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bLAWg

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

http://jonathanlaphillipslaw.com/category/blawg/
  • Dec 12

    Copyright Expiration Flowchart

    Copyright Expiration Flowchart
    Determining when a copyright expires, or has expired, is a very difficult process.  Even for an intellectual property attorney.
  • Dec 8

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

    Reliable Fire Re-establishes the Three Prong Test of Reasonableness for Non-Compete
    A Brief Explanation of Reliable Fire Equipment Co. v. Arnold Arredondo, 2011 IL 111871 (2011). For years, there have been different standards for the enforceability of non-compete clauses put forth by various appellate courts in Illinois.…
  • Nov 30

    America Invents Act

    America Invents Act
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Rank this Week: 4915

Asia Business Intelligence

Asia Business Intelligence

Discusses vital business, legal and cultural issues that affect businesses in Asia, with a special focus on China. By Richard Kuslan.

http://www.asiabizblog.com/
  • Nov 14

    Event Announcement — Accurately Voicing the Mandarin Dialect — Hints and Tips — in New Haven, CT

    Event Announcement — Accurately Voicing the Mandarin Dialect — Hints and Tips — in New Haven, CT
    For those in the New Haven, CT area interested in Mandarin, I’ll be giving a short presentation on helpful techniques to accurately voice the dialect at the next Pechakucha Night this Wednesday (11/16) at Bentara Restaurant in New…
  • Oct 25

    AsiaBizBlog — Soon to Come: A Change of Direction

    AsiaBizBlog — Soon to Come: A Change of Direction
    Here’s the takeaway: AsiaBizBlog will continue, but with a somewhat modified approach. Over the past decade, I’ve focused AsiaBizBlog on Chinese business and law, thus contributing, I think, in a small way, to Western understanding of…
  • Jul 21

    Entire Kunming ???? Apple Store: Fake (With Photos)

    Entire Kunming ???? Apple Store: Fake (With Photos)
    From the WSJ China Real-Time Report: A blogger in Kunming posted photos on Wednesday of a local store which, from a distance, looked just like one of the consumer electronics giants’ iconic full-service retail stores. It featured a glass…
Rank this Week: 3080

Chris B Law

Chris B Law

Covers Iowa business law. By Christine Branstad.

http://chrisblaw.com
  • Nov 11

    Business blockbusters from the Iowa Supreme Court

    Business blockbusters from the Iowa Supreme Court
    My last post discussed Summer Reads for Iowa Businesses. Viewers may again watch arguments in front of the Iowa Supreme Court. In case you missed reading Iowa Supreme Court cases this summer, this post reviews some of the summer’s…
  • Aug 23

    Summer Reads For Businesses in Iowa

    Summer Reads For Businesses in Iowa
    Summer Reading for business leaders often includes motivational books. Classics include: Good to Great – Jim Collins Getting to Yes – Roger Fisher and William Ury How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie If you read my…
  • May 13

    The Gift That Keeps on Giving…Until Expirationby

    The Gift That Keeps on Giving…Until Expirationby
    This week, I spoke to merchants from the Historic East Village and answered questions about gift cards. Gift cards, or gift certificates, are subject to state and federal restrictions – some overlapping, some conflicting and some…
Rank this Week: 3072

Colorado Business Litigation…

Colorado Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers business litigation risks and strategies. By The Gilbert Law Group

http://www.coloradobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 26

    Update: Court Order Issued -- Will Dalbey Education's Cash Flow Business Dry Up?

    Update: Court Order Issued -- Will Dalbey Education's Cash Flow Business Dry Up?
    In June, we told you about the lawsuit filed against Colorado's Dalbey Education Institute whose infomercial "Winning in the Cash Flow Business", hosted by Gary Collins, was under fire for being deceptive and misleading.
  • Sep 2

    Patent Trolls - No Longer Hiding Under the Bridge

    Patent Trolls - No Longer Hiding Under the Bridge
    In the 1990s, the "patent troll" carried a negative connotation, a person or company that aggressively enforced its patents through assertive lawsuits. However the troll of the 2000s translates into an entirely different hobgoblin.
  • Aug 31

