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Business Law Counsel

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

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

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

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

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

Cashing In On Cyber Security Check

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

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

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

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Small Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://smallbusinesslawyer.blogspot.com/

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…
Jan 22
UKTI Preparing to export: ten key step

UKTI Preparing to export: ten key step

Take a look at the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) ten key steps to starting export opertations. The ten steps UKTI recommends and describes are: 1. Review your export potential 2. Develop an action plan 3. Research and prepare to visit…

Rank this Week: 1872

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Covers Michigan law topics.

http://www.garmokiste.com

Apr 24
Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

Brian F. Garmo has been selected to the 2013 Michigan Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson…
Apr 23
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

Have you been thinking about “walking away” from your home? Many people, especially those who bought between 2004 and 2006 at the top of the market, now find that even with the dust settling on the housing market, they still owe…
Apr 19
What should I do if I have a warrant?

What should I do if I have a warrant?

Arguably finding out there is a warrant out for your arrest can be one of the scariest parts of a criminal matter. Often people have never been in trouble before, don’t know what they’re being charged with, and don’t know…

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International Business Law Advisor

Covers international litigation and transactions. By Cueto Law Group P.L.

http://www.internationalbusinesslawadvisor.com

Apr 24
The One Thing to Remember on Your Next International Business Trip.

The One Thing to Remember on Your Next International Business Trip.

I received an email from a client several weeks ago who was getting ready to travel overseas to meet with his new business partners on a major international distribution deal. Because the client had never been to this part of the world, he…
Apr 23
Worried About Your Global Supply Chain? Then You Must Check Out Create.org.

Worried About Your Global Supply Chain? Then You Must Check Out Create.org.

For any company concerned about the integrity of their global supply network, there’s a great post over at the venerable China Law Blog by Dan Harris. The post, Improving The Global Supply Chain: Create.Org highlights…
Mar 26
Can the Location of a Computer Server Be enough to Confer Jurisdiction over International Defendants? Yes. Maybe.

Can the Location of a Computer Server Be enough to Confer Jurisdiction over International Defendants? Yes. Maybe.

In any international dispute our firm takes on, the first level of analysis will almost always center on the location of the parties and where the dispute arose. If there is no jurisdictional basis for a lawsuit in the U.S., then– if…

Rank this Week: 1558

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/

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…
Apr 8
Dismissal of Foreclosure Action Does Not Stay Statute of Limitations Period to Foreclose

Dismissal of Foreclosure Action Does Not Stay Statute of Limitations Period to Foreclose

In almost any setting, when a borrower fails to pay a mortgage, the lender will issue a letter accelerating the entire amount owed notwithstanding that the terms of the mortgage only require monthly payments. That letter informs the borrower…

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Virginia Business Law Update

Covers news and legal developments affecting Virginia businesses. By PCT Law Group.

http://www.virginiabusinesslawupdate.com/

Apr 23
Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award in False Claims Act Case

Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award in False Claims Act Case

In the Fourth Circuit (the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina), six-figure compensatory damage awards are frequently viewed as excessive. …
Apr 23
Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award

Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award

In the Fourth Circuit (the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina), six-figure compensatory damage awards are rarely upheld on a motion for…
Apr 22
Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable

Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable

In the world of government contracts, companies frequently team together to put forward the most persuasive bid in response to a Request for Proposal (“RFP”). Such teaming arrangements often result in a teaming agreement between…

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esb20815

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

http://esb20815.wordpress.com

Apr 19
The Terrorist Attack in Boston and the Chechen Question

The Terrorist Attack in Boston and the Chechen Question

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

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

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

Some Practical Ideas for Fighting Corruption

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

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Considine & Furey, LLP Blog

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

http://blog.considinefurey.com/

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

Mass Gaming Commission Opens Region C to Commercial Casino Developer

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

MBTA Crash Sends 37 To Hospital

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

State Drug Lab Scandal

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

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Rain Minns Law Firm Blog

Ruminations and commentary on recent developments in the law regarding white collar crime and complex commercial litigation.

http://www.rainminnslaw.com/blog/

Apr 18
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night . . .

