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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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Antitrust Law Blog

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

http://www.antitrustlawblog.com/

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

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

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

Comcast v. Behrend Sets a Higher Bar for Class Certification

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

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

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

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Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com

May 10
Join us for the GLQC 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon

Join us for the GLQC 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon

Andersen, Tate & Carr is a proud to be a sponsor for the Georgia Lenders Quality Circle 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:30 – 2 pm Villa Christina 400 Summit Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia
May 6
Texting While Driving and the Myth of Mutlitasking

Texting While Driving and the Myth of Mutlitasking

Multitasking is the modern American way. Friends and colleagues frequently claim to be multitasking, as if bragging about their high efficiency. But decades of research by neuroscientists has definitively established that multi-tasking is a…
Apr 25
ATC’s Annual Kickin’ Cancer Cookout for Relay for Life!

ATC’s Annual Kickin’ Cancer Cookout for Relay for Life!

Join us today, April 25th, 2013 for our annual “Kickin’ Cancer Cookout“ to raise funds for the Gwinnett County Relay for Life! the cookout will be at One Sugarloaf Centre 1960 Satellite Blvd. Duluth, Georgia 30097 from…

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Campanella Law Blog

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

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog/

May 9
DOES YOUR “SOFT TISSUE” INJURY SATISFY NEW YORK’S SERIOUS INJURY THRESHOLD?

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

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

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

When someone is starting out in a new job, one of the last things on his mind is what happens if and when things don’t work out with that employer. Things are all shiny and new, and most people have … Continue reading →
Apr 22
“OPERATION HANG UP” IN EFFECT!

“OPERATION HANG UP” IN EFFECT!

By now I think it’s pretty safe to say that we should all know this fact, but texting and driving and/or talking and driving are becoming ever increasingly more significant factors in not only car accidents across New York State,…

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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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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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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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US Law Watch

Provides US legal and regulatory information. By BNA International.

http://www.uslawwatch.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers New York contract, debt collection practices, employment and real estate litigation. By Silverberg Zalantis LLP.

http://www.newyorkbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/

Sep 6
Appellate Court Upholds Adverse Possession Ruling

Appellate Court Upholds Adverse Possession Ruling

The Appellate Division, Second Department recently ruled in Tolake Corp. v. Altobello that the defendants acquired title by adverse possession to a driveway located on an adjacent lot. The Court noted that defendants added gravel to the…
Dec 7
Need Both the Mortgage and Note to Foreclose

Need Both the Mortgage and Note to Foreclose

The Appellate Division, Second Department recently reiterated in Citibank, Inc. v.
Aug 31
There Can Be No Contract – Express or Implied – When the Terms are Still Being Negotiated

There Can Be No Contract – Express or Implied – When the Terms are Still Being Negotiated

The Appellate Division, First Department recently established that there can be no recovery on breach of contract or implied contract claims when the terms of the contract were still being negotiated. In Brennan Bee Gorman/Architects, LLP v.…

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Business Law Blog

Covers California business law issues. By Pasha Law Firm.

http://businesslitigation.pashalaw.com

Mar 11
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If you are looking for some mi…

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Feb 23
A Week of Common Small Business Legal Mistake

A Week of Common Small Business Legal Mistake

This last week has to be a record of some sort. I have seen more basic legal mistakes of small businesses this last week than any other. Whether you have a business attorney or not, do not make these same basic mistakes. Here are my…
Jan 4
Another example of microsoft c…

Another example of microsoft c…

Another example of microsoft company-itis. http://tinyurl.com/29244wq They continue to replicate instead of innovate.

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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.

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China Law & Business Podcast

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

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

Jun 26
Doing business in China - Q & A session

Doing business in China - Q & A session

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

Doing business in China - Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili

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

Doing business in China - Marisa Planell

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

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Virginia Business Litigation…

Virginia Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.virginiabusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

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

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

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

An Unsigned Contract is No Party for Wiz Khalifa

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

Res Judicata: Double Jeopardy's Civil-Lawsuit Cousin

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

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New York Business Divorce

Covers dissolution and other disputes among New York corporations, LLCs and partnerships. By Peter A. Mahler.

http://www.nybusinessdivorce.com/

May 20
Form K-1s Do Not Always a Shareholder Make

Form K-1s Do Not Always a Shareholder Make

"Is she or isn't she a shareholder? Only her tax preparer knows for sure." It may not be quite as catchy as the famous Clairol commercial, but it's a good entreaty to read this week's New York Business Divorce highlighting a recent appellate…
May 13
Whose Lawsuit Is It Anyway?

