Courts Erred in Denying Defense Motion to Compel Arbitration Under FAA (Federal Arbitration Act) because They Failed to Consider Whether Any Claims were Subject to Arbitration
Oct 31
Richard Watts: "Fables of Fortune: What Rich People Have That You Don't Want"

Richard Watts: "Fables of Fortune: What Rich People Have That You Don't Want"

California Attorney Richard Watts Publishes Book Based On His Experience In Representing The "Super-Wealthy" Richard Watts, a personal friend of the author and a superb lawyer, has published a book based on his 30-year career representing…

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DBL Law Blog

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

http://www.dbllaw.com/blog/

Jun 19
DBL Partner Joseph Cleves Appointed to Cancer Support Community Board

DBL Partner Joseph Cleves Appointed to Cancer Support Community Board

DBL Law Partner Joseph A. Cleves, Jr. was recently appointed to the board of directors at Cancer Support Community. The Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people…
Jun 14
DBL News Digest – Week of 06/10/2013

DBL News Digest – Week of 06/10/2013

Here are the recent news articles from DBL Law. For these and other articles, please visit dbllaw.com/blog.
Jun 13
Video: An Inside Look at DBL Law Market in the Park with Featured Vendor, Famous Frank

Video: An Inside Look at DBL Law Market in the Park with Featured Vendor, Famous Frank

A Cincinnati hot dog stand, Famous Franks serves tasty, Chicago-style hot dog concoctions, such as the Slaw Dog. This local vendor’s vision is to bring back the culture behind the “dog,” creating nostalgic memories of youth,…

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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/

Jun 13
What If You Can't Find Your Dad's Will?

What If You Can't Find Your Dad's Will?

Posted by Peter RobertsDespite the advice of professionals to the contrary, families often fail to discuss estate matters with each other. Parents may not even say they have a will, let alone discuss its contents or location. This…
May 29
Can a Fundamental Breach of Contract Sink an Exclusion Clause?

Can a Fundamental Breach of Contract Sink an Exclusion Clause?

Posted by Peter RobertsFrequently, sales contracts contain exclusion clauses that insulate a seller from responsibility for the condition of the goods being sold. The buyer gets a product they think is of a certain quality and,…
May 23
"Relief from Forfeiture" under the Civil Forfeiture Act

"Relief from Forfeiture" under the Civil Forfeiture Act

Posted by Peter RobertsEarlier this year, I blogged about the civil forfeiture case of B.C. (Director of Civil Forfeiture) v. Wolff. That appellate decision set guidelines for the trial courts on what and how to consider the…

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AMS Counsel Blawg

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

http://annemariesegal.com/

Jun 12
Información Sobre Mi Práctica Legal (About My Law Practice, in Spanish)

Información Sobre Mi Práctica Legal (About My Law Practice, in Spanish)

Bienvenidos al Bufete de Abogada Anne Marie Segal. Les quiero informar de mi oficina y práctica legal. Welcome to my law office and this short video in Spanish that explains my legal services. Law Office of Anne Marie Segal ofrece…
Jun 10
Founding Your Nonprofit: Incorporation and Tax Exemption

Founding Your Nonprofit: Incorporation and Tax Exemption

Taking a nonprofit from a dream to a viable entity involves weeding through the state incorporation and federal tax exemption process. Would-be founders of a nonprofit often find this a daunting marathon rather than a quick sprint. Indeed,…
Apr 30
My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later

My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later

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

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Campanella Law Blog

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

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 12
WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER YOUR FOREIGN BUSINESS?

WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER YOUR FOREIGN BUSINESS?

The statistics really haven’t changed over the past few years. New York not only remains one of the most expensive states in our fair Union to live and do business, but we also have one of the most oppressive tax … Continue…
Jun 5
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY NEIGHBOR’S #@&$ TREE?!

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY NEIGHBOR’S #@&$ TREE?!

Let’s face it – one of the first lessons you likely learned as a homeowner was that you can’t pick your neighbors, no matter how much you might like to at times. Consider yourself one of the lucky ones if … Continue…
May 27
Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!

