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Maryland Business Litigation…

Maryland Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law

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

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview

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

    To File or Not to File

    To File or Not to File
    File your tax returns. A week from now will be too late. It can be cumbersome, stressful and certainly annoying. But it’s one of those things in life. Do it and be done with it. Some added incentives to filing:
Rank this Week: 4375

Sale of Business Law Blog

Sale of Business Law Blog

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

http://www.saleofbusinesslawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4607

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Covers Michigan law topics.

http://www.garmokiste.com
  • Apr 24

    Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

    Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star
    Brian F. Garmo has been selected to the 2013 Michigan Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson…
  • Apr 23

    Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

    Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage
    Have you been thinking about “walking away” from your home? Many people, especially those who bought between 2004 and 2006 at the top of the market, now find that even with the dust settling on the housing market, they still owe…
  • Apr 19

    What should I do if I have a warrant?

    What should I do if I have a warrant?
    Arguably finding out there is a warrant out for your arrest can be one of the scariest parts of a criminal matter. Often people have never been in trouble before, don’t know what they’re being charged with, and don’t know…
Rank this Week: 4831

New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Court Enforces Contract "Boiler-Plate" Language

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

    Court Dismisses Madoff Investors' Claim Against the SEC

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

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

    Dismissal of Foreclosure Action Does Not Stay Statute of Limitations Period to Foreclose
    In almost any setting, when a borrower fails to pay a mortgage, the lender will issue a letter accelerating the entire amount owed notwithstanding that the terms of the mortgage only require monthly payments. That letter informs the borrower…
Rank this Week: 5047

Steve Harms - Credit and…

Steve Harms - Credit and Collections

Information for credit and collections professionals.

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

    Debt collection starts with a credit application!

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

    Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money

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

    FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection

    FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection
    The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in Glazer v Chase Home Finance (decided January 2013) that mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  Lawyers who meet the…
Rank this Week: 4963

Dahman's Law

Dahman's Law

Covers business issues.

http://www.dahmanlaw.com/Blog.html
Rank this Week: 4266

Long Island Small Business Law…

Long Island Small Business Law Blog

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

http://longislandbusinesslawyer.com
  • Apr 4

    Small Businesses Bouncing Back

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

    Do You Have Perfect Pitch?

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

    Ellen Victor is quoted in the Long Island Business New

    Ellen Victor is quoted in the Long Island Business New
    Yours truly was quoted in the most recent edition of Long Island Business News on the importance of business succession planning and partnership agreements. Read it here. 
Rank this Week: 4587

Seattle Business Attorney

Seattle Business Attorney

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

http://seattlebusinesslaw.wordpress.com/
  • Apr 3

    Who Owns the “Dunk City” Trademark?

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

    LLC Capital Call

    LLC Capital Call
    Doug Batey of Stoel Rives writes a phenomenal blog regarding all things LLC. He wrote an article recently about a case coming out of Oregon in which LLC Members had a dispute over the legitimacy of requiring capital calls that ……
  • Mar 14

    Seattle Business Planning Tax Strategie

    Seattle Business Planning Tax Strategie
      This is the first post of our series on Business Planning Strategies for corporations. Internal Revenue Code Section 280A(g) provides an opportunity to reduce business income and also reduce individual income and payroll taxes.…
Rank this Week: 4364

Legal Update

Legal Update

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

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

    Yellowstone Injunction Maintains Status Quo by Daniel Bateman

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

    Purchaser of Mortgage Cannot Foreclose Peter Moulino

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

    Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute

    Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute
    Here is an article which appeared in The Real Deal discussing the decision by the New York State Attorney General not to adjudicate or determine disputes over the right to retain escrow deposits in real estate transactions between buyers and…
Rank this Week: 5236

New York Small Business Law

New York Small Business Law

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

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

    Selling a Business – Getting your Business ready for Sale

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

    Small Business Contracts and Arbitration – Not always a Perfect Match

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

    Buying or Selling a Business – the Significance of the Lease

    Buying or Selling a Business – the Significance of the Lease
    It is rare that a business in New York owns the property from which it operates.  Most businesses rent commercial space for their store/restaurant/warehouse or other venture.  Thus, the owners of the business will be party to a…
Rank this Week: 4320

Chicago-Kent Corporate Law Society…

Chicago-Kent Corporate Law Society Blog

Covers corporate and business law news.

http://corporatelawsociety.wordpress.com
  • Mar 6

    The Law of Non-Existent Market

    The Law of Non-Existent Market
    International borders are increasingly blending together in the corporate world, so it would seem natural that this would also be the case in corporate law. However, this is frequently far from reality, as securities regulations across the…
  • Feb 25

    The Global Regulation of Financial Market

    The Global Regulation of Financial Market
  • Oct 31

    Is it time we allowed non-lawyer equity investment in law firms in the United States?

