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GamingTechLAW

GamingTechLAW

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

http://www.gamingtechlaw.com/
  • May 17

    Is tax reduction the best tool against the black market?

    Is tax reduction the best tool against the black market?
    The Italian gambling authority, AAMS, published the data on the Italian online gaming market for the first quarter of 2013 which show a minor reduction of spending of 0.2% compared to the same period of 2012, but what looks very interesting…
  • May 15

    Facebook page manager convicted

    Facebook page manager convicted
    After the recent conviction of a blogger, the Court of Rome (Italy) has now convicted to 9 months of imprisonment a Facebook page manager for the comments posted by its users because of the crime of "instigation and encouragement to commit…
  • May 14

    Tax permanent extablishment for e-commerce operators: a major risk!

    Tax permanent extablishment for e-commerce operators: a major risk!
    Here is the link to an interesting article from our DLA Piper tax partner on the potential risks of a tax permanent establishment for e-commerce operators, including online gaming operators. 
Rank this Week: 1187

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 4026

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7
  • May 2

    Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine

    Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine
    Over the last several months we have been posting about updating   the franchise disclosure document.  For many franchisors, the time to update the franchise disclosure document was April 30th.  With the deadline for…
  • Apr 24

    Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!

    Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!
    Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos What happens?  Consumer trips and falls at a franchise store.  Home owner complains that the franchisee’s work is shoddy and wants his money back.  Franchisee’s employee alleges a…
  • Apr 23

    Franchise State Registration and Exemptions!

    Franchise State Registration and Exemptions!
    Franchisors and business owners, do you want to have a presence in more states?  Do you want to reach more consumers?  Do you want to reach more consumers?  Some states require a  registration or exemption before selling…
Rank this Week: 1862

Global General Counsel

Global General Counsel

Covers corporate legal matters and intellectual property law. By Laura Peter.

http://globalgeneralcounsel.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 9

    One Step Closer to a Unified EU Patent System

    One Step Closer to a Unified EU Patent System
    On June 29, 2012, EU leaders reached agreement on the location of a new European patent court. The court will be split between three seats, with London, Paris and Munich each handling a distinct function.
  • Jan 24

    Patent Titans Move to Represent Patent Troll

    Patent Titans Move to Represent Patent Troll
    I saw this article from the Wall Street Journal (dated January 23, 2012): http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203750404577173402442681284.html
  • Jan 10

    Support the Fordham Securities Moot Court Competition

    Support the Fordham Securities Moot Court Competition
    As a firm believer in the duty of every practicing lawyer to coach and mentor the next generation of good lawyers, I fully support practicing lawyers engaging with law students to help them advance their art and expertise. I was requested to…
Rank this Week: 4845

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Covers government contract issues including contract formation, strategies, bid protests and contract interpretation. By Crowell Moring.

http://www.governmentcontractslegalforum.com/
  • May 15

    Virginia Law Questions the Enforceability of Teaming Agreement

    Virginia Law Questions the Enforceability of Teaming Agreement
    When pursuing government work, contractors frequently team together and combine resources in order to create the most appealing proposal. These arrangements are often memorialized in teaming agreements that set forth terms, including but not…
  • May 14

    GAO Implies Presumption of Price Realism Evaluation in Fixed-Price Solicitation

    GAO Implies Presumption of Price Realism Evaluation in Fixed-Price Solicitation
    Fixed-price contracts allow the government to purchase goods and services for set prices and allocate the cost risk of performance to the contractor—if the contractor offers to perform the work for too low of a price, then it may reap…
  • May 6

    Department of Defense Tightens Counterfeit Prevention Policy

    Department of Defense Tightens Counterfeit Prevention Policy
    On April 26, 2013, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics issued Department of Defense (“DoD”) Instruction No. 4140.67 to further establish policy to prevent counterfeit materiel at any level of…
Rank this Week: 338

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Covers Michigan business law and litigation topics.

http://www.harveykruse.com/blog
  • Apr 1

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test
    In Hertz Corp. v. Friend, 2010 U.S. LEXIS 1897 (Feb. 23, 2010), the United States Supreme Court finally resolved a split among the circuits on how to analyze where a corporation’s “principal place of business” is for purposes of…
  • Oct 19

