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Boston Business Litigation Lawyer…

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers business litigation, employment law, and commercial law. By Parker Scheer LLP.

http://www.bostonbusinesslitigationlawyer.com/
  • May 9

    Choosing Your Words: Grammar Matters in Contract Construction

    Choosing Your Words: Grammar Matters in Contract Construction
    Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) highlighted the importance of grammar to contract interpretation, proving that disregard for our elementary school lessons when drafting agreements can lead to liability where it was…
  • May 9

    Recent Case Result

    Recent Case Result
    Arbitration Language in Employment Contract Held Permissive, Not Mandatory A New York employee brought an employment discrimination claim against his Massachusetts employer in federal court in New York. Despite the ongoing federal case, the…
  • Apr 12

    Arbitrator's Error is a Risk Undertaken in Agreeing to Arbitrate

    Arbitrator's Error is a Risk Undertaken in Agreeing to Arbitrate
    In a February 2013 decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court declined to vacate an arbitration award, which the defendant claimed resulted from the arbitrator's error of law. A dispute arose between Daniel McDonough and Kevin McDonough,…
Rank this Week: 4067

The University of Chicago Law…

The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Podcast

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

http://www.law.uchicago.edu/facultypodcast.rss
  • May 9

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

    Richard Epstein, "A History of Public Utility Regulation in the Supreme Court"
    Rate regulation today is often conceived of as an exotic topic of interest only to a select group of pointy-headed specialists. But the truth is quite the opposite.  The history of rate regulation raises some of the most fundamental…
  • Apr 25

    Justice Albie Sachs, "Same Sex Marriage Decision in South Africa"

    Justice Albie Sachs, "Same Sex Marriage Decision in South Africa"
    Justice Albie Sachs of the Constitutional Court of South Africa discussed the Fourie case, gay rights, and the same-sex marriage decision in South Africa. This lecture was recorded on April 9, 2013.
  • Apr 11

    Philip Pettit, "Giving Corporate Agents their Due — and Only their Due"

    Philip Pettit, "Giving Corporate Agents their Due — and Only their Due"
    Suitably organized, corporate groups mimic the capacities of individual persons and operate as agents with minds of their own. And in order to function in this agential manner, they have to be assigned legal rights that they can assert or…
Rank this Week: 2575

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Business Law and Employment Law. Published By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagosmallbusinesslawyerblog.com/
  • May 9

    Contracts are everywhere!

    Contracts are everywhere!
    By Poonam K. Lakhani When you begin a small business, you will be inundated with contracts. You will likely have contracts related to all aspects of your business, everything from your lease, agreements with vendors, to even agreements with…
  • Apr 25

    That uncomfortable conversation...

    That uncomfortable conversation...
    By: Poonam K. Lakhani So you have an employee whose performance is just not up to par anymore. What do you do? Disciplining an employee can be just as stressful for a business owner, as it is for the employee. Not only do you want to be…
  • Apr 23

    Top 10 Tips for Launching a Business in Illinois - Tip 6: Don't Hire Employees Until You are Prepared to Hire Employee

    Top 10 Tips for Launching a Business in Illinois - Tip 6: Don't Hire Employees Until You are Prepared to Hire Employee
    The caption may sound a bit obvious. Clearly you do not plan to hire employees until you really need to hire employees. However, there is more to this issue than what immediately may come to mind. Employees are a large expense, and most…
Rank this Week: 4895

Corporate Securities Law Blog

Corporate Securities Law Blog

Focuses on complliance, corporate governance, disclosure, mergers and tax issues. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2342

Campanella Law Blog

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,…
Rank this Week: 3714

IN THE (RED) - The Business…

IN THE (RED) - The Business Bankruptcy Blog

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

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

    Ninth Circuit Opens The Door To Recharacterization Of Debt As Equity

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

    Spring 2013 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available

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

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

    Seventh Circuit Decision Gives Support To Protecting Buyers In Bankruptcy Sales From Successor Liability
    Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit addressed whether a buyer of assets outside of bankruptcy (in this case, from a receivership), takes on successor liability for federal Fair Labor Standards…
Rank this Week: 2938

