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Atlanta Business Lawyer Blog

Covers real estate, contracts and agreements. By The Adams Law Offices, LLC.

http://www.atlantabusinesslawyerblog.com/

Dec 29
ATLANTA BUSINESS ATTORNEYS HELP GEORGIA COMPANIES FIGHT UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES

ATLANTA BUSINESS ATTORNEYS HELP GEORGIA COMPANIES FIGHT UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES

As the world economy tightens and companies strive to turn a profit, it is not only Georgia consumers who fall victim to illegal business tactics and unfair business practices. Georgia companies also can be affected by the illegal and unfair…
Dec 5
FIND A DEDICATED ATLANTA, GEORGIA, BUSINESS LAWYER TO PROTECT YOUR PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS AT THE FIRST SIGN OF FAILURE TROUBLE

FIND A DEDICATED ATLANTA, GEORGIA, BUSINESS LAWYER TO PROTECT YOUR PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS AT THE FIRST SIGN OF FAILURE TROUBLE

In my many years as an experiencedAtlanta business attorney, I have witnessed countless business persons begin business partnerships with the best of intentions, only to find themselves in drawn out litigation or disputes. In a high profile…
Dec 5
IS THE GEORGIA HOMEOWNER ARBITRATION PROCESS FAIR TO HOMEOWNERS?

IS THE GEORGIA HOMEOWNER ARBITRATION PROCESS FAIR TO HOMEOWNERS?

As an Atlanta Construction Lawyer, I have worked with clients who have taken their Georgia construction arbitration, litigation, and disputes to the court system for resolution, and others who have gone through the process of arbitration. …

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International Business Law Advisor

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

http://www.internationalbusinesslawadvisor.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Florida International Law Blog

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

http://boyerlawfirmblog.com/

May 24
Loan Modification for Foreclosure

Loan Modification for Foreclosure

The state of Florida currently has a higher than average foreclosure rate, causing many homeowners to go through this painful process. A foreclosure is when the bank the bank repossesses a home due to non-payment of the mortgage. If the bank…
May 23
Eviction in Florida

Eviction in Florida

Our Florida real estate attorneys handle Landlord/ Tenant law, including evictions, throughout the state of Florida. Under Florida law, a landlord can evict a tenant for any of the following reasons:…
May 22
Conditions of a Contract

Conditions of a Contract

Conditions of a contract can be categorized by two methods: the effect on the duty to perform and the way in which they were created. Conditions that are based on their effect on the duty to perform are: Condition precedent: If the condition…

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Eric Morton's Legal Blog

Provides insights into business and intellectual property issues.

http://ericmortonlaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 16
Confidentiality Agreements and Mobile App Privacy Requirement

Confidentiality Agreements and Mobile App Privacy Requirement

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

Congratulations Mitch Jackson

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

Interviewed regarding Lance Armstrong case

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

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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…

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Colorado Business Litigation…

Colorado Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.coloradobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/

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

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

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

Patent Trolls - No Longer Hiding Under the Bridge

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

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

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

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Aaron Morris' Business Law Alert

Provides information and insight for businesses.

http://www.businesslawalert.com/

Aug 21
Simple Legal Concept Eludes Many Attorney

Simple Legal Concept Eludes Many Attorney

The case of former Desperate Housewife, Nicolette Sheridan, illustrates a simple legal concept that escapes many attorneys and their clients. Your case has to make sense.
Aug 21
Simple Legal Concept Alludes Many Attorney

Simple Legal Concept Alludes Many Attorney

The case of former Desperate Housewife, Nicolette Sheridan, illustrates a simple legal concept that escapes many attorneys and their clients. Your case has to make sense.
Apr 30
You Are Not Without Remedies if Someone Defames Your Busine

You Are Not Without Remedies if Someone Defames Your Busine

I believe in freedom of speech. I fight for freedom of speech. I feel that I must tell you that up front because every time I report a victory in court on a defamation action, I inevitably get some push back, as though I am preventing someone…

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Arizona Business Law Blog

Covers Arizona business law. By The Kelly Law Firm.

http://www.kellylawblog.com

May 24
Online Copyright Infringement Question: Can You Blog About Something Before It Airs In Your Time Zone?

Online Copyright Infringement Question: Can You Blog About Something Before It Airs In Your Time Zone?

