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Virginia Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.virginiabusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

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

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

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

An Unsigned Contract is No Party for Wiz Khalifa

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

Res Judicata: Double Jeopardy's Civil-Lawsuit Cousin

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

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Legal Blasts (and Unrelated…

Legal Blasts (and Unrelated Baseball Opening Day Memories)

Covers business litigation, arbitration, and privacy law issues. By Theodora Oringher.

http://www.legalblastsandopeningday.com/

May 15
Blog #52 (Don Newcombe)

Blog #52 (Don Newcombe)

This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Don Newcombe is intertwined with major league baseball history. In 1949, he became the first African American to start a World Series game. In 1955, he became…
May 1
Blog #51 (Joe Sambito)

Blog #51 (Joe Sambito)

This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Like me, former Houston Astros star reliever Joe Sambito is a Mickey Mantle fan. But Joe had quite the major league baseball career of his own. He began his…
Apr 17
Blog #50 (Bobby Winkles)

Blog #50 (Bobby Winkles)

This week there is no legal section of the blog. Now for the Opening Day memory: Although Bobby Winkles is probably more known for pioneering the Arizona State University baseball program, which produced Reggie Jackson among others, and…

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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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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/

May 8
Employees in a New Jersey Family Business May Not Be Relatives, but Should Be Part of the Business Family

Employees in a New Jersey Family Business May Not Be Relatives, but Should Be Part of the Business Family

"Family business" typically refers to a business owned by members of the same family, but it also often means that family members run the business. Many "family" businesses may need to take on some employees who are not family members, and…
Apr 25
Proposed State and Federal Legislation Offers Tax Incentives for Technology Investment, Job Creation, and More

Proposed State and Federal Legislation Offers Tax Incentives for Technology Investment, Job Creation, and More

Lawmakers often use state and federal tax laws to encourage certain types of business activity, or to discourage activities in lieu of banning them. Tax breaks often serve as incentives to investors and entrepreneurs to focus on a particular…
Apr 11
Winding Up and Dissolving a New Jersey Busine

Winding Up and Dissolving a New Jersey Busine

Just as new businesses start every day, some businesses must cease activities, wind up their affairs, and dissolve. This can occur for any number of reasons, including bankruptcy or the decision of the owners to stop doing business. Any New…

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Tilting the Scales

Common-Sense Lawyers Share Advice for Business Owners & Executives

http://lrmlawblog.com/tilt

Apr 29
Mistakes Have Consequences – British Petroleum’s Settlement

Mistakes Have Consequences – British Petroleum’s Settlement

Three years ago, Tilting told tales of oil spill legal problems suffered by Forrest Gump, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Wok Ann chu-gumm Seafood Restaurants, Chef Red Fishy and Bishop Carp. Tilting predicted class action lawsuits against British…
Apr 29
The Tax Man Cometh to Cyberspace

The Tax Man Cometh to Cyberspace

Rose Pettle is the owner of Florist Gump, a chain of flower shops throughout Texas. Ever the entrepreneur, Rose launched Bloomarama.com, an internet business selling many floral items in her brick and mortar stores. Bloomarama.com…
Mar 8
Rocky Mountain High: Can You Be Fired Even if You Legally Smoked Marijuana?

Rocky Mountain High: Can You Be Fired Even if You Legally Smoked Marijuana?

Stressed out from her job as the manager of Brewed Awakening, a Houston-area coffee shop, Mary Jane Blunt heads to Colorado with her family for a well-deserved Spring Break ski vacation. Blunt is excited to learn that Colorado recently…

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Business Law Counsel

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

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

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

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

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

Cashing In On Cyber Security Check

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

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

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

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Indiana Business Law Blog

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

http://www.indianabusinesslawblog.com/

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

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

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

Indiana Smoking Ban

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

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

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

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Reid & Hellyer News

Focuses on business, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy and mediation.

http://www.rhlaw.com/news/

Nov 28
Appellate Court Agrees that Broker Does Not Earn Commission Where Offer is Not "Acceptable To Owner"

Appellate Court Agrees that Broker Does Not Earn Commission Where Offer is Not "Acceptable To Owner"

Reid & Hellyer
Feb 29
Reid & Hellyer Team Supports Client & the Community at the Mission Inn Run in Riverside

Reid & Hellyer Team Supports Client & the Community at the Mission Inn Run in Riverside