    Industrial Art's Impact on Scenic Colorado Prompts Citizens' Lawsuit

    Industrial Art's Impact on Scenic Colorado Prompts Citizens' Lawsuit
    Artist Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, "Christo", famous for suspending huge curtains of orange fabric over bridges, buildings and other public spaces throughout the world, has embarked on yet another art project. Christo and his wife…
Rank this Week: 2289

Contract Alchemy

Contract Alchemy

Covers contracts, technology and law. By WhichDraft.com.

http://www.contractalchemy.com/
  • Oct 9

    Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-09

    Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-09
    Highly intriguing new firm, Clearspire, uses separate law, consulting and IT entities to assist clients http://t.co/Mp2F82M9 # Do you use a coach to help you with your work?
  • Sep 18

    Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-18

    Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-09-18
    Flipped classroom: fascinating idea for legal education – class lecture becomes study time, study becomes class.
  • Jul 13

    But Soft, What Arbitration Through Yonder Window Breaks?

    But Soft, What Arbitration Through Yonder Window Breaks?
    I’m not a huge fan of dispute resolution and arbitration clauses, as they often lead to time consuming contract negotiations over settlement discussions that will happen anyway, and can generate arbitration requirements that are often more…
Rank this Week: 4908

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. 
Rank this Week: 4975

Phoenix Litigation Lawyer Blog

Phoenix Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and business litigation. By Schlesinger Conrad pllc.

http://www.phoenixlitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • Sep 9

    Senate passes historic patent reform legislation

    Senate passes historic patent reform legislation
    We are on the verge of one of the most sweeping changes to the patent system in this country that has been undertaken in nearly 60 years. 
  • Aug 4

    Accused Chinese infringers face trial in the United State

    Accused Chinese infringers face trial in the United State
    If you discover that your product is being "knocked off" in China, you know you will face an uphill battle getting any relief in the courts.  But it can be done, according to the August 3, 2011 article in the National Law Journal. 
  • Jun 20

    Insurance News - New AMA Health Insurer Report Card Finds Increasing Inaccuracy in Claims Payment

    Insurance News - New AMA Health Insurer Report Card Finds Increasing Inaccuracy in Claims Payment
    If you feel that your insurance carrier may have wrongfully denied your claim, you are not alone.  "According to the AMA's latest findings, commercial health insurers have an average claims-processing error rate of 19.3 percent, an increase…
Rank this Week: 4973

Dr. Maximilian Koch's Blog

Dr. Maximilian Koch's Blog

Covers corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, takeovers as well as finance and capital markets law.

http://maxkoch.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 3505

Legal Services Blog

Legal Services Blog

Covers Pennsylvania business law and estate planning issues. From The Martin Law Firm.

http://www.jbmartinlaw.com/legal-services-blog/
Rank this Week: 5242

International Corporate Governance

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.
Rank this Week: 3026

Deal Attorney

Deal Attorney

Covers domestic and international commercial and financial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, intellectual property licensing, product distribution, strategic partnerships and joint ventures. By Anthony Cerminaro.

http://dealattorney.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 19

    Hart-Scott-Rodino Rules: DOJ And FTC Final Changes To Merger Reporting Form

    Hart-Scott-Rodino Rules: DOJ And FTC Final Changes To Merger Reporting Form
    The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission released their final changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino reporting form on July 7, 2011.
  • May 3

    FCPA Due Diligence Checklist

    FCPA Due Diligence Checklist
    "Summary: There are several steps that a company should take when performing pre-acquisition FCPA due diligence. Yesterday at the Hanson Wade FCPA conference in Houston, some of these steps were discussed. While these steps are not an…
  • Feb 3

    Split vs Spin ... -Offs, that i

    Split vs Spin ... -Offs, that i
    "Split-offs have become more popular in the wake of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2006 (TIPRA). TIPRA modified Internal Revenue Code section 355 to limit how much cash companies could transfer to a subsidiary to…
Rank this Week: 4187

Orange County Business &…

Orange County Business & Entertainment Law

Covers business, entertainment, restaurant, retail and landlord/tenant law. By Ashley C. L. Brown.

http://ocbusinessentertainmentlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 16

    We've missed you on Fast Pitch!

