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Canadian M&A Perspectives

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

http://www.canadianmergersacquisitions.com

May 14
You Can’t Always Get What You Want

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

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

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

By Oliver J. Borgers and Michele Siu The Canadian government’s Bill C-60 contains proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act that will significantly impact foreign investors whom the Canadian government considers as state-owned…
May 6
Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence

Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence

Lessons from the Quebec Court of AppealBy Martin Boodman and Shane C. D'Souza The Quebec Court of Appeal’s decision in Francoeur v. 4417186 Canada Inc., 2013 QCCA 191, provides a cautionary tale on the dangers of entering into a share…

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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…

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Msquire's Musings

Covers the analysis and management of legal risks for entrepreneurs, small businesses, community associations (homeowners associations) and other non-profit organizations. By Linda E. Cummings.

http://msquire.wordpress.com

Dec 28
The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

If you are the parent of a child with special needs engaged in the never ending struggle to advocate for your child’s right to an education, the term “special ed” does not tend to bring a smile to your face. Indeed, the idea that…
Oct 13
On Big Gifts in Small Package

On Big Gifts in Small Package

I struggled a bit for a title for this post, and I’m still not sure I got it right (but I’m thinking there might not be a “right” title for this one). Anyway . . . . Despite my best efforts to “catch up” on Columbus Day, this…
Oct 7
More on Electric Car Charging Stations – for Community Association

More on Electric Car Charging Stations – for Community Association

A reader of my post here sent me an e-mail message raising concerns about whether installing charging stations could make a community association an unlicensed electric power re-seller. The reader raised an important issue. As…

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San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

Covers business transactions, start-ups, and mergers. By Structure Law Group, LLP.

http://www.sanjosebusinesslawyersblog.com/

May 13
Recent California Tax Law Change

Recent California Tax Law Change

Some tax law changes recently went into effect that that will have an impact on both individuals and businesses in San Jose and throughout the State: Yet Another Gas Tax Increase On February 28th the Board of Equalization approved a 3.5 cent…
Apr 23
Lender Liability After the "Riverisland" Ruling - A Time To Assess Lending Procedures?

Lender Liability After the "Riverisland" Ruling - A Time To Assess Lending Procedures?

In the wake of the California Supreme Court's Riverisland ruling concerning lender liability, lenders in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley may want to evaluate and consider modifying their current lending procedures. As a San…
Mar 27
Closing the Deal: Boring is Best

Closing the Deal: Boring is Best

Having represented both buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisition transactions in Silicon Valley for more years than I care to admit, I have been through a number of closings. Some M&A closings that I have been involved in were…

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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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Texas Restaurant Law

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

http://lrmlawblog.com/restaurantlaw

May 1
The Top 7 Things To Consider Before Buying A Restaurant

The Top 7 Things To Consider Before Buying A Restaurant

There are so many things to consider when buying a restaurant that we decided to break that list down to just seven issues. If you only look at these issues, you should avoid most of the big hazards when you buy your next restaurant. Now,…
Apr 23
Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner

Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner

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

What Is Restaurant Intellectual Property?

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

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Florida Collection Law Blog

Covers consumer, commercial, and medical debt collection in Florida. By Jorge M. Abril.

http://floridacollectionlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 7
On the Lighter Side: Florida Consumer Levies on Assets at Local Bank of America Branch

On the Lighter Side: Florida Consumer Levies on Assets at Local Bank of America Branch

I've been told that the subjects we usually discuss here are boring to many readers. With that in mind, it's nice to be able to post something funny (ok, it's probably still boring).
Jun 7
Florida Statutory Health Care Reimbursement Dispute Resolution Process Held Constitutional

Florida Statutory Health Care Reimbursement Dispute Resolution Process Held Constitutional

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Jun 2
Florida Court Holds that Creditor, Not Creditor's Attorney, Must Sign Sworn Denial of Garnishment Exemption

Florida Court Holds that Creditor, Not Creditor's Attorney, Must Sign Sworn Denial of Garnishment Exemption

A very recent ruling by Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeals discusses the procedure for denying a judgment debtor's head of household exemption to garnishment, and spells trouble for creditor's attorneys, especially attorneys…

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Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Covers business, health care, intellectual property and media law.

http://pkjlawblog.wordpress.com/

Feb 2
Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart. I’m here to tell you that there’s another government…
Oct 27
The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

Before Abraham Lincoln became our greatest president, he was a great corporate lawyer. And before he was a corporate lawyer, he was a brilliant trial lawyer. In the 1840s, Lincoln represented a Revolutionary War widow who had been bilked…
Oct 22
Cornell Scores in Forum Case

Cornell Scores in Forum Case

PKJ’s Timothy Cornell scored a significant victory Friday, when U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns dismissed a multimillion case against an Internet company, finding that the plaintiff was bound by his contract’s forum selection…

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Campanella Law Blog

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

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog/

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

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

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

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

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

“OPERATION HANG UP” IN EFFECT!