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night . . .

. . . but then the IRS saw the light. Normally, the IRS does not do us the courtesy of sending a letter to say that a witch hunt has been called off. But this time the IRS did the right thing. See below. So, my client…
Apr 12
IRS and Prison Sentences: The High Cost of Low Return

IRS and Prison Sentences: The High Cost of Low Return

The IRS says that the goal of a criminal IRS investigation is to get convictions or guilty pleas.[1] That means prison time. I’ve often wondered how much in tax dollars we taxpayers are probably paying to send tax offenders…

Rank this Week: 3970

Steve Harms - Credit and…

Steve Harms - Credit and Collections

Information for credit and collections professionals.

http://steveharms-creditandcollections.blogspot.com/

Apr 17
Debt collection starts with a credit application!

Debt collection starts with a credit application!

Debt collection really begins when you first sign on your client or customer! At the beginning of the relationship, you aren't anticipating collection problems, of course, but you do know that a certain percentage of customers go bad…
Apr 1
Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money

Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money

A collection law suit (or any suit for that matter) is started by filing a Complaint, which lets the debtor (defendant) know--in a matter of numbered paragraphs--what you are suing for. That is, it explains the contract or account, and…
Mar 6
FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection

FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in Glazer v Chase Home Finance (decided January 2013) that mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Lawyers who meet the…

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Vandrew Law Blog

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

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

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…
Feb 26
Why is It Important to Choose an Estate Planning Law Specialist?

Why is It Important to Choose an Estate Planning Law Specialist?

The Estate Law Specialist Board Inc is the only American Bar Association accredited program for certification of an attorney as in the Estate Planning Law Specialist (“EPLS”). Attorneys who become Board-Certified under…
Feb 26
The Future of State Estate Tax Planning

The Future of State Estate Tax Planning

I'm proud to announce that I was published in New Jersey Law Journal again this past week, this time on the topic of the "fiscal cliff" tax changes have altered planning for the New Jersey Estate Tax. A copy of the article can be accessed…

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Eric Morton's Legal Blog

Provides insights into business and intellectual property issues.

http://ericmortonlaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 16
Confidentiality Agreements and Mobile App Privacy Requirement

Confidentiality Agreements and Mobile App Privacy Requirement

Our latest newsletter with articles about employee confidentiality agreements and mobile application privacy requirements. The Morton Memo April 2013
Feb 18
Congratulations Mitch Jackson

Congratulations Mitch Jackson

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

Interviewed regarding Lance Armstrong case

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

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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/

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…
Apr 3
Antitrust Compliance Programmes & Optimal Antitrust Enforcement: A Reply to Wouter Wil

Antitrust Compliance Programmes & Optimal Antitrust Enforcement: A Reply to Wouter Wil

Here is the abstract of my new paper: In the inaugural issue of the Journal of Antitrust Enforcement, Mr. Wils published an article discussing the relationship between compliance programmes and competition law enforcement in the EU. This…

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Dahman's Law

Covers business issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Special Assets Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure, loan workouts and receiverships. By Richard A. Rogan.

http://www.specialassetslawyer.com/

Apr 12
Dick Rogan to Speak at SAMA Conference

Dick Rogan to Speak at SAMA Conference

I will be a panelist discussing "Specialized Loan Workouts" at the upcoming 4th Annual Special Assets Management Association conference to be held next week at the Santa Barbara Biltmore Hotel. My fellow panelists are the highly capable…
Apr 5
Can a Plan of Reorganization Separately Classify a Claim That Is Personally Guaranteed?

Can a Plan of Reorganization Separately Classify a Claim That Is Personally Guaranteed?