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES
    Several Michigan State Representatives have taken steps to enact legislation to hold insurance companies “accountable” for perceived misdeeds.  State Representatives Vicki Barnett, Mike Simpson, Lisa Brown and Jon Switalski have proposed…
  • Oct 19

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?
    As product liability lawsuits continue to cut into slim margins of profit in recession based sales, many companies are looking for a solution.   Repeated lawsuits, even those without merit, are frequently rewarded by settlements that…
Rank this Week: 3177

Hellmuth and Johnson Law Podcasts

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…
Rank this Week: 789

Hess on Business Law

Hess on Business Law

Covers legal information for California businesses. By Laura Hess.

http://hessbizlaw.com/
  • Aug 1

    OC “Top Attorneys”

    OC “Top Attorneys”
    Kenneth Chung and I were both selected as among Orange County’s “Top Attorneys” by OC Metro magazine.  The August cover story is viewable here.
  • Jul 2

    What Do You Mean, We Have to Defend a Lawsuit in Albuquerque?

    What Do You Mean, We Have to Defend a Lawsuit in Albuquerque?
    Here is a conversation that I sometimes have with my business clients.  It goes something like this:  “What do you mean we have to defend a lawsuit in Albuquerque?  Our invoice says that any lawsuit must be filed in Orange…
  • Jun 28

    What Does Obamacare Mean for My Business?

    What Does Obamacare Mean for My Business?
    With the U.S. Supreme Court voting today in a 5-4 decision to uphold Obamacare, many business owners are wondering, what does this mean for them? 50+ Employees Businesses with 50 or more employees will have a choice beginning in…
Rank this Week: 4165

Hospitality Lawg

Hospitality Lawg

Identifies the business dynamics and legal issues that have the potential for shaping the hospitality industry. By Baker Hostetler.

http://www.hospitalitylawg.com/
Rank this Week: 2483

Hotel Law Blog

Hotel Law Blog

Covers condo hotels, finance, land use, management agreements, and outlooks and trends. Published by Jim Butler of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/
Rank this Week: 425

Houston's Clear Thinkers

Houston's Clear Thinkers

Observations on developments in law, business, medicine, culture, sports, and other matters of general interest to the Houston business, professional, and academic communities. Published by Houston attorney Tom Kirkendall.

http://blog.kir.com/
Rank this Week: 152

ihwlaw blog

ihwlaw blog

Addressing common and not-so-common issues in business law and litigation. By Isaac H Winer.

http://ihwlaw.wordpress.com/
  • Nov 8

    Let Your Lawyer Do The Talking — It’s A Snap!

    Let Your Lawyer Do The Talking — It’s A Snap!
    In today’s sophisticated, fast-paced and costly world of commerce, some people believe they can deal with legal matters on their own by working directly with an opposing party or lawyer. Presumably, the idea is that a matter might be…
  • Jul 20

    FEDERAL FA$TRACK

    FEDERAL FA$TRACK
    FEDERAL FA$TRACK:  Saving Time and Money in the Northern District
  • Jul 12

    Using symbols and punctuation in naming

    Using symbols and punctuation in naming
    Using symbols and punctuation in naming your company: http://ow.ly/5CCiZ
Rank this Week: 3447

Illinois Business Law Blog

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.…
Rank this Week: 4891

IN THE (RED) - The Business…

IN THE (RED) - The Business Bankruptcy Blog

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

http://bankruptcy.cooley.com/
  • May 8

    Ninth Circuit Opens The Door To Recharacterization Of Debt As Equity

    Ninth Circuit Opens The Door To Recharacterization Of Debt As Equity
    In bankruptcy, prepetition loans made by insiders are often investigated, and sometimes challenged, by debtors, creditors' committees, or trustees. The two most frequent challenges brought are that (1) the loans in question are not…
  • Apr 11