    We've missed you on Fast Pitch!
    We've missed you on Fast Pitch! So much happens on Fast Pitch every day, whether it's new business professionals joining, old memembers growing their network and passing referrals, or new features being added (like our new Fast Pitch…
  • Nov 21

    Replica Cartier Pasha C Watches | Rolex Sports model

    Replica Cartier Pasha C Watches | Rolex Sports model
    Get 15% Discount On ALL Watches Today!
  • Nov 15

    Promotion for Law Offices of Ashley C L Brown

    Promotion for Law Offices of Ashley C L Brown
    Promotion Announcement Because you are a valued customer Law Offices of Ashley C L Brown has sent you a Promotion.
Rank this Week: 4577

Florida Collection Law Blog

Florida Collection Law Blog

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

http://floridacollectionlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 3770

Nolo's Small Business Legal Blog

Nolo's Small Business Legal Blog

http://www.smallbusinesslegalblog.com/
  • Jun 7

    Business in the Cloud

    Business in the Cloud
    The talk of clouds in business is everywhere--mostly recently with the unveiling of iClouds for iTunes music storage. What is it? Simply put, with cloud computing, you pay to access an Internet-based service which hosts the software,…
  • Jun 6

    We've Moved!

    We've Moved!
    Our new home is http://blog.nolo.com/smallbusiness/.
  • May 10

    Secrets of Chinese Business Owners' Succe

    Secrets of Chinese Business Owners' Succe
    Unless you've been living in a cave for the past few months, you've probably heard of Amy Chua's infamous book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. After reading the book, small business owner and mother Barbara Taylor wondered if there were…
Rank this Week: 5241

Reading Tea Leaves

Reading Tea Leaves

Covers business and legal news. By Randy Wilson.

http://rlwilsonconsulting.wordpress.com
  • Jun 4

    Reading Tea Leaves Becomes “Lawyers Get Social”

    Reading Tea Leaves Becomes “Lawyers Get Social”
    I will no longer be updating Reading Tea Leaves and soon there will be a re-direct to “LawyersGetSocial”. The purpose of the change is to reflect the change in the emphasis of what I am blogging about and also to further brand “DSD Law…
  • Jun 2

    Google Buzz Settlement Finally Final Final

    Google Buzz Settlement Finally Final Final
    This has been dragging out far longer than the time Buzz got itself in trouble long enough to be the target of class action privacy violation lawsuits.  At long last various privacy advocacy groups will receive funds along with more than $2…
  • Jun 1

    CA Social Media Privacy Has Another Chance

    CA Social Media Privacy Has Another Chance
    Last month, SB 242, the California bill on social media privacy failed to get the votes to move forward. It appears the bill has another chance next week when it could come up for reconsideration.  The San Francisco Chronicle has come out…
Rank this Week: 700

The Gray Blog

The Gray Blog

Covers news, laws and trends involving the parallel market. By Jorge Espinosa.

http://espinosaiplaw.com/wordpress
  • Jun 2

    No material differences in parallel market Russian sunflower

    No material differences in parallel market Russian sunflower
    It has been a while since we’ve seen a material differences case come through the courts.  Thanks to the Eastern District of New York the dry spell is over.  In Zip International Group, LLC. v. Trilini Imports, Inc., 09-CV-2437 (E.D.N.Y.
  • Jun 1

    Will anti-parallel market legislation dry up wine availability in New York?

    Will anti-parallel market legislation dry up wine availability in New York?
    Most people have heard of the parallel market in fragrances, cosmetics and electronics.  Few have heard of a parallel market in wines.  However, the New York State Assembly has and is intent on shutting it down.  Bill No.
  • May 18

    Parallel market and the MERCOSUR countries.