For the most part, the Manti Te’O girlfriend scandal is long-forgotten fodder. But Dr. Phil McGraw’s people don’t want to let the scandal slide. The pop-psychology pioneer is suing Gawker Media for allegedly spoiling his…
Apr 12
Tesla Motor’s Defamation Saga

Tesla Motor’s Defamation Saga

In certain circles, Tesla Motors is the new darling of the automotive industry – and those circles don’t take kindly when detractors trash their “Great Battery Hope.” So when New York Times reporter, John Broder,…
Jan 23
Aaron’s Law: A Necessary Change to the CFAA

Aaron’s Law: A Necessary Change to the CFAA

As all now know, Aaron Swartz took his own life recently. Common sentiment is that his death was a result of an oppressive federal lawsuit, over a victim-less crime, which would have meant a multi-decade prison sentence for the computer…

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Strictly Business

Covers business law for entrepreneurs, emerging companies and the investment management industry. By Alexander J. Davie.

http://blog.alexanderdavie.com/

May 23
Selling Your Business — Practical Tips for Sellers — Part 11: Indemnification (Part Two)

Selling Your Business — Practical Tips for Sellers — Part 11: Indemnification (Part Two)

This post was jointly written by Casey W. Riggs and Jennifer Wilson. This is part 11 of our series discussing the sale of a business from the seller’s perspective. We’ve covered commencement of a potential deal through…
May 13
The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 4: Online Angel Investment Platform

The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 4: Online Angel Investment Platform

This post is the fourth in a series examining the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) one year after its passage and focuses on the provisions related to online angel investment platforms. In the last post of this…
May 12
Selling Your Business — Practical Tips for Sellers — Part 10: Indemnification (Part One)

Selling Your Business — Practical Tips for Sellers — Part 10: Indemnification (Part One)

This post was jointly written by Casey W. Riggs and Jennifer Wilson. This is part 10 of our series discussing the sale of a business from the seller’s perspective. We’ve covered commencement of a potential deal through…

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Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

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

http://www.fashionapparellawblog.com/

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

Spring Cleaning and the H-1B Visa Cap

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

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

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

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

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

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Delaware Non-Compete Law Blog

http://www.delawarenoncompetelawblog.com/

Jul 11
Pros and Cons of Suing the Ex-Employee’s New Employer

Pros and Cons of Suing the Ex-Employee’s New Employer

When a company pursues a former employee for violating a noncompete agreement, one of the first decisions may be whether to include the ex-employee’s new employer in the lawsuit. While attorneys who practice in noncompete litigation…
Mar 16
Settlement Discussions Not An Excuse for Delayed TRO Application To Enforce Noncompete

Settlement Discussions Not An Excuse for Delayed TRO Application To Enforce Noncompete

One of the most critical points in the enforcement of a noncompete is when a company first learns that a former employee may be engaging in unfair competition. Indeed, the steps taken by the company in the first few days can often determine…
Mar 1
American Lawyer Pens Insightful Article on Chancellor Strine

American Lawyer Pens Insightful Article on Chancellor Strine

For those of you interested in learning more about the chief judge for the Delaware Court of Chancery, there’s a great article about the Chancellor in this month’s American Lawyer.

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San Diego Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business formation and business litigation news and updates in California. Published By Donald Oder.

http://www.sandiegobusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 15
Minimizing Self Employment Taxe

Minimizing Self Employment Taxe

It is said that only two things in life are certain, death and taxes.  While everyone is required to pay local, state, and federal income taxes, business owners are generally subject to an additional burden - the self-employment tax…
May 8
What You Need To Know About Gross Up Provisions In Commercial Lease

What You Need To Know About Gross Up Provisions In Commercial Lease

In today's business world, with so much focus on the bottom line, most individuals and companies are looking for a way to cut operating expenses or at least pass them on to someone else.  For this reason, most commercial leases...
May 2
When Lies Become Fraud

When Lies Become Fraud

The term "fraud" is thrown around a loosely these days.  It is not uncommon for a business client to tell her attorney that she has been defrauded in a business deal because a vender lied, a partner stole from the...