Recently, we've been seeing debtors try to confirm cram down plans of reorganization that are unfavorable to the secured creditor by "gerrymandering" the class of unsecured claims. The typical situation finds the secured creditor holding an…
Feb 12
Lenders: Beware of the Arizona "Two-Dollar Bankruptcy"

Lenders: Beware of the Arizona "Two-Dollar Bankruptcy"

Recently, my partner, Matt Kenefick, obtained a large judgment here in California against an Arizona resident. The desert rat refused to pay up voluntarily, hiding behind Arizona's unique and highly protective community property laws. The…

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Oregon Business Litigation

Resource for in-house counsel, business executives, human resource managers and others who monitor litigation and legal issues affecting Oregon businesses. By Ater Wynne.

http://www.aterwynneblog.com/oregon_business_litigatio/

Apr 11
New Portland sick leave ordinance will go into effect January 1, 2014

New Portland sick leave ordinance will go into effect January 1, 2014

Following in the footsteps of Seattle, San Francisco, and others, the City of Portland enacted a sick leave ordinance on March 13, 2013, applicable to employees who work at least 240 hours per calendar year within the City limits.…
Apr 4
US Supreme Court: Class certification inquiry may involve a ruling on the merit

US Supreme Court: Class certification inquiry may involve a ruling on the merit

Courts considering motions to certify a class action can't shy away from considering the merits, if doing so is necessary to determine whether the class meets the requirements of FRCP 23(a). That was the conclusion reached last week by the...
Apr 3
Employers must exercise caution when withdrawing offers of employment

Employers must exercise caution when withdrawing offers of employment

The Oregon Supreme Court in Cocchiara v. Lithia Motors, Inc., (discussed in our earlier blog post here) opened up the possibility of a promissory estoppel or fraud claim against an employer who withdraws an offer of at-will employment. The…

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Small Business IP Protection and…

Small Business IP Protection and Management

Covers the intellectual property needs of individuals and small- to medium-sized companies. By J. Douglas Miller.

http://jdmesq.typepad.com/small_business_intellectu/

Apr 10
Inventors Eye - independent inventor publication

Inventors Eye - independent inventor publication

The Inventors Eye is a publication of the USPTO for the independent inventor community. To view the latest issue, please click here. Of note in this edition, is a tutorial on the new first-inventor-to-file laws which includes links to…
May 25
USPTO Ombudsman Teleconference - focusing on pro se applicant

USPTO Ombudsman Teleconference - focusing on pro se applicant

Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Time: 2 PM to 3 PM From the USPTO:
Jan 3
Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010

Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010

It is with a sense of deep sadness that we must report that our partner, mentor, colleague and friend, Donald R. Fraser, passed away on December 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida after a brief illness. He was 83 years old.Don Fraser had a…

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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

Apr 10
Technology agreement dispute

Technology agreement dispute

I've not previously had hard data on the topic of technology agreement disputes. The data below stood out for me in this WIPO quote: "Of the 2% of technology agreements that gave rise to formal dispute proceedings, disputes most often arose…
Jan 7
Chinese can respect copyright in architecture

Chinese can respect copyright in architecture

I was interested today to note this article in The Guardian, Seeing double: what China's copycat culture means for architecture. There are photos of remarkable unauthorised copies in China of famous monuments abroad, the copyright or…
Jan 6
Legal nonsense

Legal nonsense

When used on its own, do not expect business law to get you to a sensible or good result. It can happen but it is not a given. When only purely legal thinking is in operation often business law is a road to nonsense, failure or suboptimal…

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Thoits Law Blog

Discusses important legal developments in the areas of business, employment, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and estate planning. By Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean.

http://www.thoitslaw.com/blog/

Apr 8
You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

...a relatively small investment of time spent on the fundamentals can yield significant dividends in the future – and help to avoid much distress. And, the first fundamental, particularly for founders who do not anticipate seeking venture…
Apr 8
Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

Anyone who holds restricted stock of a non-public company, such as Twitter, Box, or Palantir among others, probably has discovered it is possible to find buyers for their stock by contacting Second Market or Shares Post or other…
Feb 22
California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