One of Riverside
Nov 1
U.S. News Ranks Reid & Hellyer Tier 1 in More Practice Areas Than Any Other Law Office Located in the Inland Empire

U.S. News Ranks Reid & Hellyer Tier 1 in More Practice Areas Than Any Other Law Office Located in the Inland Empire

Reid & Hellyer, a full-service business law firm serving Southern California, was ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the top firms in inland Southern California for eight business-related practice areas-…

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Korea Law Today

Covers Korean business law. By Nathan D. McMurray.

http://www.korealawtoday.com/

Nov 27
Kim Jong-un named sexiest man alive for 2012 (check the source)

Kim Jong-un named sexiest man alive for 2012 (check the source)

The online version of The People’s Daily (China’s Communist Party newspaper) ran a tribute to Kim Jong-un as the “sexiest man alive for 2012″ based on a report by The Onion failing to recognize it as satire. The…
Nov 27
Watching the detectives: Korean prosecutors under scrutiny for bribery, including coerced sex

Watching the detectives: Korean prosecutors under scrutiny for bribery, including coerced sex

Rembrandt’s St. Paul in prison, lost in thought.
Nov 26
Coffee wars: KFTC bans new shop

Coffee wars: KFTC bans new shop

Not too many people in Korea make coffee at home in this manner. If they make it home at all, they usually use a tube filled with a coffee mix that they pour into a cup of hot water. Most young people just head out to the local coffee shop,…

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New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.newyorkbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/

Sep 6
Appellate Court Upholds Adverse Possession Ruling

Appellate Court Upholds Adverse Possession Ruling

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

Need Both the Mortgage and Note to Foreclose

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

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

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

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BizzBangBuzz

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

http://bizzbangbuzz.blogspot.com/

May 8
The World is Being Flattened

The World is Being Flattened

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

The MBA Oath

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

Business Plan Basic

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

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Hospitality Lawg

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

http://www.hospitalitylawg.com/

Apr 19
New Reasons to Protect Trademarks Through Registration

New Reasons to Protect Trademarks Through Registration

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

Deadline for Compliance with ADA Pool Lift Requirements Extended

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

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

Posted by Chirag B. Kabrawala

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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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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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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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The Datakos Blawg

Covers compliance, records management, and legal service provider relations. By Rick Wolf.

http://wolfs2cents.wordpress.com

Sep 4
The Limestone Cops — Tips on Madoff Red Flags Never Escalated at SEC

The Limestone Cops — Tips on Madoff Red Flags Never Escalated at SEC

It’s hard to believe that with all the resources poured into government following the adoption of Sarbanes Oxley Act in 2002, the escalation process in the SEC failed in the Madoff case. New reports show that junior SEC staff neglected to…
Mar 10
Whither Cloud Computing?

Whither Cloud Computing?

If you’ve heard of cloud computing and all the security issues that surround it, and if you’re wondering if you should trust the security of your sensitive and confidential data to a third party service provider, well, all I can say is…
Feb 27
Protecting Privilege — New Rule 502 mitigates the risk of inadvertent e-discovery disclosure

Protecting Privilege — New Rule 502 mitigates the risk of inadvertent e-discovery disclosure

By Michael Kozubek Published in the 2/1/2009 Issue of Inside Counsel. Privilege review has been a major culprit in the skyrocketing cost of e-discovery. With hundreds of thousands of documents subject to discovery in numerous cases,…

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Indiana Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.indianabusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 24
Indiana Utility Law and Indiana Water Utility Law: Bridges v. Veolia Water Indianapolis, LLC, 978 N.E.2d 447 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)

Indiana Utility Law and Indiana Water Utility Law: Bridges v. Veolia Water Indianapolis, LLC, 978 N.E.2d 447 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)

An Indiana appellate court recently affirmed a trial court’s decision to dismiss a plaintiff’s complaint for damages, attorney’s fees and an injunction for lack of jurisdiction and the plaintiff’s failure to exhaust administrative…
May 20
Indemnification Clause Indiana Law: L.H. Controls, Inc. v. Custom Conveyor, Inc., 974 N.E.2d 1031 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)

Indemnification Clause Indiana Law: L.H. Controls, Inc. v. Custom Conveyor, Inc., 974 N.E.2d 1031 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)

An Indiana appellate court reversed the judgment of a trial court which had ruled in favor of a conveyor contractor. While it was an electrical subcontractor that initially brought an action against a conveyor contractor, the contractor filed…
May 16
Renewable Energy Law: Muscarello v. Winnebago County Board, Case No. 11-2332 (7th Cir. 2012)

Renewable Energy Law: Muscarello v. Winnebago County Board, Case No. 11-2332 (7th Cir. 2012)

A federal appeals court recently affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit where the plaintiff alleged a taking under the federal and Illinois state constitutions, as well as nuisance claims, and procedural challenges to an amendment…

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New York Business Divorce

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

http://www.nybusinessdivorce.com/

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

Form K-1s Do Not Always a Shareholder Make

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

Whose Lawsuit Is It Anyway?