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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…

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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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DBL Law Blog

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

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

May 23
DBL Law Sponsors Market in the Park

DBL Law Sponsors Market in the Park

DBL is proud to be the title sponsor of Market in the Park, a weekly summer market held in Washington Park in Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine.
May 22
New Dodd-Frank Rules Impact Loan Guaranty Agreement

New Dodd-Frank Rules Impact Loan Guaranty Agreement

Effective this Spring, new rules under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) will significantly impact guaranty agreements in loans that involve “swap” agreements. The new rules interpret a…
May 20
Company Cars and Workers’ Comp – Court of Appeals Clarifies Coverage in Kentucky

Company Cars and Workers’ Comp – Court of Appeals Clarifies Coverage in Kentucky

Even if he is off the clock, a worker who crashes in a company car while on the way to the job site likely will be covered by Kentucky workers’ compensation. Such was the ruling in Padgett v. Bowlin Group, 2012-CA-001736-WC (Ky. App.…

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Towson Tax Attorney

Covers taxes, business law, and estate planning. By Jeffrey Rogyom.

http://towsontax.com

Sep 14
Didn’t File Tax Returns? The IRS Offers Solutions for Nonfiler

Didn’t File Tax Returns? The IRS Offers Solutions for Nonfiler

Whether on purpose or by mistake, taxpayers sometimes find themselves years behind on filing their tax returns. Sometimes people are lucky and decide on their own to file past due tax returns and move on with their life. Others have the…
Mar 25
Family Business Succession Planning

Family Business Succession Planning

Small businesses comprise a significant portion of our economy. Unfortunately, most small businesses do not survive into the next generation of owners. The hard work and legacy of the current and prior generations can be wasted without proper…
Feb 18
Business Contract Drafting and Review

Business Contract Drafting and Review

Properly drafted commercial contracts not only improve the professional appearance of your business, but may also determine whether your contracts can be enforced in court or whether you can avoid court altogether. For various motivations,…

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New Jersey Attorney Law Review…

New Jersey Attorney Law Review Blog

Reviews published and unpublished civil law decisions of importance issued by the New Jersey Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. By Glenn Reiser.

http://newjerseylawreview.blogspot.com/

May 23
Home Improvement Contracts: The Nuts and Bolts of New Jersey's Regulatory Requirement

Home Improvement Contracts: The Nuts and Bolts of New Jersey's Regulatory Requirement

New Jersey has strict rules when it comes to home improvement contracts in excess of $500, the overriding purpose of which is to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors. The New Jersey Administrative Code §…
May 21
New Jersey Appeals Court Spares Eviction of 89-Year Old Blind Man

New Jersey Appeals Court Spares Eviction of 89-Year Old Blind Man

In an unpublished decision issued on May 21, 2013, a New Jersey appeals court held that a landlord was not entitled to evict his residential tenant, an 89-year old blind man with diabetes, because of the tenant's refusal to sign a new…
May 16
What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?

What is Wrong With Our Judicial System?

I couldn't find a better example to illustrate the problem with our judicial system. In a recently unpublished decision of the New Jersey Appellate Division, Hernandez v. North Jersey Neurosurgical Associates, Superior…

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Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

http://bankruptcy-in-michigan.com/

Nov 21
How Can a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Help Me With My Real Estate Taxes?

How Can a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Help Me With My Real Estate Taxes?

If you are behind on your real property taxes and in danger of forfeiting your house or on the brink of foreclosure, filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy may be the right solution for you. The Automatic Stay provisions of §362 will stop the…
Nov 20
What Happens to Utility Expenses that You Accrue After You File a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

What Happens to Utility Expenses that You Accrue After You File a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

§366 of the Bankruptcy Code governs matters relating to Utility companies, like Consumers, Bay City Power & Light and DTE. Typically, the utility company will close out the Pre-Petition account and all charges that accrued prior to filing…
Nov 18
Chapter 13 Trustee Best Practice For Mortgage Arrearage Claims for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Michigan

Chapter 13 Trustee Best Practice For Mortgage Arrearage Claims for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Michigan

Mortgage Servicers frequently inflate their pre petition arrearages, including interst and penalty charges, in Chapter 13 proceedings. The Mortgage Committee of the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees (NACTT) recently released a…

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California Business and Employment…

California Business and Employment Law

Covers employment and business law in California. By Sayer Fausto LLP.

http://sflegal.wordpress.com

Jan 29
Ledbetter Equal Pay Act Passes Congre

Ledbetter Equal Pay Act Passes Congre

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (2007) 550 U.S. 618, Congress passed Senate Bill 181 (the “Lilly Ledbetter Fairy Pay Act of 2009?). There have been a number of attempts to…
Jan 27
Opposing Sexual Harassment

Opposing Sexual Harassment

The United States Supreme Court clarified what it means to “oppose” sexual harassment. in Crawford v. Metropolitan of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, Crawford was asked questions during a sexual harassment investigation. In…
Dec 31
Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity

Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity

When 69-year-old Theodore DeJung was rejected for a full-time commissioner position for the Sonoma County Superior Court in favor of a person 26 years his junior, Mr. DeJung sued the court for age discrimination in violation of the Fair…

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Nissenbaum Law Blog

Covers New York business, internet and commercial real estate law.

http://www.nissenbaumlawblog.com/

May 14
May Courts Unilaterally Modify the Terms of an Oral Settlement Agreement to Which the Parties Agreed on the Record?