Whose Lawsuit Is It Anyway?

A recent decision by Westchester Commercial Division Justice Alan D. Scheinkman in Briarcliff Solutions Holdings, LLC v. Fifth Third Bank (Chicago) takes the spotlight in this week's New York Business Divorce, featuring a battle for control…
May 6
Who Wants to Be a Minority Shareholder of a Delaware Closely-Held Corporation?

Who Wants to Be a Minority Shareholder of a Delaware Closely-Held Corporation?

For a variety of reasons, many closely-held corporations in New York and elsewhere choose to incorporate in Delaware. A Delaware Chancery Court decision last week, in Blaustein v. Lord Baltimore Capital Corp., serves as a good reminder of the…

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Boston Metro Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Boston Metro Area business law. By Richard Mucci.

http://www.bostonmetrobusinesslawyer.com/

May 17
SJC Expands The Geographical Reach Of Laws Classifying Individuals As Independent Contractors To Individuals Working Outside The Commonwealth

SJC Expands The Geographical Reach Of Laws Classifying Individuals As Independent Contractors To Individuals Working Outside The Commonwealth

Massachusetts employers beware: the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that out-of-state individuals who live and work for a company headquartered in Massachusetts may bring an action in Massachusetts courts to enforce rights under…
May 13
MARKETING AGREEMENTS BASED ON COMMISSIONS WITH OUTSIDE VENDORS--DOES YOUR BUSINESS UNDERSTAND THE TIME LIMITS?

MARKETING AGREEMENTS BASED ON COMMISSIONS WITH OUTSIDE VENDORS--DOES YOUR BUSINESS UNDERSTAND THE TIME LIMITS?

Does your business really know the time limits of payments in its marketing agreements based on commissions with outside vendors? Your business should scrutinize these agreements closely and understand the time limits, especially after a…
Apr 23
Is Your Arbitration Dispute Resolution Policy In Your Employee Handbook Enforceable?

Is Your Arbitration Dispute Resolution Policy In Your Employee Handbook Enforceable?

Employers beware: you may be precluding your rights to arbitration if you maintain unilateral discretion to alter the terms of an employee handbook. In Domenichetti v. The Salter School, LLC, et al., Judge Saylor of the United States District…

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Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Published By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.philadelphiabusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 16
NEW M&A TAX RULE EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2013 FAVORS INDIVIDUALS

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

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

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

Companies today that routinely perform criminal background checks as part of their hiring process run the very real danger of running afoul of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other federal and state statutes. Generally speaking, an…
Apr 30
BEST PRACTICE TIP: PRIVACY CONCERNS WITH EMPLOYEE SMARTPHONES AND iPADS IN THE WORKPLACE

BEST PRACTICE TIP: PRIVACY CONCERNS WITH EMPLOYEE SMARTPHONES AND iPADS IN THE WORKPLACE

Companies today are increasingly allowing employees to use a company issued smartphone or iPad for personal use. Companies actually invested money and polled employees and found that employees hated having to carry around a business and…

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NJ Business Law Blog

Covers legal developments in New Jersey business law. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.njbusinesslawblog.com/

May 14
If a Home Improvement Contract Violates the Requirements of the Consumer Fraud Act May the Contractor Recover for the Value of the Services Rendered?

If a Home Improvement Contract Violates the Requirements of the Consumer Fraud Act May the Contractor Recover for the Value of the Services Rendered?

The Consumer Fraud Act (“CFA”) aims to protect New Jersey consumers from unfair and unethical trade practices. In part, the CFA attempts to do this by requiring businesses to disclose certain information in writing when dealing with…
Sep 19
What Will Square’s Partnership With Starbucks Mean For New Jersey Businesses?

What Will Square’s Partnership With Starbucks Mean For New Jersey Businesses?

On August 8, 2012, Square, the mobile payment device start-up, announced its decision to join forces with Starbucks. The two entities will unite at thousands of Starbucks locations across the United States to allow customers the option…
Aug 14
What Will Become of The NJ Meadowlands Sports Complex?

What Will Become of The NJ Meadowlands Sports Complex?