Dear Heavenly Father, with a sober heart we come before You this Memorial Day. We pause for a moment and call to mind all the men and women who have died in the service of our nation since 1776. Dear … Continue reading →

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Indiana Business Law Blog

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

http://www.indianabusinesslawblog.com/

May 29
Seminar: What Estate Planners Need to Know About LLC Formation

Seminar: What Estate Planners Need to Know About LLC Formation

On June 26, 2013, from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm EDT, I'll be teaching a National Business Institute teleconference seminar, "What Estate Planners Need to Know About LLC Formation." Limited liability companies are incorporated more and more…
Mar 20
The $50 million question: Can businesses use unpaid interns?

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

Two years ago we discussed whether nonprofit organizations and businesses can lawfully use unpaid interns. One of the key questions is whether the intern is actually an employee subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. If so, the intern…
Mar 17
Indiana Smoking Ban

Indiana Smoking Ban

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

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Hellmuth and Johnson Law Podcasts

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

http://www.hjlawfirm.com/newsroom/podcasts.php

Oct 19
FOIA- Freedom of Information Act

FOIA- Freedom of Information Act

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

Home Mortgage Financing

Attorney Nancy Polomis discusses home financing with other industry professionals in this BATC/Parade of Homes Radio Hour segment.
Oct 11
Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couple

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couple

Non-traditional couples face unique challenges in terms of sharing and protecting assets, especially in the event of a breakup or death of a domestic partner. Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Timothy Davis discusses key estate and tax planning…

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Florida International Law Blog

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

http://boyerlawfirmblog.com/

Jun 19
Miami to Become EB5 Regional Center

Miami to Become EB5 Regional Center

Miami plans to submit its application to become a designated EB5 regional center in July. If approved, the city would be considered an area designated for foreign investors in specific industry sectors in an effort to promote foreign…
Jun 17
Downtown Jacksonville and the DIA

Downtown Jacksonville and the DIA

Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) has selected its first CEO, Aundra Wallace. The DIA’s focus is to revitalize Downtown Jacksonville. Wallace says that he wants to build up housing and foot traffic between…
Jun 14
E2 Visa Succe

E2 Visa Succe

Boyer Law Firm has successfully obtained over ten E2 visas for over three different families in the last few weeks. Our experienced immigration attorneys know what is required in order to obtain this and other US visas. We have also recently…

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Alabama Litigation Review

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

http://www.alabamalitigationreview.com

Jun 18
How Should Alabama Select Judges?

How Should Alabama Select Judges?

In January, I wrote about the need to re-think the way we select judges in Alabama. Our costly partisan elections harm our justice system. Is Alabama's costly system similar to most other states? The short answer is, no. A recent Washington…
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…

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Lightbulb Blog by Dilanchian

Covers intellectual property law and business law from an Australian perspective. Published by Dilanchian Lawyers and Consultants.

http://www.dilanchian.com.au

Jun 16
Every business needs a purchase order

Every business needs a purchase order

Purchase orders can be an excellent and secure way to buy products and services. There are many considerations for drafting them well. A purchase order is a type of buy-sell contract between a buyer and seller for products or…
Jun 10
Legal essentials for online retailer

Legal essentials for online retailer

Over many years our firm has assisted an increasing number of new online distributors, traders and retailers. We’ve developed a number of standardised procedures and documents to make legal services economical and efficient. This…
Jun 10
Legal essentials for online retailers (2)

Legal essentials for online retailers (2)

Over many years our firm has assisted an increasing number of new online distributors, traders and retailers. We’ve developed a number of standardised procedures and documents to make legal services economical and efficient. This…

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The Startup Lawyer

Covers entrepreneurship and startup companies. By Ryan Roberts PC.

http://www.thestartuplawyer.com

Jun 7
Should Your Startup Close a Small Angel Investment Prior to Demo Day?

Should Your Startup Close a Small Angel Investment Prior to Demo Day?

Working to close a small angel investment prior to your incubator’s demo day usually falls somewhere between a moderate distraction and a huge pain in the asymptote. It’s not worth the effort to close during this time period for a…
May 10
Tech Wildcatters Pitch Day 2013

Tech Wildcatters Pitch Day 2013

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

Tech Wildcatters Announces 2013 Cla

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

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The University of Chicago Law…

The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Podcast

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

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

Jun 6
Aziz Huq, "What Good is Article V?: A Defense of Our Rigid and Inflexible Constitution"

Aziz Huq, "What Good is Article V?: A Defense of Our Rigid and Inflexible Constitution"