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

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

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

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Wisconsin Business Law Blog

By Schober & Mitchell, S.C.

http://www.wisconsinbusinesslawblog.com

May 10
Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar

Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar

Two of our firm’s estate planning experts will be speaking about on asset preservation at an upcoming event to occur May 22 at The Legend at Bristlecone Pines, near Hartland. John Sage and Patricia Prestash will present…
Mar 26
Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff

Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff

While the new tax law was aimed at averting the “fiscal cliff,” it contained some provisions which benefitted American business. As I see it, here they are: Section 179 Deductions – in 2012, Section 179 (first year…
Feb 13
Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket

Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket

Recently, one of my partners, Eric Raskopf, published the following on his legal blog, On Legal Ground. For those of you running trucks who occasionally get stopped for overweight tickets, it may provide you with a cost effective way to get…

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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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Peter Fleischer: Privacy...?

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

http://peterfleischer.blogspot.com/

May 1
My favorite holiday photos, and a trillion other

My favorite holiday photos, and a trillion other

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

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

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

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

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

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Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Covers Michigan law topics.

http://www.garmokiste.com

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

Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

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

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

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

What should I do if I have a warrant?

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

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Oregon Business Litigation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Employers must exercise caution when withdrawing offers of employment

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

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VC Research Network

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

http://vc.berkeleylawblogs.org/

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

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

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

Delaware Law as Lingua Franca: Theory and Evidence

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

The Dynamics of Venture Capital Contract

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

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Contracts Blog

Blog on legal news and contracts.

http://www.onecle.com/blog

Mar 28
Heinz Merger Agreement

Heinz Merger Agreement

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

Dell Buyout Agreement

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

A123 Systems Contract

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

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Pepper Podcasts

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

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

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

HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Podcast Series - Business Associate Compliance

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

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

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

HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Podcast Series- Breach Notification

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

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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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California Business Law Blog

By the Law Office of Jonas M. Grant PC.

http://californiabusinesslaw.blogspot.com/

Jan 12
When NOT to call a lawyer

When NOT to call a lawyer

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

Los Angeles California Estate Planning Blog

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

When to Update Your Estate Plan

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

Rank this Week: 2743

Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers landlord-tenant, bankruptcy, small business and family law. By Richard C. Koman.

http://www.richardkoman.com

Dec 8
California eviction basic

California eviction basic

I wrote this step by step for Avvo a while back, called How to Evict a Tenant in California. It’s not just the basic procedures, but also gives a sense of the negotiation and settlement process that is key to working out a good deal. 1…
Sep 23
Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

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Sep 23
Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Created by: CollegeAtHome.com

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CBL Business Law Blog

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

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

Nov 29
Government launches alcohol minimum pricing consultation

Government launches alcohol minimum pricing consultation

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

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

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

Late Night Levy and Early Morning Restriction Orders in force today

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

Rank this Week: 2801

Shelton & Power, LLC

Covers franchise law.

http://sheltonpower.blog.com

Oct 31
Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

Shelton & Power would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween. May you get more treats than tricks.
Oct 4
Gamification – a novel way to “Expand Your Brand.”

Gamification – a novel way to “Expand Your Brand.”

One of our franchise attorneys, Jason Power, recently learned about the concept of gamification from an online learning course that he took. Gamification is a way of bringing concepts from games, such as video games or even board games, to…
Sep 18
Want a great place to meet franchisors…

Want a great place to meet franchisors…

If you are looking for a great place to meet franchisors and will be in the Anaheim, CA area this October, you should join Shelton & Power and hundreds of franchises at the West Coast Franchise Expo. During the weekend of October 12-14, the…

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New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Attorney Blog

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

http://www.newyorkbusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

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

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

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

NYPD Has New Tool to Amass Evidence in Criminal Case

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

Recession Used an Excuse for Gender Discrimination in NYC?