South Carolina Retail and…

South Carolina Retail and Hospitality Law Blog

Covers legal trends for South Carolina retailers and hospitality-related entities. By Christian Stegmaier.

http://retailhospitalitylaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1821

Cal Biz Lit

Cal Biz Lit

Covers California litigation issues, including product liability, busines litigation, Proposition 65, Unfair Competition Law, and employment litigation. By Bruce Nye.

http://www.calbizlit.com/cal_biz_lit/
  • May 8

    Governor Brown's Proposition 65 Proposals: Real Reform, or Reform Lite?

    Governor Brown's Proposition 65 Proposals: Real Reform, or Reform Lite?
    Amidst much fanfare, California Governor Jerry Brown announced yesterday his support for a variety of changes to California's Proposition 65, which is well-known to readers of Cal Biz Lit and officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and…
  • Sep 18

    Major California Rule Change For Depositions Takes Place In 2013

    Major California Rule Change For Depositions Takes Place In 2013
    It's been quite a long time since the California legislature turned its attention to civil discovery.  But man, they sure did this time.  Yesterday, the Governor signed AB1875,
  • May 29

    The Rich Are Different Than You and Me . . . .

    The Rich Are Different Than You and Me . . . .
    The rich are different than you and me.  They have more money.            -- Famous phony quote of conversation between F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest                  Hemingway.
Rank this Week: 2352

New York & New Jersey Business…

New York & New Jersey Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business startup law. By Samuel C Berger, PC.

http://www.newjerseybusinesslawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3242

Autolaw

Autolaw

Covers issues and legal challenges facing California auto dealers. By Chris Bruni.

http://autolaw.typepad.com/autolaw/
  • May 8

    New York Auto Show a/ka "The Big Apple!" I…

    New York Auto Show a/ka "The Big Apple!" I recently attended the New York Auto Show--what a scene! While my 11 year old son didn't pick up a Corvette, it sure was a popular attraction. The new C7 promises to...
  • Apr 11

    Arbitration is Good

    Arbitration is Good
    In some cases, parties may prefer arbitration over the time and expense of a jury trial. Not in all cases, just in some. In a recent 2nd District opinion, the Appellate Court held that a dealership had a right to...
  • Feb 28

    Hyundai to Settle MPG Claim

    Hyundai to Settle MPG Claim
    Wow. Does anyone really believe the EPA mileage estimates that are attached to new car window stickers? Apparently some Hyundai drivers do. And apparently Hyundai is being held to those estimates. Automotive News is reporting that Hyundai…
Rank this Week: 2473

Business Litigation Info

Business Litigation Info

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

http://www.businesslitigationinfo.com/
  • May 8

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

    Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same
    I recently had the privilege of moderating a privacy panel discussion at an unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) conference.  UAS’s have been in the news lately, so you can imagine the interest and concern for privacy and…
  • Apr 9

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

    Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service
    Charles Faruki, Managing Partner of FI&C was recently selected as a 2013 BTI Client Service All-Star MVP by BTI Consulting Group. All-Star MVPs are standout attorneys honored for delivering superior client service year after year. Charlie…
  • Mar 20

    SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA

    SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA
    On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in  Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450, and held that class action plaintiffs cannot plead around the Class Action Fairness Act’s…
Rank this Week: 3282

Rush On Business

Rush On Business

Covers business litigation, employment law, franchise law, incorporation and starting a business. By Rush Nigut.

http://www.rushonbusiness.com/
  • May 8

    Law Firm Social Media Strategy

    Law Firm Social Media Strategy
    I am speaking at the Iowa Bar Association's Bridge the Gap seminar on May 9, 2013 on The Lessons I've Learned From Seven Years of Legal Blogging. I am excited about the presentation as it is the first time I've spoken on legal blogging for a…
  • Apr 25

    The Franchise King Reveals 20 Must-Do Things Before Buying a Franchise

    The Franchise King Reveals 20 Must-Do Things Before Buying a Franchise
    Joel Libava (a/k/a "The Franchise King") has a list of 20 Must-Do Things Before You Buy a Franchise. It's a great list so I thought I'd share the article with you. The last item on his list is to "Lawyer Up". Joel explains that the franchisor…
  • Apr 23