The Constitution’s amendment rule in Article V renders the text inflexible, countermajoritarian, and insensitive to important contemporary constituencies. Comparative empirical studies show that textual rigidity is not only rare in…
May 23
Todd Henderson, "The Law & Economics of Self-Regulation"

Todd Henderson, "The Law & Economics of Self-Regulation"

Todd Henderson is Professor of Law and Aaron Director Teaching Scholar at the University of Chicago Law School. This talk was recorded on May 3, 2013, at the annual Loop Luncheon held in conjuction with Reunion.
May 9
Richard Epstein, "A History of Public Utility Regulation in the Supreme Court"

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

Rate regulation today is often conceived of as an exotic topic of interest only to a select group of pointy-headed specialists. But the truth is quite the opposite. The history of rate regulation raises some of the most fundamental…

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Business Litigation Info

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

http://www.businesslitigationinfo.com/

Jun 3
What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Anymore?

What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Anymore?

Any law student or attorney cannot help but remember the seminal U.S. Constitutional law case of U.S. v. Katz. In Katz, the Supreme Court of the United States famously held the FBI could not bug a telephone booth (remember those?) in order to…
May 8
Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same

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

I recently had the privilege of moderating a privacy panel discussion at an unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) conference. UAS’s have been in the news lately, so you can imagine the interest and concern for privacy and…
Apr 9
Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service

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

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

Rank this Week: 1897

Indian Company Law

Covers company law in India. By Durga Rao.

http://indiancorporatelaws.blogspot.com/

Mar 8
RBI guidelines & SARFAESI proceedings?

RBI guidelines & SARFAESI proceedings?

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

SARFAESI Act & sorrows of Borrower?

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

SARFAESI Act & sorrows of Borrower?

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

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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: 1822

Renewable Energy Law Blog

Covers legal issues surrounding renewable energy projects. By Luke Hagedorn.

http://therenewableenergylawblog.com/

Nov 7
Election 2012: What it Means for Renewable

Election 2012: What it Means for Renewable
Sep 25
Renewable Energy Law Insider will be at the Kansas Energy Conference. Will you?

Renewable Energy Law Insider will be at the Kansas Energy Conference. Will you?

As an avid follower of energy projects in the Midwest, I’m proud to be attending the 2012 Kansas Energy Conference in beautiful Manhattan, Kansas. Have no fear if you aren’t able to attend, however, because I’ll be uploading lots of…
Sep 23
Polsinelli Energy Law Group Partners with Kansas Energy Information Network

Polsinelli Energy Law Group Partners with Kansas Energy Information Network

For all of you who are interested in renewable energy projects in the State of Kansas, I’m pleased to bring you some good news this Monday morning.

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Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady has produced legal podcasts on a variety of topics.

http://www.wbb-law.com/multimedia/blog

Oct 15
Political Discussions in the Workplace

Political Discussions in the Workplace

Post by Anna M. Pepelnjak Once again, elections are fast approaching. Divisive issues are at stake. The sides are profoundly separated and the “middle ground” looks to be disappearing. So, what happens when folks having politically…
Oct 10
Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Post by Barry R. White Most of my clients understand that judgments accrue interest from the time they are entered until they are paid. However, there is some confusion among my clients as to how to calculate interest because the rules…
Sep 25
Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Post by Sandy Swartzberg My grandfather, Sam, made the comment once that you are lucky if government is only twenty years behind where we are technologically. The JOBS Act is an example of this theory. The JOBS Act recognizes the influence…

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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…

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Legal River's Business Law Podcast

Covers intellectual property law, technology, and business law issues.

http://itunespodcast.legalriver.com

Jan 13
How To Deal With Cyber Squatter

How To Deal With Cyber Squatter

How To Deal With Cyber Squatters- By Cliff Hyra
Jan 6
Cyber Squatters – By Cliff Hyra

Cyber Squatters – By Cliff Hyra

Issues with Cyber Squatters – By Cliff Hyra
Dec 30
Steps To Getting A Patent – Part 2

Steps To Getting A Patent – Part 2

Steps To Getting A Patent – Part 2 – By Cliff Hyra

Rank this Week: 1858

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blog

Features a skeptical lawyer's take on financial reform, Wall Street and white collar crime.

http://attyrtamaradesilva.wordpress.com

Aug 19
Fat Tail and the Bail Out

Fat Tail and the Bail Out

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain
Aug 19
Market Transparency

