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Sanders Law Firm Blog

Covers North Carolina law.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blog

May 16
Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing

Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing

What happens when a client purchases a property at a foreclosure sale & wants to remove the existing owner or tenant? Answer: There's a specific statute that Orders Possession for the new owner or bank that is the new titled owner to the…
May 8
Certificate of Relief: Don’t let a past crime block your road to a better future

Certificate of Relief: Don’t let a past crime block your road to a better future

North Carolina recently widened the types and conditions under which past criminal convictions may be expunged from one’s record. Despite these new guidelines, the criteria for the removal of a past crime from one’s record…
Apr 16
News Release: Partial Settlement in Wrongul Death Case with Dram Shop Liability

News Release: Partial Settlement in Wrongul Death Case with Dram Shop Liability

Partial Settlement Ordered in Forsyth County Superior Court in wrongful death case. Sanders Law Firm, PLLC represents the plaintiff-estate. The firm will continue to pursue the case against the bar. Link to Winston-Salem Journal…

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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…

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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…

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PSLBlog

Covers commercial law. By a UK-based professional support lawyer (PSL).

http://www.pslblog.co.uk

Jul 17
Protecting privacy - why bother?

Protecting privacy - why bother?

So many reasons… But companies frequently just want to know what the regulatory sanction will be if they don’t. And the Information Commissioner’s Office seems to be keen to show that it intends on keeping up momentum when it comes to…
May 20
The joy of conference call

The joy of conference call

Legal Village, over at Legal Week, has a useful article on conference call etiquette. It includes one of my personal bugbears - punctuality! It seems that there is an expectation that people will be late for conference calls and so the…
May 19
Update

Update

Just a quick update to say sorry for the lack of content on the blog recently. As you can see, it’s had a bit of a facelift (more may come until I find an appropriate “shop window” for my content, although I quite like the…

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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,…

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California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers business litigation, real estate, and equine law. By Adina T. Stern.

http://www.californiabusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

Apr 2
What Is The Standard Of Care For A Veterinary Pre-Purchase Examination?

What Is The Standard Of Care For A Veterinary Pre-Purchase Examination?

What is the standard of care for a veterinary pre-purchase examination? This question was asked recently in the March 2013 California case of Quigley v. McClellan. In that case the veterinarian who had been treating a horse since at least…
Feb 12
Mediation: What You Should Know

Mediation: What You Should Know

Civil mediation in California (as opposed to mediation in family law or other cases) is a type of alternative dispute resolution that helps parties try to resolve their cases without having to face the time and expense of trial. Although…
Jan 2
A New Year Brings New Laws to California In 2013

A New Year Brings New Laws to California In 2013

Practicing law in January is always challenging because with the New Year there are always changes in California law. This year is no exception. Governor Jerry Brown signed over 800 new laws that took effect in California on January 1,…

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Emerge

Provides information for new and growing businesses. By LeClair Ryan.

http://emergeblog.net/

Feb 19
NDAs Are Easy As MSVEPNFTL

NDAs Are Easy As MSVEPNFTL

Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) are generally straightforward documents and follow a consistent format. People often pull a form off the internet, fill in the blanks and send it off to the other side. Likewise, recipients of NDAs often skim…
Jan 15
5 MPH Over the Speed Limit? More Like Hitting a Hobo on a Dirt Road in West Virginia

5 MPH Over the Speed Limit? More Like Hitting a Hobo on a Dirt Road in West Virginia

If you have started a company that needs outside investors, then you have run into someone who offered to raise money for you. [ CONTINUE READING → ]
Sep 24
Why is a PPM like a BLT?

Why is a PPM like a BLT?

PPMs (Private Placement Memos for the uninitiated) look pretty complicated. They’re usually thick documents full of run-on sentences, some charts and a few paragraphs in all caps. A client asked me to describe a PPM’s structure. I drew a…

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Law and Beyond

Legal news and analysis of current U.S. and foreign events, including financial, international, antitrust and corporate law. By Laurent Deis.

http://law-and-beyond.com/

Apr 26
Companies could benefit from the U.S. cybersecurity plan

Companies could benefit from the U.S. cybersecurity plan

Yesterday I came across an interesting article about cybersecurity. Since I might have bored some of you over the last few weeks with securities regulation, I figured it was only fair to talk about something different this week.
Apr 17
SEC releases guidance on JOBS Act and seeks comments before any rulemaking