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

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The Venture Alley

Covers business and legal issues for entrepreneurs, startups, venture capitalists and angel investors. By DLA Piper.

http://www.theventurealley.com

May 20
Washington State to Regulate Fund Manager

Washington State to Regulate Fund Manager

CONTRIBUTED BYAsher Bearmanasher.bearman@dlapiper.com This article is appearing simultaneously on The Venture Alley and on Startup Law Blog. Readers may feel free to re-post this content elsewhere as well. The world is changing for venture…
May 14
Investigative Crises: Surviving Until Help Arrive

Investigative Crises: Surviving Until Help Arrive

Article prepared by and republished courtesy of our colleagues in the White Collar, Corporate Crime and Investigations practice group of DLA Piper; originally published here:…
May 12
2013 Private Equity Survey Indicates Cautious Optimism

2013 Private Equity Survey Indicates Cautious Optimism

CONTRIBUTED BYMegan Muirmegan.muir@dlapiper.com The 2013 Private Equity Survey of McGladrey, done by the research unit of SourceMedia, indicates growth and optimism in the PE sector although the funds remain cautious about the broader…

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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 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…
May 6
Indiana Utility Law: Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. v. Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, 983 N.E.2d 160 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)

Indiana Utility Law: Duke Energy Indiana, Inc. v. Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, 983 N.E.2d 160 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed an order from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission which denied an electric utility company’s petition to seek deferred-accounting treatment for storm-operating expenses. In Duke Energy Indiana,…

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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…

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Iowa LLC Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen, PC.

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

Nov 25
Single member LLCs cannot escape the authority of a bankruptcy trustee

Single member LLCs cannot escape the authority of a bankruptcy trustee

In re First Protection, Inc., 2010 WL 5059589 (9Th Cir. BAP [Ariz.] November 22, 2010) is another case involving the attempt by a single member of an LLC to prevent a bankruptcy trustee from exercising management rights over the LLC.
Nov 25
Iowa State Bar Association’s Business Law Council opposes HSB 42

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

HSB 42 would amend the Iowa Business Corporation Act to mandate that publicly-held Iowa corporations have staggered terms for board of directors and only permit directors of such boards to be removed for cause. The ISBA Business Law Council…
Nov 25
Delaware Chancery Court issues an important ruling on poison pills and hostile takeover

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

In a comprehensive, 153-page ruling, Chancellor Chandler provides a detailed overview of the responsibilities of a target board when faced with a structurally non-coercive, all-cash, fully financed hostile takeover.

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Chicago Business bLAWg

Covers information and resources that impact Chicago businesses. By Griffith & Jacobson, LLC.

http://chicagobizlawyers.wordpress.com

Sep 4
Some great tips for all employers to con

Some great tips for all employers to con

Some great tips for all employers to consider before making a hiring decision: Avoid these #hiring pitfalls startups can easily fall into! http://t.co/rORRztzM via @B2Community RT @sparkhire Filed under: Chicago Busine
Aug 31
RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companie

RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companie

RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companies & Cities | http://t.co/1xeIUVZt http://t.co/gqiaApF7 | The real upside is that these cities aren’t clustered. Filed under: Chicago Busine
Aug 29
Redesigning the interior of your office

Redesigning the interior of your office

Redesigning the interior of your offices? Consider #Glass #Walls instead of Drywall. Jaime @foxvalleyglass1 http://t.co/JOnJbsXK Filed under: Chicago Busine

Rank this Week: 2867

International Counsel

Covers cross-border legal issues impacting the internationalizing company and the in-house international legal function. Published by attorney David Laverty.

http://internationalcounsel.blogspot.com/

May 12
Chinese Investment in the US - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

Chinese Investment in the US - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

As a second installment from the Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit which took place on April 27, one of the sessions focused on Chinese investment in the US. Many had anticipated a greater flow of investment flow into the US during the…
May 5
Private Equity in India - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

Private Equity in India - Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit

I will be offering a few blog entries from the Chicago Booth Emerging Markets Summit, which took place on April 27. Let's start with India, and something of a personal and subjective synopsis of the views presented by Jahangir Aziz…
Apr 15
Overseas Operations Driving Profitability. The Largest US Companies Are Benefiting - What About the Rest?