Market Transparency

Market Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Misses the Mark R. Tamara de Silva February 22, 2009
Aug 19
Proposed Regulation

Proposed Regulation

Proposed Regulations, If Needed, Ought to Value Assets Better R. Tamara de Silva August 19, 2009 Are the United States Treasury, along with the Executive and Legislative branches looking everywhere but at the causes of the financial crisis…

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The Wine Lawyer

Covers local, state and federal wine laws for wineries in Temecula, California. By Brian Pedigo.

http://www.wine-lawyer.com/

Nov 5
Reporting to the TTB

Reporting to the TTB

All Bonded Wineries and Bonded Wine Cellars must complete and submit the Report of Wine Premises Operations Form
Oct 21
Assembly Bill 2004 Legalizes Picnic Wine

Assembly Bill 2004 Legalizes Picnic Wine

Assembly Bill (AB) 2004, also known as the "winery picnic bill", makes it lawful for visitors to consume a bottle of wine they've purchased on winery premises. Even though this practice had become commonplace, the regulations regarding the…
Oct 5
Wine Law: What is it?

Wine Law: What is it?

Wine law encompasses more than what most people realize. Here is a sampling of what a wine lawyer may do for a winery:Assist in land acquisition: land acquisition can be a complex process. The process can be made much more smooth with 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…

Rank this Week: 1851

Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

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

http://www.fashionapparellawblog.com/

Jun 19
Four Wheel Fashion

Four Wheel Fashion

If you’ve ever wondered what the “lifestyle” of a Porsche driver looks like, look no further than Porsche Design’s latest fashion catalog. Twenty-three glossy pages of sleek leather jackets, modern business blazers,…
Jun 19
Hashtagging Away Your Rights: Privacy and Publicity Rights in Social Media

Hashtagging Away Your Rights: Privacy and Publicity Rights in Social Media

The fashion industry is finally loosening its buttons—several decades and a few billion dollars in advertising later, retailers are moving away from using high-priced models and exotic locations to lure customers. Instead, many brands…
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…

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Vann & Sheridan Blog

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

http://www.vannattorneys.com

Jun 19
Webinar: Improving Collections and Enforcement of Judgment

Webinar: Improving Collections and Enforcement of Judgment

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Vann & Sheridan Webinar: Improving Collections and Enforcement of Judgments We will discuss ways to improve collections on existing accounts and enforcing judgments. Our conversation…
Jun 18
Independent Contractors: Cutting Costs, Empowering Worker

Independent Contractors: Cutting Costs, Empowering Worker

Many business owners today are looking for ways to decrease the cost of their workforce. The rising cost of payroll taxes, retirement plans and other benefits, along with the advent of Obamacare, have potential employers looking for ways to…
Jun 12
Does Drafting a Contract Really Require Learning Legalese?

Does Drafting a Contract Really Require Learning Legalese?

Attorneys are often accused of writing overly complex and confusing documents, and nowhere does this seem to occur more often than in contracts – whether leases, purchase agreements, settlement agreements, or non-compete agreements.…

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Canadian M&A Perspectives

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

http://www.canadianmergersacquisitions.com

Jun 18
What’s so “Special” about a “Special Committee”?

What’s so “Special” about a “Special Committee”?

The importance of context when evaluating the need to establish a special committeeBy Ian C. Michael, Shane C. D'Souza, and Zachary Masoud In a recent bench ruling in Re Plains Exploration, the Delaware Court held that a special committee was…
May 27
Immigration Issues in M&A Transaction

Immigration Issues in M&A Transaction

Considerations for foreign-based companies sending employees to Canada.By Naseem Malik Given the complexities of a typical business acquisition, it is frequently the case that immigration issues slip well down the priority list for such a…
May 23
Can we talk?

Can we talk?