SEC releases guidance on JOBS Act and seeks comments before any rulemaking

Over the last couple of days, the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) gave some interesting information regarding the implementation and application of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups…
Apr 3
The JOBS Act: Impacts on securities regulation

The JOBS Act: Impacts on securities regulation

On March 27, 2012, the House of Representatives passed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), in the same form passed by the Senate on March 22, 2012. The JOBS Act will now go to President Obama for his signature…

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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…

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Bottom Line Business Insights

Covers legal issues for businesses. By Wagonheim Law.

http://www.bottomlinebusinessinsights.com

Feb 12
Your Opening Statement

Your Opening Statement

You win your case at Opening Statement. Sure, you can use Opening Statement to introduce the facts – “tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em” – as the saying went in law school. But the fact is…
Feb 5
The Blackout and the Non-Call

The Blackout and the Non-Call

The cries of the aggrieved always seem to drown out the echoes of the final whistle. Had the 49ers won, Baltimore fans would have demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the blackout. As it stands, the refusal of the refs to call…
Jan 29
Temba, His Arms Wide

Temba, His Arms Wide

When time is running short and they need an answer, the lawyers in my office will caution me against responding to their inquiries with either a movie quote or a Seinfeld reference. “Focus,” they’ll tell…

Rank this Week: 4108

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…

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South Carolina Business Law Blog

Covers judicial decisions, legislative changes, regulatory rulings, and the economic landscape affecting companies doing business or seeking to do business in South Carolina. By Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims, P.A.

http://www.scbusinesslawblog.com/

May 19
The Only Thing Settled About Arbitrability is its Continued Litigatibility

The Only Thing Settled About Arbitrability is its Continued Litigatibility

IntroductionAlthough both the United States Supreme Court and the South Carolina Supreme Court often attempt to define arbitrability -- the question of whether a contractual provision purporting to send disputes to arbitration is enforceable…
Apr 8
4th Circuit Issues Two Standing Opinions On the Same Day

4th Circuit Issues Two Standing Opinions On the Same Day

Introduction Attorneys and judges burn a great deal of time and energy debating and determining the issue of "standing": broad brush whether there is a "case or controversy" sufficient to invoke the power of a court to hear it. The wildly…
Feb 2
Some Uses Just Don't Belong: Land Use Law and "Caddyshack"

Some Uses Just Don't Belong: Land Use Law and "Caddyshack"

IntroductionThe South Carolina Supreme Court recently issued Dunes West Golf Club v. Town of Mt. Pleasant. Justice Kittredge, writing for a unanimous court, (and in an opinion footnoted as heavily as a David Foster Wallace essay)…

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Vann & Sheridan Blog

Focuses on construction and business law, commercial creditor's rights and estate planning.

http://www.vannattorneys.com

May 20
Are Customer Payments Coming In Slower Today?

Are Customer Payments Coming In Slower Today?

While talking with business clients about customer payments, there is a common thread beginning to appear. Customers are taking longer to pay their accounts. These are not the financially risky or new customers. These are the financially…
May 14
We are Pleased to Announce the Launch of the New Vann & Sheridan Attorneys at Law Website

We are Pleased to Announce the Launch of the New Vann & Sheridan Attorneys at Law Website

We are excited to announce the launch of Vann & Sheridan’s new website. We’ve worked hard to create a modern website that is easy to navigate and fun to use. Our website is optimized to work on your laptop, desktop, tablet and…
May 13
Dealing with our Elder

Dealing with our Elder

All through life we deal with people older than us. For the first third of our life, we chafe at being told what to do and how to do it. For the middle third, we relate to those elders and slowly gain an appreciation for the stories they…

Rank this Week: 4132

Dr. Maximilian Koch's Blog

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

http://maxkoch.blogspot.com/

Sep 5
English Translations of Selected Federal German Acts Available Online

English Translations of Selected Federal German Acts Available Online

The German Federal Ministry for Justice published English translations of selected German Federal Acts.
Aug 27
European M&A: Interview published in CorporateINTL's August 2010 edition

European M&A: Interview published in CorporateINTL's August 2010 edition

In August 2010, the British M&A magazine CorporateINTL published an interview concerning the current climate for M&A transactions in Europe.
Mar 9
Germany M&A: Interview published in the February 2010 edition of CorporateINTL

Germany M&A: Interview published in the February 2010 edition of CorporateINTL

In January 2010, the British M&A magazine CorporateINTL (http://www.corp-intl.com/) interviewed experienced German M&A advisers concerning the current climate for Mergers & Acquisitions in Germany. This interview has been published only…