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

Rank this Week: 2520

Covers crime and criminal justice (Stuntz), corporate governance, credit, and bankruptcy (Skeel), the culture wars, politics, literature and the arts, and other topics. By Professors David Skeel and William Stuntz.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/blogs/dskeel/

Feb 26
Less than the Least

Less than the Least

This blog nearly didn’t begin.  Right after we first started talking about the blog four years ago, Bill got his cancer diagnosis.   Bill already had endured eight years of excruciating back problems, and…
Feb 26
The Latest on Bill and his Work

The Latest on Bill and his Work

Here is a lovely article in the Boston Globe about Bill's rush to finish The Collapse of American Criminal Justice in the final months of his life.Adam Gopnik discusses Bill's book in some detail in the a New Yorker piece...
Feb 26
Odds and Ends--2012

Odds and Ends--2012

In case anyone might be interested, here are a few recent op-eds and articles:Op-Eds:A recent op-ed on the mortgage settlements is here.An op-ed from the beginning of the contraception crisis (before the more recent…

Rank this Week: 2583

bLAWg

Covers business and intellectual property law. By Jonathan L.A. Phillips.

http://jonathanlaphillipslaw.com/category/blawg/

Dec 12
Copyright Expiration Flowchart

Copyright Expiration Flowchart

Determining when a copyright expires, or has expired, is a very difficult process. Even for an intellectual property attorney.
Dec 8
Reliable Fire Re-establishes the Three Prong Test of Reasonableness for Non-Compete

Reliable Fire Re-establishes the Three Prong Test of Reasonableness for Non-Compete

A Brief Explanation of Reliable Fire Equipment Co. v. Arnold Arredondo, 2011 IL 111871 (2011). For years, there have been different standards for the enforceability of non-compete clauses put forth by various appellate courts in Illinois.…
Nov 30
America Invents Act

America Invents Act

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Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

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

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

May 11
Living Will

Living Will

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

Protection For Key Employee

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

Title Insurance Pros and Con

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

Rank this Week: 2700

Venture Law Lines

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

http://venturelaw.blogspot.com/

Nov 17
When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

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

What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb

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

Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd

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

Rank this Week: 2868

BiziBoom.com

Provides legal and practical tips for small businesses. By Gibson Ferrin Riggs.

http://biziboom.com

Feb 27
Create an Environment of Excellence

Create an Environment of Excellence

A good friend is having his knee surgically replaced, about four years after having his other knee replaced. His first surgery relieved the constant pain he was experiencing and allowed him to maintain an active lifestyle. By all…
Nov 14
Do You Own a Business or a Job?

Do You Own a Business or a Job?

You have set up a corporation, designed a stunning logo, and registered your trade name. You have opened a bank account in the name of your company, rented office space, and begun wooing clients. You're a business owner, right?Not…
Nov 7
Everybody Has a Brand: Rise Above Mediocrity

Everybody Has a Brand: Rise Above Mediocrity

We all have high opinions of ourselves.Talk to any random person in your industry and you will hear the same refrain: "We focus on the needs of our customers and provide world-class services at cost-effective prices" or something equally…

Rank this Week: 2503

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Covers small business, criminal, IP, and estate planning issues.

http://www.andrewflusche.com

May 23
Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: Mrs. Uninsured Lawyer

Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: Mrs. Uninsured Lawyer

The Virginia State Bar also keeps track of attorneys who don’t have malpractice insurance. While that might seem like an odd thing to check, malpractice insurance helps protect you. If your attorney botches your case, you might have a…
May 22
Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: Mr. Disciplined Lawyer

Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: Mr. Disciplined Lawyer

As attorneys we have strict rules about how we have to operate our law firms and handle cases for clients. If an attorney violates a rule, they get disciplined by the Virginia State Bar. Before investing your money in an attorney, you should…
May 21
Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: The Cheap Lawyer

Lawyers You Should NOT Hire: The Cheap Lawyer

You get what you pay for. Sadly, many people don’t understand that principle. It holds true for cars, for houses, and even for defense lawyers. One time in court, a gentleman came up to me and asked “How do I find my…

Rank this Week: 3327

Indonesian Law Reporter…

Indonesian Law Reporter (Indolawreport)

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

http://indolaw.alafghani.info/

May 22
Cash-strapped governments will need private sector investment to meet sustainable transport objectives, OECD say

