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a little legal blog

a little legal blog

A eclectic mix of beer, law, legal issues, and what ever strikes John's fancy. By the Law Office of John Szymankiewicz, PLLC.

http://jslawcenter.wordpress.com/
  • Feb 6

    So you want to start a “Non-Profit” business?

    So you want to start a “Non-Profit” business?
    Guest Blog Spot: Kelvin L. Spragley, Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S., A.A. I get a lot of questions about non-profit businesses. So, I decided to turn to an expert. I’ve known Dr. Spragley for several years and he’s my go-to guy when it…
  • Feb 6

    So you want to start a “Non-Profit” business?

    So you want to start a “Non-Profit” business?
    Guest Blog Spot: Kelvin L. Spragley, Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S., A.A. I get a lot of questions about non-profit businesses. So, I decided to turn to an expert. I’ve known Dr. Spragley for several years and he’s my go-to guy when it…
  • Aug 21

    Best of… for the week of August 13, 2012

    Best of… for the week of August 13, 2012
    Here’s my round-up (a couple of days late) of last weeks best stories and articles for Small Business and Beer Business.
Rank this Week: 2718

Blake Firm Business Law Blog

Blake Firm Business Law Blog

Covers business law, contracts, business litigation and intellectual property issues.

http://theblakefirm.com/blog/
  • Jan 29

    Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation

    Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation
    We are proud to announce two new business law presentations in the month of May. For the third year in a row, we are hosting a presentation with the RISE Entrepreneurship Conference. We are also hosting a business law presentation ……
  • Oct 8

    Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement

    Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement
    Non-compete agreements in employment contracts are often misunderstood by both employers and employees. Texas employment law generally protects employees, and Texas is known as a right to work state, often construing employment contracts and…
  • Oct 2

    Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale

    Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale
    Selling a corporation is generally achieved by either an asset sale or by selling all company stock. When selling a business in Texas, selling the stock of a C-corporation rather than just selling the company assets often results in better…
Rank this Week: 5181

New York Franchise Law Blog

New York Franchise Law Blog

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

http://www.newyorkfranchiselaw.com/
  • Jan 26

    "How Do I Franchise My Business"

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

    Buying a Franchise in 2013

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

    Franchising a Business in 2013

    Franchising a Business in 2013
    With 2013 and the beginning of the new year upon us, as an entrepreneur and business owner, it is quite common to, again, start some fresh thinking about your business, business goals, expansion and expansion options offered by franchising.…
Rank this Week: 4137

Boulder Business Law Advisor

Boulder Business Law Advisor

Covers Colorado business, employment and products liability law. By Laszlo & Associates, LLC.

http://www.boulderbusinesslawadvisor.com/
  • Jan 26

    Can The Class Action Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Actually Work?

    Can The Class Action Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Actually Work?
    The Lance Armstrong saga continues (we've written on Lance HERE, HERE, HERE)... this week saw a class action lawsuit filed against Lance Armstrong and various publishers on behalf of California consumers who claim they were misled by…
  • Jan 11

    House and Senate Introduce Bill Concerning Labeling For Generic Drug Manufacturer

    House and Senate Introduce Bill Concerning Labeling For Generic Drug Manufacturer
    Democrats in the House and Senate introduced bills that would permit generic drug manufacturers the ability to revise the warning labels for generic drugs--in effect making the regulations applicable to brand name drugs applicable to…
  • Dec 21

    Supreme Court to Review Generic Drug Defective Design Decision in Bartlett

    Supreme Court to Review Generic Drug Defective Design Decision in Bartlett
    The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the First Circuit's decision in Bartlett v. Mutual Pharmaceutical, Inc. which we have previously written about here and here and here.   Despite the Supreme Court's decision in Pliva v.…
Rank this Week: 2410

Business Litigation Blog

Business Litigation Blog

Covers current developments in business litigation and identifies best management practices. By Rogers & Tartaro.

http://www.rtonmainstreet.com/
  • Jan 21

    For a Good Cause: Thirty Restaurants at Rotary's 14th Taste of Ridgefield

    For a Good Cause: Thirty Restaurants at Rotary's 14th Taste of Ridgefield
    T he 14th annual Taste of Ridgefield at the Ridgefield Community Center on Sunday, Jan. 27, will offer fare from over 30 local restaurants, caterers and wine shops in and around the town.  A complete list of participants is…
  • Sep 7

    Legal Project Management: Relevant for the Small Firm?