    Due Diligence Training Through Plains Angels: Classes of Stock and Corporate Structure

    Due Diligence Training Through Plains Angels: Classes of Stock and Corporate Structure
    Those interested in raising investment capital for their business, or those interested in making investments in businesses, may want to take advantage of the monthly due diligence/investor training provided by Plains Angels.  Plains…
Rank this Week: 2718

International Technology Law Blog

International Technology Law Blog

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

http://asialaw.biz/blog/
  • May 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…
  • Mar 15

    US Court Approves International Service of Process by Facebook

    US Court Approves International Service of Process by Facebook
    As technologies develop, courts worldwide are increasingly open to allowing service of legal documents by new means, including by FedEx, e-mail, Facebook and Twitter. In line with that general trend, last week a District Court in New York…
Rank this Week: 3871

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

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

Covers business news.

http://www.eclewis.com/
  • May 7

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

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

    Keeping it in the family

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

    Going into business with partner

    Going into business with partner
    So far this month, we have gone over starting a business by yourself and with your significant other. This week, we are going to touch on starting a business with a partner (or partners). In many cases, people determine that they do not want…
Rank this Week: 3301

Business + Intellectual Property +…

Business + Intellectual Property + Internet Law

From a Rhode Island point of view, this blog covers legal developments in the fields of business law, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, intellectual property law, and gaming law. By John Ottaviani.

http://bipilaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 7

    Trademarks Are Everywhere in Dallas!

    Trademarks Are Everywhere in Dallas!
    As in every city, trademarks are everywhere in Dallas.  Because I am here attending the Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association,  it is only fitting that I show a few that I spotted on a brief walk in the…
  • Apr 26

    "Intellectual Property Protection for Small Businesses" Presentation

    "Intellectual Property Protection for Small Businesses" Presentation
    On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of co-presenting a workshop at the "Beacon for Small Business Expo," sponsored by Beacon Mutual for its policyholders and the general public.  My presentation was titled "Intellectual Property Protection…
  • Mar 18

    FTC Updates Rules for Internet and Mobile Advertising

    FTC Updates Rules for Internet and Mobile Advertising
    Does your company advertise online or on mobile devices?  Do you promote your company on Twitter  and Facebook?  If so, you should take note that the Federal Trade Commission last week updated its guidelines for digital…
Rank this Week: 3485

The Virtual Attorney Blog

The Virtual Attorney Blog

Covers estate planning and business law. By Michael Brennan.

http://thevirtualattorney.com/blog
  • May 7

    I think I Need a Will, So Why Not Use Legalzoom?

    I think I Need a Will, So Why Not Use Legalzoom?
    There are a host of developments that can cause property to be distributed in ways other than that which had been intended when the will was written and signed. Many of them are changes in family situation such as births, deaths, divorces,…
  • May 1

    What a Will Can (and Cannot) Do

    What a Will Can (and Cannot) Do
    A will is a simple and effective tool at accomplishing a number of goals and estate planning needs, but it can’t do everything. Here are some goals that a properly drafted and executed will can and cannot accomplish. A will CAN be…
  • Apr 23

    What is HIPAA? Answers to Frequently Asked Question

    What is HIPAA? Answers to Frequently Asked Question
    Most of us believe that our medical and other health information is private and should be protected, and we want to know who has this information. In a world that in continuously becoming more connected, the exchange of such information is…
Rank this Week: 3742

In-house ACCess

In-house ACCess

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

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

    Ten Rules for Proving Your Value

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

    Commuter Life: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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

    Publicly Announcing My Parkinson’s Diagnosis — One Year Later

    Publicly Announcing My Parkinson’s Diagnosis — One Year Later
    Introduction by ACC Docket’s Publisher & Directory of Surveys Kim Howard: This month’s issue of the ACC Docket covers employment and human resources issues. I have managed different work situations and staff, but I have never…
Rank this Week: 3588

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

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

    Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine

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

    Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!

