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Legal River's Business Law Podcast

Legal River's Business Law Podcast

Covers intellectual property law, technology, and business law issues.

http://itunespodcast.legalriver.com
Rank this Week: 3478

China Business Law Blog…

China Business Law Blog 中國å•

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

http://chinabusinesslaw.blogspot.com/
  • Sep 13

    US-China Trade War Begins!

    US-China Trade War Begins!
    In response to President Obama's decision to impose Section 421 tariffs on Chinese tires, the Chinese government took a short two days to retaliate. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that it will initiate the necessary proceedings…
  • Aug 10

    Forced Confessions to Be Inadmissible for Death Penalty in China

    Forced Confessions to Be Inadmissible for Death Penalty in China
    Over the past two and half months, I had devoted my every waking moment into studying for the Texas Bar Examination (TBE), which FINALLY took place on July 28-30. This should explain the absence of any posts for the last several months.
  • Apr 10

    China's Jury System

    China's Jury System
    "I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution."--Thomas JeffersonTwo days ago, I had the pleasure of talking to Hon. Duan, a senior justice on…
Rank this Week: 3038

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3404

You and Yours Blawg

You and Yours Blawg

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

http://youandyoursblawg.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 6

    You and Yours Blawg is Moving

    You and Yours Blawg is Moving
    Category: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate and Inheritance Tax, Business Law and Planning, Tax Law and Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Financial Planning, Miscellaneous Musing
  • Mar 20

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

    Haven't Paid NJ Taxes? Now Might Be the Time
    Category: Tax Law and PlanningCourtesy of JH Cohn:New Jersey Enacts Tax Amnesty Program"New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine has signed a bill creating a 45-day New Jersey state tax amnesty period that will end no later than June 15, 2009.…
  • Mar 16

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

    Lets get Banks Lending - SBA Loan Guarantee Amount to 90%
    Category: Business Law and Planning
Rank this Week: 3346

Ky Commercial Litigation Blog

Ky Commercial Litigation Blog

Comments on procedural and substantive law affecting the planning of transactions and the litigation of business and commercial matters. By Buechel & Conley.

http://kycommerciallitigation.squarespace.com/kycommerciallitigationblog/
  • May 11

    Arbitration Can Be Compelled by Non-Parties to Agreement

    Arbitration Can Be Compelled by Non-Parties to Agreement
    The Supreme Court has once again firmly planted itself on the side of enforceability of arbitration agreements. We have previously written about this tendency (here) -- prohibiting parties from changing the scope of review of awards,…
  • Feb 28

    Class Action Waivers Redux -- American Express Loses Again

    Class Action Waivers Redux -- American Express Loses Again
    It has been a few bad weeks for American Express. We wrote a couple of weeks ago about the Second Circuit's decision invalidating class action waivers in arbitration agreements with it merchants. Now the Third Circuit has piled on. In a…
  • Feb 21

    COBRA ARRA TARP YIKES

    COBRA ARRA TARP YIKES
       In the lagniappe within the in the Stimulus Package passed last week in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (with the pork, the special causes, the non-stimulating stimuli), was something employment and benefit lawyers will have…
Rank this Week: 3013

LLC and Corporation Small Talk

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.
Rank this Week: 3029

Franchise Asia…

Franchise Asia 亞洲特許ç¶"營博客

Covers legal issues related to the expansion of companies into Asia. By Mark Methenitis, John Vernon and Brad Luo.

http://franchiseasia.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 12

    Are Hotels Betting on Gambling in Asia?

    Are Hotels Betting on Gambling in Asia?
    Legalized hotel gambling in Asia is poised to create huge revenues and huge booms in tourism, which in turn means major development for the hospitality industry. The great success seen in Macau has caused the rest of Asia to re-think what was…
  • May 23

    Commercial Franchise Information Disclosure Management Measures --Chinese Franchise Regulations (III)

    Commercial Franchise Information Disclosure Management Measures --Chinese Franchise Regulations (III)
    ??????????????As discussed below, this law came out on the same date as the "Registration Measures", and it similarly contains a few areas of ambiguities, which I am in the process of writing.MINISTRY OF COMMERCEOFTHE PEOPLE’S RUBLIC OF…
  • May 23