The court stated that this was a "case of first impression" and posed the issue as "whether an employee who has exhausted all permissible leave available under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)...may nevertheless state…

Rank this Week: 1982

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…

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VC Research Network

Venture Capital blawg by Boalt Hall Law School Law Professors Jesse M. Fried, Ken Taymor, and Robert Bartlett, III

http://vc.berkeleylawblogs.org/

Apr 5
Carrots & Sticks: How VCs Induce Entrepreneurial Teams to Sell Startup

Carrots & Sticks: How VCs Induce Entrepreneurial Teams to Sell Startup

[Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Professors Jesse Fried and Brian Broughman] Venture capitalists (VCs) play a significant role in the financing of high-risk, technology-based business ventures. VC exits usually take one of…
Mar 26
Delaware Law as Lingua Franca: Theory and Evidence

Delaware Law as Lingua Franca: Theory and Evidence

[Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Professors Jesse Fried, Brian Broughman and Darian Ibrahim) Delaware dominates the corporate chartering market in the U.S—it is the only state that attracts a significant number of…
Feb 27
The Dynamics of Venture Capital Contract

The Dynamics of Venture Capital Contract

(Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Professors Carsten Bienz and Julia Hirsch).

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Long Island Small Business Law…

Long Island Small Business Law Blog

Covers business entities, small business and startups. By Ellen A. Victor.

http://longislandbusinesslawyer.com

Apr 4
Small Businesses Bouncing Back

Small Businesses Bouncing Back

New hires, expansion, growing demand, increasing sales. According to this article http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/03/26/small-businesses-rebounding-from-tough-times/JicWotXrDrLKguAQp6lWkI/story.html?s_campaign=8315 in the Boston…
Dec 31
Do You Have Perfect Pitch?

Do You Have Perfect Pitch?

The elevator speech, so named because you should be able to describe your business and get the listener to want to hear more in the time an elevator ride takes, is a skill every small business owner needs to know.
Nov 14
Ellen Victor is quoted in the Long Island Business New

Ellen Victor is quoted in the Long Island Business New

Yours truly was quoted in the most recent edition of Long Island Business News on the importance of business succession planning and partnership agreements. Read it here.

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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,…

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Texas Non-Compete Law Blog

Covers breach of fiduciary duty, non-compete agreements, trade secrets and tortious interference. By Hughes & Luce.

http://blog.texasnoncompetelaw.com/

Apr 2
Requirements for Physician Noncompetes Strictly Enforced

Requirements for Physician Noncompetes Strictly Enforced

An opinion by the Dallas Court of Appeals shows how the courts apply the Texas Noncompete statute to covenants involving physicians. In the opinion, a surgery center was registered as a limited partnership. The general…
Dec 20
Texas Tortious Interference Law: Explicit Threat Not Required

Texas Tortious Interference Law: Explicit Threat Not Required

An opinion by the San Antonio Court of Appeals demonstrates that in order prevail on a claim for tortious interference of contract, the claimant need not prove an outright threat. Certain statements and requests may be…
Dec 20
Texas Temporary Injunction Law: Fact-Specific Inquirie

Texas Temporary Injunction Law: Fact-Specific Inquirie

Whether an injunction should issue in a particular case involves a fact-intensive analysis. A recent opinion by the Dallas Court of Appeals demonstrates how the courts may conduct this analysis in cases involving claims for…

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Maryland Business Law Developments

Tracks judicial developments in Maryland business law. By the Business Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.

http://marylandbusinesslawdevelopments.blogspot.com/

Mar 29
Ohio Learning Centers, LLC v. Sylvan Learning, Inc. (Maryland U.S.D.C.)

Ohio Learning Centers, LLC v. Sylvan Learning, Inc. (Maryland U.S.D.C.)