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

    Franchise State Registration and Exemptions!

    Franchise State Registration and Exemptions!
    Franchisors and business owners, do you want to have a presence in more states?  Do you want to reach more consumers?  Do you want to reach more consumers?  Some states require a  registration or exemption before selling…
Rank this Week: 3791

SullivanLawNet

SullivanLawNet

Legal news and analysis, with an emphasis on international and domestic intellectual property developments. By Shawn Sullivan.

http://www.sullivanlaw.net
  • May 2

    Plant Variety Rights Case: Court Orders Claimant to Return Seized Item

    Plant Variety Rights Case: Court Orders Claimant to Return Seized Item
    In an opinion issued April 25, 2013, a Dutch court in the city of Roermond found no basis for plant variety rights infringement claims brought by the Anti-Infringement Bureau for Intellectual Property Rights on Plant Material (AIB), a…
  • May 2

    Hearing Scheduled on IRS Colleges & Universities Tax-Exempt Compliance Project

    Hearing Scheduled on IRS Colleges & Universities Tax-Exempt Compliance Project
    On May 1, 2013, Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service’s recent report on tax-exempt compliance by U.S. nonprofit colleges and universities will be the subject of a hearing on…
  • Apr 29

    New IRS Report on Tax-Exempt Compliance by Universities & College

    New IRS Report on Tax-Exempt Compliance by Universities & College
    The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has released its final report following a multi-year study of tax-exempt compliance by nonprofit universities and colleges. Colleges and Universities Compliance Project Final Report (Apr. 25, 2013). The IRS…
Rank this Week: 2063

Peter Fleischer: Privacy...?

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…
Rank this Week: 3024

Western Canada Business Litigation…

Western Canada Business Litigation Blog

Covers issues emerging in the legal and business communities. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

http://www.westerncanadabusinesslitigationblog.com/
  • May 1

    Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?

    Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?
    Posted by Peter RobertsLandlords, tenants and law students all wrestle over what it means to be a fixture as opposed to a chattel.  It matters to landlords because, at the end of a tenancy, fixtures can become their property and enhance…
  • Apr 23

    BC Court of Appeal Acknowledges Independence of the Bar as a Principle of Fundamental Justice

    BC Court of Appeal Acknowledges Independence of the Bar as a Principle of Fundamental Justice
    Posted by Ron SkolroodIn October 2011 I wrote about the BC Supreme Court decision in Federation of Law Societies of Canada v. Canada (Attorney General), 2011 BCSC 1270 in which the Court held that provisions of the federal Proceeds of Crime…
  • Apr 10

    B.C.'s New Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act

    B.C.'s New Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act
    Posted by Peter RobertsOn March 2, 2013, the Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act, S.B.C. 2012, c. 19, was quietly enacted.  This statute had been on the books since 2012 but not in force.  The purpose of the Act is to authorize…
Rank this Week: 3090

Corporate Social Responsibility…

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law

Covers corporate governance, human rights, trade and transparency. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.csrandthelaw.com
  • May 1

    The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma

    The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma
    On April 22, the European Union lifted all sanctions on Burma except an arms embargo. The sanctions had already been eased in April 2012, which left open the option of easily putting them back into place. The European Union’s move to…
  • Apr 24

    Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State

    Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State
    This week, members of the United Nations (“U.N.”) Working Group on Human Rights and Transnational Corporations are making an official visit to the United States as part of the Group’s mandate to promote the effective…
  • Apr 23

    The ATS’s Second Act: The Supreme Court Looks to Address the Unanswered Questions of Kiobel

    The ATS’s Second Act: The Supreme Court Looks to Address the Unanswered Questions of Kiobel
    The U.S. Supreme Court granted cert on April 22 in two important cases for the future application of the Alien Tort Statute (“ATS”) following its decision last week in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum.  As discussed in…
Rank this Week: 3985

Texas Restaurant Law

Texas Restaurant Law

Covers Texas restaurant and hospitality law. By Ralph Perry-Miller and Matthew Sanderson.