    Commercial Franchise Registration Management Measures--Chinese Franchise Regulations (II)

    Commercial Franchise Registration Management Measures--Chinese Franchise Regulations (II)
    ????????????This new law, yet another importance piece of regulation in the Chinese franchise realm, came into effect on May 1,2007. It was signed into law on April 30, 2007, just one day before the effective date of the Regulations of…
Rank this Week: 3272

Employers' Lawyers

Employers' Lawyers

Provides best practice tips, checklists and updates designed to keep organizations of all sizes in compliance with federal and state employment laws. By Holland & Hart.

http://www.employerslawyersblog.com/
  • May 23

    5 Tips for Handling Holiday Pay

    5 Tips for Handling Holiday Pay
    By Joanna Vilos With a holiday weekend upon us, it’s a good time to address holiday pay concerns. Many employers struggle with how to pay employees for holidays, especially when the holiday overlaps overtime hours, FMLA leave, or another…
  • May 20

    Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner

    Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner
    By Alyssa Yatsko Under the newly passed Family Care Act (House Bill 13-1222), Colorado employers must extend leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit eligible employees to care for their civil union partner or…
  • May 15

    Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

    Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account
    By Alyssa Yatsko Under a new bill recently signed into law by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, employers are prohibited from requiring access to an applicant’s or employee’s personal social media account. Violations could result in…
Rank this Week: 3810

Seattle Business Attorney

Seattle Business Attorney

Covers business law for Seattle area businesses. By Collin Roberts,

http://seattlebusinesslaw.wordpress.com/
  • May 21

    Washington State to Regulate Fund Manager

    Washington State to Regulate Fund Manager
    The world is changing for venture funds and similar funds in Washington State, and not necessarily for the better.  It used to be the case that managers of venture or other private funds did not need to file anything with ……
  • Apr 3

    Who Owns the “Dunk City” Trademark?

    Who Owns the “Dunk City” Trademark?
    After hiring away Florida Gulf Coast head coach Andy Enfield Monday night with a hefty sum of cash, USC also pirated the Ft. Myers school’s now-famous “Dunk City” moniker. “Please welcome Andy Enfield to the Trojan…
  • Mar 29

    LLC Capital Call

    LLC Capital Call
    Doug Batey of Stoel Rives writes a phenomenal blog regarding all things LLC. He wrote an article recently about a case coming out of Oregon in which LLC Members had a dispute over the legitimacy of requiring capital calls that ……
Rank this Week: 4138

Jacobs & Dodds

Jacobs & Dodds

Covers California business law.

http://irvinebusinesslawyers.blogspot.com/
  • May 19

    The Importance of Employee Handbooks in California

    The Importance of Employee Handbooks in California
    Although there are many advantages to utilizing an employee handbook, from a purely legal perspective, the employer is usually hoping to establish ground rules of acceptable conduct and prevent the company from being subjected to legal…
  • May 4

    Mediation vs. Arbitration

    Mediation vs. Arbitration
    In a perfect world there would be no business lawsuits because the parties involved would resolve their differences without resorting to court action.   At Jacobs & Dodds each of our lawyers has been trying cases for…
  • Apr 28

    What is a California Corporation?

    What is a California Corporation?
         A California corporation is a distinct legal entity separate and apart from its officers, directors and shareholders. As a result, a shareholder, officer or director is not the employer of those working for the …
Rank this Week: 3800

New Jersey Business Dissolution…

New Jersey Business Dissolution Journal

Covers business disputes and dissolutions, shareholder rights, and conflicts of interest. By The McDaniel Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.newjerseybusinessdissolutionjournal.com/
  • May 15

    The Little Big Breach - Restrictive Covenant

    The Little Big Breach - Restrictive Covenant
    Most of the cases that we handle – like any other litigation – get settled before trial. One of the incentives to settle is that invariably the departing owner will agree to some sort of restrictive covenant against competing…
  • Feb 25

    Expelled LLC Members: No Right to Force Purchase

    Expelled LLC Members: No Right to Force Purchase
    Removal of LLC Member May Be 'Prospective' Conduct In what is probably the most significant appellate decision involving New Jersey limited liability companies in a decade, the Appellate Division held that wrongful conduct is not required to…
  • Feb 5