    Legal Project Management: Relevant for the Small Firm?
     Can a small firm take advantage of the same practice management efficiencies adopted by  large firms that have greater resources to invest in innovative technologies and methods?
  • Aug 29

    Implied Contract: When Actions Speak Louder than Written Word

    Implied Contract: When Actions Speak Louder than Written Word
     If you think you are not contractually bound to follow-through on a business deal because you did not sign a contract, you need to educate yourself about the legal theory of "Implied contract."  An "Implied contract" describes a set of…
Rank this Week: 4029

Atlanta Business Litigation Lawyer…

Atlanta Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers business laws and cases. By the Golden Law Firm LLC.

http://www.atlantabusinesslitigationlawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 3806

Slinde Nelson Blog

Slinde Nelson Blog

Covers Oregon business law.

http://www.slindenelson.com/
Rank this Week: 4946

Indonesian Law Reporter…

Indonesian Law Reporter (Indolawreport)

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

http://indolaw.alafghani.info/
Rank this Week: 2324

California Business Law Blog

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: 3007

Tax Law and Business Organization…

Tax Law and Business Organization Strategy

Providing information and updates on tax law. Published by Sprouse Schrader Smith PC.

http://taxlaw.sprouselaw.com/
  • Jan 2

    Fiscal Cliff Avoided

    Fiscal Cliff Avoided
    I saw an editorial cartoon the other day. It was of Wiley Coyote going off the cliff. He seemed to be doing this regularly in the Roadrunner and Coyote cartoons. In this case, he was able to scramble, out of thin air, back to the edge of the…
  • Nov 8

    "Now that's a fine mess you've gotten us into!"

    "Now that's a fine mess you've gotten us into!"
    Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself. - Mark Twain, a Biography The so-called “fiscal cliff” is looming, and I don’t see how we can avoid going over the edge. The election is now…
  • Mar 20

    Real Estate Transferred to FLP Escapes Inclusion in Estate

    Real Estate Transferred to FLP Escapes Inclusion in Estate
    In a case involving an asserted estate tax deficiency of over $2.5 million, the Tax Court has held that real estate transferred to a family limited partnership (FLP) did not have to be included in the transferor's gross estate under Code Sec.…
Rank this Week: 4667

Atlanta Business Lawyer Blog

Atlanta Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.atlantabusinesslawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3865

California Tax Attorney Blog

California Tax Attorney Blog

Covers tax controversies involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, estate planning matters and business transactions. By Mitchell A. Port.

http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/
  • Dec 29

    Gifts Made By Personal Check

    Gifts Made By Personal Check
    A check written in 2012 that does not clear until 2013 is at risk of being a 2013 gift, not a 2012 gift, since the donor could have stopped payment in 2013 before it cleared. The issue with using checks to make gifts is that until the check…
  • Nov 22

    Tax Humor

    Tax Humor
    A tax loophole is "something that benefits the other guy. If it benefits you, it is tax reform.'' — Russell B. Long, U.S. Senator “People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women.” — Unknown "Like…
  • Nov 20

    How Good Is Your Attorney?

    How Good Is Your Attorney?
    Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings just came out with it's rating of me. I have been honored with an "AV Preeminent" rating which is a significant rating accomplishment- a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the…
Rank this Week: 1401

M&A Law Blog

M&A Law Blog

Covers mergers and acquisitions. By LeClair Ryan.

http://mandalawblog.com/
  • Dec 20

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right
    Recently I attended the New England Venture Summit where approximately 79 emerging and early stage companies made presentations to more than 50 venture capitalists.  The various companies broke down into three primary groupings:…
  • Dec 20