Overseas Operations Driving Profitability. The Largest US Companies Are Benefiting - What About the Rest?

Today's New York Times offers yet another summary of how earnings growth outside of the US can be an important contributor to company performance, yet can be harder to achieve for the under-resourced next tier of companies outside of the very…

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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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Bulgarian Legal Blog

Covers legal problems that UK and Irish investors face with their investments (mainly in properties) in Bulgaria. By Milen Hristov.

http://mhlegal.eu/blog/

May 12
Liquidation of un-reregistered companies now has started

Liquidation of un-reregistered companies now has started

The long wait for the compulsory company liquidation of un-reregistered companies is now over. It has been one year and four months and the Registry Agency is finally ready with the paperwork and the procedures for liquidation of…
Apr 28
Bulgarian property solicitors’ role in the conveyancing proce

Bulgarian property solicitors’ role in the conveyancing proce

Many Brits who buy property in Bulgaria don’t bother instructing a Bulgarian property solicitor. This is either due to the belief that the estate agents in Bulgaria are regulated as in UK (which is not true) or simply because they…
Apr 6
Collecting outstanding maintenance fees from Condominium owner

Collecting outstanding maintenance fees from Condominium owner

Holiday apartment owners find themselves in the gray area of Condominium regulation. Most of the holiday apartments are located in the so called closed complexes (also called gated apartment complexes or aparthotels), but the Condominium…

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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…

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Small Business IP Protection and…

Small Business IP Protection and Management

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

http://jdmesq.typepad.com/small_business_intellectu/

Apr 10
Inventors Eye - independent inventor publication

Inventors Eye - independent inventor publication

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

USPTO Ombudsman Teleconference - focusing on pro se applicant

Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Time: 2 PM to 3 PM From the USPTO:
Jan 3
Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010

Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010

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

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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.…

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Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blog

Features a skeptical lawyer's take on financial reform, Wall Street and white collar crime.

http://attyrtamaradesilva.wordpress.com

Aug 19
Fat Tail and the Bail Out

Fat Tail and the Bail Out

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain
Aug 19
Market Transparency

Market Transparency

Market Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Misses the Mark R. Tamara de Silva February 22, 2009
Aug 19
Proposed Regulation

Proposed Regulation

Proposed Regulations, If Needed, Ought to Value Assets Better R. Tamara de Silva August 19, 2009 Are the United States Treasury, along with the Executive and Legislative branches looking everywhere but at the causes of the financial crisis…

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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.…

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Business and Corporate Disputes

Features litigation information and insight for business owners, corporate management, directors, officers, members, managers, and shareholders. By Matt McKinney.

http://corporatedispute.com

May 21
Iowa Law Protects LLC’s Owners From Personal Liability

Iowa Law Protects LLC’s Owners From Personal Liability

A February 27, 2013 Iowa Court of Appeals opinion serves as yet another real-world example of how and why taking the time to set up a formal entity – in this case an Iowa LLC – can benefit and provide protection ……
May 18
PART II – 2013 Law Eliminates Statutory Authority to Recover Attorneys’ Fees in Derivative Litigation

PART II – 2013 Law Eliminates Statutory Authority to Recover Attorneys’ Fees in Derivative Litigation

PART II – 2013 Changes to the Iowa Business Corporation Act. This post addresses yet another substantive change to Iowa law – as adopted by the 2013 legislature – and which relates to the ability to recover reasonable…
May 17
PART I – A Director’s Fiduciary Duty to Question and Disclose Information?

PART I – A Director’s Fiduciary Duty to Question and Disclose Information?