    Spring 2013 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available

    Spring 2013 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available
    The Spring 2013 edition of the Absolute Priority newsletter, published by the Bankruptcy & Restructuring group at Cooley LLP, of which I am a member, has now been released. The newsletter gives updates on current…
  • Apr 2

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

    Seventh Circuit Decision Gives Support To Protecting Buyers In Bankruptcy Sales From Successor Liability
    Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit addressed whether a buyer of assets outside of bankruptcy (in this case, from a receivership), takes on successor liability for federal Fair Labor Standards…
Rank this Week: 2551

In-house ACCess

In-house ACCess

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

http://www.inhouseaccess.com/
  • May 3

    Ten Rules for Proving Your Value

    Ten Rules for Proving Your Value
    Being valuable is like being a lady.  If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. - Margaret Thatcher In-house counsel must be focused on providing value in today’s corporate legal environment. Failure to do so likely…
  • Apr 24

    Commuter Life: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Commuter Life: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    (May/2013) I get to my job at ACC via a commuter train. Most of the people I ride with work for the government, hospitals and nonprofits. Some of them are contractors; others are military personnel. I spend three hours commuting, round trip.…
  • Mar 22

    Publicly Announcing My Parkinson’s Diagnosis — One Year Later

    Publicly Announcing My Parkinson’s Diagnosis — One Year Later
    Introduction by ACC Docket’s Publisher & Directory of Surveys Kim Howard: This month’s issue of the ACC Docket covers employment and human resources issues. I have managed different work situations and staff, but I have never…
Rank this Week: 2753

Indian Company Law

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…
Rank this Week: 2719

Indian Corporate Law

Indian Corporate Law

Revies Indian corporate and business law. By Umakanth V.

http://indiacorplaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 17

    Enforceability of Put and Call Options: Reality Soon?

    Enforceability of Put and Call Options: Reality Soon?
    Although put and call options are quite common in investment agreements, its enforceability under Indian law has been in serious doubt due to age-old provisions in securities laws which have not been updated to meet with the requirement of…
  • May 17

    Papers published on BALCO

    Papers published on BALCO
    Ironically, the judgment of the Constitution Bench in BALCO may turn out to be as significant for domestic arbitration as it is for finally shattering the misconception that the omission of the word “only” in…
  • May 14

    Call for Papers – Journal on Governance

    Call for Papers – Journal on Governance
    [The following announcement is posted on behalf of the Center for Governance, National Law University, Jodhpur] Center for Governance, National Law University, Jodhpur, proposes the VII issue of “Journal on Governance,”…
Rank this Week: 280

Indiana Business Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2743

Indiana Business Lawyer Blog

Indiana Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.indianabusinesslawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1913

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: 3052

Indonesian Law Reporter…

Indonesian Law Reporter (Indolawreport)

Covers legislations, regulations and policies affecting businesses in Indonesia. By Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani.

http://indolaw.alafghani.info/
Rank this Week: 2152

InhouseBlog

InhouseBlog

Covers corporate, employment law, environmental, forms, insurance, IP, litigation and more. By Geoffrey G. Gussis.

http://www.inhouseblog.com
  • May 17

    Contemplate before Terminating Employee

    Contemplate before Terminating Employee
    Terminating employees often brings angst to many company executives – fortunately it is an area where in-house counsel can provide guidance to decrease corporate risk and ensure that the process runs smoothly: he decision to terminate…
  • May 16

    6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About E-Discovery

    6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About E-Discovery
    Gabriela Baron, vice president for business development at Xerox Litigation Services, discusses big-picture e-discovery trends, including what clients are putting on their wish lists.The post 6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About…
  • May 9

    Rewriting the Employee Handbook for Social Media

    Rewriting the Employee Handbook for Social Media
    As a former HR professional, before practicing law, I can recall when employee handbooks were largely a creative writing exercise. Employers penned work rules that fit their business, and so long as they were applied consistently and without…
Rank this Week: 287

Institutional Shareholder Services…

Institutional Shareholder Services - Insight

Covers corporate governance, accounting and securities law issues. From Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.

http://blog.issgovernance.com/
Rank this Week: 1158

International Association of…

International Association of Franchisees and Dealers Blog

Covers franchise law issues.