    Parallel market and the MERCOSUR countries.
    Are parallel market goods sold in Brazil at a price that is so close to the manufacturer’s price that the consumer gains no price benefit?  Why does the new Brazilian customs law probably have little impact on the parallel market?  How do…
Rank this Week: 3380

California Collection Attorney

California Collection Attorney

Covers commercial debt collection. By Sakaida & Bui.

http://www.californiacollectionattorney.net/blog/
  • May 20

    Credit Card Defense

    Credit Card Defense
    When it comes to personal credit card debt, one of the most important things that you need to figure out when you are faced with a lawsuit is figuring out who owns the debt and who is suing you. You might have to obtain the information…
  • Jan 18

    Less Credit Card Default In December

    Less Credit Card Default In December
    Credit card companies saw a decrease in the number of credit card accounts falling into default in the month of December than in any month in 2010. All six of the biggest card issuers posted their lowest rates for charge-off or accounts…
  • Dec 25

    Family Law Judgment

    Family Law Judgment
    Unlike regular civil judgments, a family law judgment does not expired after 10 years requiring the party with the favorable judgment to renew it. Family law judgment last longer and are the exception to the 10 year rule. The exception was…
Rank this Week: 4626

Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

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

http://andrewewaltslawblog.blogs.com/my_weblog/
  • May 11

    Living Will

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

    Protection For Key Employee

    Protection For Key Employee
    The business world can be very competitive. One of the worst things that can happen to a business is to lose a key employee.  That is why it is important to consider options for protecting your key employees. What if a business owner or key…
  • Mar 9

    Title Insurance Pros and Con

    Title Insurance Pros and Con
    During a recent real estate closing I was asked whether “title” insurance was necessary (for those of you who are unfamiliar, title insurance is a form of insurance that guarantees that no other individuals can claim an interest in your…
Rank this Week: 2715

The Law According to Nevada

The Law According to Nevada

Dedicated to issues in the world of business and law. By Kirk Nevada Walker.

http://nevadawalker.blogspot.com/
  • May 6

    CourtFish.com

    CourtFish.com
    Here is a great new website that allows customers to instantly chat/email with a real attorney about his/her legal problem. It also allows one to hire someone to help with their legal issues for a much lower price than is quoted by lawyers. I…
  • Dec 30

    Rolling Your Retirement Account to an IRA opens the Door for Future Creditor

    Rolling Your Retirement Account to an IRA opens the Door for Future Creditor
    I worked in the stock market for eight years and there are a surprising number of people who automatically roll over their 401(k) or 403(b) to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)once they have left their employers. Some do not even know…
  • Dec 29

    Trademarks - What's So Special about the ® ?

    Trademarks - What's So Special about the ® ?
    A trademark is any word, name, symbol, or device used by a person or which a person has a bona fide intention to use in commerce to indicate the source of goods or services and distinguish his or her goods. Trademarks are types of…
Rank this Week: 3232

Shareholder Oppression

Shareholder Oppression

Discusses the evolving law of minority shareholder oppression: rights, causes of action, and remedies. By Eric Fryar.

http://blog.shareholderoppression.com/
Rank this Week: 4676

License Advocates Law Group

License Advocates Law Group

Provides information for professional and occupational licensees and license applicants in California who have been denied a license, credential, or certificate or who are at risk for disciplinary action (revocation, suspension, probation) against the license by the State.

http://licenseadvocateslawgroup.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 5234

Business Law Blog

Business Law Blog

Covers California business law issues. By Pasha Law Firm.

http://businesslitigation.pashalaw.com
  • Mar 11

    If you are looking for some mi…

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  • Feb 23

    A Week of Common Small Business Legal Mistake

    A Week of Common Small Business Legal Mistake
    This last week has to be a record of some sort. I have seen more basic legal mistakes of small businesses this last week than any other. Whether you have a business attorney or not, do not make these same basic mistakes. Here are my…
  • Jan 4

    Another example of microsoft c…

    Another example of microsoft c…
    Another example of microsoft company-itis. http://tinyurl.com/29244wq They continue to replicate instead of innovate.
Rank this Week: 2106

DRG Law

DRG Law

Business, intellectual property, litigation, and transactional issues from a legal and relational perspective. By Douglas R. Griess.

http://drglaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 2245

FranchisingLaw.com

FranchisingLaw.com

Covers franchise law for franchisors and franchisees. Edited by Garth Snider.

http://franchisinglaw.com/
  • Jan 27

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his “unexpected” economic legacy.