Filed July 24, 2012Opinion by Judge Richard D. BennettHeld: (1) A forfeited corporation may defend against a lawsuit and file counterclaims arising out of the same subject matter as the underlying suit. (2) Courts employ a…
Mar 22
In re American Realty Capital Trust

In re American Realty Capital Trust

Filed: December 13, 2012Opinion by Judge Audrey J.S. Carrion Held: The Court entered an order staying discovery pending resolution of motions to dismiss because the requesting party failed to show it would otherwise suffer harm or…
Feb 13
Host International, Inc. v. Maryland Transportation Authority (Cir. Ct. Balto. City)

Host International, Inc. v. Maryland Transportation Authority (Cir. Ct. Balto. City)

Filed: November 5, 2012Opinion by Judge Audrey J.S. CarrionHeld: (1) The majority of Plaintiff’s claims failed because the disputed government contract was not “procurement” as defined by applicable statutes,…

Rank this Week: 1957

Contracts Blog

Blog on legal news and contracts.

http://www.onecle.com/blog

Mar 28
Heinz Merger Agreement

Heinz Merger Agreement

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

Dell Buyout Agreement

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

A123 Systems Contract

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

Rank this Week: 2494

Pepper Podcasts

Features Interviews with senior attorneys on emerging legal issues. By Pepper Hamilton.

http://www.pepperpodcasts.com/pepper_podcasts/

Mar 27
HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Podcast Series - Business Associate Compliance

HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Podcast Series - Business Associate Compliance

Pepper attorneys Henry Fader, Sharon Klein and Rebekah Monson recorded a three-part series of podcasts to focus on the HIPAA/HITECH Final Omnibus Rule which is effective on March 26, 2013. This podcast focuses on the provisions that deal with…
Mar 27
HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Podcast Series - Top Ten Suggestions to Comply with the HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule

HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Podcast Series - Top Ten Suggestions to Comply with the HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule

Pepper attorneys Henry Fader, Sharon Klein and Rebekah Monson recorded a three-part series of podcasts to focus on the HIPAA/HITECH Final Omnibus Rule which is effective on March 26, 2013. This podcast covers the top ten things organizations…
Mar 27
HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Podcast Series- Breach Notification

HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Podcast Series- Breach Notification

Pepper attorneys Henry Fader, Sharon Klein and Rebekah Monson recorded a three-part series of podcasts to focus on the HIPAA/HITECH Final Omnibus Rule which is effective on March 26, 2013. This podcast focuses on the changes to the breach…

Rank this Week: 2667

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…

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Ohio Social Security Disability…

Ohio Social Security Disability Blog

Covers family law, criminal law, and social security SSD/SSI ssues in Ohio. By the Law Offices of John T. Nicholson.

http://www.johntnicholson.com/ohiolawblog/

Mar 24
Social Security disability rules for Lupu

Social Security disability rules for Lupu

How to win my disability case for a lupus diagnosis? Systemic lupus erythematosus, or simply lupus, is evaluated in the immune system section of the Disability Evaluation Under Social Security disability handbook, more commonly known as the…
Feb 10
Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Social Security Disability Delays Impact Vulnerable Patients Unfortunately it is becoming all to common for those applying for Social Security Disability benefits to suffer delay after delay while their claims languish in a bureaucratic mess…
Feb 3
Social Security Office to have shorter hour

Social Security Office to have shorter hour

Social Security Offices Around the Country Introduce Shorter Hours Beginning on November 19, 2012, the Social Security Administration will close field offices to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, in Ohio that means that Ohio…

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Indiana Business Law Blog

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

http://www.indianabusinesslawblog.com/

Mar 20
The $50 million question: Can businesses use unpaid interns?