May Courts Unilaterally Modify the Terms of an Oral Settlement Agreement to Which the Parties Agreed on the Record?

In Highland Capital Corp., v. Donna P. Denier M.D., P.C. et al., No. A-4832-10T4 (N.J. Super. App. Div. 2013), Donna Denier, M.D. (“Defendant”) entered into a lease with Digirad Corporation (“Lease”) for a piece of equipment named…
May 14
When is a Franchisor Required to Provide a 180-Day Notice of Termination of a Dealership Agreement Under the New York Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealer Act?

When is a Franchisor Required to Provide a 180-Day Notice of Termination of a Dealership Agreement Under the New York Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealer Act?

Compass Motors, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) was a franchised motor vehicle dealer for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., (“Defendant”). As a part of the dealership agreement, Plaintiff agreed to renovate its facilities pursuant to a Facility…
May 14
Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

According to Wikipedia, a utility cooperative has the following characteristics: A utility cooperative is a type of cooperative that is tasked with the delivery of a public utility such as electricity, water or telecommunications to its…

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DRG Law

Business, intellectual property, litigation, and transactional issues from a legal and relational perspective. By Douglas R. Griess.

http://drglaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 5
Started My Own Firm, New Blog/RSS Location

Started My Own Firm, New Blog/RSS Location

Back in November, I headed out on my own to start The Griess Law Firm, LLC. As a part of the process, I have created a new website with a new domain and a new location for my blog posts. The new RSS feed is located at…
Sep 15
Civil Theft, Breach of Contract, and Software Development with a Copyright Ownership Defense in Colorado State Court

Civil Theft, Breach of Contract, and Software Development with a Copyright Ownership Defense in Colorado State Court

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals case addresses an interesting situation invol
Sep 1
Sorry, Been Real Busy, Blessings of Flexible Work Schedule, and How the Workplace Has Changed

Sorry, Been Real Busy, Blessings of Flexible Work Schedule, and How the Workplace Has Changed

First, let me apologize that this is the first post in over a month. At first I was real busy with work, and then a whole set of problems occurred at work that prevented me from being able to pay attention to the blog.

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New York Franchise Law Blog

For entrepreneurs considering buying, starting or terminating a franchise. By Charles Internicola.

http://www.newyorkfranchiselaw.com/

Jan 26
"How Do I Franchise My Business"

"How Do I Franchise My Business"

Frequently - very frequently - I am asked by business owners "How Do I Franchise My Business?". These entrepreneurs are looking for expansion options for their successful businesses and, for good reason, franchising is a compelling option…
Jan 4
Buying a Franchise in 2013

Buying a Franchise in 2013

So, it is 2013 – Yes, Happy New Year – but now getting to some serious issues, one that will impact and you, your family and your business interests for many years to come, you may be considering the purchase of a franchise.…
Jan 4
Franchising a Business in 2013

Franchising a Business in 2013

With 2013 and the beginning of the new year upon us, as an entrepreneur and business owner, it is quite common to, again, start some fresh thinking about your business, business goals, expansion and expansion options offered by franchising.…

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Dynamic Lawyers Blog

Covers Canadian law. By Michael Carabash.

http://dynamiclawyers.com/DL_blog

Jul 28
Tracey Tyler

Tracey Tyler

Tracy Tyler was the legal affairs reporter for the Toronto Star for over 25 years. She passed away a few days ago of breast cancer at the age of 50. She will be sorely missed. She worked tirelessly to expose flaws in the justice system.
Jun 13
Prenuptial Agreement Ontario

Prenuptial Agreement Ontario

Well, I’m pleased to announce that we have just updated the eBook that comes with an Ontario Prenuptial Agreement. The eBook is now 36 pages long! We’ve included recent cases, ways in which Prenuptial Agreements can be challenged, and…
Jun 13
Cohabitation Agreement Ontario