PART I – 2013 Changes to the Iowa Business Corporation Act. This post is the first in a series of posts that will address several changes to the Iowa Business Corporation Act (Iowa Code Chapter 490) as approved by the … Continue…

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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…

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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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Swedish Law Blog

Covers Swedish law, with an emphasis on Swedish business law. By Krister Bruzelius.

http://swedishlaw.blogspot.com/

Aug 31
Swedish Law - Severance Compensation to Sales Agents - 31 § Sales Agency Act

Swedish Law - Severance Compensation to Sales Agents - 31 § Sales Agency Act

According to § 31 of the Sales Agency Act a request for severance compensation must be lodged within one year from the termination of the agreement, which is consistent with the EC directive regulating. The provision is mandatory in the…
Aug 30
Swedish Law - Severance Compensation to Sales Agents - 30 § Sales Agency Act

Swedish Law - Severance Compensation to Sales Agents - 30 § Sales Agency Act

30 § of the Sales Agency Act deals with the right to severance compensation, if the agent terminates the contract himself. The provision is mandatory to the sales agent's benefit and is based Article 18 of the EC Directive. The agent is…
Aug 26
Swedish Law - Severance Compensation to Sales Agents - 29 § Sales Agency Act

Swedish Law - Severance Compensation to Sales Agents - 29 § Sales Agency Act

According to § 29, the sales agent is not entitled to severance compensation, if 1. the principal has terminated the agreement because the agent's breach of contract, provided the sales agent has acted intentionally or recklessly; 2. the…

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LLC and Corporation Small Talk

By Nolo.

http://www.llccorporationblog.com/

Jun 4
Corporate Compliance Scams and Flimflam

Corporate Compliance Scams and Flimflam

Even Nolo, my corporate-law publisher -- a company loaded with lawyers and staff personnel who can easily separate legal wheat from chaff -- gets bogus corporate correspondence selling ersatz compliance services. One official-looking legal…
May 10
Converting an LLC to a Corporation - It's Not as Simple as It Seem

Converting an LLC to a Corporation - It's Not as Simple as It Seem

State entity-filing offices -- typically a division or department of the office of the Secretary of your state -- have made it simple to convert one type of entity to another. Many provide a simple entity conversion form for this purpose.…
Apr 28
Can Sole Owners Check the Corporate Tax Box?

Can Sole Owners Check the Corporate Tax Box?

After I read the new check-the-box tax regulations that provided default tax treatment for different types of businesses, I suffered the usual post-traumatic tax research distress: sinus pressure, slight dizziness, and irritability.

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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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Charting The Course

Covers business and estate plnning in the Ocean State. By Ullucci Law Associates.

http://ulluccilaw.wordpress.com

Jan 14
The Estate Tax Deal

The Estate Tax Deal

After more than a year’s worth of wrangling (and our yapping about it here and here), our elected officials in Washington finally made a deal to settle the uncertainty surrounding the estate tax. Naturally, they could not come to a long…
Jul 29
Does Hourly Billing Hurt Your Bottom Line?

Does Hourly Billing Hurt Your Bottom Line?

While it’s an article of faith for most lawyers, we are not fans of billing our clients by the hour. We come right out and say it on our firm website: billing by the hour makes clients worried about calling their lawyer and makes lawyers…
Apr 20
Rhode Island’s Internet Infrastructure

Rhode Island’s Internet Infrastructure

The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation is up and running its part of a new federal program to detail and enhance Rhode Island’s internet infrastructure. The EDC believes, as do we, that expanding the availability and speed of…

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Wilmington North Carolina Business…

Wilmington North Carolina Business Law and Litigation Attorney Blog

Examines business law, contracts and unfair and deceptive business practices. By Thomas Kerner.

http://twkerner.typepad.com/wilmington_north_carolina/

Sep 13
Piercing the Corporate Veil in NC After the Judgment

Piercing the Corporate Veil in NC After the Judgment

Over at my North Carolina Judgment Enforcement blog, there is a post about a recent NC Court of Appeals decision regarding an attempt to pierce the corporate veil to levy on shareholder property after judgment against only the corporation.…
Jun 22
The Business Judgment Rule and North Carolina LLC

The Business Judgment Rule and North Carolina LLC

In North Carolina, the business judgment rule applies to LLC managers. In Mooring Capital Fund, LLC v Comstock North Carolina, LLC (07 CVS 20852, Wake Co., Business Ct.), 2006 WL 46447078, 2009 NCBC 26, Judge Jolly was ruling on motions to…
Jun 21
Tacking Tort Claims on to Contract Claims in North Carolina

Tacking Tort Claims on to Contract Claims in North Carolina

Most Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practice Act (UDTPA) claims in North Carolina arise out of a contract for goods or services. Accordingly, it is quite common to see UDTPA claims coupled with breach of contract claims.