    NJ Limited Liability Company Law Effective March 1

    NJ Limited Liability Company Law Effective March 1
    Revised Uniform Limited Liabilty Company Act Changes Legal Landscape The effective date of New Jersey’s Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act is approaching.  The law will be effective on March 1, 2013 for newly formed LLCs…
Rank this Week: 4192

NJ Business Law Blog

NJ Business Law Blog

Covers legal developments in New Jersey business law. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.njbusinesslawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4268

CCN News

CCN News

Covers Mexico business law news. By Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton.

http://www.ccn-law.com/en/news
  • May 14

    April 2013 Edition of the CCN Mexico Report™ Released

    April 2013 Edition of the CCN Mexico Report™ Released
    The April 2013 edition of the CCN Mexico Report has been released and can now be seen on the Mexico Report™ website. The CCN Mexico Report™ contains exclusive commentaries and views from CCN's attorneys and professionals. This…
  • Apr 18

    Ruth Cerdan, Named an Associate to Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton

    Ruth Cerdan, Named an Associate to Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton
    The law firm of Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, L.L.P. ("CCN") is pleased to announce that Ruth Cerdan has been named an associate in the firm's San Antonio office. Her practice focuses on advising clients from the U.S. and Mexico on domestic…
  • Feb 20

    Dr. Mario Melgar-Adalid, Of-Counsel to Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, Featured in the Winter 2013 Edition of Primerus Paradigm

    Dr. Mario Melgar-Adalid, Of-Counsel to Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, Featured in the Winter 2013 Edition of Primerus Paradigm
    Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Dr. Mario Melgar-Adalid, of counsel to Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, L.L.P. has been featured in the Winter 2013 edition of Primerus Paradigm Magazine. The featured piece…
Rank this Week: 4697

Software Licensing & Master…

Software Licensing & Master Service Agreements

Covers the software industry and discusses software licensing and consulting contracts. By Sam Conforti LLC.

http://www.softwarelicensingblog.com
  • May 14

    15 Traits of Great Leader

    15 Traits of Great Leader
      This is not the usual subject matter of my postings in this Blog. However, it is indirectly related to how we all function in a work environment and how we deal with personal interactions with our colleagues and that is why I…
  • Mar 23

    New Privacy Laws and How They Will Affect You

    New Privacy Laws and How They Will Affect You
      Confidentiality is one of the key items negotiated in Contracts dealing with Software Licensing, and the Consulting Services necessary to implement the software package, and any Outsourcing or Hosting arrangements that may also be…
  • Mar 7

    IDC Forecasts $24 Billion Annual Spend on Hosted Private Cloud Services by 2016

    IDC Forecasts $24 Billion Annual Spend on Hosted Private Cloud Services by 2016
      A February 28, 2013 article in bizcloud by razavi entitled “Hosted Private Cloud Services to Surpass $24 Billion in 2016” reports on International Data Corporation’s (“IDC”) optimistic outlook for Hosted…
Rank this Week: 5172

Responsabilidad y Derecho

Responsabilidad y Derecho

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

http://responsabilidadyderecho.blogspot.com/
  • May 10

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

    Sobre el "Registro de Contribuyentes Socialmente Responsables" de la AFIP... Y una pregunta para hacerse.
    A finales del 2012, la Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos de Argentina, mejor conocida como la AFIP *, expidió la resolución Nº 3424 de 2012 (vigente desde el 2 de enero 2013), mediante la cual se…
  • Mar 18

    La materia ambiental en la Constitución Política Colombiana

    La materia ambiental en la Constitución Política Colombiana
    El reconocimiento que el Constituyente de 1991 hizo del Medio Ambiente como elemento esencial para el desarrollo humano, al igual que el establecimiento de su defensa como objetivo de principio dentro de la forma organizativa del Estado…
  • Jan 17

    Buen Gobierno en las Relaciones Laborale

    Buen Gobierno en las Relaciones Laborale
    Entrevista al abogado y filósofo colombiano, Julio César Carrillo, especialista en Derecho Laboral y en Pedagogía de los Valores, en la que habla sobre la importancia de humanizar tanto la concepción como la…
Rank this Week: 5289