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his “unexpected” economic legacy.
    Monday, January 17th, 2011 was the day we as Americans were called upon to remember the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Some Americans had the day off. Others did not. It is likely that some Americans gave not much more than a…
  • Oct 22

    Franchise Trade Secret

    Franchise Trade Secret
    There has been a lot of ink spilled recently about the plight of the small businessman in the recession. In particular, there has been a great deal of discussion as to whether franchising as a business model has done relatively better or…
  • Aug 10

    Franchising’s Future

    Franchising’s Future
    It is a documented fact that between the years 2002-2008 a lot of franchises were sold. Not coincidentally this was also the time when the franchise lead generation portals began to proliferate. And so, one could argue, 2002-2008 could be…
Rank this Week: 5210

Charting The Course

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…
Rank this Week: 4465

Msquire's Musings

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…
Rank this Week: 2098

Debt Collection Lawyer Blog

Debt Collection Lawyer Blog

Offers tips, techniques and strategies for debt collection. By Michael Herrin.

http://debtcollectionlawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 16

    FORM FOR A SWORN DENIAL

    FORM FOR A SWORN DENIAL
    My E-Book HOW TO BEAT A CREDIT CARD DEBT LAWSUIT WITH THE SECRETS OF A REAL DEBT COLLECTION LAWYER offers detailed explanations, expert guidance and most importantly actual forms which will allow you to represent yourself and WIN. As an…
  • Sep 9

    DONATION REQUEST

    DONATION REQUEST
    I've added a DONATION BUTTON
  • Sep 8

    Big Changes in Debt Relief Industry

    Big Changes in Debt Relief Industry
    The ADVANCE FEE BAN. There are huge changes coming to the debt relief industry! I’ll give you the legalese first. On July 29, 2010 the Federal Trade Commission announced its amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”) targeting…
Rank this Week: 3279

The Idaho Business Law Blog

The Idaho Business Law Blog

Covers family law, business and bankruptcy law topics. By the Idaho Business Law Group.

http://idahobizlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 16

    10 Holiday Tips for Divorced or Separated Parent

    10 Holiday Tips for Divorced or Separated Parent
    Holidays and special occasions can be emotionally draining when you are sharing custody of your children.
  • Nov 22

    Diminishing the Uncertainty of Divorce

    Diminishing the Uncertainty of Divorce
    Since each judge (and every case) is different and brings with him or her a different perspective and life experience, and the judge often has to apply competing principles of law to the complicated lives of diverse individuals, family law is…
  • Sep 8

    Corporate Drama: Piercing the Corporate Veil

    Corporate Drama: Piercing the Corporate Veil
    So a little while back you decided to start a company. You were excited and ready to take on the world. In these formative moments everyone told you, “You need to incorporate to make sure blood sucking plaintiff’s lawyers can’t get your…
Rank this Week: 4473

Arocho Law Office's Business…

Arocho Law Office's Business Microblog

Features business news, resources and links. By Antonio "Tony" Arocho.

http://yourcompanylawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 11

    Year-End Happy Hour for Executives & Business Owners - Dec. 15th

    Year-End Happy Hour for Executives & Business Owners - Dec. 15th
    You are cordially invited to attend the premier year-end Happy Hour and Networking event for Executives, Business Owners & Nonprofit Leaders on Wednesday,December 15th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Mio Restaurant, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW…
  • Oct 14

    Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

    Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd
    This is a summary of posts for the week of October 3rd to Twitter and the
  • Oct 13

    Invitation to attend Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th

    Invitation to attend Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th
    You are invited to the first DC Network of Nonprofit Professionals and Arocho Law Office Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th from 500pm to 630pm at Mio Restaurant & Cafe, 1110 Vermont Ave NW # 1, Washington, DC 20005-3575.
Rank this Week: 5123

Venture Law Lines

Venture Law Lines

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

http://venturelaw.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 17

    When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

    When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll
    Bloomberg reports that the patent licensing office at the University of New Mexico has launched a lawsuit against Intel alleging infringement of a UNM patent for a process of making circuit boards.The lawsuit comes on the heels of rumoured…
  • Nov 16