Cash-strapped governments will need private sector investment to meet sustainable transport objectives, OECD say

OECD published a new report on transport: Cash-strapped governments will need private sector investment to meet sustainable transport objectives, OECD says Boosting private sector investment in sustainable transport…
May 20
JAKARTA DECLARATION FOR STRENGTHENING THE THE RIGHT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

JAKARTA DECLARATION FOR STRENGTHENING THE THE RIGHT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Below is the Jakarta Declaration adopted on the STRIPE Meeting on May 1, 2013 JAKARTA DECLARATION FOR STRENGTHENING THE THE RIGHT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT May 1, 2013 Representatives of governments,…
Jan 14
The Key to Water for All is Governance, Governance, Governance

The Key to Water for All is Governance, Governance, Governance

Four Government Ministers: (left to right: Minister Armida of BPPN, Minister Djoko of Public Works, Minister Agus of Finance, Minister Gamawan of Home Affairs). Minister Agus highlighted three important features of water utilities reform in…

Rank this Week: 3080

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Published By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.philadelphiabusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 22
PROPOSED BILL IN NEW JERSEY IF PASSED WILL INVALIDATE COVENANTS NOT TO COMPETE IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS - TIME IS NOW IF YOU WANT EMPLOYEES TO SIGN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

PROPOSED BILL IN NEW JERSEY IF PASSED WILL INVALIDATE COVENANTS NOT TO COMPETE IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS - TIME IS NOW IF YOU WANT EMPLOYEES TO SIGN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

Last month the New Jersey Legislature introduced Assembly Bill 3970 that if passed will invalidate any restrictive covenant in an employment contract if the affected employee was eligible to receive unemployment compensation benefits. The…
May 16
NEW M&A TAX RULE EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2013 FAVORS INDIVIDUALS

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

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

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

Companies today that routinely perform criminal background checks as part of their hiring process run the very real danger of running afoul of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other federal and state statutes. Generally speaking, an…

Rank this Week: 3000

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 20
Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact

Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact

Increasingly, companies will face explicit demands from investors, especially members of the socially responsible investor community, that they provide detailed disclosures regarding internal processes and procedures to assess and manage the…
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…

Rank this Week: 3099

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...

Rank this Week: 3383

Death Care Law Blog

Covers laws relating to preneed and death care compliance, serving banks, funeral homes, crematories, and cemetaries. By Attorney William Stalter.

http://www.deathcarelaw.com/

May 15
Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy

Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy

I stand corrected. A representative of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association advises that their request for proposal for a new investment advisor for the master trust has resulted in the selection of a firm that will not only assume a…
May 2
Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo

Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo

For many Illinois funeral homes, April 15th served as a bitter reminder of Merrill Lynch and the financial losses suffered by the IFDA master trust. The final Merrill Lynch settlements (approximately $41 million) were received in 2012, and…
Apr 17
Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?

Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?

Here is proof that readership of newspapers is going down. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called a few weeks back about a Wisconsin legislative bill that sought investment freedom for cemetery trust funds. With the legislative battle…

Rank this Week: 3227

Responsabilidad y Derecho

Covers the development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Colombia.

http://responsabilidadyderecho.blogspot.com/

May 10
Sobre el "Registro de Contribuyentes Socialmente Responsables" de la AFIP... Y una pregunta para hacerse.

Sobre el "Registro de Contribuyentes Socialmente Responsables" de la AFIP... Y una pregunta para hacerse.

A finales del 2012, la Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos de Argentina, mejor conocida como la AFIP *, expidió la resolución Nº 3424 de 2012 (vigente desde el 2 de enero 2013), mediante la cual se…
Mar 18
La materia ambiental en la Constitución Política Colombiana

La materia ambiental en la Constitución Política Colombiana

El reconocimiento que el Constituyente de 1991 hizo del Medio Ambiente como elemento esencial para el desarrollo humano, al igual que el establecimiento de su defensa como objetivo de principio dentro de la forma organizativa del Estado…
Jan 17
Buen Gobierno en las Relaciones Laborale

Buen Gobierno en las Relaciones Laborale

Entrevista al abogado y filósofo colombiano, Julio César Carrillo, especialista en Derecho Laboral y en Pedagogía de los Valores, en la que habla sobre la importancia de humanizar tanto la concepción como la…

Rank this Week: 3268

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: 3323

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