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right
    Recently I attended the New England Venture Summit where approximately 79 emerging and early stage companies made presentations to more than 50 venture capitalists.  The various companies broke down into three primary groupings:…
  • Dec 6

    Thinking Ahead: The Future of Small Busine

    Thinking Ahead: The Future of Small Busine
    In a previous post, “The M&A World- Now and the Future”, I wrote about the changing economy and its impact on the recent merger and acquisition activity.  If my supposition is correct, then what will be the…
Rank this Week: 4120

Chicago Business Lawyer Blog

Chicago Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois commercial law, business, and intellectual property news. By Jeremy A. Gibson & Associates, P.C.

http://www.chicago-business-lawyer-blog.com/
  • Dec 17

    Chicago Firm Alleges Unfair Business Practices, False Claim

    Chicago Firm Alleges Unfair Business Practices, False Claim
    A mid-sized Chicago healthcare company is alleging unfair business practices and false claims on the part of a rival company based in Downers Grove, according to a report by Crain's Chicago Business. Our Chicago business lawyers understand…
  • Dec 1

    Text Marketing Backfires, Chain Faces $250M Class Action

    Text Marketing Backfires, Chain Faces $250M Class Action
    In a world of evolving technology, it's no surprise that businesses are trying everything they can to reach consumers. Chicago small business lawyers know one method that has proven especially effective is text messaging. It tends to…
  • Nov 22

    Chicago Business Lawsuit Filed Following Undisclosed Claims in Acquisition

    Chicago Business Lawsuit Filed Following Undisclosed Claims in Acquisition
    Anytime two companies merge or one acquires the other, there are a multitude of legal considerations. Chicago business lawyers know that chief among those are the disclosure of any outstanding liabilities.
Rank this Week: 5123

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
Rank this Week: 1577

CBL Business Law Blog

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: 3290

Reid & Hellyer News

Reid & Hellyer News

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

http://www.rhlaw.com/news/
Rank this Week: 1793

Korea Law Today

Korea Law Today

Covers Korean business law. By Nathan D. McMurray.

http://www.korealawtoday.com/
Rank this Week: 1842

Litigation Brief

Litigation Brief

Covers commercial litigation developments. By Hakemi & Company Law Corporation.

http://www.litigationbrief.ca/
  • Nov 26

    Mandatory Prison Sentences for Some Competition Act Offence

    Mandatory Prison Sentences for Some Competition Act Offence
    Those convicted of violating the price fixing, big-rigging, and false or misleading advertising provisions of the Competition Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34 now face mandatory prison sentences. On November 20, 2012, the final provisions of the…
  • Sep 28

    Victim of Alleged Cyber-bullying May Remain Anonymous in Pursuing Defamation Claim

    Victim of Alleged Cyber-bullying May Remain Anonymous in Pursuing Defamation Claim
    “Cyber-bullying” is the act of bullying someone using the means of the internet.  It has garnered much attention lately as a cause of various harmful consequences to young people, including increased rates of suicide among victims.  In…
  • May 15

    What notice of termination is owed to employees during a takeover?

    What notice of termination is owed to employees during a takeover?
    In a recent decision, the Honourable Mr. Justice Verhoeven of the Supreme Court of British Columbia considered the sufficiency of an employer’s notice of termination of employment within the context of a takeover.  In Kerfoot v.
Rank this Week: 3818

New York Restaurant Lawyers Blog

New York Restaurant Lawyers Blog

Covers employee regulation, wage and hour laws, and buying and selling a business in the food services industry. By the Law Offices of David A. Gabay, PC.

http://www.newyorkrestaurantlawyersblog.com/
  • Nov 26

    New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete

    New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete
    As of today, all school sports teams in Boston must have compulsory training on concussion and head injury management procedures in order to reduce the number of head injuries sustained in contact sports for the under 18s.
  • Nov 26

    Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night

    Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night
    Results of a survey published last week show that 76 per cent of motorists believe change is needed to reduce the number of car accidents involving young people.
  • Nov 26

    Asbestos free Australia?