Rank this Week: 4140

Attorney Brandi

Provides general information and Ohio specific information relating to small business law, real estate, landlord/tenant law, civil, probate and estate planning. By Brandi N. Buchenau.

http://attorneybrandi.wordpress.com/

Aug 14
Rental Collection

Rental Collection

Collections can be handled in one of two ways. First, when someone is evicted, you can pursue past due rent and damages through a “Second Cause Hearing” (the first cause being the eviction). If no eviction took place, you can sue for…
Aug 14
Rental Collection

Rental Collection

Collections can be handled in one of two ways. First, when someone is evicted, you can pursue past due rent and damages through a “Second Cause Hearing” (the first cause being the eviction). If no eviction took place, you…
Apr 6
Ohio Evictions – Set Out Procedure

Ohio Evictions – Set Out Procedure

Once you have your court date and a writ is issued, the tenant will either leave voluntarily or will stay, forcing your to physically set them out. Set Out Procedure is essentially you, the landlord, contacting the Bailiff the day after the…

Rank this Week: 4173

Nashville Business Attorneys Blog

Covers Tennessee business formation and business law. By the Law Office of Larry R. Williams PLLC.

http://www.nashvillebusinessattorneysblog.com/

Jan 12
Questions About the Final Paycheck for Terminated Employees.

Questions About the Final Paycheck for Terminated Employees.

I recently had a business client call me with some questions about the final paycheck for an employee that he was terminating. These questions come up from time to time for our Tennessee business attorneys and every business that has…
Jan 2
New Tennessee Employment Verification Law Takes Effect January 1, 2012

New Tennessee Employment Verification Law Takes Effect January 1, 2012

There are various new laws in the State of Tennessee taking effect January 1, 2012 and our Tennessee business attorneys have been reviewing them to determine their impact on our clients. One of these laws that will impact the hiring…
Dec 29
What happens if I forget to file my Annual Report with the Tennessee Secretary of State?

What happens if I forget to file my Annual Report with the Tennessee Secretary of State?

Many of our business clients have been calling our Tennessee business law firm because they are receiving a notice from the Tennessee Secretary of State that their Annual Reports are due. All business entities registered in Tennessee must…

Rank this Week: 4204

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: 4224

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Published By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.philadelphiabusinesslawyerblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 4252

Best to Market

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

http://www.besttomarket.com/

Nov 24
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Oct 8
Been busy folk

Been busy folk

Will write again soon! Meanwhile, email me if you have questions!
Sep 23
The robots are taking our job

The robots are taking our job

The robots are taking our jobs, folks.

Rank this Week: 4266

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…

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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

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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.

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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

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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…

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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: 4299

The Business Technology Law Blog

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

http://www.bradleygross.com/

Nov 13
Upsell By Clickwrap? The Second Circuit Says "Not So Fast..."

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

Have you ever purchased something from a website only to get bombarded at the checkout or payment screen with offers of other products or services? That process, called "upselling", is a merchant's last ditch effort to get you to spend a…
Sep 7
Clickwrap / Browsewrap Agreements: It’s the Notice, Stupid!

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

If your company sells stuff online, it likely relies on a Terms of Use link to bind its customers to a purchase agreement, or requires its customers to click through a Terms of Use agreement before a sale can be consummated.
Aug 29
Guidelines Prodding Companies to Disclose Cyberattacks? Not Likely.

Guidelines Prodding Companies to Disclose Cyberattacks? Not Likely.

Last October, the SEC issued guidelines to companies about when they should notify their shareholders about incidents involving cyberattacks. The guidelines were--and still are--voluntary, so public companies are still free to keep…

Rank this Week: 4350

Broken Bench Bytes

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

http://blogs.kramerlevin.com/brokenbenchbytes/

Oct 23
Forget About Buying Your Way Out of “Cramdown” in the Ninth Circuit

Forget About Buying Your Way Out of “Cramdown” in the Ninth Circuit

The Bottom Line: The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (the “BAP”) affirmed that a creditor failed to show cause to change the vote of a purchased claim in order to prevent the…
Oct 23
Trademark Licensees Do Not Need the Protection of Section 365(n) to Continue to Use Property Post-Rejection

Trademark Licensees Do Not Need the Protection of Section 365(n) to Continue to Use Property Post-Rejection