In June 2012, the New York Jets and New York Giants filed a lawsuit in New Jersey Superior Court, arguing that the American Dream Meadowlands project would cause unbearable traffic on game days. The teams argued that the additional…

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The Brewery Law Blog

Covers licensing, permitting, advertising, labeling and distribution issues affecting the brewing industry. By Reiser Legal LLC.

http://brewerylaw.com

May 10
Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room Rule

Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room Rule

Many moons ago, I had a premature party over the passage of a law that I thought might have an impact on opening up taprooms to brewers in Louisiana. It turned out that the law was directed only at distillers (strange, right?…
Apr 16
And Now a Word from Your Brewer……

And Now a Word from Your Brewer……

When I first moved to Seattle, the very first beer that I had was a Manny’s Pale Ale. Georgetown Brewing was a baby at that time, yet today they continue to grow and add jobs to the Seattle area. Kudos. Here is a word from their…
Apr 11
House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue

House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue

At a press conference today in Olympia, House Democrats disclosed their new tax proposal. The Governor’s insane proposal to raise the tax on microbreweries by $0.50 a gallon, was watered down to a proposed $0.15 hike. Better, not good.…

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The High-touch Legal Services Blog

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

http://danashultz.com/blog

May 9
Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame

Corporate Business Filings Joins Hall of Shame

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

Corporate Directors in California Can Inspect (Almost) Anything

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

Who Gets to See the Shareholder List?

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

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San Francisco Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business entity formation and business law issues. By Kabak Law Group.

http://www.sanfranciscobusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 2
Government and Tech Industry Move to Prevent Trade Secret Theft, Both by Employees and Outsider

Government and Tech Industry Move to Prevent Trade Secret Theft, Both by Employees and Outsider

Protection of trade secrets is a critical component of business success, especially in the technology sector. Software and other tech companies have long known that they must guard their developing work against competitors, but a recent study…
Apr 25
EULAs May Prohibit Resale by Consumers of Software, Other Copyrighted Material

EULAs May Prohibit Resale by Consumers of Software, Other Copyrighted Material

When a copyright owner sells a copy of their work, they retain the right to sell or distribute additional copies. A consumer who purchases copyrighted material, such as a book, a CD or DVD, or software, is limited to personal use of the…
Apr 22
SEC Clarifies Rule Regarding Disclosure of Nonpublic Information by Public-Traded Companies via Social Media

SEC Clarifies Rule Regarding Disclosure of Nonpublic Information by Public-Traded Companies via Social Media

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently reported on an investigation into whether a Silicon Valley technology company complied with Regulation FD. "Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act…

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Peter Fleischer: Privacy...?

Covers privacy law and corporate privacy policy. By Peter Fleischer, Global Privacy Counsel for Google.

http://peterfleischer.blogspot.com/

May 1
My favorite holiday photos, and a trillion other

My favorite holiday photos, and a trillion other

The two-centuries-long evolution of photography has constantly pushed the boundaries of privacy. At each stage of its evolution, photographing the world has become easier, quicker, more mobile, more ubiquitous, more systematic, and…
Apr 17
The Saga Continues...now to the Italian Supreme Court

The Saga Continues...now to the Italian Supreme Court

In December of last year, an Italian Court of Appeals overturned my conviction—as well as that of two other Googlers—for violating Italian privacy law in a case that stemmed from a user-uploaded video. I was pleased that…
Apr 6
What people in the know now know that you don't know

What people in the know now know that you don't know

When I was on Rhodes recently, I marveled at how virtually every building was designed with one principle in mind: security. What's the biggest threat to privacy in the world today? It's security breaches! People in…

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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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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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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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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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bevlog

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

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog

Apr 7
White Whiskey

White Whiskey

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

Moonshine

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

Oxygen Enriched Bourbon

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

Rank this Week: 2571

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…

Rank this Week: 2725

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: 2573

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.