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer…

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Choosing Your Words: Grammar Matters in Contract Construction

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

    Recent Case Result

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

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

    Arbitrator's Error is a Risk Undertaken in Agreeing to Arbitrate
    In a February 2013 decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court declined to vacate an arbitration award, which the defendant claimed resulted from the arbitrator's error of law. A dispute arose between Daniel McDonough and Kevin McDonough,…
Rank this Week: 4918

Autolaw

Autolaw

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

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

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

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

    Arbitration is Good

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

    Hyundai to Settle MPG Claim

    Hyundai to Settle MPG Claim
    Wow. Does anyone really believe the EPA mileage estimates that are attached to new car window stickers? Apparently some Hyundai drivers do. And apparently Hyundai is being held to those estimates. Automotive News is reporting that Hyundai…
Rank this Week: 4964

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

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

Covers business news.

http://www.eclewis.com/
  • May 7

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

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

    Keeping it in the family

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

    Going into business with partner

    Going into business with partner
    So far this month, we have gone over starting a business by yourself and with your significant other. This week, we are going to touch on starting a business with a partner (or partners). In many cases, people determine that they do not want…
Rank this Week: 4509

The Virtual Attorney Blog

The Virtual Attorney Blog

Covers estate planning and business law. By Michael Brennan.

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

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

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

    What a Will Can (and Cannot) Do

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

    What is HIPAA? Answers to Frequently Asked Question

    What is HIPAA? Answers to Frequently Asked Question
    Most of us believe that our medical and other health information is private and should be protected, and we want to know who has this information. In a world that in continuously becoming more connected, the exchange of such information is…
Rank this Week: 4129

Texas Restaurant Law

Texas Restaurant Law

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

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

    The Top 7 Things To Consider Before Buying A Restaurant

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

    Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner

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

    What Is Restaurant Intellectual Property?

    What Is Restaurant Intellectual Property?
    At TexasRestaurantLaw.com, we have covered “Who Owns Your Restaurant Name?” and “Is Your Restaurant Recipe Safe?” However, we have not previously discussed the many parts of restaurant intellectual property. This post…
Rank this Week: 4294

Maryland Business Litigation…

Maryland Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law

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

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview

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

    To File or Not to File

    To File or Not to File
    File your tax returns. A week from now will be too late. It can be cumbersome, stressful and certainly annoying. But it’s one of those things in life. Do it and be done with it. Some added incentives to filing:
Rank this Week: 3937

AMS Counsel Blawg

AMS Counsel Blawg

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

http://annemariesegal.com/
  • Apr 30

    My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later

    My Biggest Risk, Finding My Core – One Year Later
    My biggest risk was giving up security in exchange for self-direction. In the process, I broke through and found my core, which drives my life and practice today. Here’s my story. One year ago today, I walked out the doors for the…
  • Apr 24

    International Clients – Ten Points to Consider

    International Clients – Ten Points to Consider
    “A client from Hong Kong is not so different than one from Ohio. It’s just another name on a document and an annoying time zone.” That was how, when I was a summer intern during law school, a junior associate (let’s…
  • Apr 2

    The 100 Greatest Songs – Copyright Alert

    The 100 Greatest Songs – Copyright Alert
    New topic alert! As a new practice area of mine, copyrights will be a topic for future posts, along with my usual fare (business law, trademarks, estate planning and other legal topics). Copyrights are fun to write about, and it is fun to…
Rank this Week: 3966

Nashville Business Litigation…

Nashville Business Litigation Lawyers Blog

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

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

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

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

    Statutes of Limitations Applicable to Mutual Will Cases in Tennessee

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

    Evidentiary Issues in Undue Influence and Will Contest Case

    Evidentiary Issues in Undue Influence and Will Contest Case
    The Supreme Court of Tennessee has recently issued an opinion in an undue influence and will contest case which speaks to what type of evidence a party can use, at trial, to attempt to set aside a will based on undue influence. In will…
Rank this Week: 4956

Sale of Business Law Blog

Sale of Business Law Blog

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

http://www.saleofbusinesslawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 5173