The Bottom Line: Intellectual property licenses are often crucial components of licensees' businesses, and despite Congress's adoption of section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy Code and its provision that licensees can continue to use licensed…
Jul 23
Channel Surfing – A Look at Recent Circuit Decisions on 524(g) Channeling Injunction

Channel Surfing – A Look at Recent Circuit Decisions on 524(g) Channeling Injunction

Channel 1 – Thorpe Insulation Addresses Insurer Standing to Object to Plan and Assignability of Insurance Contracts to Plan Trusts Bottom Line: Our first case discusses whether provisions of a chapter 11 plan were “insurance neutral”…

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Lending Law Report

Covers corporate financial transactions. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.lendinglawreport.com/

Oct 22
Commercial Tort Claims as Collateral

Commercial Tort Claims as Collateral

This post was written by Reed Smith lawyers Susan Alker and Jonathan Riley. For those of you who have always wondered what a "commercial tort claim" is, and what to do when you have one, today's the day you'll get your answer.
Oct 11
Loan Participations - Are You Diligent Enough?

Loan Participations - Are You Diligent Enough?

This post was written by Reed Smith lawyers Susan Alker and Abbey Mansfield.
Aug 15
The Thrill of Cross-Border Work

The Thrill of Cross-Border Work

When I was in law school, everyone wanted to do "international" work.

Rank this Week: 4345

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: 4349

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…

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Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

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

http://www.emergingenterprisecenterblog.com

Oct 24
Firing someone: If you are successful, at some point you are going to have to do it.

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

I can’t say how often I have been called the first time an entrepreneur has to fire someone. BTW, I get that call from seasoned execs as well. Nobody likes to do it and everyone is nervous that they will mess up in light of all the…
Sep 7
Dealing with Preference

Dealing with Preference

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

Redemption and Misunderstanding

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

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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…

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Corporate Finance & Securities Law…

Corporate Finance & Securities Law Blog

Covers mergers and acquisitions, private to public transactions, public company disclosure, regulatory defense, and other financial issues. By The Lebrecht Group.

http://www.thelebrechtgroup.com/blog/

May 16
TLG Attorney to Speak on Ethics at “Accounting 101 for Attorneys” Presentation

TLG Attorney to Speak on Ethics at “Accounting 101 for Attorneys” Presentation

Brian A. Lebrecht, founder and President of The Lebrecht Group, APLC, will be among the presenters at a seminar on May 16, 2013 by the National Business Institute entitled Accounting 101 for Attorneys. Specific topic will be Complying…
May 9
Listing a Reverse Merger Company on NASDAQ

Listing a Reverse Merger Company on NASDAQ

NASDAQ has special rules for companies that went public via a reverse merger. By: Brian A. Lebrecht, Esq. NASDAQ Markets Overview NASDAQ has three different U.S. markets, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the NASDAQ Global Market, and…
May 8
SEC Asks for a 26% Raise

SEC Asks for a 26% Raise

The new chair of the SEC, Mary Jo White, testified before Congress this week and asked to have the SEC’s budget increased by 26%, to $1.67 billion. A few of the highlights: - she reiterated her commitment to completing the rule…

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Pleasanton Business & Commercial…

Pleasanton Business & Commercial Law Blog

Covers Pleasanton business and commercial law. By Law Offices of James G. Schwartz P.C.

http://www.jgschwartzlawblog.com/

May 13
Privacy Legislation Pending in California that Could Impact California Businesses and Commercial Website Operator

Privacy Legislation Pending in California that Could Impact California Businesses and Commercial Website Operator

The California Legislature is considering various bills relating to privacy that may have far-reaching impacts on California businesses. Some noteworthy bills currently pending include the following: AB 242: Privacy Policy 100 Words On…
Apr 26
Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule, Effective January 2014, and Its Potential Impact on Mortgage Lenders and Borrower

Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule, Effective January 2014, and Its Potential Impact on Mortgage Lenders and Borrower

It is well known that in the years leading up to the financial crisis, too many mortgages were made to consumers without taking into account a consumer's ability to repay the loans, contributing to a mortgage crisis that led to a serious…
Apr 16
Important Forms, including the Newly Revised I-9 Form, that All California Employers Must Fill Out After Hiring New Employee

Important Forms, including the Newly Revised I-9 Form, that All California Employers Must Fill Out After Hiring New Employee

On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new version of the Form I-9, Employee Eligibility Verification. While employers may continue to use prior versions of the form, dated 02/02/09 and 08/07/09,…

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Arnold Sai LLP Blog

Covers small business and start-up legal issues.