Rank this Week: 3006

California Business Law Blog

By the Law Office of Jonas M. Grant PC.

http://californiabusinesslaw.blogspot.com/

Jan 12
When NOT to call a lawyer

When NOT to call a lawyer

One lawyer's opinion on when to call a lawyer and when not to.
Aug 26
Los Angeles California Estate Planning Blog

Los Angeles California Estate Planning Blog

Because my practice is a mix of serving small businesses and families, I am separating these two facets of law into separate blogs, so that going forward posts of interest to entrepreneurs and businesses will continue to be posted here, posts…
Aug 12
When to Update Your Estate Plan

When to Update Your Estate Plan

A recent Forbes article written by Deborah L. Jacobs serves as a helpful reminder as to when one may want to consider updating an existing estate plan:These documents, along with the rest of your estate plan, should be reviewed at least every…

Rank this Week: 2666

CBL Business Law Blog

Explores business law issues as they relate to SMEs in the UK and any international business wanting to trade in Britain. By Cousins Business Law.

http://www.business-lawfirm.co.uk/blog/

Nov 29
Government launches alcohol minimum pricing consultation

Government launches alcohol minimum pricing consultation

The government has today launched a 10 week formal consultaion on its plans for the minimum price for alcohol, which it sees as a key instrument in its battle against “binge drinking” and the social and health consequences of alcohol…
Nov 29
Your business contracts - What value can your contracts lawyer add?

Your business contracts - What value can your contracts lawyer add?

When you consult a lawyer to advise on your business contract, what sort of help might you reasonably expect to receive?
Nov 29
Late Night Levy and Early Morning Restriction Orders in force today

Late Night Levy and Early Morning Restriction Orders in force today

Perhaps the 2 most controversial parts of the licensing changes made by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 come into force today, 31 October 2012. Some will say that Halloween is an approriate day for such draconian…

Rank this Week: 2961

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.

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Texas Business Law Blog

Covers events affecting small and mid-sized businesses in Texas. By David Willis.

http://www.dbwillislaw.com/texas-business-law-blog/

Nov 9
Tweet Links for 11/9

Tweet Links for 11/9

Due Diligence: Your Last Chance to Negotiate | http://ow.ly/f7GHu Apollo’s Black sees private equity tax break in jeopardy http://ow.ly/f7GFj 5 Tips for Targeting Your Ideal Start-Up Customer | http://ow.ly/f7GDD The Midnight Epiphany…
Nov 7
Obama Wins: What Does this Mean For the Business Owner?

Obama Wins: What Does this Mean For the Business Owner?

This isn’t a political post and it isn’t just about President Obama’s re-election. It’s also about the Republicans retaining control of the House and the Democrats retaining control of the Senate. The net result is more of the…
Oct 12
Closely Held Corporations: Characteristics, Minority Shareholder Rights, and Control Issue

Closely Held Corporations: Characteristics, Minority Shareholder Rights, and Control Issue

Closely held corporations present unique legal issues on a number of fronts. The limited ownership group makes personal relationships more important and increases volatility amongst the group. Owners of closely held companies tend to be…

Rank this Week: 2635

New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers commercial law and litigation, employment contracts, and consumer law. By The Law Offices of Ira S. Newman.

http://www.newyorkbusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

Aug 12
Civil Rights Victory in NYC Rent-Control Tug-of-War

Civil Rights Victory in NYC Rent-Control Tug-of-War

A same-sex couple in New York City scored a civil rights victory when their landlord agreed to add the wife's name to the rent-controlled apartment unit inhabited by the other before the legal marriage.
Aug 10
NYPD Has New Tool to Amass Evidence in Criminal Case

NYPD Has New Tool to Amass Evidence in Criminal Case

A new, technologically-advanced system that integrates video and cameras, license plate readers and crime reports is now being used by investigators with the New York City Police Department in an effort to bolster their cases.
Jul 31
Recession Used an Excuse for Gender Discrimination in NYC?

Recession Used an Excuse for Gender Discrimination in NYC?

Our New York City employment lawyers know that women are not expendable assets - fine for when business is going well, but unnecessary when it comes time to belt-tightening. And yet, that is the allegation being made by five female…

Rank this Week: 2981

AS-IS: Ecommerce, Internet,…

AS-IS: Ecommerce, Internet, Software & Technology Law and Contracts

Comments on technology deals and companies. By Harry Boadwee.

http://boadweelaw.com/blog

Aug 2
New Importance of Design Patent

New Importance of Design Patent

Follow the link for an article on the startling new importance of design patents. Design patents were formerly something of a backwater of patent law, but, as the article explains, a 125-year-old “sleeper” provision in the law could…
Jun 15
How to Protect Long-Term Investments in Operational Contracts (Full Article)

How to Protect Long-Term Investments in Operational Contracts (Full Article)