http://lrmlawblog.com/restaurantlaw
  • May 1

    The Top 7 Things To Consider Before Buying A Restaurant

    The Top 7 Things To Consider Before Buying A Restaurant
    There are so many things to consider when buying a restaurant that we decided to break that list down to just seven issues. If you only look at these issues, you should avoid most of the big hazards when you buy your next restaurant. Now,…
  • Apr 23

    Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner

    Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner
    We all know how important restaurant taxes are to restaurant owners. Last week, our own tax counsel, David Gair, outlined his Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner on TexasTaxTalk.com, so TexasRestaurantLaw.com decided to share it as…
  • Apr 17

    What Is Restaurant Intellectual Property?

    What Is Restaurant Intellectual Property?
    At TexasRestaurantLaw.com, we have covered “Who Owns Your Restaurant Name?” and “Is Your Restaurant Recipe Safe?” However, we have not previously discussed the many parts of restaurant intellectual property. This post…
Rank this Week: 4488

La pub et le droit

La pub et le droit

Covers advertising law. By Natalie Gauthier.

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

    La publicité trompeuse

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

    Devoir de loyauté et l'information confidentielle

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

    La fausse représentation

    La fausse représentation
    La Loi sur la protection du consommateur a pour objet d'enrayer certaines pratiques publicitaires qui, par tous les moyens vous incitent à acheter. Ainsi, toute représentation fausse ou trompeuse est interdite par la loi, comme…
Rank this Week: 2294

Maryland Business Litigation…

Maryland Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers taxes and business law. By Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin and White.

http://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 30

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law
    Delaware law permits a court to pierce the corporate veil of a company and hold its owners personally liable “where there is fraud or where [the corporation] is in fact a mere instrumentality or alter ego of its owner.” See, e.g.,…
  • Apr 30

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview
    Generally, it is the rule that a corporate director is not personally liable for the misconduct of co-directors where he or she has not participated in the misconduct. See, e.g., Seale v. Citizens Sav. & Loan Ass’n, 806 F.2d 99…
  • Apr 9

    To File or Not to File

    To File or Not to File
    File your tax returns. A week from now will be too late. It can be cumbersome, stressful and certainly annoying. But it’s one of those things in life. Do it and be done with it. Some added incentives to filing:
Rank this Week: 3867

AMS Counsel Blawg

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…
Rank this Week: 3869

Nashville Business Litigation…

Nashville Business Litigation Lawyers Blog

Covers business and insurance litigation. By Pepper & Brothers PLLC.

http://www.nashvillebusinesslitigationlawyersblog.com/
  • Apr 30

    Partitioning Real Estate and Land in Tennessee by Lawsuit: Does the Court Divide It, or Sell It?

    Partitioning Real Estate and Land in Tennessee by Lawsuit: Does the Court Divide It, or Sell It?
    In Nashville, as well as all other Tennessee cities and counties, there is plenty of land--- commercial, residential, rural, and urban--- that is owned by more than one person as tenants in common, also sometimes referred to as "co-tenants." …
  • Apr 11

    Statutes of Limitations Applicable to Mutual Will Cases in Tennessee

    Statutes of Limitations Applicable to Mutual Will Cases in Tennessee
    The Supreme Court of Tennessee has issued an opinion clarifying which statutes of limitations are applicable to cases involving the breach of a contract to make mutual wills. If you are involved in a mutual will case, and are worried that…
  • Apr 5

    Evidentiary Issues in Undue Influence and Will Contest Case

    Evidentiary Issues in Undue Influence and Will Contest Case
    The Supreme Court of Tennessee has recently issued an opinion in an undue influence and will contest case which speaks to what type of evidence a party can use, at trial, to attempt to set aside a will based on undue influence. In will…
Rank this Week: 3401

Sale of Business Law Blog

Sale of Business Law Blog

Covers the law of selling or purchasing a business. By Nissenbaum Law Group.

http://www.saleofbusinesslawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2682

Michigan Small Business Blog

Michigan Small Business Blog

Focuses on starting a small business in Michigan. By Nicole Wipp.