    Is it time we allowed non-lawyer equity investment in law firms in the United States?
    The American Bar Association (ABA) toyed with a contentious idea earlier this year: non-lawyer equity investment in law firms.  As it stands today in the U.S., ethics rules prevent lawyers from sharing their profits with non-lawyers,…
Rank this Week: 4704

Illinois Business Law Blog

Illinois Business Law Blog

By Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish.

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

    The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreement

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

    How do you count to 50 Employees for FMLA Purposes?

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

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

    Is it Time to Modify Your Policy on Confidentiality during Investigations?
      It has been widely reported that the EEOC is following the NLRB’s lead when it comes to analyzing company policies. It seems that company policies regarding confidentiality during harassment investigations are under fire.…
Rank this Week: 5209

Emerge

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…
Rank this Week: 4123

My Biz Lawyer

My Biz Lawyer

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

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

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

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

    Why You Need a Shareholders Agreement (Part I)

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

    Private Placements: The Friends and Family Exemption and Other Misconception

    Private Placements: The Friends and Family Exemption and Other Misconception
    There is a common misconception among start-ups and emerging companies seeking to raise capital that the securities laws don't apply to them simply because the company is small, or they are not raising millions…
Rank this Week: 5013

Unfair Business Practices

Unfair Business Practices

Focuses on unfair business and trade practices. By Williams Mullen.

http://unfairbusinesspractices.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4803

Bottom Line Business Insights

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: 4360

The China Law Blog

The China Law Blog

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

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

    Buying a Customized Cake is Too Complicated in China

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

    Happy Lunar New Year: From IPG Legal

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

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

    Increasing Protests in Shenzhen, China: What is Their Exit Strategy?
    I have been writing for many years on the changes that have occurred here in the Jungle. I have seen China and specifically the Pearl River Delta undergo dramatic changes since I first arrived ten years ago and counted 80 construction…
Rank this Week: 4152

New York Franchise Law Blog

New York Franchise Law Blog

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

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

    "How Do I Franchise My Business"

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

    Buying a Franchise in 2013

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

    Franchising a Business in 2013

    Franchising a Business in 2013
    With 2013 and the beginning of the new year upon us, as an entrepreneur and business owner, it is quite common to, again, start some fresh thinking about your business, business goals, expansion and expansion options offered by franchising.…
Rank this Week: 4558

Slinde Nelson Blog

Slinde Nelson Blog

Covers Oregon business law.

http://www.slindenelson.com/
Rank this Week: 5103

Tax Law and Business Organization…

Tax Law and Business Organization Strategy

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

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

    Fiscal Cliff Avoided

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

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

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

    Real Estate Transferred to FLP Escapes Inclusion in Estate

    Real Estate Transferred to FLP Escapes Inclusion in Estate
    In a case involving an asserted estate tax deficiency of over $2.5 million, the Tax Court has held that real estate transferred to a family limited partnership (FLP) did not have to be included in the transferor's gross estate under Code Sec.…
Rank this Week: 4613

M&A Law Blog

M&A Law Blog

Covers mergers and acquisitions. By LeClair Ryan.

http://mandalawblog.com/
  • Dec 20

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right

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

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right

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

    Thinking Ahead: The Future of Small Busine

    Thinking Ahead: The Future of Small Busine
    In a previous post, “The M&A World- Now and the Future”, I wrote about the changing economy and its impact on the recent merger and acquisition activity.  If my supposition is correct, then what will be the…
Rank this Week: 4272

Chicago Business Lawyer Blog

Chicago Business Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Chicago Firm Alleges Unfair Business Practices, False Claim

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

    Text Marketing Backfires, Chain Faces $250M Class Action

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

    Chicago Business Lawsuit Filed Following Undisclosed Claims in Acquisition

    Chicago Business Lawsuit Filed Following Undisclosed Claims in Acquisition
    Anytime two companies merge or one acquires the other, there are a multitude of legal considerations. Chicago business lawyers know that chief among those are the disclosure of any outstanding liabilities.
Rank this Week: 4786

Best to Market

Best to Market

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

http://www.besttomarket.com/
Rank this Week: 4471

Bongiovi Law Blog

Bongiovi Law Blog

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

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

    Nominee Service and Anonymous Owner

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

    Buy/Sell Agreements: A Business Valuation Perspective

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

    LegalZoom Cost My Client $175

    LegalZoom Cost My Client $175
    My client had hired LegalZoom to form his LLC last November. When he called me last week for help with getting his local licenses, I discovered the Initial List of Members (which was due 30 days after the Articles of Organization were filed)…
Rank this Week: 4329

Estate Planning, Business, & Tax…

Estate Planning, Business, & Tax Law Blog

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

http://cookazlaw.com/blog
  • Nov 6

    Gifting in 2012

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

    The Looming “Fiscal Cliff” of 2012

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

    3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust

    3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust
    Beginning in 2013, the Affordable Care Act will impose a 3.8% surtax on some types of income, subject to certain thresholds. However, the applicable threshold and the manner in which the surtax is calculated varies depending upon whether the…
Rank this Week: 4683

The E-Legal Lawyer

The E-Legal Lawyer

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

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

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

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

    Employment Discrimination: What Can You Do?