Consider one of the most difficult issues you’ll ever encounter when negotiating a contract: one party must make a large, long-term investment for the deal to work, but won’t sign the contract unless its investment (and its return on the…
Jan 3
10 Tips for Bringing Your Business to the Web

10 Tips for Bringing Your Business to the Web

Starting up a business, or entering a new market channel, is never easy. Starting a business on the World Wide Web (the web), or moving an existing “offline” business there, requires not only effort and risk, but also demands new…

Rank this Week: 2578

BizzBangBuzz

Covers small business, venture capital, entrepreneurship and technology. By Anthony Cerminaro.

http://bizzbangbuzz.blogspot.com/

May 8
The World is Being Flattened

The World is Being Flattened

... by Ten Forces Collapse of Berlin Wall--11/89: The event not only symbolized the end of the Cold war, it allowed people from other side of the wall to join the economic mainstream.
Jan 9
The MBA Oath

The MBA Oath

The MBA Oath is a voluntary pledge for graduating MBAs and current MBAs to “create value responsibly and ethically.” The MBA Oath As a business leader I recognize my role in society. My purpose is to lead people and manage resources to…
Oct 5
Business Plan Basic

Business Plan Basic

What makes for a successful business plan? This post from Noah Parsons covers the essentials:"Executive summaries need to be short, direct, and provide an overview of the business opportunity ... A good plan will communicate what the business…

Rank this Week: 2583

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/

Apr 19
New Reasons to Protect Trademarks Through Registration

New Reasons to Protect Trademarks Through Registration

Posted by Deborah A. WilcoxTaking the proactive step to register trademarks,whenever possible, is vital in today's online world. Given the proposed release of countless new generic top level domains by ICANN (the governing board of the…
Mar 19
Deadline for Compliance with ADA Pool Lift Requirements Extended

Deadline for Compliance with ADA Pool Lift Requirements Extended

Posted by Amy Bellman
Feb 27
No Day at the Beach: New Jersey Court Rules on Misclassification of Employee

No Day at the Beach: New Jersey Court Rules on Misclassification of Employee

Posted by Chirag B. Kabrawala

Rank this Week: 2983

Maximilian Koch Law Blog

Covers German corporate law, takeover law, M&A, finance and capital markets law issues.

http://research.lawyers.com/blogs/

Mar 1
International WCLF Conference "Tax and IP" on 22nd March 2012 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

International WCLF Conference "Tax and IP" on 22nd March 2012 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

22.03.2012 – Conference “Tax and IP” in Frankfurt / Germany
Apr 12
IBA takeover guides for more than 50 countries available online

IBA takeover guides for more than 50 countries available online

The Corporate and M&A Law Committee and the Securities Law Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) partnered to produce guidance to the takeover laws for more than 50 countries around the world. The material is intended as a…
Mar 8
Quick poll: Do you expect an increase in public takeovers in 2010?

Quick poll: Do you expect an increase in public takeovers in 2010?

In December 2009, the Swiss bank UBS and The Boston Consulting Group conducted a survey of the M&A plans which the 160 biggest listed European companies have for 2010.According to this study confidence is returning to the European M&A market,…

Rank this Week: 2876

Asia Business Intelligence

Discusses vital business, legal and cultural issues that affect businesses in Asia, with a special focus on China. By Richard Kuslan.

http://www.asiabizblog.com/

Nov 14
Event Announcement — Accurately Voicing the Mandarin Dialect — Hints and Tips — in New Haven, CT

Event Announcement — Accurately Voicing the Mandarin Dialect — Hints and Tips — in New Haven, CT

For those in the New Haven, CT area interested in Mandarin, I’ll be giving a short presentation on helpful techniques to accurately voice the dialect at the next Pechakucha Night this Wednesday (11/16) at Bentara Restaurant in New…
Oct 25
AsiaBizBlog — Soon to Come: A Change of Direction

AsiaBizBlog — Soon to Come: A Change of Direction

Here’s the takeaway: AsiaBizBlog will continue, but with a somewhat modified approach. Over the past decade, I’ve focused AsiaBizBlog on Chinese business and law, thus contributing, I think, in a small way, to Western understanding of…
Jul 21
Entire Kunming ???? Apple Store: Fake (With Photos)

Entire Kunming ???? Apple Store: Fake (With Photos)