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

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

Indiana Smoking Ban

The "Indiana Smoke Free Air Law," which was passed last year by the Indiana General Assembly and took effect on July 1, 2012, bans smoking in most Indiana businesses and nonprofit organizations. We thought the General Assembly might…
Feb 8
Proposed Changes to Indiana LLC Statute Part 2: Charging Order Protection

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

In my last post, I discussed HB 1394, a bill pending in the Indiana General Assembly that would make several amendments to the statute that governs Indiana limited liability companies. One of the most important changes is to strengthen the…

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Iowa Law Blog

Covers business, employment, trust & estates family, real estate, regulatory compliance and utility law. By Sullivan & Ward, PC.

http://www.iowa-lawblog.com/

Mar 19
Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported on a legal settlement reached between Bridgid Ruden, the City of Coralville, the State of Iowa, and Horsfield Construciton Company. Ms. Ruden had been riding her bicycle on a trail and lost control…
Feb 27
What is a Hostile Work Environment?

What is a Hostile Work Environment?

The term "hostile work environment" gets used frequently by employers and employees. It's used in a so many contexts that it seems to have lost true meaning. Hostile work environment allegations range from employees being…
Feb 25
Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Currently, if you wish to file a claim in Iowa Courts, the jurisdictional limit for small claims court is $5,000. That means if the total damages or value you seek is not greater than $5,000 your case is filed in small claims…

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Legal Update

Covers real estate law and business law. By Peter Moulinos.

http://www.moulinos.com/blog/

Mar 18
Yellowstone Injunction Maintains Status Quo by Daniel Bateman

Yellowstone Injunction Maintains Status Quo by Daniel Bateman

Weinberg Holdings LLC is a commercial tenant on 68 Second Avenue, New York, operating two bars and a delicatessen in the building since the mid 1990’s pursuant to a written commercial lease. On October 4, 2011 the landlord, Bar None,…
Mar 6
Purchaser of Mortgage Cannot Foreclose Peter Moulino

Purchaser of Mortgage Cannot Foreclose Peter Moulino

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, has ruled that a purchaser of a mortgage, which is already in default, cannot foreclose on that mortgage without personal knowledge of the default. In this…
Feb 14
Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute

Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute

Here is an article which appeared in The Real Deal discussing the decision by the New York State Attorney General not to adjudicate or determine disputes over the right to retain escrow deposits in real estate transactions between buyers and…

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New York Small Business Law

Legal Information (and other Insights) for small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups. By Imke Ratschko.

http://www.newyorksmallbusinesslaw.com/new_york_small_business_l/

Mar 15
Selling a Business – Getting your Business ready for Sale

Selling a Business – Getting your Business ready for Sale

You’ve got homework to do before you can successfully sell your small business. Even if you already have an interested buyer, attention to the details at this stage of the game will help you in the long run and protect you from…
Mar 4
Small Business Contracts and Arbitration – Not always a Perfect Match

Small Business Contracts and Arbitration – Not always a Perfect Match

Many small business contracts provide that any dispute arising from the contract must be arbitrated rather than litigated in a state or federal court. Unfortunately, these provisions are often included without a second thought to their…
Jan 25
Buying or Selling a Business – the Significance of the Lease

Buying or Selling a Business – the Significance of the Lease

It is rare that a business in New York owns the property from which it operates. Most businesses rent commercial space for their store/restaurant/warehouse or other venture. Thus, the owners of the business will be party to a…

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Contingency Business Litigation…

Contingency Business Litigation Attorney Blog

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

http://www.contingencybusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

Florida Business Files Lawsuit After Failed Compromise Attempt

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

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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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Business Law Blog

Covers commercial litigation, directors and shareholders, and securities issues in Canada. Edited by Dan Parlow and Neil Kornfield.

http://www.businesslawblog.ca

Mar 7
REMOVAL OF AN ARBITRATOR IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

REMOVAL OF AN ARBITRATOR IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Section 18(1) of the British Columbia Commercial Arbitration Act[1] (the “Act”) provides two grounds upon which a party may apply to a court to remove an arbitrator: arbitral error and undue delay. Arbitral error replaced the…
Jan 7
Supreme Court rules that employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace

Supreme Court rules that employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace

By Shafik Bhalloo In a recent criminal decision, R. v. Cole[1], the Supreme Court of Canada provided much needed guidance on when an employee may reasonably expect data stored on his work issued computer will be treated as…
Dec 14
Securities Law for the Small Business, or When Does Securities Law Apply to Me?