    Asbestos free Australia?
    Australia is putting a pilot scheme in place which could see it become the first country in the world to remove asbestos from all its buildings and eliminate asbestos related diseases.
Rank this Week: 1027

Delaware Corporate and Commercial…

Delaware Corporate and Commercial Litigation Blog

Offers Delaware Chancery Court and Suprme Court updates. By Francis G.X. Pileggi.

http://www.delawarelitigation.com/
  • Nov 26

    Supreme Court Imposes Jurisdiction on Foreign Party

    Supreme Court Imposes Jurisdiction on Foreign Party
    In Matthew v. Flakt Woods Group SA, Del. Supr., No. 150, 2012 (Nov. 20, 2012), the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that Delaware courts could impose jurisdiction on a foreign party involved in this case, based on the “conspiracy theory of…
  • Nov 22

    Chancery Grants Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence Based on Assertion of Attorney Client Privilege

    Chancery Grants Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence Based on Assertion of Attorney Client Privilege
    Grunstein v. Silva, No. 3932-VCN (Del. Ch., Nov. 20, 2012). The Court of Chancery granted a motion in limine to preclude evidence at trial based on the defendants’ assertion of attorney client privilege. This short letter ruling provides…
  • Nov 21

    Chancery Addresses Non-Disbursement of Class Action Settlement Fund

    Chancery Addresses Non-Disbursement of Class Action Settlement Fund
    In Norberg v. Security Storage Co. of Washington, C.A. No. 12885-VCN (Del. Ch. Nov. 19, 2012), the Court of Chancery addressed the issue of how to deal with funds from a class action settlement–approved many years ago, that have not yet…
Rank this Week: 691

The Becker-Posner Blog

The Becker-Posner Blog

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

http://uchicagolaw.typepad.com/beckerposner/
  • Nov 25

    MOOCs—Implications for Higher Education—Posner

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

    Online Courses and the Future of Higher Education-Becker

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

    Why People Vote and What That Implies-Becker

    Why People Vote and What That Implies-Becker
    The number of voters in the recent US presidential election was down by about 5 million voters from 2008, yet still about 120 million Americans voted this month. President Obama had one of the smallest winning percentages in the popular vote…
Rank this Week: 2820

Iowa LLC Blog

Iowa LLC Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen, PC.

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

    Single member LLCs cannot escape the authority of a bankruptcy trustee

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

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

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

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

    Delaware Chancery Court issues an important ruling on poison pills and hostile takeover
    In a comprehensive, 153-page ruling, Chancellor Chandler provides a detailed overview of the responsibilities of a target board when faced with a structurally non-coercive, all-cash, fully financed hostile takeover.
Rank this Week: 2752

Best to Market

Best to Market

Covers corporate, securities, and intellectual property law as it relates to startups and entrepreneurs. By Mohammed Elayan.

http://www.besttomarket.com/
Rank this Week: 4129

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

http://bankruptcy-in-michigan.com/
Rank this Week: 3976

iVLG Business Law Blog

iVLG Business Law Blog

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

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

    A Practical Guide to Reseller Permits in Washington State

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

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

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

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

    iVLG News Roundup Week 43: Whistleblower Wins, Google Venture, Dodd Frank, etc.
    Regional News Whistleblower Receives Multi-Million Dollar Settlement The former CFO of Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company Omeros Corp., Richard Klein, received nearly $4 million in settlement to resolve a wrongful termination and…
Rank this Week: 3819

The Business Technology Law Blog

The Business Technology Law Blog

Covers legal issues impacting the technologies that businesses use to make money and grow. By Bradley Gross.

http://www.bradleygross.com/
  • Nov 13

    Upsell By Clickwrap? The Second Circuit Says "Not So Fast..."

    Upsell By Clickwrap? The Second Circuit Says "Not So Fast..."
    Have you ever purchased something from a website only to get bombarded at the checkout or payment screen with offers of other products or services?  That process, called "upselling", is a merchant's last ditch effort to get you to spend a…
  • Sep 7

    Clickwrap / Browsewrap Agreements: It’s the Notice, Stupid!