http://arnoldsai.com/blog/

Nov 8
Get to Know Your Business Entitie

Get to Know Your Business Entitie

Your startup’s business structure can change the way you’re taxed, how ownership is defined, and how your startup goes about raising funds. If you’re thinking about founding a startup, it’s a good idea to learn the lay of the…
Nov 7
Before You Retain: Top 2 Questions to Ask Your Startup Lawyer

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

Everyone remembers that scene in “The Social Network” where Mark Zuckerberg’s lawyers have Eduardo Saverin sign a contract that seriously dilutes the value of his Facebook shares (Gawker has a good synopsis of what happened in real…
Nov 2
Investing In Emerging Markets Summit 2012

Investing In Emerging Markets Summit 2012

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

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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ihwlaw blog

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

http://ihwlaw.wordpress.com/

Nov 8
Let Your Lawyer Do The Talking — It’s A Snap!

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

In today’s sophisticated, fast-paced and costly world of commerce, some people believe they can deal with legal matters on their own by working directly with an opposing party or lawyer. Presumably, the idea is that a matter might be…
Jul 20
FEDERAL FA$TRACK

FEDERAL FA$TRACK

FEDERAL FA$TRACK: Saving Time and Money in the Northern District
Jul 12
Using symbols and punctuation in naming

Using symbols and punctuation in naming

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

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Legal Services Blog

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

http://www.jbmartinlaw.com/legal-services-blog/

Aug 31
When a Good Trial Team Goes Bad: The Psychology of Team Anxiety

When a Good Trial Team Goes Bad: The Psychology of Team Anxiety

Article excerpt: full article posted as guest blogger at the MyLegal blog here.
Oct 11
Tip #4 from a Pennsylvania Collections Attorney

Tip #4 from a Pennsylvania Collections Attorney

Pennsylvania Collections Attorney | Part 4: Increase Successful Debt Collection
Oct 7
Pennsylvania Power of Attorney Provision

Pennsylvania Power of Attorney Provision

Pennsylvania Power of Attorney Provisions | On October 12, 1999, Act 39 of 1999 was signed into law, and most of its provisions became effective on December 12, 1999. On April 12, 2000, new requirements went into effect. Act 39 and the…

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Business Law Counsel

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

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

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

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

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

Cashing In On Cyber Security Check

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

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

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

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Bongiovi Law Blog

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

http://bongiovilaw.com/blog.aspx

Nov 13
Nominee Service and Anonymous Owner

Nominee Service and Anonymous Owner

I often get calls from people wanting to incorporate in Nevada because they've been told that Nevada allows anonymity for business owners, usually through what's called a nominee service.
Oct 14
Buy/Sell Agreements: A Business Valuation Perspective

Buy/Sell Agreements: A Business Valuation Perspective

By Donald R. Parker, CFA, AVA Gryphon Valuation Consultants, Inc.
Sep 25
LegalZoom Cost My Client $175

LegalZoom Cost My Client $175

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

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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…

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Slinde Nelson Blog

Covers Oregon business law.

http://www.slindenelson.com/

Jan 15
New Webpage on Navigating Oregon Sales Representative Agreement

New Webpage on Navigating Oregon Sales Representative Agreement

Slinde Nelson Stanford has added a new page to the website focusing on Sales Representative Agreements.
Dec 21
Oregon Construction Law Update: Do It Yourself Fixes?

Oregon Construction Law Update: Do It Yourself Fixes?

Looking for a good excuse to avoid fixing that faulty deck that the contractor screwed up last summer? This might be one. Don't try your hand at repairs without checking with an attorney first.
Dec 18
Oregon and Washington Water Intrusion Law: When it Comes to Mold, Don?t Wait, Investigate

Oregon and Washington Water Intrusion Law: When it Comes to Mold, Don?t Wait, Investigate

There are times in winter when it feels like the rain never stops and I have to remind myself that rain is just a part of living in the Northwest. However, extended periods of rain is more than just a hassle for commuters. For…

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M&A Law Blog

Covers mergers and acquisitions. By LeClair Ryan.

http://mandalawblog.com/

Dec 20
Pitching VCs: Getting It Right

Pitching VCs: Getting It Right

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

Pitching VCs: Getting It Right

Recently I attended the New England Venture Summit where approximately 79 emerging and early stage companies made presentations to more than 50 venture capitalists. The various companies broke down into three primary groupings:…
Dec 6
Thinking Ahead: The Future of Small Busine

Thinking Ahead: The Future of Small Busine

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

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