Securities Law for the Small Business, or When Does Securities Law Apply to Me?

Many entrepreneurs perceive securities laws to apply only to large publicly-listed entities. However, securities laws apply to every business, and business owners should include securities compliance in their corporate oversight…

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J. Paye in Brief

Profiles athletes, business professionals and celebrities and discusses current events and entertainment news.

http://jpaye.com/in-brief/

Mar 6
Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!

Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!

“Sometimes Love Comes Around and It Knocks You Down…” “You should leave your boyfriend now, I’m a ask him,” would be interesting if Kanye West wrote that line in reference to Kris Humphries. The…
Feb 27
J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson

J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson

Eight times USA National Champion, Olympian athlete, motivational speaker and inspiration, Khadevis Robinson is truly the modern day ‘Renaissance Man.’ Last year, J. Paye had the opportunity to speak with the…
Feb 24
Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die

Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Headline: Cook County Judge Vacates $8 million dollar Default Judgment Entered against Famed Rapper Belo Zero of the Legendary Chicago-based Hip Hop Group Do or Die. CHICAGO, Ill., – On February 20, 2013, Cook…

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Chicago-Kent Corporate Law Society…

Chicago-Kent Corporate Law Society Blog

Covers corporate and business law news.

http://corporatelawsociety.wordpress.com

Mar 6
The Law of Non-Existent Market

The Law of Non-Existent Market

International borders are increasingly blending together in the corporate world, so it would seem natural that this would also be the case in corporate law. However, this is frequently far from reality, as securities regulations across the…
Feb 25
The Global Regulation of Financial Market

The Global Regulation of Financial Market
Oct 31
Is it time we allowed non-lawyer equity investment in law firms in the United States?

Is it time we allowed non-lawyer equity investment in law firms in the United States?

The American Bar Association (ABA) toyed with a contentious idea earlier this year: non-lawyer equity investment in law firms. As it stands today in the U.S., ethics rules prevent lawyers from sharing their profits with non-lawyers,…

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Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

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

http://www.fashionapparellawblog.com/

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

Spring Cleaning and the H-1B Visa Cap

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

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

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

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

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

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Illinois Business Law Blog

By Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish.

http://www.yourillinoisbusinesslawyer.com/

Mar 4
The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreement

The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreement

One company used the trade secrets of another company, yet despite this fact the court didn’t stop them. This can happen to your company as well if you fail to properly protect your company secrets. Failing to implement non-disclosure…
Jan 14
How do you count to 50 Employees for FMLA Purposes?

How do you count to 50 Employees for FMLA Purposes?

As you probably know, the Family Medical and Leave Act only applies to companies who employ 50 or more employees (within a 75 mile radius) each working day during at least 20 calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. But…
Dec 18
Is it Time to Modify Your Policy on Confidentiality during Investigations?

Is it Time to Modify Your Policy on Confidentiality during Investigations?

It has been widely reported that the EEOC is following the NLRB’s lead when it comes to analyzing company policies. It seems that company policies regarding confidentiality during harassment investigations are under fire.…

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Legal Chic

Covers civil, business, and fashion law. By the Law Office of Judith E. Hoover.

http://jehoover.com/blog.html

Mar 2
MONDAY CIVIL LITGATION: DISCOVERY 101: RESPONDING TO DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS

MONDAY CIVIL LITGATION: DISCOVERY 101: RESPONDING TO DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS

MONDAY CIVIL LITGATION DISCOVERY 101: RESPONDING TO DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS 1. What is the time limit for responding to a Demand for Production of Documents? …
Aug 10
FASHION LAW FRIDAYS: COTTAGE INDUSTRIES AND THE MYTH OF THE $100 STARTUP