    Clickwrap / Browsewrap Agreements: It’s the Notice, Stupid!
    If your company sells stuff online, it likely relies on a Terms of Use link to bind its customers to a purchase agreement, or requires its customers to click through a Terms of Use agreement before a sale can be consummated.
  • Aug 29

    Guidelines Prodding Companies to Disclose Cyberattacks? Not Likely.

    Guidelines Prodding Companies to Disclose Cyberattacks? Not Likely.
    Last October, the SEC issued guidelines to companies about when they should notify their shareholders about incidents involving cyberattacks.  The guidelines were--and still are--voluntary, so public companies are still free to keep…
Rank this Week: 3376

Bongiovi Law Blog

Bongiovi Law Blog

Thoughts on everyday issues facing small business owners, with a little levity.

http://bongiovilaw.com/blog.aspx
  • Nov 13

    Nominee Service and Anonymous Owner

    Nominee Service and Anonymous Owner
    I often get calls from people wanting to incorporate in Nevada because they've been told that Nevada allows anonymity for business owners, usually through what's called a nominee service. 
  • Oct 14

    Buy/Sell Agreements: A Business Valuation Perspective

    Buy/Sell Agreements: A Business Valuation Perspective
    By Donald R. Parker, CFA, AVA Gryphon Valuation Consultants, Inc.
  • Sep 25

    LegalZoom Cost My Client $175

    LegalZoom Cost My Client $175
    My client had hired LegalZoom to form his LLC last November. When he called me last week for help with getting his local licenses, I discovered the Initial List of Members (which was due 30 days after the Articles of Organization were filed)…
Rank this Week: 4086

US Law Watch

US Law Watch

Provides US legal and regulatory information. By BNA International.

http://www.uslawwatch.com
Rank this Week: 1513

Texas Business Law Blog

Texas Business Law Blog

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

http://www.dbwillislaw.com/texas-business-law-blog/
  • Nov 9

    Tweet Links for 11/9

    Tweet Links for 11/9
    Due Diligence: Your Last Chance to Negotiate | http://ow.ly/f7GHu  Apollo’s Black sees private equity tax break in jeopardy http://ow.ly/f7GFj  5 Tips for Targeting Your Ideal Start-Up Customer | http://ow.ly/f7GDD  The Midnight Epiphany…
  • Nov 7

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

    Obama Wins: What Does this Mean For the Business Owner?
    This isn’t a political post and it isn’t just about President Obama’s re-election.  It’s also about the Republicans retaining control of the House and the Democrats retaining control of the Senate.  The net result is more of the…
  • Oct 12

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

    Closely Held Corporations: Characteristics, Minority Shareholder Rights, and Control Issue
    Closely held corporations present unique legal issues on a number of fronts.  The limited ownership group makes personal relationships more important and increases volatility amongst the group.  Owners of closely held companies tend to be…
Rank this Week: 3106

Arnold Sai LLP Blog

Arnold Sai LLP Blog

Covers small business and start-up legal issues.

http://arnoldsai.com/blog/
  • Nov 8

    Get to Know Your Business Entitie

    Get to Know Your Business Entitie
    Your startup’s business structure can change the way you’re taxed, how ownership is defined, and how your startup goes about raising funds.  If you’re thinking about founding a startup, it’s a good idea to  learn the lay of the…
  • Nov 7

    Before You Retain: Top 2 Questions to Ask Your Startup Lawyer

    Before You Retain: Top 2 Questions to Ask Your Startup Lawyer
    Everyone remembers that scene in “The Social Network” where Mark Zuckerberg’s lawyers have Eduardo Saverin sign a contract that seriously dilutes the value of his Facebook shares (Gawker has a good synopsis of what happened in real…
  • Nov 2

    Investing In Emerging Markets Summit 2012

    Investing In Emerging Markets Summit 2012
    Attorney Sai Pidatala was invited to attend the “Investing in Emerging Markets Summit” held on October 17, 2012, at The Harvard Club in New York, New York.
Rank this Week: 2616

ihwlaw blog

ihwlaw blog

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

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

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

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

    FEDERAL FA$TRACK

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

    Using symbols and punctuation in naming

    Using symbols and punctuation in naming
    Using symbols and punctuation in naming your company: http://ow.ly/5CCiZ
Rank this Week: 3569