http://www.franchise-info.ca/
  • May 19

    Franchisee Pushed to the Extreme & Beats McDonald's - Franchise Relationship

    Franchisee Pushed to the Extreme & Beats McDonald's - Franchise Relationship
    It should be obvious to anyone reading these words that it is never a good idea to lie to a court of law. That's a pretty basic concept, right? Lying in court documents is called "perjury," and it's a crime...
  • May 19

    How To Buy an Investment Worthy Franchise - Franchise Relationship

    How To Buy an Investment Worthy Franchise - Franchise Relationship
    For so many years the quality of most of what passes for franchise investment opportunities has been so abysmally low that their selling risk has had to be hedged with capital punishment clauses galore in the franchise agreements and in...
  • May 16

    Are People Mentioning You on LinkedIn? - Social Audience Marketing

    Are People Mentioning You on LinkedIn? - Social Audience Marketing
    Linkedin continues to make strides in making sure their site is as user friendly and efficient as possible. A recent update is definitely worth mentioning, as it can help you increase exposure in front of companies and contacts. You now...
Rank this Week: 239

International Business Law Advisor

International Business Law Advisor

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

http://www.internationalbusinesslawadvisor.com
Rank this Week: 2360

International Corporate Governance

International Corporate Governance

Explores corporate governance in the world's major capital markets. By Allison Garrett.

http://internationalcorpgov.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 20

    News Corporation Governance Issue

    News Corporation Governance Issue
    What began as a phone hacking scandal in the U.K. for News of the World
  • Jun 14

    CG Changes in Singapore

    CG Changes in Singapore
    In a release yesterday, Singapore's Monetary Authority announced the appointment of a Corporate Governance Council to review, revise and augment existing corporate governance rules. Of particular concern is the low number of truly…
  • May 19

    Nigerian CG Change

    Nigerian CG Change
    An article yesterday reports that Nigeria is working to strengthen corporate governance practices.
Rank this Week: 3149

International Counsel

International Counsel

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

http://internationalcounsel.blogspot.com/
  • May 12

    Chinese Investment in the US - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

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

    Private Equity in India - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

    Private Equity in India - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit
    I will be offering a few blog entries from the Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit, which took place on April 27.  Let's start with India, and something of a personal and subjective synopsis of the views presented by Jahangir Aziz…
  • Apr 15

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

    Overseas Operations Driving Profitability. The Largest US Companies Are Benefiting - What About the Rest?
    Today's New York Times offers yet another summary of how earnings growth outside of the US can be an important contributor to company performance, yet can be harder to achieve for the under-resourced next tier of companies outside of the very…
Rank this Week: 2478

International Technology Law Blog

International Technology Law Blog

Covers intellectual property and business law issues for companies doing business in Asia. By Asia Law.

http://asialaw.biz/blog/
  • May 19

    10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving

    10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving
    Earlier this year, a U.S. District Court approved the payment of $308 million in attorney fees to 116 law firms in a single case (In re TFT-LCD Antitrust Litigation, N.D. Cal.), with one firm receiving $75 million in fees and ……
  • May 7

    Design Patents in China: Applications, Infringement and Enforcement

    Design Patents in China: Applications, Infringement and Enforcement
    Design patents have been making the news. Last summer, Apple’s $1.05 billion verdict against Samsung was famously based, in part, on the finding that Samsung infringed Apple’s rounded-rectangle and edge-to-edge glass designs.…
  • Apr 7

    China’s Great Leap Forward in Patent

    China’s Great Leap Forward in Patent
    On March 28, Apple Inc. appeared in court in Shanghai to defend charges that Siri, its voice-recognition, personal-assistant software, allegedly infringes a Chinese patent. The plaintiff and owner of the patent, Zhizhen Internet Technology…
Rank this Week: 1833

Iowa Business Law

Iowa Business Law

Covers business law, estate planning, and insurance law topics as they pertain to Iowa. By Samuel I. Kreamer.