Cohabitation Agreement Ontario

Well, I’m pleased to announce that we have just updated the eBook that comes with an Ontario Cohabitation Agreement (terminates upon marriage or continues past marriage as a prenuptial agreement). The eBook is now 56 pages long! We’ve…

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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…

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Our Thoughts

Covers busines law, litigation, risk management and estate planning. By Minor Bell Neal.

http://www.mbnlaw.com/our-thoughts/

Oct 24
Housing Inventory Continues to Move Down

Housing Inventory Continues to Move Down

The Wall Street Journal reports that the number of homes for sale in September dropped by 2.2% from August, by 17.8% from last year, and by 34.3% from two years ago. Inventories have been falling amid stronger demand from home buyers, which…
Oct 1
Home Prices May Not Return Until 2023

Home Prices May Not Return Until 2023

CNN Money reports today that the severe decline in home prices during the last 4 years may mean some homeowners who bought at the peak may never get their money back. Housing is bouncing back, but it has a long way to go. U.S. home prices…
Jul 16
Journal Reports Housing Crisis Past Bottom

Journal Reports Housing Crisis Past Bottom

The Wall Street Journal reported this week that the housing market has officially reached bottom. According to many real estate indices home prices are up, sales of existing and new homes are picking up and inventories of for sale homes have…

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California Litigation Attorney…

California Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers legal news. By Reid & Hellyer.

http://www.rhlaw.com/blog/

Feb 12
The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture

The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture

According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward was being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
Feb 12
Catch me if you can, and pay the tax if you do – Information Reward

Catch me if you can, and pay the tax if you do – Information Reward

According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
Feb 8
The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I

The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I

When a plaintiff wins a judgment or reaches a settlement, the tax man will be lurking to get his share. There are two main issues in the taxation of litigation. This blog will focus on a plaintiff in a non-business litigation…

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AMS Counsel Blawg

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

http://annemariesegal.com/

Apr 30
My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later

My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later

My biggest risk was giving up security in exchange for self-direction. In the process, I broke through and found my core, which drives my life and practice today. Here’s my story. One year ago today, I walked out the doors for the…
Apr 24
International Clients – Ten Points to Consider

International Clients – Ten Points to Consider

“A client from Hong Kong is not so different than one from Ohio. It’s just another name on a document and an annoying time zone.” That was how, when I was a summer intern during law school, a junior associate (let’s…
Apr 2
The 100 Greatest Songs – Copyright Alert

The 100 Greatest Songs – Copyright Alert

New topic alert! As a new practice area of mine, copyrights will be a topic for future posts, along with my usual fare (business law, trademarks, estate planning and other legal topics). Copyrights are fun to write about, and it is fun to…

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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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Chicago Business Litigation…

Chicago Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers breach of contract, implied contract, oral contracts, defamation, and unjust enrichment. By Tamari & Blumenthal, LLC.

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

Jul 6
Supreme Court Issues Ruling On Challenging Fairness of Arbitration Clause

Supreme Court Issues Ruling On Challenging Fairness of Arbitration Clause

Ruling in favor of the appellant, the Supreme Court established a standard for challenging the fairness of arbitration clauses in court. See Rent-A-Center, West v. Jackson, 2010 WL 2471058
Mar 2
Supreme Court Applies Stricter Pleading Standard for Civil Action

Supreme Court Applies Stricter Pleading Standard for Civil Action

In Ashcroft v. Iqbal, the Supreme Court reinforced the Twombly Court’s interpretation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a)(2). Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 129 S.Ct. 1937, (2009). In Twombly, the Court developed a plausibility standard to…
Feb 4
Illinois Courts Define Respondeat Superior

Illinois Courts Define Respondeat Superior

In Illinois, an employer is subject to vicarious liability for his employees under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Bank of America, N.A. v. Bird.392 Ill.App.3d 621, 911 N.E.2d 1239, 331 Ill.Dec. 1009 (2009). Under this doctrine, an…

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You and Yours Blawg

Covers business law, elder law, estate planning and tax law. By Deirdre R. Wheatley-Liss.

http://youandyoursblawg.blogspot.com/

Aug 6
You and Yours Blawg is Moving

You and Yours Blawg is Moving

Category: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate and Inheritance Tax, Business Law and Planning, Tax Law and Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Musing
Mar 20
Haven't Paid NJ Taxes? Now Might Be the Time