Renewable Energy Law Blog

Renewable Energy Law Blog

Covers legal issues surrounding renewable energy projects. By Luke Hagedorn.

http://therenewableenergylawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2490

Estate Planning, Business, & Tax…

Estate Planning, Business, & Tax Law Blog

Covers fundamental concepts relevant to estate planning, business, and tax law. By Douglas K. Cook.

http://cookazlaw.com/blog
  • Nov 6

    Gifting in 2012

    Gifting in 2012
    As the end of 2012 approaches and the bus appears headed off the “fiscal cliff,” one estate planning strategy seems to be taking center stage among more affluent taxpayers.
  • Oct 15

    The Looming “Fiscal Cliff” of 2012

    The Looming “Fiscal Cliff” of 2012
    The much-discussed “fiscal cliff” facing the United States is the result of federal tax and spending policy changes that will become effective January 1, 2013, caused largely by the following: 1) the expiring “Bush tax cuts,” 2) the…
  • Oct 5

    3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust

    3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust
    Beginning in 2013, the Affordable Care Act will impose a 3.8% surtax on some types of income, subject to certain thresholds. However, the applicable threshold and the manner in which the surtax is calculated varies depending upon whether the…
Rank this Week: 4314

Shelton & Power, LLC

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…
Rank this Week: 3190

The E-Legal Lawyer

The E-Legal Lawyer

Covers small business, cyber law and employment law issues. By Michael Goldstein.

http://www.goldsteinandclegglaw.com/Employment_Law_Blog
  • Oct 30

    Can I be fired for taking time off of work because of an illness?

    Can I be fired for taking time off of work because of an illness?
    Many people have a fear of loosing their job in this economy, where it seems there is always someone else who is willing to do your job for less money. However, even though under Massachusetts law, you can be terminated for any reason, it…
  • Sep 20

    Employment Discrimination: What Can You Do?

    Employment Discrimination: What Can You Do?
    Employment discrimination is experienced by employees in their workplace. When a person is treated unfairly due to their race, color, nationality, disability, age, or religion, they are suffering and if you find yourself a victim of…
  • Sep 7

    Common Employee and Human Resource Issue

    Common Employee and Human Resource Issue
    Human resources and employees of a business are inextricably linked and the issues faced by one will undoubtedly affect the other. It’s the job of the human resources professional to take care of the employees so issues with them are issues…
Rank this Week: 4865

One World International Practice…

One World International Practice Blog

Covers judicial and regulatory decisions as well as topics and trends in international litigation, international dispute resolution, and international investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement. By Cadwaladar.

http://blog.internationalpractice.org/
Rank this Week: 843

Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

Offers commentary and analysis for entrepreneurs and startups. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.emergingenterprisecenterblog.com
  • Oct 24

    Firing someone: If you are successful, at some point you are going to have to do it.

    Firing someone: If you are successful, at some point you are going to have to do it.
    I can’t say how often I have been called the first time an entrepreneur has to fire someone.  BTW, I get that call from seasoned execs as well.  Nobody likes to do it and everyone is nervous that they will mess up in light of all the…
  • Sep 7

    Dealing with Preference

    Dealing with Preference
    The outcomes of negotiations around preferences never seem to have a compelling logic.  Under a particular set of circumstances is there a compelling reason why the A and B should be equal (pari passu, as lawyers like to say) in the…
  • Aug 12

    Redemption and Misunderstanding

    Redemption and Misunderstanding
    I recently ran into this situation around a very standard redemption provision. About a year after the initial close, my client went to raise a medium sized extension round.  They found a lead for the extension and everything went well. …
Rank this Week: 4294

The Schulzke Brief

The Schulzke Brief

Provides commentary on commerce and the law. By Kurt Schulzke.

http://schulzkelaw.com
  • Oct 24

    Which changes in accounting principle are material?