http://iowabusinesslaw.com
  • Sep 9

    Buying a Business, Essential Qualities: Commitment

    Buying a Business, Essential Qualities: Commitment
    This blog is part of a series of blogs on buying a business. We are first exploring the qualities you need when deciding to whether or not you are should buy a business. I encourage you to go back and read the previous blogs. This week…
  • Sep 9

    Buying a Business, Essential Qualities: Commitment

    Buying a Business, Essential Qualities: Commitment
    This blog is part of a series of blogs on buying a business. We are first exploring the qualities you need when deciding to whether or not you are should buy a business. I encourage you to go back and read the previous blogs. This week we are…
  • Jul 21

    Buying a Business: Access to Expertise

    Buying a Business: Access to Expertise
    This blog is part of a series of blogs on buying a business. We are first exploring the qualities you need when deciding to whether or not you are should buy a business. I encourage you to go back and read the previous blogs. This week we…
Rank this Week: 3884

Iowa Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1221

Iowa LLC Blog

Iowa LLC Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen, PC.

http://www.dickinsonlaw.com/blog-search-page/?bcat=31
  • Nov 25

    Single member LLCs cannot escape the authority of a bankruptcy trustee

    Single member LLCs cannot escape the authority of a bankruptcy trustee
    In re First Protection, Inc., 2010 WL 5059589 (9Th Cir. BAP [Ariz.] November 22, 2010) is another case involving the attempt by a single member of an LLC to prevent a bankruptcy trustee from exercising management rights over the LLC.
  • Nov 25

    Iowa State Bar Association’s Business Law Council opposes HSB 42

    Iowa State Bar Association’s Business Law Council opposes HSB 42
    HSB 42 would amend the Iowa Business Corporation Act to mandate that publicly-held Iowa corporations have staggered terms for board of directors and only permit directors of such boards to be removed for cause. The ISBA Business Law Council…
  • Nov 25

    Delaware Chancery Court issues an important ruling on poison pills and hostile takeover

    Delaware Chancery Court issues an important ruling on poison pills and hostile takeover
    In a comprehensive, 153-page ruling, Chancellor Chandler provides a detailed overview of the responsibilities of a target board when faced with a structurally non-coercive, all-cash, fully financed hostile takeover.
Rank this Week: 2882

iVLG Business Law Blog

iVLG Business Law Blog

Covers news, strategy and legal services of businesses and entrepreneurs. By inVigor Law Group PLLC.

http://www.invigorlaw.com/blog/
  • Nov 20

    A Practical Guide to Reseller Permits in Washington State

    A Practical Guide to Reseller Permits in Washington State
    It’s important to keep up-to-date on state and local regulations that govern the purchase and sale of goods within Washington state, including which sales taxes may affect your business. Washington no longer uses resale certificates;…
  • Nov 15

    iVLG News Roundup Week 44: Law Firm Merger, Starbucks Acquisition, BP Oil Spill Resolution

    iVLG News Roundup Week 44: Law Firm Merger, Starbucks Acquisition, BP Oil Spill Resolution
    Mergers and Acquisitions Starbucks Acquires Teavana for $620 Million Cash On Thursday, the Seattle-based coffee giant announced its plan to acquire Atlanta-based tea company, Teavana Holdings Inc. This acquisition comes as part of…
  • Nov 9

    iVLG News Roundup Week 43: Whistleblower Wins, Google Venture, Dodd Frank, etc.

    iVLG News Roundup Week 43: Whistleblower Wins, Google Venture, Dodd Frank, etc.
    Regional News Whistleblower Receives Multi-Million Dollar Settlement The former CFO of Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company Omeros Corp., Richard Klein, received nearly $4 million in settlement to resolve a wrongful termination and…
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J. Paye in Brief

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…
Rank this Week: 2633

Jerry Burleson

Jerry Burleson

Covers the legal rights of minority shareholders of privately held corporations.

http://www.jerryburleson.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 4205

Jonathan B. Wilson

Jonathan B. Wilson

By the Senior Vice President, Legal and Corporate Development for Web.com, Inc.

http://www.jonathanbwilson.com/index.html
Rank this Week: 2575

Kirk Sanders Law Blog

Kirk Sanders Law Blog

Covers North Carolina business and personal injury issues.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blogs/kirksanderslaw
  • May 16

    Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing

    Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing
    What happens when a client purchases a property at a foreclosure sale & wants to remove the existing owner or tenant? Answer: There's a specific statute that Orders Possession for the new owner or bank that is the new titled owner to the…
  • May 8

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

    Certificate of Relief: Don’t let a past crime block your road to a better future
    North Carolina recently widened the types and conditions under which past criminal convictions may be expunged from one’s record.  Despite these new guidelines, the criteria for the removal of a past crime from one’s record…
  • Apr 16

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

    News Release: Partial Settlement in Wrongul Death Case with Dram Shop Liability
    Partial Settlement Ordered in Forsyth County Superior Court in wrongful death case. Sanders Law Firm, PLLC represents the plaintiff-estate. The firm will continue to pursue the case against the bar. Link to Winston-Salem Journal…
Rank this Week: 2549

Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues in Nebraska.

http://www.knudsenlaw.com/our-blog/
  • May 16

    Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled

    Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled
       A controversial provision of the HITECH Act may very well not be finalized by the January 1, 2014 deadline.  Leon Rodriquez, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights, stated during the Health Care Compliance…
  • May 3

    Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay

    Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay
    Today in Fisherv. PayFlex  ___ N.W.2d ___ (May 3, 2013), the Nebraska Supreme Court in a 4 to 3 decision decided that PTO (“paid time off”) is vacation time.  Thus, employers are required to pay accrued but unused…
  • Apr 23

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

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

Korea Law Today

Covers Korean business law. By Nathan D. McMurray.

http://www.korealawtoday.com/
Rank this Week: 1876

Ky Commercial Litigation Blog

Ky Commercial Litigation Blog

Comments on procedural and substantive law affecting the planning of transactions and the litigation of business and commercial matters. By Buechel & Conley.

http://kycommerciallitigation.squarespace.com/kycommerciallitigationblog/
  • May 11

    Arbitration Can Be Compelled by Non-Parties to Agreement

    Arbitration Can Be Compelled by Non-Parties to Agreement
    The Supreme Court has once again firmly planted itself on the side of enforceability of arbitration agreements. We have previously written about this tendency (here) -- prohibiting parties from changing the scope of review of awards,…
  • Feb 28

    Class Action Waivers Redux -- American Express Loses Again

    Class Action Waivers Redux -- American Express Loses Again
    It has been a few bad weeks for American Express. We wrote a couple of weeks ago about the Second Circuit's decision invalidating class action waivers in arbitration agreements with it merchants. Now the Third Circuit has piled on. In a…
  • Feb 21

    COBRA ARRA TARP YIKES

    COBRA ARRA TARP YIKES
       In the lagniappe within the in the Stimulus Package passed last week in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (with the pork, the special causes, the non-stimulating stimuli), was something employment and benefit lawyers will have…
Rank this Week: 3437

La pub et le droit

La pub et le droit

Covers advertising law. By Natalie Gauthier.

http://publiciteetdroit.blogspot.com/
  • May 1

    La publicité trompeuse

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

    Devoir de loyauté et l'information confidentielle

    Devoir de loyauté et l'information confidentielle
    Dans ce contexte économique, les employés changent fréquemment d’emploi. Il est peut-être bon de rappeler le devoir de loyauté. Le devoir de loyauté est protégé par le Code civil du…
  • Mar 1

    La fausse représentation

    La fausse représentation
    La Loi sur la protection du consommateur a pour objet d'enrayer certaines pratiques publicitaires qui, par tous les moyens vous incitent à acheter. Ainsi, toute représentation fausse ou trompeuse est interdite par la loi, comme…
Rank this Week: 5117

Lanard Law Blog

Lanard Law Blog

Covers business and franchise law.

http://www.lanardlaw.com/blog
  • Sep 19

    Hot Franchises for Prospective Franchisee

    Hot Franchises for Prospective Franchisee
    Anywhere I go, when people learn that I am a franchise attorney, they ask me what are the "hot" franchises that prospective franchisees are considering.  My answer is that there are certain categories of franchises that are "hot" right now,…
  • Sep 7

    What is a Franchise vs Business Opportunity?