http://www.wipplaw.com/michigan-attorney-blog.html
Rank this Week: 2426

Business Law Counsel

Business Law Counsel

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

http://www.business-law-counsel.com/
  • Apr 28

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

    A Not So Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
    By Jordan M. RandContracts are about preparing for the worst. Define your obligations, then limit your liability. Disclaim warranties. Require notice and an opportunity to cure. Nobody wants to think about their relationships going bad…
  • Apr 10

    Cashing In On Cyber Security Check

    Cashing In On Cyber Security Check
    By Jordan M. Rand Beware of the checks your on-line privacy and security policies write. If your you-know-whats can't cash them, plaintiffs might. Increasingly, plaintiffs are filing lawsuits after "hackers" access their personal…
  • Mar 29

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

    Who Would Want a Lawyer Involved in Business Decisions . . .
    By Matthew AzoulayA company that wants to lower corporate risks and boost the overall value of a company by nearly 10 percent, that's who. A recently published article on Law.com discusses a relatively "new" trend among companies regarding…
Rank this Week: 2032

Small Business Lawyer Blog

Small Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://smallbusinesslawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 25

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

    Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprise
    If you are looking on information on the regulatory environment, including country ranks for starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying…
  • Feb 27

    USTDA Consultant Database for Small U.S. Businesse

    USTDA Consultant Database for Small U.S. Businesse
    Interested in obtaining a government contract with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)? Check out the USTDA's Consultant Database for U.S. Small Businesses where your small business can register for "agency's desk study…
  • Jan 22

    UKTI Preparing to export: ten key step

    UKTI Preparing to export: ten key step
    Take a look at the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) ten key steps to starting export opertations. The ten steps UKTI recommends and describes are: 1. Review your export potential 2. Develop an action plan 3. Research and prepare to visit…
Rank this Week: 2454

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Covers Michigan law topics.

http://www.garmokiste.com
  • Apr 24

    Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

    Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star
    Brian F. Garmo has been selected to the 2013 Michigan Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson…
  • Apr 23

    Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

    Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage
    Have you been thinking about “walking away” from your home? Many people, especially those who bought between 2004 and 2006 at the top of the market, now find that even with the dust settling on the housing market, they still owe…
  • Apr 19

    What should I do if I have a warrant?

    What should I do if I have a warrant?
    Arguably finding out there is a warrant out for your arrest can be one of the scariest parts of a criminal matter. Often people have never been in trouble before, don’t know what they’re being charged with, and don’t know…
Rank this Week: 4422

International Business Law Advisor

International Business Law Advisor

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

http://www.internationalbusinesslawadvisor.com
Rank this Week: 3894

New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.thesilberlawfirm.com/
  • Apr 23

    Court Enforces Contract "Boiler-Plate" Language

    Court Enforces Contract "Boiler-Plate" Language
    In another example of sophisticated parties ignoring the obvious, the parties to an option contract fought over the implication of standard contract language which provided that the option contract was supported "by good and valid…
  • Apr 22

    Court Dismisses Madoff Investors' Claim Against the SEC

    Court Dismisses Madoff Investors' Claim Against the SEC
    A group of investors sued the Security and Exchanges Commission for failing to supervise Madoff and investigate complaints it received before the Madoff scandal unfolded. Despite finding that the SEC had dropped the ball, both before and…
  • Apr 8

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

    Dismissal of Foreclosure Action Does Not Stay Statute of Limitations Period to Foreclose
    In almost any setting, when a borrower fails to pay a mortgage, the lender will issue a letter accelerating the entire amount owed notwithstanding that the terms of the mortgage only require monthly payments. That letter informs the borrower…
Rank this Week: 3461

Virginia Business Law Update

Virginia Business Law Update

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

http://www.virginiabusinesslawupdate.com/
  • Apr 23

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

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

    Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award

    Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award
    In the Fourth Circuit (the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina), six-figure compensatory damage awards are rarely upheld on a motion for…
  • Apr 22

    Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable

    Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable
    In the world of government contracts, companies frequently team together to put forward the most persuasive bid in response to a Request for Proposal (“RFP”). Such teaming arrangements often result in a teaming agreement between…
Rank this Week: 4267

esb20815

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…
Rank this Week: 4533

Considine & Furey, LLP Blog

Considine & Furey, LLP Blog

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

http://blog.considinefurey.com/
  • Apr 18

    Mass Gaming Commission Opens Region C to Commercial Casino Developer

    Mass Gaming Commission Opens Region C to Commercial Casino Developer
    After much discussion on April 18, 2013, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to open Region C (Southeastern, Massachusetts) to commercial casino developers.  Previously, the Commission had delayed the application…
  • Dec 7

    MBTA Crash Sends 37 To Hospital

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

    State Drug Lab Scandal

    State Drug Lab Scandal
    Special court sessions are being set up around Massachusetts to handle a flood of legal challenges expected by drug defendants in the wake of a scandal at a state drug testing lab.  Chemist Annie Dookhan was charged with obstruction of…
Rank this Week: 3801

Steve Harms - Credit and…

Steve Harms - Credit and Collections

Information for credit and collections professionals.

http://steveharms-creditandcollections.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 17

    Debt collection starts with a credit application!

    Debt collection starts with a credit application!
    Debt collection really begins when you first sign on your client or customer!  At the beginning of the relationship, you aren't anticipating collection problems, of course, but you do know that a certain percentage of customers go bad…
  • Apr 1

    Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money

    Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money
    A collection law suit (or any suit for that matter) is started by filing a Complaint, which lets the debtor (defendant) know--in a matter of numbered paragraphs--what you are suing for.  That is, it explains the contract or account, and…
  • Mar 6

    FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection

    FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection
    The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in Glazer v Chase Home Finance (decided January 2013) that mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  Lawyers who meet the…
Rank this Week: 3356

Vandrew Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3479

Eric Morton's Legal Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 4576

Dahman's Law

Dahman's Law

Covers business issues.

http://www.dahmanlaw.com/Blog.html
Rank this Week: 3765

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/
  • 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…
  • Mar 19

    How Much Is Your Emotional Distress Worth?

    How Much Is Your Emotional Distress Worth?
    Federal laws protect whistleblowers from retaliation because the government wants people to report fraud in government contracts. When Weihua Huang, a principal investigator on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grant at the…
Rank this Week: 1884

Special Assets Lawyer Blog

Special Assets Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.specialassetslawyer.com/
  • Apr 12

    Dick Rogan to Speak at SAMA Conference

    Dick Rogan to Speak at SAMA Conference
    I will be a panelist discussing "Specialized Loan Workouts" at the upcoming 4th Annual Special Assets Management Association conference to be held next week at the Santa Barbara Biltmore Hotel. My fellow panelists are the highly capable…
  • Apr 5

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

    Can a Plan of Reorganization Separately Classify a Claim That Is Personally Guaranteed?
    Recently, we've been seeing debtors try to confirm cram down plans of reorganization that are unfavorable to the secured creditor by "gerrymandering" the class of unsecured claims. The typical situation finds the secured creditor holding an…
  • Feb 12

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

    Lenders: Beware of the Arizona "Two-Dollar Bankruptcy"
    Recently, my partner, Matt Kenefick, obtained a large judgment here in California against an Arizona resident. The desert rat refused to pay up voluntarily, hiding behind Arizona's unique and highly protective community property laws. The…
Rank this Week: 4593

Small Business IP Protection and…

Small Business IP Protection and Management

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

http://jdmesq.typepad.com/small_business_intellectu/
  • Apr 10

    Inventors Eye - independent inventor publication

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

    USPTO Ombudsman Teleconference - focusing on pro se applicant

    USPTO Ombudsman Teleconference - focusing on pro se applicant
    Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Time: 2 PM to 3 PM From the USPTO:
  • Jan 3

    Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010

    Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010
    It is with a sense of deep sadness that we must report that our partner, mentor, colleague and friend, Donald R. Fraser, passed away on December 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida after a brief illness. He was 83 years old.Don Fraser had a…
Rank this Week: 1666

Lightbulb Blog by Dilanchian

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…
Rank this Week: 3008