Haven't Paid NJ Taxes? Now Might Be the Time

Category: Tax Law and PlanningCourtesy of JH Cohn:New Jersey Enacts Tax Amnesty Program"New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine has signed a bill creating a 45-day New Jersey state tax amnesty period that will end no later than June 15, 2009.…
Mar 16
Lets get Banks Lending - SBA Loan Guarantee Amount to 90%

Lets get Banks Lending - SBA Loan Guarantee Amount to 90%

Category: Business Law and Planning

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Unfair Business Practices

Focuses on unfair business and trade practices. By Williams Mullen.

http://unfairbusinesspractices.blogspot.com/

Feb 13
Oppressive Conduct By Majority Shareholders Warrants Judical Dissolution of a Closely Held Virginia Corporation

Oppressive Conduct By Majority Shareholders Warrants Judical Dissolution of a Closely Held Virginia Corporation

A recent decision by Judge Jane Marum Roush of the Fairfax Circuit Court in Virginia is a must read for shareholders in closely held Virginia corporations. The case, Colgate, et al. v. The Disthere Group, Inc.,(August 30, 2012,…
Sep 4
Careful Contract Drafting is Crucial when Intellectual Property is Involved

Careful Contract Drafting is Crucial when Intellectual Property is Involved

Companies providing services to clients and the clients themselves should pay close attention to language in the contract for services, particularly when the services involve the production of intellectual property by the company, such as…
Aug 28
Va. Supreme Court Overturned a Multi-Million Dollar Goodwill Damages Award

Va. Supreme Court Overturned a Multi-Million Dollar Goodwill Damages Award

Recently in the case of 21st Century Systems, Inc. v. Perot Systems Government Services, Inc. ("Perot Systems") (available here), the Virginia Supreme Court overturned a multi-million dollar goodwill damages award.

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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…

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My Distribution Law

Focuses on distribution law issues for manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers, and retailers. By Howard M. Ullman.

http://www.mydistributionlaw.com/

May 14
Patent Exhaustion Doctrine Does Not Protect Farmers Who Replant Patented Seed

Patent Exhaustion Doctrine Does Not Protect Farmers Who Replant Patented Seed

In a brief, unanimous opinion written by Justice Kagan, the Supreme Court yesterday agreed with Monsanto that the patent exhaustion doctrine does not enable farmers to replant and reproduce patented seeds without the patentee’s…
May 8
More Evidence that California May No Longer Follow the Per Se Rule in Vertical Pricing Fixing Case

More Evidence that California May No Longer Follow the Per Se Rule in Vertical Pricing Fixing Case

In Kaewsawang v. Sara Lee Fresh, Inc., Case No. BC360109 (Cal. Los Angeles Superior Ct. May 6, 2013), the trial court dismissed a challenge to Sara Lee’s pricing practices brought under California’s state antitrust law, the…
Apr 18
It Is Becoming Tougher for Plaintiffs to Allege Harm to Competition

It Is Becoming Tougher for Plaintiffs to Allege Harm to Competition

It has long been the case that Sherman Act Section 1 Rule of Reason claims as well as Section 2 claims require proof of harm to competition. But the courts, particularly in the Ninth Circuit, have been tightening up on the…

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Chorey, Taylor, & Feil Blog

Covers business law topics.

http://ctflegal.blogspot.com/

Jul 23
Signing Off

Signing Off

by John L. WatkinsI want to thank everyone who has read this blog over the past two years. Effective tomorrow, two of my fellow shareholders and I will be joining the Atlanta office of another law firm.It has been a privilege practicing with…
May 23
The Bad Guys Are Still Out There (But Can Usually Be Dealt With)

The Bad Guys Are Still Out There (But Can Usually Be Dealt With)

By John L. WatkinsReaders of this blog know that proactive early steps with a lawyer (such as by documenting contractual and business relationships properly before a dispute develops) help avoid lawsuits and save money in the long run.…
May 11
An Insider's Guide on Hiring a Business Attorney

An Insider's Guide on Hiring a Business Attorney

by John L. Watkin

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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…

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The Gray Blog

Covers news, laws and trends involving the parallel market. By Jorge Espinosa.

http://espinosaiplaw.com/wordpress

Jun 2
No material differences in parallel market Russian sunflower

No material differences in parallel market Russian sunflower

It has been a while since we’ve seen a material differences case come through the courts. Thanks to the Eastern District of New York the dry spell is over. In Zip International Group, LLC. v. Trilini Imports, Inc., 09-CV-2437 (E.D.N.Y.
Jun 1
Will anti-parallel market legislation dry up wine availability in New York?