    What is a Franchise vs Business Opportunity?
    Most business owners do not realize that there is a difference between a franchise and a business opportunity.  Franchises are regulated by both the federal law (FTC regulation) and by certain state franchise laws.  Business opportunities…
  • Sep 4

    Franchisee's Rights Upon Termination of the Franchise Agreement

    Franchisee's Rights Upon Termination of the Franchise Agreement
    What are a franchisee's rights and duties upon the termination of the franchise agreement? Upon termination of the franchise agreement for any reason, the rights and duties of the former franchisee are specified in the franchise agreement he…
Rank this Week: 3813

Lancaster Law Blog

Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/
  • May 15

    Pending Mechanics' Lien Legislation to Impact PA Lender

    Pending Mechanics' Lien Legislation to Impact PA Lender
    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sent shockwaves through the lending world in May 2012 when it issued its opinion in Commerce Bank/Harrisburg  v. Kessler. In the case, the Court held that a bank's open-end mortgage was subordinate to a…
  • Apr 30

    Consumer Alert

    Consumer Alert
    About a week or so ago the stack of letters pictured to the right arrived in the mail like a stack of Christmas Cards.  The letters were from "Corporate Records Services" and stated on the front of the envelope "IMPORTANT ANNUAL MINUTES…
  • Apr 18

    IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion

    IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion
    On the day following the horrible events in Boston on April 15, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it would provide a three month extension for taxpayers affected by the explosions to file and pay their federal taxes. While the…
Rank this Week: 478

Law and Beyond

Law and Beyond

Legal news and analysis of current U.S. and foreign events, including financial, international, antitrust and corporate law. By Laurent Deis.

http://law-and-beyond.com/
  • Apr 26

    Companies could benefit from the U.S. cybersecurity plan

    Companies could benefit from the U.S. cybersecurity plan
    Yesterday I came across an interesting article about cybersecurity.  Since I might have bored some of you over the last few weeks with securities regulation, I figured it was only fair to talk about something different this week.
  • Apr 17

    SEC releases guidance on JOBS Act and seeks comments before any rulemaking

    SEC releases guidance on JOBS Act and seeks comments before any rulemaking
    Over the last couple of days, the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) gave some interesting information regarding the implementation and application of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups…
  • Apr 3

    The JOBS Act: Impacts on securities regulation

    The JOBS Act: Impacts on securities regulation
    On March 27, 2012, the House of Representatives passed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), in the same form passed by the Senate on March 22, 2012.  The JOBS Act will now go to President Obama for his signature…
Rank this Week: 4423

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

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

Covers business news.

http://www.eclewis.com/
  • May 7

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

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for… the most dangerous business to own?
    Recently, I came across an article about wayward ice cream truck owners. Most of us remember these trucks from our youth – they brought us frosty treats on warm afternoons while toons played throughout the neighborhood. However, this…
  • Jan 29

    Keeping it in the family

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

    Going into business with partner

    Going into business with partner
    So far this month, we have gone over starting a business by yourself and with your significant other. This week, we are going to touch on starting a business with a partner (or partners). In many cases, people determine that they do not want…
Rank this Week: 2545

Law Office of John Burton

Law Office of John Burton

Covers business law topics and random musings.

http://www.burtonlawpllc.com/blog/
  • Feb 5

    Today’s Random Musings: Photography

    Today’s Random Musings: Photography
    I have been a photography enthusiast for most of my life.  Although I did not take any of the pictures which appear on this website, having been an Arizona resident for over 20 years, I can assure you that Arizona is a gold mine for fellow…
  • Feb 4

    Today’s Basic Legal Stuff: Are Oral Contracts Binding?

    Today’s Basic Legal Stuff: Are Oral Contracts Binding?
    The short answer is yes and no (spoken like a true attorney!), but the larger question is why would you or your business want to enter into an oral/verbal agreement when, if a dispute arises, it is extremely difficult to prove the terms and…
Rank this Week: 4023