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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…

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Corporate Law and Democracy

A repository of ideas, comments and papers on a range of issues related to corporate law and democracy. By Boston College Law School Professor Renee Jones.

http://reneejones.wordpress.com/

Nov 18
Whither State Securities Enforcement?

Whither State Securities Enforcement?

Susan Antilla of Bloomberg news published a recent column revisiting the question of the continued viability of state securities regulators’ enforcement authority. I spoke to Susan about my research on the issue and I am quoted in…
Sep 19
Bailout-palooza

Bailout-palooza

The federal goverment’s proposal for a bailout of the financial industry sounded somewhat familiar to me. I remembered that I had blogged about a similar proposal about a year ago on Conglomerate.
Sep 17
What a Difference a Year Make

What a Difference a Year Make

One year ago discussions surrounding corporate law policy were driven by the Sarbanes-Oxley ‘backlash.” The Paulson Committee and others were warning about how excessive regulation and litigation would lead to the ruin of Wall Street. …

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The Law and Equity Report by…

The Law and Equity Report by Timothy Powers O'Neill

Covers Florida real estate and business litigation.

http://lawandequity.com

Aug 13
Copyright in the New

Copyright in the New

LendInk fiasco keeps rights management issue burning; Most don’t realize when you buy an e-book that you cannot resell it, and in the majority of cases can’t even lend it to a friend because of copyright, not technical issue
Aug 7
Copyright in the New

Copyright in the New

Posner: Sharing links isn’t copyright infringement
Mar 20
An Open Invitation

An Open Invitation

I respectfully decline the invitation to join your hallucination. Scott Adams An invitation to a wedding invokes more trouble than a summons to a police court. William Feather

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Swedish Corporate Law

Covers the Swedish Companies Act. By Krister Bruzelius.

http://swedishcorporate.blogspot.com/

Apr 20
The Swedish Companies Act 2005 in English translation

The Swedish Companies Act 2005 in English translation

I have received a question about the book “The Swedish Companies Act 2005 in translation" and have answered it in a comment to another post, but as it is hard to find I give the information here as well.”The title is “The Swedish…
Mar 17
Swedish Law – Company Reorganisation

Swedish Law – Company Reorganisation

At my other blog, Swedish Law Blog, I am writing a series of posts about the Swedish Company Reorganisation Act (1996:764) (the act is available in Swedish only).
May 21
Proposal: Lowered Minimum Share Capital in Swedish Private Limited Companie

Proposal: Lowered Minimum Share Capital in Swedish Private Limited Companie

In October 2007 the Swedish Government initiated an investigation concerning the minimum share capital in private Swedish limited companies as a part of a general drive to simplify the rules applicable to smaller companies and to strengthen…

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International Corporate Governance

Explores corporate governance in the world's major capital markets. By Allison Garrett.

http://internationalcorpgov.blogspot.com/

Jul 20
News Corporation Governance Issue

News Corporation Governance Issue

What began as a phone hacking scandal in the U.K. for News of the World
Jun 14
CG Changes in Singapore

CG Changes in Singapore

In a release yesterday, Singapore's Monetary Authority announced the appointment of a Corporate Governance Council to review, revise and augment existing corporate governance rules. Of particular concern is the low number of truly…
May 19
Nigerian CG Change

Nigerian CG Change

An article yesterday reports that Nigeria is working to strengthen corporate governance practices.

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Sale of Business Law Blog

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

http://www.saleofbusinesslawblog.com/

Apr 29
Will a Loan be Discharged When the Lender Releases the Liens on the Collateral Prior to Ensuring That the Payoff Checks Have Cleared?

Will a Loan be Discharged When the Lender Releases the Liens on the Collateral Prior to Ensuring That the Payoff Checks Have Cleared?

In JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., v. Jeffco Cinnaminson Corporation, et. al., No. A-2601-10T3 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. March 27, 2012), JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Plaintiff”) sued Jeffco Cinnaminson Corporation (“Jeffco”) and Paul T.…
Sep 19
Will the Disability Provision of an Operating Agreement be Upheld Under New Jersey Law?

Will the Disability Provision of an Operating Agreement be Upheld Under New Jersey Law?