Will anti-parallel market legislation dry up wine availability in New York?

Most people have heard of the parallel market in fragrances, cosmetics and electronics. Few have heard of a parallel market in wines. However, the New York State Assembly has and is intent on shutting it down. Bill No.
May 18
Parallel market and the MERCOSUR countries.

Parallel market and the MERCOSUR countries.

Are parallel market goods sold in Brazil at a price that is so close to the manufacturer’s price that the consumer gains no price benefit? Why does the new Brazilian customs law probably have little impact on the parallel market? How do…

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Covers domestic and international commercial and financial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, intellectual property licensing, product distribution, strategic partnerships and joint ventures. By Anthony Cerminaro.

http://dealattorney.blogspot.com/

Jul 19
Hart-Scott-Rodino Rules: DOJ And FTC Final Changes To Merger Reporting Form

Hart-Scott-Rodino Rules: DOJ And FTC Final Changes To Merger Reporting Form

The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission released their final changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino reporting form on July 7, 2011.
May 3
FCPA Due Diligence Checklist

FCPA Due Diligence Checklist

"Summary: There are several steps that a company should take when performing pre-acquisition FCPA due diligence. Yesterday at the Hanson Wade FCPA conference in Houston, some of these steps were discussed. While these steps are not an…
Feb 3
Split vs Spin ... -Offs, that i

Split vs Spin ... -Offs, that i

"Split-offs have become more popular in the wake of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2006 (TIPRA). TIPRA modified Internal Revenue Code section 355 to limit how much cash companies could transfer to a subsidiary to…

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The Business Law Blog

Covers business and real estate matters. By Wesley Denton.

http://thebusinesslawblog.blogspot.com/

Apr 10
Too scared to move

Too scared to move

It's a cliche to say that America is a litigious country, but once again someone has come into my office with a problem that, quite frankly, would like not have occurred in any other country.The details of the problem aren't relevant, and…
Sep 6
A partnership exit plan

A partnership exit plan

If you've read this blog for some time, you know that I've written often about what happens when business partners can no longer get along. But other things can happen to break up a partnership that should also be considered when setting up a…
Aug 30
Entrepeneurs and Adversity

Entrepeneurs and Adversity

More than a year now into the recession, and, for the first time in my career, having watched a largely suceessful clientele of entrepeneurs weather financial storms, I've learned that business people have handled this recession in different…

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The Becker-Posner Blog

A law and economics blog by University of Chicago Law School Professors Gary Becker and Senior Lecturer Judge Richard Posner

http://uchicagolaw.typepad.com/beckerposner/

Nov 25
MOOCs—Implications for Higher Education—Posner

MOOCs—Implications for Higher Education—Posner

“MOOCs,” an acronym for “massive open online courses,” denotes an important, possibly a revolutionary, development ineducation. These courses are online, free of charge, open to anyone in the world who has a laptop and an Internet…
Nov 25
Online Courses and the Future of Higher Education-Becker

Online Courses and the Future of Higher Education-Becker

Online courses began around 1990 with the growth of more widespread access to the Internet. They spread rapidly in the United States during the last half of the 1990’s buoyed by the dot-com boom, and fell sharply after that bubble burst.…
Nov 18
Why People Vote and What That Implies-Becker

Why People Vote and What That Implies-Becker

The number of voters in the recent US presidential election was down by about 5 million voters from 2008, yet still about 120 million Americans voted this month. President Obama had one of the smallest winning percentages in the popular vote…

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Business Brawls Blog

Covers business litigation issues. By Kaufman Law.

http://www.businessbrawls.com/blog

May 21
Is a settlement agreement an enforceable contract?

Is a settlement agreement an enforceable contract?

A settlement agreement and a contract are synonymous. So the question is really, is there a contract to settle the case? What are the elements of contract? Offer, yep. I will dismiss my case if you dismiss yours and…
May 14
When You Should Appeal

When You Should Appeal

Some attorneys like to appeal every case that the client can afford to pay for. Others don’t agree and file an appeal only when they see clear error. I don’t agree that there is a blanket rule for appeals. It…
May 7
Zealous Representation? Or Deliberate Overkill?

Zealous Representation? Or Deliberate Overkill?