Considerations for disclosure of material information in the necessary course of business.By Patrick Boucher Your company is contemplating a potential transaction and you would like to share your project with one or more major shareholders…

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New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers litigation, foreclosures, and business law. By The Silber Law Firm LLC.

http://www.thesilberlawfirm.com/

Jun 17
More on Judge Schack vs. HSBC

More on Judge Schack vs. HSBC

A while back, we wrote about Judge Shack's dismissal of a foreclosure case, something Judge Schack likes to do, but in a situation where he also ordered the CEO of HSBC Bank to appear for a hearing on possible sanctions. The Second…
Apr 23
Court Enforces Contract "Boiler-Plate" Language

Court Enforces Contract "Boiler-Plate" Language

In another example of sophisticated parties ignoring the obvious, the parties to an option contract fought over the implication of standard contract language which provided that the option contract was supported "by good and valid…
Apr 22
Court Dismisses Madoff Investors' Claim Against the SEC

Court Dismisses Madoff Investors' Claim Against the SEC

A group of investors sued the Security and Exchanges Commission for failing to supervise Madoff and investigate complaints it received before the Madoff scandal unfolded. Despite finding that the SEC had dropped the ball, both before and…

Rank this Week: 2012

Indiana Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.indianabusinesslawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Indiana Utility Law - Municipal Eminent Domain and Condemnation of a Utilities Company: Utility Center, Inc. v. City of Fort Wayne, 985 N.E.2d 731 (Ind. 2013)

Indiana Utility Law - Municipal Eminent Domain and Condemnation of a Utilities Company: Utility Center, Inc. v. City of Fort Wayne, 985 N.E.2d 731 (Ind. 2013)

The Indiana Supreme Court recently reversed the judgment of a trial court which had granted a city’s motion to strike the jury trial request of a utility companies and the city’s motion for partial judgment on the pleadings in a...
Jun 12
Indiana Contract Law: Carmeuse Lime & Stone v. Illini State Trucking, Inc., 986 N.E.2d 271 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013)

Indiana Contract Law: Carmeuse Lime & Stone v. Illini State Trucking, Inc., 986 N.E.2d 271 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013)

An Indiana appellate court recently affirmed a trial court’s decision to dismiss a limestone manufacturer’s complaint seeking indemnity from a trucking company after a complaint by the trucking company subcontractor’s employee was…
Jun 6
Indiana Municipal Law: Town of Cedar Lake v. Alessia, 985 N.E.2d 55 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013)

Indiana Municipal Law: Town of Cedar Lake v. Alessia, 985 N.E.2d 55 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013)

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a trial courts grant of summary judgment for the Parks and Recreation Board Members who alleged that the Town of Cedar Lake had improperly removed their positions by dissolving the Parks…

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Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Covers news about and opinions issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the sixth Circuit with an emphasis on business cases. By Squire Sanders.

http://www.sixthcircuitappellateblog.com/

Jun 14
Sixth Circuit Considers Class Action Waiver

Sixth Circuit Considers Class Action Waiver

Class action waivers have garnered significant attention in the arbitration context over recent years, including several cases that have reached the Supreme Court on this and related issues. Earlier this week, in Lowry v. JPMorgan Chase…
Jun 11
Sixth Circuit Holds That A Defendant’s Incomplete Offer of Judgment Under Civil Rule 68 Does Not Moot Case

Sixth Circuit Holds That A Defendant’s Incomplete Offer of Judgment Under Civil Rule 68 Does Not Moot Case

In a noteworthy decision earlier today involving the mootness doctrine and the scope of Rule 68 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Sixth Circuit held that an offer of judgment does not moot a plaintiff’s claims where the…
Jun 10
Judge Gibbons to Headline Judges’ Night Dinner

Judge Gibbons to Headline Judges’ Night Dinner

This Wednesday, June 12, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky chapter of the Federal Bar Association will once again host the Annual Judges’ Night Dinner. If you are interested, further details about the dinner are available here…

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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/

Jun 13
Missouri's Exam Progress: Time for Changes?

Missouri's Exam Progress: Time for Changes?

The Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors will meet in a few weeks, and the topic of fees may be on the agenda. The staff broached the fees topic at the spring meeting, but the matter was tabled for subsequent…
Jun 9
The "Problem" Cemetery: The Difference a Trustee Make

The "Problem" Cemetery: The Difference a Trustee Make

As cemeteries struggle with harsh economic conditions, regulators are bound to look at their ‘problem cemeteries’ and weigh whether legal proceedings are necessary to preserve the care funds mandated by state law. To the extent…
May 31
The One Ton Gorilla: SCI's Acquisition of Stewart

The One Ton Gorilla: SCI's Acquisition of Stewart

For state death care regulators, SCI has long been the 800 pound gorilla. Most state death care laws are decades old because the industry’s rank and file operators generally oppose change. To address problem operators (or…