Michigan Small Business Blog

Michigan Small Business Blog

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

http://www.wipplaw.com/michigan-attorney-blog.html
Rank this Week: 4809

New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Court Enforces Contract "Boiler-Plate" Language

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

    Court Dismisses Madoff Investors' Claim Against the SEC

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

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

    Dismissal of Foreclosure Action Does Not Stay Statute of Limitations Period to Foreclose
    In almost any setting, when a borrower fails to pay a mortgage, the lender will issue a letter accelerating the entire amount owed notwithstanding that the terms of the mortgage only require monthly payments. That letter informs the borrower…
Rank this Week: 4226

Rain Minns Law Firm Blog

Rain Minns Law Firm Blog

Ruminations and commentary on recent developments in the law regarding white collar crime and complex commercial litigation.

http://www.rainminnslaw.com/blog/
  • Apr 18

    It Was a Dark and Stormy Night . . .

    It Was a Dark and Stormy Night . . .
    . . . but then the IRS saw the light. Normally, the IRS does not do us the courtesy of sending a letter to say that a witch hunt has been called off.  But this time the IRS did the right thing.  See below.  So, my client…
  • Apr 12

    IRS and Prison Sentences: The High Cost of Low Return

    IRS and Prison Sentences: The High Cost of Low Return
    The IRS says that the goal of a criminal IRS investigation is to get convictions or guilty pleas.[1]  That means prison time.  I’ve often wondered how much in tax dollars we taxpayers are probably paying to send tax offenders…
Rank this Week: 3907

Steve Harms - Credit and…

Steve Harms - Credit and Collections

Information for credit and collections professionals.

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

    Debt collection starts with a credit application!

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

    Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money

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

    FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection

    FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection
    The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in Glazer v Chase Home Finance (decided January 2013) that mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  Lawyers who meet the…
Rank this Week: 4230

The Antitrust Hotch Potch

The Antitrust Hotch Potch

Offers critical comments on EC competition law and policy. By Professor Damien Geradin and Nicholas Petit.

http://professorgeradin.blogs.com/professor_geradins_weblog/
  • Apr 16

    The General Court partially annulled the Commission's Decision on CISAC

    The General Court partially annulled the Commission's Decision on CISAC
    Last week, the General Court (“GC”) adopted its judgment in the CISAC case whereby it partially annulled the 2008 Commission’s decision. CISAC is an international organisation which represents collecting societies.…
  • Apr 10

    Bank Mergers in Economies Facing Sovereign Debt Crises - NBG/ Eurobank

    Bank Mergers in Economies Facing Sovereign Debt Crises - NBG/ Eurobank
    Over the past year, merger activity in the Greek banking sector picked up significantly. The Greek Competition Authority approved concentrations such as Piraeus/ ATE, Alpha/ Emporiki, and Piraeus/ Geniki. Most recently, a merger between the…
  • Apr 3

    Antitrust Compliance Programmes & Optimal Antitrust Enforcement: A Reply to Wouter Wil

    Antitrust Compliance Programmes & Optimal Antitrust Enforcement: A Reply to Wouter Wil
    Here is the abstract of my new paper: In the inaugural issue of the Journal of Antitrust Enforcement, Mr. Wils published an article discussing the relationship between compliance programmes and competition law enforcement in the EU. This…
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Dahman's Law

Dahman's Law

Covers business issues.

http://www.dahmanlaw.com/Blog.html
Rank this Week: 4165

Special Assets Lawyer Blog

Special Assets Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Dick Rogan to Speak at SAMA Conference

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

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

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

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

    Lenders: Beware of the Arizona "Two-Dollar Bankruptcy"
    Recently, my partner, Matt Kenefick, obtained a large judgment here in California against an Arizona resident. The desert rat refused to pay up voluntarily, hiding behind Arizona's unique and highly protective community property laws. The…
Rank this Week: 4363

Oregon Business Litigation

Oregon Business Litigation

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

http://www.aterwynneblog.com/oregon_business_litigatio/
  • Apr 11

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

    New Portland sick leave ordinance will go into effect January 1, 2014
    Following in the footsteps of Seattle, San Francisco, and others, the City of Portland enacted a sick leave ordinance on March 13, 2013, applicable to employees who work at least 240 hours per calendar year within the City limits.…
  • Apr 4