    What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb

    What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb
    This morning the blogosphere was abuzz with news that Blackberry had removed KIK from the Blackberry APP World store, without apparently providing any reason for doing so. It's not clear whether this is actually the case, but let's assume for…
  • Sep 23

    Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd

    Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd
    The value of a severance agreements for departing CEOs lies not only in how much they promise to pay, but in what protection it preserves. Mark Hurd's agreement with HP sets out some of the subtleties that you should ensure your own…
Rank this Week: 1788

Corner of Lex and Biz

Corner of Lex and Biz

Covers law, operations, finance and technology.

http://www.josephkershenbaum.com
  • Oct 30

    Government Complexity and the New Federal Healthcare Mandate

    Government Complexity and the New Federal Healthcare Mandate
    As a follow up to my last post (“U.S. government operations can be incredibly complex”), I wanted to provide a chart of the new U.S. health care system.  Healthcare represents 17% of the U.S. economy.  Unfortunately, Obamacare was…
  • Sep 15

    How to Develop, Sell and Maintain Gear for the Military

    How to Develop, Sell and Maintain Gear for the Military
    U.S. government operations can be incredibly complex.  The KISS philosophy (“Keep It Simple Stupid”) doesn’t always apply even when those involved want it to, due to numerous laws and regulations.
  • Aug 30

    More On Becoming a Leader

    More On Becoming a Leader
    As a follow up to my previous post, Warren Bennis, in On Becoming a Leader, asks, “Where have all the leaders gone?” in a book published in 1989.  That’s been a common theme in our society more than in recent times.  In fact, the…
Rank this Week: 4535

Legal Tips & Commentary

Legal Tips & Commentary

Provides legal tips for businesses and consumers in California. By Carl H. Starrett.

http://blog.chs-law.com/
  • Oct 16

    Goodbye Blogger, Hello WordPress.

    Goodbye Blogger, Hello WordPress.
    When I first opened my practice in 2004, I knew that I needed a website to promote my services.  I had heard of blogging and figured that I needed one for my website.  So I started off with Yahoo's over priced web hosting service and a blog…
  • Sep 30

    Why I Am Done With The Chargers for 2010

    Why I Am Done With The Chargers for 2010
    An open letter to the San Diego Chargers:
  • Sep 12

    5 Reasons Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Better Than Debt Settlement

    5 Reasons Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Better Than Debt Settlement
    Not too long ago, I started an advertising campaign on a local radio station. I excitedly tuned into the station and listened for my first "spot" to run. The station's staff had not entered the proper "conflict codes", so they also ran an…
Rank this Week: 4572

Iowa Business Law

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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Swedish Law Blog

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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Chorey, Taylor, & Feil Blog

Chorey, Taylor, & Feil Blog

Covers business law topics.

http://ctflegal.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 23

    Signing Off

    Signing Off
    by John L. WatkinsI want to thank everyone who has read this blog over the past two years. Effective tomorrow, two of my fellow shareholders and I will be joining the Atlanta office of another law firm.It has been a privilege practicing with…
  • May 23

    The Bad Guys Are Still Out There (But Can Usually Be Dealt With)

    The Bad Guys Are Still Out There (But Can Usually Be Dealt With)
    By John L. WatkinsReaders of this blog know that proactive early steps with a lawyer (such as by documenting contractual and business relationships properly before a dispute develops) help avoid lawsuits and save money in the long run.…
  • May 11

    An Insider's Guide on Hiring a Business Attorney

    An Insider's Guide on Hiring a Business Attorney
    by John L. Watkin
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Chicago Business Litigation…

Chicago Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers breach of contract, implied contract, oral contracts, defamation, and unjust enrichment. By Tamari & Blumenthal, LLC.