    Which changes in accounting principle are material?
    What misstatements or omissions are “material” and which are not?  With the recent roll-out of the SEC’s new whistleblower regulations, it is a popular question among companies and prospective whistleblowers.  This brief summary…
  • Jun 20

    Confidentiality agreements blocked by SEC Rule 21F-17

    Confidentiality agreements blocked by SEC Rule 21F-17
    For whistleblowers and their past or present employers, one of the more important features of the SEC’s new whistleblower program regulations is Rule 21F-17,  copied in part below.  Over the years, targets of whistleblower claims have…
  • Dec 30

    Sharing PHI with attorneys: OK under HIPAA?

    Sharing PHI with attorneys: OK under HIPAA?
    The single largest group of health care whistleblowers are health care workers themselves — nurses, doctors, dentists, therapists and billing professionals — who encounter fraud on the job.  Do such health care workers violate HIPAA…
Rank this Week: 4847

Our Thoughts

Our Thoughts

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

http://www.mbnlaw.com/our-thoughts/
  • Oct 24

    Housing Inventory Continues to Move Down

    Housing Inventory Continues to Move Down
    The Wall Street Journal reports that the number of homes for sale in September dropped by 2.2% from August, by 17.8% from last year, and by 34.3% from two years ago. Inventories have been falling amid stronger demand from home buyers, which…
  • Oct 1

    Home Prices May Not Return Until 2023

    Home Prices May Not Return Until 2023
    CNN Money reports today that the severe decline in home prices during the last 4 years may mean some homeowners who bought at the peak may never get their money back.  Housing is bouncing back, but it has a long way to go. U.S. home prices…
  • Jul 16

    Journal Reports Housing Crisis Past Bottom

    Journal Reports Housing Crisis Past Bottom
    The Wall Street Journal reported this week that the housing market has officially reached bottom. According to many real estate indices home prices are up, sales of existing and new homes are picking up and inventories of for sale homes have…
Rank this Week: 3985

Broken Bench Bytes

Broken Bench Bytes

Covers decisions affecting corporate bankruptcy, restructuring and turnarounds. By Kramer Levin.

http://blogs.kramerlevin.com/brokenbenchbytes/
Rank this Week: 5013

Lending Law Report

Lending Law Report

Covers corporate financial transactions. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.lendinglawreport.com/
  • Oct 22

    Commercial Tort Claims as Collateral

    Commercial Tort Claims as Collateral
    This post was written by Reed Smith lawyers Susan Alker and Jonathan Riley. For those of you who have always wondered what a "commercial tort claim" is, and what to do when you have one, today's the day you'll get your answer. 
  • Oct 11

    Loan Participations - Are You Diligent Enough?

    Loan Participations - Are You Diligent Enough?
    This post was written by Reed Smith lawyers Susan Alker and Abbey Mansfield.
  • Aug 15

    The Thrill of Cross-Border Work

    The Thrill of Cross-Border Work
    When I was in law school, everyone wanted to do "international" work.
Rank this Week: 4099

Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady has produced legal podcasts on a variety of topics.

http://www.wbb-law.com/multimedia/blog
  • Oct 15

    Political Discussions in the Workplace

    Political Discussions in the Workplace
    Post by Anna M. Pepelnjak Once again, elections are fast approaching. Divisive issues are at stake. The sides are profoundly separated and the “middle ground” looks to be disappearing. So, what happens when folks having politically…
  • Oct 10

    Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

    Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?
    Post by Barry R. White Most of my clients understand that judgments accrue interest from the time they are entered until they are paid. However, there is some confusion among my clients as to how to calculate interest because the rules…
  • Sep 25

    Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

    Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!
    Post by Sandy Swartzberg My grandfather, Sam, made the comment once that you are lucky if government is only twenty years behind where we are technologically. The JOBS Act is an example of this theory. The JOBS Act recognizes the influence…
Rank this Week: 526

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law…

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law Blog

Covers compliance counseling and whistleblowing defense claims. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.whistleblowingcompliancelaw.com/
Rank this Week: 2446

Jerry Burleson

Jerry Burleson

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

http://www.jerryburleson.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 4629