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

    US Supreme Court: Class certification inquiry may involve a ruling on the merit
    Courts considering motions to certify a class action can't shy away from considering the merits, if doing so is necessary to determine whether the class meets the requirements of FRCP 23(a). That was the conclusion reached last week by the...
  • Apr 3

    Employers must exercise caution when withdrawing offers of employment

    Employers must exercise caution when withdrawing offers of employment
    The Oregon Supreme Court in Cocchiara v. Lithia Motors, Inc., (discussed in our earlier blog post here) opened up the possibility of a promissory estoppel or fraud claim against an employer who withdraws an offer of at-will employment. The…
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Small Business IP Protection and…

Small Business IP Protection and Management

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

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

    Inventors Eye - independent inventor publication

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

    USPTO Ombudsman Teleconference - focusing on pro se applicant

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

    Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010

    Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010
    It is with a sense of deep sadness that we must report that our partner, mentor, colleague and friend, Donald R. Fraser, passed away on December 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida after a brief illness. He was 83 years old.Don Fraser had a…
Rank this Week: 3984

Long Island Small Business Law…

Long Island Small Business Law Blog

Covers business entities, small business and startups. By Ellen A. Victor.

http://longislandbusinesslawyer.com
  • Apr 4

    Small Businesses Bouncing Back

    Small Businesses Bouncing Back
    New hires, expansion, growing demand, increasing sales. According to this article http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/03/26/small-businesses-rebounding-from-tough-times/JicWotXrDrLKguAQp6lWkI/story.html?s_campaign=8315 in the Boston…
  • Dec 31

    Do You Have Perfect Pitch?

    Do You Have Perfect Pitch?
    The elevator speech, so named because you should be able to describe your business and get the listener to want to hear more in the time an elevator ride takes, is a skill every small business owner needs to know.  
  • Nov 14

    Ellen Victor is quoted in the Long Island Business New

    Ellen Victor is quoted in the Long Island Business New
    Yours truly was quoted in the most recent edition of Long Island Business News on the importance of business succession planning and partnership agreements. Read it here. 
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Legal Update

Legal Update

Covers real estate law and business law. By Peter Moulinos.

http://www.moulinos.com/blog/
  • Mar 18

    Yellowstone Injunction Maintains Status Quo by Daniel Bateman

    Yellowstone Injunction Maintains Status Quo by Daniel Bateman
    Weinberg Holdings LLC is a commercial tenant on 68 Second Avenue, New York, operating two bars and a delicatessen in the building since the mid 1990’s pursuant to a written commercial lease. On October 4, 2011 the landlord, Bar None,…
  • Mar 6

    Purchaser of Mortgage Cannot Foreclose Peter Moulino

    Purchaser of Mortgage Cannot Foreclose Peter Moulino
    A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, has ruled that a purchaser of a mortgage, which is already in default, cannot foreclose on that mortgage without personal knowledge of the default. In this…
  • Feb 14

    Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute

    Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute
    Here is an article which appeared in The Real Deal discussing the decision by the New York State Attorney General not to adjudicate or determine disputes over the right to retain escrow deposits in real estate transactions between buyers and…
Rank this Week: 4847

New York Small Business Law

New York Small Business Law

Legal Information (and other Insights) for small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups. By Imke Ratschko.

http://www.newyorksmallbusinesslaw.com/new_york_small_business_l/
  • Mar 15

    Selling a Business – Getting your Business ready for Sale

    Selling a Business – Getting your Business ready for Sale
    You’ve got homework to do before you can successfully sell your small business.  Even if you already have an interested buyer, attention to the details at this stage of the game will help you in the long run and protect you from…
  • Mar 4

    Small Business Contracts and Arbitration – Not always a Perfect Match

    Small Business Contracts and Arbitration – Not always a Perfect Match
    Many small business contracts provide that any dispute arising from the contract must be arbitrated rather than litigated in a state or federal court.  Unfortunately, these provisions are often included without a second thought to their…
  • Jan 25