Sometimes you run into lawyers and clients who just don’t seem to have any idea of proportionality. I won’t name names, but a couple of national firms are that way. So they might take case worth a few thousand and…

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China Business Law Blog…

China Business Law Blog ä¸åœ‹å•

Covers Chinese franchise, torts, contracts and labor laws. By Brad Luo.

http://chinabusinesslaw.blogspot.com/

Sep 13
US-China Trade War Begins!

US-China Trade War Begins!

In response to President Obama's decision to impose Section 421 tariffs on Chinese tires, the Chinese government took a short two days to retaliate. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that it will initiate the necessary proceedings…
Aug 10
Forced Confessions to Be Inadmissible for Death Penalty in China

Forced Confessions to Be Inadmissible for Death Penalty in China

Over the past two and half months, I had devoted my every waking moment into studying for the Texas Bar Examination (TBE), which FINALLY took place on July 28-30. This should explain the absence of any posts for the last several months.
Apr 10
China's Jury System

China's Jury System

"I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution."--Thomas JeffersonTwo days ago, I had the pleasure of talking to Hon. Duan, a senior justice on…

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Business Law Post

Covers corporate law, securities law, intellectual property, and social entrepreneurship. By Arina Shulga.

http://www.businesslawpost.blogspot.com/

May 21
Can For-Profit Businesses Use Unpaid Interns in New York?

Can For-Profit Businesses Use Unpaid Interns in New York?

Even though I have previously written about it, I keep getting many questions regarding whether unpaid interns can work for a for-profit business. My conclusion is YES BUT… it can be risky for the business. In New York, interns can…
May 18
Crowdfunding Update

Crowdfunding Update

We are still patiently waiting for the SEC to develop rules implementing the crowdfunding provisions of the JOBS Act. While we are waiting, the industry prepares for the crowdfunding transactions. Recently, two interesting articles about…
May 12
Who Owns #Hashtags?

Who Owns #Hashtags?

Proliferation of social media continues to stretch the boundaries of the law and its definitions. It prompts us to apply the proven legal concepts to new technological and social phenomena with no clear and well-defined answers.A good…

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Shareholder Oppression

Discusses the evolving law of minority shareholder oppression: rights, causes of action, and remedies. By Eric Fryar.

http://blog.shareholderoppression.com/

Apr 14
Shareholder Oppression Newsletter No. 2

Shareholder Oppression Newsletter No. 2

Earlier this month, Fryar Law Firm published its second issue of the Shareholder Oppression Newsletter, which contained four new articles dealing with issues raised in the Dallas Court of Appeals' recent significant minority shareholder…
Apr 3
New Texas Shareholder Oppression Opinion -- Ritchie v. Rupe, No. 05-08-00615-CV, ___ S.W.3d ____, 2011 WL 1107214 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011, ____).

New Texas Shareholder Oppression Opinion -- Ritchie v. Rupe, No. 05-08-00615-CV, ___ S.W.3d ____, 2011 WL 1107214 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011, ____).

On March 28, 2011, the Dallas Court of Appeals issued a significant shareholder oppression opinion in Ritchie v. Rupe, No. 05-08-00615-CV, ___ S.W.3d ____, 2011 WL 1107214 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011, ____). [Read Full Opinion] This is the first…
Mar 14
Vermont Supreme Court Affirms Breach of Fiduciary Duties by Corporate Officer and Director

Vermont Supreme Court Affirms Breach of Fiduciary Duties by Corporate Officer and Director

Vermont Supreme Court Affirms Breach of Fiduciary Duties by Corporate Officer and Director J.A. Morrissey, Inc. v. Smejkal, 6 A.3d 701 (Vt. 2010). [Read full opinion]

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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…

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Canadian M&A Perspectives

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

http://www.canadianmergersacquisitions.com

May 23
Can we talk?

Can we talk?

Considerations for disclosure of material information in the necessary course of business.By Patrick Boucher Your company is contemplating a potential transaction and you would like to share your project with one or more major shareholders…
May 14
You Can’t Always Get What You Want

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Making realistic projections during an auction processBy Robert Hansen and Shane C. D'Souza The recent Delaware ruling in In Ancestry.com Inc. Shareholder Litigation provides a cautionary tale relating to a target company developing…
May 9
Challenges for State-Owned Enterprises Arising From Proposed Amendments to the Investment Canada Act

Challenges for State-Owned Enterprises Arising From Proposed Amendments to the Investment Canada Act

By Oliver J. Borgers and Michele Siu The Canadian government’s Bill C-60 contains proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act that will significantly impact foreign investors whom the Canadian government considers as state-owned…

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