Rank this Week: 2024

Vandrew Law Blog

Covers asset protection, estate planning, tax law, and small business law.

http://blog.law.vandrew.com/

Jun 13
How to Find a NJ Attorney Specializing in Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

How to Find a NJ Attorney Specializing in Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to know whether an estate planning attorney in knowledgeable. With that in mind, in this post, I've composed a list of "due diligence" questions which anyone can ask when searching for a New Jersey…
Jun 1
NJ Disclaimer Bypass Trusts: Title Your Joint Tenancy Property Correctly

NJ Disclaimer Bypass Trusts: Title Your Joint Tenancy Property Correctly

I've written on this blog previously about the huge benefits of disclaimer bypass trusts (also called credit shelter trusts, A-B trusts, or nonmarital trusts) on this blog previously. You can read all about that topic by…
Apr 16
Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return

Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return

Towards the end of 2012, there was a mad dash to set up trusts to reduce both federal and New Jersey estate tax. When the dust cleared, a log of people had been spurred on to do a lot of planning that was often long overdue. A lot of former…

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Contracts Blog

Blog on legal news and contracts.

http://www.onecle.com/blog

Jun 11
Smithfield Foods Merger Agreement

Smithfield Foods Merger Agreement

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

SEC EDGAR Robots.txt

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

Something New, Something Old

Added the Tableau Software Inc. contracts, which Tableau Software had filed last month in anticipation of its IPO. You can also find more 3dfx Interactive Inc. contracts and Borders Group Inc. contracts.

Rank this Week: 1997

The Antitrust Hotch Potch

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

http://professorgeradin.blogs.com/professor_geradins_weblog/

Jun 7
Cartel File Disclosure to Damage Claimants in Donau Chemie

Cartel File Disclosure to Damage Claimants in Donau Chemie

The CJEU published yesterday its long-awaited judgment in Donau Chemie. This is the first case after Pfleiderer in which the CJEU looks at the issue of access to cartel case files, including leniency documents. In yesterday’s judgment,…
Apr 16
The General Court partially annulled the Commission's Decision on CISAC

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

Last week, the General Court (“GC”) adopted its judgment in the CISAC case whereby it partially annulled the 2008 Commission’s decision. CISAC is an international organisation which represents collecting societies.…
Apr 10
Bank Mergers in Economies Facing Sovereign Debt Crises - NBG/ Eurobank

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

Over the past year, merger activity in the Greek banking sector picked up significantly. The Greek Competition Authority approved concentrations such as Piraeus/ ATE, Alpha/ Emporiki, and Piraeus/ Geniki. Most recently, a merger between the…

Rank this Week: 2097

Small Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://smallbusinesslawyer.blogspot.com/

May 29
U.S. Commercial Service’s International Company Profile

U.S. Commercial Service’s International Company Profile

If your small business needs to vet a potential overseas business partner consider using the U.S. Commercial Service's International Company Profile service. The International Company Profile provides: A detailed credit report on a…
Apr 25
Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprise

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

If you are looking on information on the regulatory environment, including country ranks for starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying…
Feb 27
USTDA Consultant Database for Small U.S. Businesse

USTDA Consultant Database for Small U.S. Businesse

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

Rank this Week: 2186

Antitrust Law Blog

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

http://www.antitrustlawblog.com/

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

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

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

Comcast v. Behrend Sets a Higher Bar for Class Certification

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 1973

Responsabilidad y Derecho

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

http://responsabilidadyderecho.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

La materia ambiental en la Constitución Política Colombiana

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

Buen Gobierno en las Relaciones Laborale

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

Rank this Week: 2090

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…

Rank this Week: 2119

Business Licenses Blog

By Corporation Service Company.

http://www.businesslicensesblog.com/

Feb 29
Bloomington faces lawsuit over license denial

Bloomington faces lawsuit over license denial

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

Poquoson approves new zoning ordinance

A new zoning ordinance has been approved in Poquoson City, Virginia, in an attempt to attract technology businesses to the area. Officials voted to create a technology zone in the city, which will offer incentives to business, the Daily…
Feb 28
Business license deficit leaves Long Beach in hot water

Business license deficit leaves Long Beach in hot water

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

Rank this Week: 2043

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: 2166

Provides information for professional and occupational licensees and license applicants in California who have been denied a license, credential, or certificate or who are at risk for disciplinary action (revocation, suspension, probation) against the license by the State.

http://licenseadvocateslawgroup.blogspot.com/

Mar 30
Can the Result of An Administrative Hearing Ever be Reviewed or Changed?