    Buying or Selling a Business – the Significance of the Lease

    Buying or Selling a Business – the Significance of the Lease
    It is rare that a business in New York owns the property from which it operates.  Most businesses rent commercial space for their store/restaurant/warehouse or other venture.  Thus, the owners of the business will be party to a…
Rank this Week: 3670

Contingency Business Litigation…

Contingency Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers foreclosure litigation, qui tam, insider trading and business lawsuits. By the Ferraro Law Firm.

http://www.contingencybusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/
  • Mar 11

    Florida Qui Tam Lawsuit Wins Medicare Fraud Whistleblower $4 Million of $26.1 Million

    Florida Qui Tam Lawsuit Wins Medicare Fraud Whistleblower $4 Million of $26.1 Million
    A doctor will receive more than $4 million as part of a Florida qui tam lawsuit settlement after blowing the whistle on a dermatologist accused of defrauding the federal government. Our qui tam attorneys understand that this case goes all…
  • Feb 21

    Florida Pays Tech Firm $7M to Settle Business Contract Dispute

    Florida Pays Tech Firm $7M to Settle Business Contract Dispute
    Attorneys for the state of Florida have agreed to pay $7 million in order to avoid a potentially expensive and protracted legal battle with a technology firm with which it contracted for e-mail consolidation. Contingency business litigation…
  • Dec 27

    Florida Business Files Lawsuit After Failed Compromise Attempt

    Florida Business Files Lawsuit After Failed Compromise Attempt
    An airport in northern Florida is on the brink of filing a business litigation lawsuit against an airline that has not made good on its debts. Our contingency business litigation attorneys understand that Northwest Florida Regional Airport…
Rank this Week: 4774

J. Paye in Brief

J. Paye in Brief

Profiles athletes, business professionals and celebrities and discusses current events and entertainment news.

http://jpaye.com/in-brief/
  • Mar 6

    Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!

    Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!
    “Sometimes Love Comes Around and It Knocks You Down…” “You should leave your boyfriend now, I’m a ask him,” would be interesting if Kanye West wrote that line in reference to Kris Humphries.  The…
  • Feb 27

    J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson

    J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson
        Eight times USA National Champion, Olympian athlete, motivational speaker and inspiration, Khadevis Robinson is truly the modern day ‘Renaissance Man.’ Last year,  J. Paye had the opportunity to speak with the…
  • Feb 24

    Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die

    Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Headline: Cook County Judge Vacates $8 million dollar Default Judgment Entered against Famed Rapper Belo Zero of the Legendary Chicago-based Hip Hop Group Do or Die. CHICAGO, Ill., – On February 20, 2013, Cook…
Rank this Week: 4058

Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

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

http://www.fashionapparellawblog.com/
  • Mar 5

    Spring Cleaning and the H-1B Visa Cap

    Spring Cleaning and the H-1B Visa Cap
    By Dawn Lurie With comprehensive immigration reform on the horizon and the economy rebounding, the number of H-1B visa filings for foreign temporary professional workers is likely to significantly increase this year. American businesses…
  • Mar 4

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

    In-FUR-mation Update: New FTC Enforcement Policy for Retailer
    Fur was a number one pick this winter season, as seen in magazine editorials, designer ads and fashion shows, showcasing its popularity in collections around the world. Whether jacket, purse, parka or boots, the Federal Trade Commission…
  • Nov 29

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

    "Reforming Retail: India Allows FDI in Multi-Brand Retail"
    On September 14, 2012, the Indian government announced that it would relax restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. India—a country that traditionally excluded foreign investment—opened its doors to…
Rank this Week: 4953

Illinois Business Law Blog

Illinois Business Law Blog

By Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish.

http://www.yourillinoisbusinesslawyer.com/
  • Mar 4

    The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreement

    The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreement
    One company used the trade secrets of another company, yet despite this fact the court didn’t stop them. This can happen to your company as well if you fail to properly protect your company secrets. Failing to implement non-disclosure…
  • Jan 14

    How do you count to 50 Employees for FMLA Purposes?

    How do you count to 50 Employees for FMLA Purposes?
    As you probably know, the Family Medical and Leave Act only applies to companies who employ 50 or more employees (within a 75 mile radius) each working day during at least 20 calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year.  But…
  • Dec 18

    Is it Time to Modify Your Policy on Confidentiality during Investigations?