FASHION LAW FRIDAYS: COTTAGE INDUSTRIES AND THE MYTH OF THE $100 STARTUP

FASHION LAW FRIDAY: COTTAGE INDUSTRIES AND THE MYTH OF THE $100 STARTUP
Aug 8
BUSINESS WISDOM WEDNESDAYS: PARTNERSHIPS 101

BUSINESS WISDOM WEDNESDAYS: PARTNERSHIPS 101

BUSINESS WISDOM WEDNESDAYS: PARTNERSHIPS 101 This will be the first post in a series regarding partnerships. First, I will begin with an overview of what a partnership is and how it is formed. The next post in the series will…

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Anker Reed HSC's Blog

Covers business, real estate, estate planning, probate, trusts, wills, intellectual property and civil litigation.

http://ankerreedhsc.wordpress.com/

Feb 25
Is Your Agreement Worth the Paper it is Written On?

Is Your Agreement Worth the Paper it is Written On?

The California Supreme Court recently answered that question with a resounding “No”. In one of its early decisions in 2013, Riverisland Cold Storage vs. Fresno-Madera Production Credit Association, the Court rejected what had…
Jan 7
Introducing the New Law Firm Formation of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

Introducing the New Law Firm Formation of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

Larry S. Hymes and Douglas K. Schreiber are pleased to announce the formation of their new law firm, Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP to continue the Anker Reed HSC tradition of serving your legal needs.
Aug 15
Most Trusted Advisors 2nd Consecutive Nomination

Most Trusted Advisors 2nd Consecutive Nomination

Los Angeles Business Attorney Robert A. Cohen of Anker Reed HSC received a 2nd consecutive nomination to the San Fernando Valley’s Most Trusted Advisors Nomination.

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Emerge

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

http://emergeblog.net/

Feb 19
NDAs Are Easy As MSVEPNFTL

NDAs Are Easy As MSVEPNFTL

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

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

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

Why is a PPM like a BLT?

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

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Nathan Roach

Covers technology, intellectual property, and business law.

http://nathanroach.com/

Feb 18
Comparing Texas Partnership

Comparing Texas Partnership

Background Texas entities structured as partnerships come in three forms: • the General Partnership (GP) • the Limited Partnership (LP) • the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) In some states, entities can also be a…
May 31
Startup Law for Designer

Startup Law for Designer

This presentation was given at Geekdom, a collaborative workspace/incubator for startups in San Antonio, Texas. It addresses many of the common questions that design shops and web startups encounter as they build their branding, select…
May 18
2012 Bexar Bench Motions Trial

2012 Bexar Bench Motions Trial

This presentation was given at the Bexar County Bench Motions and Trials continuing legal education seminar in May 2012. Presenters are Judge Richard Price, Judge Cathy Stryker, and attorney Nathan Roach. The presentation follows updates…

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My Biz Lawyer

Covers navigating the myriad business law issues often faced by start-ups and more established companies. By Jeffrey W. Berkman.

http://mybizlawyer.blogspot.com/

Feb 15
Crowdfunding: When Will the SEC Finally Enact the Implementing Rules?

Crowdfunding: When Will the SEC Finally Enact the Implementing Rules?

The below was released in conjunction with Sequel Technology & IP Law (SequelTech), which is Of Counsel to The Berkman Law Firm,…
Dec 18
Why You Need a Shareholders Agreement (Part I)

Why You Need a Shareholders Agreement (Part I)

If you are forming a corporation with a partner, regardless of whether it is with your best friend that you have known since birth or a new business relationship, executing a well-crafted Shareholders Agreement is essential. Too often,…
Nov 27
Private Placements: The Friends and Family Exemption and Other Misconception

Private Placements: The Friends and Family Exemption and Other Misconception

There is a common misconception among start-ups and emerging companies seeking to raise capital that the securities laws don't apply to them simply because the company is small, or they are not raising millions…

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