From the WSJ China Real-Time Report: A blogger in Kunming posted photos on Wednesday of a local store which, from a distance, looked just like one of the consumer electronics giants’ iconic full-service retail stores. It featured a glass…

Rank this Week: 2718

Chris B Law

Covers Iowa business law. By Christine Branstad.

http://chrisblaw.com

Nov 11
Business blockbusters from the Iowa Supreme Court

Business blockbusters from the Iowa Supreme Court

My last post discussed Summer Reads for Iowa Businesses. Viewers may again watch arguments in front of the Iowa Supreme Court. In case you missed reading Iowa Supreme Court cases this summer, this post reviews some of the summer’s…
Aug 23
Summer Reads For Businesses in Iowa

Summer Reads For Businesses in Iowa

Summer Reading for business leaders often includes motivational books. Classics include: Good to Great – Jim Collins Getting to Yes – Roger Fisher and William Ury How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie If you read my…
May 13
The Gift That Keeps on Giving…Until Expirationby

The Gift That Keeps on Giving…Until Expirationby

This week, I spoke to merchants from the Historic East Village and answered questions about gift cards. Gift cards, or gift certificates, are subject to state and federal restrictions – some overlapping, some conflicting and some…

Rank this Week: 2877

Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

Covers business law and planning, elder law, estate planning, probate and estate administration, and real estate.

http://andrewewaltslawblog.blogs.com/my_weblog/

May 11
Living Will

Living Will

So what is a living will exactly? It is a legal document that directs your physician to discontinue life-sustaining procedures (cardiopulmonary, artificial respiration and artificial hydration and/or nutrition) if you are in a terminal…
Mar 11
Protection For Key Employee

Protection For Key Employee

The business world can be very competitive. One of the worst things that can happen to a business is to lose a key employee. That is why it is important to consider options for protecting your key employees. What if a business owner or key…
Mar 9
Title Insurance Pros and Con

Title Insurance Pros and Con

During a recent real estate closing I was asked whether “title” insurance was necessary (for those of you who are unfamiliar, title insurance is a form of insurance that guarantees that no other individuals can claim an interest in your…

Rank this Week: 2745

Venture Law Lines

Venture capital and startup business advice. By Suzie Dingwall Williams.

http://venturelaw.blogspot.com/

Nov 17
When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

Bloomberg reports that the patent licensing office at the University of New Mexico has launched a lawsuit against Intel alleging infringement of a UNM patent for a process of making circuit boards.The lawsuit comes on the heels of rumoured…
Nov 16
What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb

What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb

This morning the blogosphere was abuzz with news that Blackberry had removed KIK from the Blackberry APP World store, without apparently providing any reason for doing so. It's not clear whether this is actually the case, but let's assume for…
Sep 23
Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd

Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd

The value of a severance agreements for departing CEOs lies not only in how much they promise to pay, but in what protection it preserves. Mark Hurd's agreement with HP sets out some of the subtleties that you should ensure your own…

Rank this Week: 2767

Distressed Asset Law

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

http://lrmlawblog.com/distressedassets

May 15
4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure

4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure

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

5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Distressed Asset

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

Top 10 Leasing Issues in Distressed Business Acquisition

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

Rank this Week: 2607

Seed Law

Covers legal issues affecting the seed industry, including the IP rights to seeds. By Gillon & Associates, PLLC.

http://seedlaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 6
Myriad Gene case shakes up and shakes down Biotech Industry

Myriad Gene case shakes up and shakes down Biotech Industry

First, I would like to thank Matthew Dillon with the Organic Seed Alliance @Seed_Alliance for pulling me from under my rock and informing me about this very important case. Judge Sweet of the Southern District of New York invalidated seven…
Jan 19
Race to the finish line for Monsanto's GE Alfalfa

Race to the finish line for Monsanto's GE Alfalfa

This past Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition of certiorari in order to hear the GE Alfalfa case, Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms, No. 09-475, that has been causing quite a stir in the biotech world. This is fortuitous for…
Nov 20
Canadian Inventor Sues State Research Universitie

Canadian Inventor Sues State Research Universitie

I like to toss "seed lawsuit" in the google search bar on occasion to see what's going on in the world-at-large beyond the comfortable confines of my office here in suburban Memphis, TN. I came across a story that I have posted on the…

Rank this Week: 2611

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: 2894

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