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/
  • Jul 6

    Supreme Court Issues Ruling On Challenging Fairness of Arbitration Clause

    Supreme Court Issues Ruling On Challenging Fairness of Arbitration Clause
    Ruling in favor of the appellant, the Supreme Court established a standard for challenging the fairness of arbitration clauses in court. See Rent-A-Center, West v. Jackson, 2010 WL 2471058
  • Mar 2

    Supreme Court Applies Stricter Pleading Standard for Civil Action

    Supreme Court Applies Stricter Pleading Standard for Civil Action
    In Ashcroft v. Iqbal, the Supreme Court reinforced the Twombly Court’s interpretation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a)(2). Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 129 S.Ct. 1937, (2009). In Twombly, the Court developed a plausibility standard to…
  • Feb 4

    Illinois Courts Define Respondeat Superior

    Illinois Courts Define Respondeat Superior
    In Illinois, an employer is subject to vicarious liability for his employees under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Bank of America, N.A. v. Bird.392 Ill.App.3d 621, 911 N.E.2d 1239, 331 Ill.Dec. 1009 (2009). Under this doctrine, an…
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Distressed Asset Law

Distressed Asset Law

Covers the legal issues and opportunities relating to distressed assets. By Matthew Sanderson.

http://lrmlawblog.com/distressedassets
  • May 15

    4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure

    4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure
    We all see the advertisements for lists of property being sold at foreclosure. After all, foreclosures are at an all time high, and we all need to buy while “prices are set at pennies on the dollar.” Well, that rosy picture, as many…
  • Mar 15

    5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Distressed Asset

    5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Distressed Asset
    All too often the margins of distressed asset acquisition require stringent cost control. To help, here are five things to keep those costs low when considering the purchase of distressed assets:
  • Feb 15

    Top 10 Leasing Issues in Distressed Business Acquisition

    Top 10 Leasing Issues in Distressed Business Acquisition
    When buying a distressed business, often a lease is required to be assumed or a new lease is required to be executed. Negotiating can be a stressful, so to reduce some of that stress, we’ve put together the following Top Ten Leasing Issues…
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Swedish Corporate Law

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…
Rank this Week: 3193

The Business Law Blog

The Business Law Blog

Covers business and real estate matters. By Wesley Denton.

http://thebusinesslawblog.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 10

    Too scared to move

    Too scared to move
    It's a cliche to say that America is a litigious country, but once again someone has come into my office with a problem that, quite frankly, would like not have occurred in any other country.The details of the problem aren't relevant, and…
  • Sep 6

    A partnership exit plan

    A partnership exit plan
    If you've read this blog for some time, you know that I've written often about what happens when business partners can no longer get along. But other things can happen to break up a partnership that should also be considered when setting up a…
  • Aug 30

    Entrepeneurs and Adversity

    Entrepeneurs and Adversity
    More than a year now into the recession, and, for the first time in my career, having watched a largely suceessful clientele of entrepeneurs weather financial storms, I've learned that business people have handled this recession in different…
Rank this Week: 4950

Seed Law

Seed Law

Covers legal issues affecting the seed industry, including the IP rights to seeds. By Gillon & Associates, PLLC.

http://seedlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 6

    Myriad Gene case shakes up and shakes down Biotech Industry

    Myriad Gene case shakes up and shakes down Biotech Industry
    First, I would like to thank Matthew Dillon with the Organic Seed Alliance @Seed_Alliance for pulling me from under my rock and informing me about this very important case. Judge Sweet of the Southern District of New York invalidated seven…
  • Jan 19

    Race to the finish line for Monsanto's GE Alfalfa

    Race to the finish line for Monsanto's GE Alfalfa
    This past Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition of certiorari in order to hear the GE Alfalfa case, Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms, No. 09-475, that has been causing quite a stir in the biotech world. This is fortuitous for…
  • Nov 20

    Canadian Inventor Sues State Research Universitie

    Canadian Inventor Sues State Research Universitie
    I like to toss "seed lawsuit" in the google search bar on occasion to see what's going on in the world-at-large beyond the comfortable confines of my office here in suburban Memphis, TN. I came across a story that I have posted on the…
Rank this Week: 3081

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Covers Michigan business law and litigation topics.

http://www.harveykruse.com/blog
  • Apr 1

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test
    In Hertz Corp. v. Friend, 2010 U.S. LEXIS 1897 (Feb. 23, 2010), the United States Supreme Court finally resolved a split among the circuits on how to analyze where a corporation’s “principal place of business” is for purposes of…
  • Oct 19

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES
    Several Michigan State Representatives have taken steps to enact legislation to hold insurance companies “accountable” for perceived misdeeds.  State Representatives Vicki Barnett, Mike Simpson, Lisa Brown and Jon Switalski have proposed…
  • Oct 19

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?
    As product liability lawsuits continue to cut into slim margins of profit in recession based sales, many companies are looking for a solution.   Repeated lawsuits, even those without merit, are frequently rewarded by settlements that…
Rank this Week: 3056

Trains, Law, Movies and More

Trains, Law, Movies and More

By William J. Brotherton.

http://cabooselaw.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 21

    Snow in Dallas on the First Day of Spring!