Can the Result of An Administrative Hearing Ever be Reviewed or Changed?

The short answer to the question posed in the title of this post is “Yes!” But, as described below, that answer can cut both for and against the California licensee or license applicant who is not represented by skilled licensing…
Mar 7
License Denial or Discipline? No. 5 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Rehabilitation Evidence

License Denial or Discipline? No. 5 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Rehabilitation Evidence

This post discusses Task No. 5 of the “Top Ten Essential Tasks for Appealing a License Denial or Defending Against License Discipline: Prepare Your Rehabilitation Evidence.”After decades of practice in the field of California…
Jan 23
License Denial or Discipline? No. 4 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Character Evidence

License Denial or Discipline? No. 4 of the Top Ten Essential Tasks to Do Now: Prepare Your Character Evidence

This post discusses Task No.

Rank this Week: 2163

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: 2167

The Datakos Blawg

Covers compliance, records management, and legal service provider relations. By Rick Wolf.

http://wolfs2cents.wordpress.com

Sep 4
The Limestone Cops — Tips on Madoff Red Flags Never Escalated at SEC

The Limestone Cops — Tips on Madoff Red Flags Never Escalated at SEC

It’s hard to believe that with all the resources poured into government following the adoption of Sarbanes Oxley Act in 2002, the escalation process in the SEC failed in the Madoff case. New reports show that junior SEC staff neglected to…
Mar 10
Whither Cloud Computing?

Whither Cloud Computing?

If you’ve heard of cloud computing and all the security issues that surround it, and if you’re wondering if you should trust the security of your sensitive and confidential data to a third party service provider, well, all I can say is…
Feb 27
Protecting Privilege — New Rule 502 mitigates the risk of inadvertent e-discovery disclosure

Protecting Privilege — New Rule 502 mitigates the risk of inadvertent e-discovery disclosure

By Michael Kozubek Published in the 2/1/2009 Issue of Inside Counsel. Privilege review has been a major culprit in the skyrocketing cost of e-discovery. With hundreds of thousands of documents subject to discovery in numerous cases,…

Rank this Week: 2112

ByteLawyer Briefings

Covers current law and technology developments affecting business and society. By Nanyang Business School Professor Harry SK Tan.

http://bytelawyer.blogspot.com/

Aug 24
Odex fails action against PacNet for disclosure of identity of downloader

Odex fails action against PacNet for disclosure of identity of downloader

In what appears to be a straightforward case of licensors of Animeware - ODEX - for illegal downloading of pirated copies by thousands, Odex filed suits against all the local commercial ISPs to obtain the identities of those who downloaded…
Aug 19
How would the Singapore regulatory framework treat Eros LLC?

How would the Singapore regulatory framework treat Eros LLC?

Day 1 of State of Play Conference. Interestingly the latest case reported of the synthetic worlds is the case of EROS LLC suing Volkov Catteneo” who broke the sex program’s copy protection and sold unauthorized copies. So naturally…
Aug 19
State of Play Conference BEGINS

State of Play Conference BEGINS

Finally the long awaited conference has begun. Last night at the opening dinner for participants, meeting all the thought leaders, academics and businesses involved in the building and use of synthetic environments is exciting. There was a…

Rank this Week: 2050

PSLBlog

Covers commercial law. By a UK-based professional support lawyer (PSL).

http://www.pslblog.co.uk

Jul 17
Protecting privacy - why bother?

Protecting privacy - why bother?

So many reasons… But companies frequently just want to know what the regulatory sanction will be if they don’t. And the Information Commissioner’s Office seems to be keen to show that it intends on keeping up momentum when it comes to…
May 20
The joy of conference call

The joy of conference call

Legal Village, over at Legal Week, has a useful article on conference call etiquette. It includes one of my personal bugbears - punctuality! It seems that there is an expectation that people will be late for conference calls and so the…
May 19
Update

Update

Just a quick update to say sorry for the lack of content on the blog recently. As you can see, it’s had a bit of a facelift (more may come until I find an appropriate “shop window” for my content, although I quite like the…

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