    Is it Time to Modify Your Policy on Confidentiality during Investigations?
      It has been widely reported that the EEOC is following the NLRB’s lead when it comes to analyzing company policies. It seems that company policies regarding confidentiality during harassment investigations are under fire.…
Rank this Week: 3877

Nathan Roach

Nathan Roach

Covers technology, intellectual property, and business law.

http://nathanroach.com/
  • Feb 18

    Comparing Texas Partnership

    Comparing Texas Partnership
    Background Texas entities structured as partnerships come in three forms: • the General Partnership (GP) • the Limited Partnership (LP) • the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)   In some states, entities can also be a…
  • May 31

    Startup Law for Designer

    Startup Law for Designer
    This presentation was given at Geekdom, a collaborative workspace/incubator for startups in San Antonio, Texas. It addresses many of the common questions that design shops and web startups encounter as they build their branding, select…
  • May 18

    2012 Bexar Bench Motions Trial

    2012 Bexar Bench Motions Trial
    This presentation was given at the Bexar County Bench Motions and Trials continuing legal education seminar in May 2012.  Presenters are Judge Richard Price, Judge Cathy Stryker, and attorney Nathan Roach.  The presentation follows updates…
Rank this Week: 3656

My Biz Lawyer

My Biz Lawyer

Covers navigating the myriad business law issues often faced by start-ups and more established companies. By Jeffrey W. Berkman.

http://mybizlawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 15

    Crowdfunding: When Will the SEC Finally Enact the Implementing Rules?

    Crowdfunding: When Will the SEC Finally Enact the Implementing Rules?
    The below was released in conjunction with Sequel Technology & IP Law (SequelTech), which is Of Counsel to The Berkman Law Firm,…
  • Dec 18

    Why You Need a Shareholders Agreement (Part I)

    Why You Need a Shareholders Agreement (Part I)
    If you are forming a corporation with a partner, regardless of whether it is with your best friend that you have known since birth or a new business relationship, executing a well-crafted Shareholders Agreement is essential.  Too often,…
  • Nov 27

    Private Placements: The Friends and Family Exemption and Other Misconception

    Private Placements: The Friends and Family Exemption and Other Misconception
    There is a common misconception among start-ups and emerging companies seeking to raise capital that the securities laws don't apply to them simply because the company is small, or they are not raising millions…
Rank this Week: 5252

California Litigation Attorney…

California Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers legal news. By Reid & Hellyer.

http://www.rhlaw.com/blog/
  • Feb 12

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

    The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture
    According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward was being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
  • Feb 12

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

    Catch me if you can, and pay the tax if you do – Information Reward
    According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
  • Feb 8

    The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I

    The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I
    When a plaintiff wins a judgment or reaches a settlement, the tax man will be lurking to get his share.  There are two main issues in the taxation of litigation.  This blog will focus on a plaintiff in a non-business litigation…
Rank this Week: 5198

The China Law Blog

The China Law Blog

Provides legal and business updates on China Law. By Frank Caruso and Sean Hayes.

http://www.thechinalawblog.com/
  • Feb 7

    Buying a Customized Cake is Too Complicated in China

    Buying a Customized Cake is Too Complicated in China
    Most of the time I prefer to write about the cultural differences in the Jungle and how they impact foreigners doing business here. Sure, I can write about the law and it’s changes and provide a list of things that you must do if…
  • Feb 7

    Happy Lunar New Year: From IPG Legal

    Happy Lunar New Year: From IPG Legal
    IPG Legal is an international Asia-focused law firm and business advisory focused on assisting clients in entering and succeeding in Asian markets, including China, Korea, Hong Kong and the majority of nations in Southeast Asia. This past…
  • Feb 5

    Increasing Protests in Shenzhen, China: What is Their Exit Strategy?

    Increasing Protests in Shenzhen, China: What is Their Exit Strategy?
    I have been writing for many years on the changes that have occurred here in the Jungle. I have seen China and specifically the Pearl River Delta undergo dramatic changes since I first arrived ten years ago and counted 80 construction…
Rank this Week: 5059

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: 4802