    Snow in Dallas on the First Day of Spring!
    Wow: We were sure enjoying all the 60 and 70° weather in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and all of a sudden, more snow comes in! It will be a while before we jump in the pool! My garden is totally confused. Two weeks ago, I started…
  • Mar 7

    City of Dallas vs. Museum of the American Railroad

    City of Dallas vs. Museum of the American Railroad
    It's been a while since I've posted on my blog but I promise to post more frequently. There is just only so much time in a day! The picture is of Museum CEO Bob LaPrelle (left) and me (representing the Museum) to the right, waiting for Judge…
  • Sep 11

    Bigfoot and Lemon Law

    Bigfoot and Lemon Law
    Hi all: I'm here in the Redwoods with daughter Rebecca and the Bigfoot Field Research Organization (http://www.bfro.net/), as seen on the MonsterQuest TV show We are tromping in the dark woods looking for traces of that most elusive creature,…
Rank this Week: 4608

Indiana Civil & Business…

Indiana Civil & Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning and intellectual property. By Sam Hasler.

http://haslerlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 1

    Blogs to Check Out

    Blogs to Check Out
    Some law blogs that may be interests to some businesses:FDA Law Update - just what says it is, a way to keep up to date on happenings at the FDA.OSHA Law Blog. This may be of more interest to more businesses. Jackson Lewis hosts the blog so…
  • Feb 25

    Georgia

    Georgia
    Georgia Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Blog: Estate Planning: A Three-Step StrategyThe estate planning pyramid gives a hierarchy of goals for estate planning. This pyramid is useful in developing an estate planning strategy based on…
  • Jan 26

    Garden Leave in Action

    Garden Leave in Action
    Considering garden leave's novelty, I thought a collection of news articles descring the use of garden leave might be of some help and interest.
Rank this Week: 2584

BiziBoom.com

BiziBoom.com

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

http://biziboom.com
  • Feb 27

    Create an Environment of Excellence

    Create an Environment of Excellence
    A good friend is having his knee surgically replaced, about four years after having his other knee replaced.  His first surgery relieved the constant pain he was experiencing and allowed him to maintain an active lifestyle.  By all…
  • Nov 14

    Do You Own a Business or a Job?

    Do You Own a Business or a Job?
    You have set up a corporation, designed a stunning logo, and registered your trade name.  You have opened a bank account in the name of your company, rented office space, and begun wooing clients.  You're a business owner, right?Not…
  • Nov 7

    Everybody Has a Brand: Rise Above Mediocrity

    Everybody Has a Brand: Rise Above Mediocrity
    We all have high opinions of ourselves.Talk to any random person in your industry and you will hear the same refrain:  "We focus on the needs of our customers and provide world-class services at cost-effective prices" or something equally…
Rank this Week: 4694

Law Office of John Burton

Law Office of John Burton

Covers business law topics and random musings.

http://www.burtonlawpllc.com/blog/
  • Feb 5

    Today’s Random Musings: Photography

    Today’s Random Musings: Photography
    I have been a photography enthusiast for most of my life.  Although I did not take any of the pictures which appear on this website, having been an Arizona resident for over 20 years, I can assure you that Arizona is a gold mine for fellow…
  • Feb 4

    Today’s Basic Legal Stuff: Are Oral Contracts Binding?

    Today’s Basic Legal Stuff: Are Oral Contracts Binding?
    The short answer is yes and no (spoken like a true attorney!), but the larger question is why would you or your business want to enter into an oral/verbal agreement when, if a dispute arises, it is extremely difficult to prove the terms and…
Rank this Week: 3503