In Zavodnick, Perlmutter & Boccia L.L.C., v. Zavodnick, No. A-1242-11T1 (App. Div. August 2, 2012), the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, upheld an arbitrator’s decision to allow a law firm to buyout a disabled member.…
Aug 14
Family Limited Partnerships Are Important Alternatives For Keeping a Business in The Family

Family Limited Partnerships Are Important Alternatives For Keeping a Business in The Family

Family Limited Partnerships are an important tool when a family wants to transfer a business from one generation to the next. Essentially, it serves two purposes: it transfers the ownership without going through probate (because the older…

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Nina's Blog

Covers business and law. By Nina Yablok.

http://www.bizblawg.com/

Sep 11
The Horror!! The Grief A Minority Shareholder Can Cause.

The Horror!! The Grief A Minority Shareholder Can Cause.

Not all minority shareholder situations are as humorous as Judy Holiday in the Solid Gold Cadillac, where she plays a minority shareholder who asks just the right types of embarrassing questions to call a corrupt board of directors on the…
Jul 30
Thanks Twitter – Problem resolved

Thanks Twitter – Problem resolved

I hesitated starting on my attempt at contacting Twitter using social media. I wrote my original post last week and kept on waiting to see if someone from Twitter would contact me. Today when the infringing account was suspended, I hoped my…
Jul 30
Hey Twitter – can someone please write me a letter #RespondTwitter

Hey Twitter – can someone please write me a letter #RespondTwitter

Twitter - Please Respond

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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…

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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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Business and Tax Lawyer Blog

Published by Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

http://www.businessandtaxlawyerblog.com/

Jun 7
Who qualifies as a Sharholder of an S Corporation

Who qualifies as a Sharholder of an S Corporation

An S corporation is a type of tax structure used by many business owners today. To be clear, an S corporation is not a type of business entity. It is purely a taxation election made with the IRS by "checking the box". It allows a business…
May 21
Employee v Independent contractor: who is what?

Employee v Independent contractor: who is what?

Whether someone is your employee or an independent contractor is a very important factual determination when it comes to unemployment and taxes. The IRS, Department of Labor, different state departments, state departments of labor,…
May 17
General Information on Trademark

General Information on Trademark

A trademark is a name, logo or some marketing device used by a business to identify a product. Words, logos, the shape and/or color of product packaging, the product itself, uniforms, building shapes, telephone, colors, sounds, even scents…

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esb20815

Covers a range of topics including the current financial crisis, corporate governance, economic crime, and the Middle East.

http://esb20815.wordpress.com

Apr 19
The Terrorist Attack in Boston and the Chechen Question

The Terrorist Attack in Boston and the Chechen Question

Let’s not rush to judgment as to motivation of the terrorist attack in Boston. There are Chechens that are pro-Moscow; Chechens who favor independence; Chechens who favor autonomy within the Russian Federations; and Chechen religious…
Apr 15
The Need for Greater Consumer Awareness & Activism: How to Level the Playing Field

The Need for Greater Consumer Awareness & Activism: How to Level the Playing Field

People should always be very careful in checking their credit card and bank statements as well as invoices of all types. It is amazing how frequently unexplained and unjustified fees appear on the aforementioned documents. It is often the…
Apr 5
Some Practical Ideas for Fighting Corruption

Some Practical Ideas for Fighting Corruption

To make progress in combating corruption we must address immediately: (i) the revolving door issue; (ii) our national allergy to higher taxes to fund the recruitment and retention of competent and dedicated people able to bring successfully…

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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…

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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-…

Rank this Week: 3259

Iowa Business Law

Covers business law, estate planning, and insurance law topics as they pertain to Iowa. By Samuel I. Kreamer.

http://iowabusinesslaw.com

Sep 9
Buying a Business, Essential Qualities: Commitment

Buying a Business, Essential Qualities: Commitment

This blog is part of a series of blogs on buying a business. We are first exploring the qualities you need when deciding to whether or not you are should buy a business. I encourage you to go back and read the previous blogs. This week…
Sep 9
Buying a Business, Essential Qualities: Commitment

Buying a Business, Essential Qualities: Commitment

This blog is part of a series of blogs on buying a business. We are first exploring the qualities you need when deciding to whether or not you are should buy a business. I encourage you to go back and read the previous blogs. This week we are…
Jul 21
Buying a Business: Access to Expertise

Buying a Business: Access to Expertise

This blog is part of a series of blogs on buying a business. We are first exploring the qualities you need when deciding to whether or not you are should buy a business. I encourage you to go back and read the previous blogs. This week we…

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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.

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