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

    Common Employee and Human Resource Issue

    Common Employee and Human Resource Issue
    Human resources and employees of a business are inextricably linked and the issues faced by one will undoubtedly affect the other. It’s the job of the human resources professional to take care of the employees so issues with them are issues…
Rank this Week: 5187

Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

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

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

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

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

    Dealing with Preference

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

    Redemption and Misunderstanding

    Redemption and Misunderstanding
    I recently ran into this situation around a very standard redemption provision. About a year after the initial close, my client went to raise a medium sized extension round.  They found a lead for the extension and everything went well. …
Rank this Week: 4349

The Schulzke Brief

The Schulzke Brief

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

http://schulzkelaw.com
  • Oct 24

    Which changes in accounting principle are material?

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

    Confidentiality agreements blocked by SEC Rule 21F-17

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

    Sharing PHI with attorneys: OK under HIPAA?

    Sharing PHI with attorneys: OK under HIPAA?
    The single largest group of health care whistleblowers are health care workers themselves — nurses, doctors, dentists, therapists and billing professionals — who encounter fraud on the job.  Do such health care workers violate HIPAA…
Rank this Week: 5172

Broken Bench Bytes

Broken Bench Bytes

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

http://blogs.kramerlevin.com/brokenbenchbytes/
Rank this Week: 5052

Lending Law Report

Lending Law Report

Covers corporate financial transactions. By Reed Smith LLP.

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

    Commercial Tort Claims as Collateral

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

    Loan Participations - Are You Diligent Enough?

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

    The Thrill of Cross-Border Work

    The Thrill of Cross-Border Work
    When I was in law school, everyone wanted to do "international" work.
Rank this Week: 4428

Jerry Burleson

Jerry Burleson

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

http://www.jerryburleson.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 4163

New York Business Lawyer Blog

New York Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business operations, debt collection, and contract disputes. By the Law Firm of Grasing & Associates.

http://www.newyorkbusinesslawyerblog.com/
  • Sep 13

    When Is a Business Owner Liable For Her Corporation's Debts? Piercing the Corporate Veil (II)

    When Is a Business Owner Liable For Her Corporation's Debts? Piercing the Corporate Veil (II)
    In our last entry we discussed how piercing the corporate veil can result in the owner of a New York corporation being personally responsible for the corporation's debts and obligations.
  • Sep 7

    Am I Responsible For My New York Business' Debts: Piercing the Corporate Veil

    Am I Responsible For My New York Business' Debts: Piercing the Corporate Veil
    "Piercing the Corporate Veil" is a term that may sound strange, archaic, or even intimidating; but when you dig through the lawyer-speak, it is really a simple concept. Piercing the corporate veil basically means that the owner of a…
  • Aug 13

    Enforceable New York Contracts: No Writing Necessary

    Enforceable New York Contracts: No Writing Necessary
    A contract does not always have to be in writing to be enforceable in New York. Most people, including business owners, might think it has to be in writing, but it does not. It must be an agreement, between at least two parties, where each…
Rank this Week: 4300

Nina's Blog

Nina's Blog

Covers business and law. By Nina Yablok.

http://www.bizblawg.com/
  • Sep 11

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

    The Horror!! The Grief A Minority Shareholder Can Cause.
      Not all minority shareholder situations are as humorous as Judy Holiday in the Solid Gold Cadillac, where she plays a minority shareholder who asks just the right types of embarrassing questions to call a corrupt board of directors on the…
  • Jul 30

    Thanks Twitter – Problem resolved

    Thanks Twitter – Problem resolved
    I hesitated starting on my attempt at contacting Twitter using social media. I wrote my original post last week and kept on waiting to see if someone from Twitter would contact me. Today when the infringing account was suspended, I hoped my…
  • Jul 30

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

    Hey Twitter – can someone please write me a letter #RespondTwitter
    Twitter - Please Respond  
Rank this Week: 4954

Brian Blakeley's Law Blog

Brian Blakeley's Law Blog

Features articles for Texas small businesses.

http://blakeleylawblog.com/art_index
  • Sep 6

    The Importance of Partnership and Operating Agreement

    The Importance of Partnership and Operating Agreement
    If you are forming a Limited Partnership or a Limited Liability Company, the importance of a carefully drafted agreement that will govern your organization cannot be overstated.
  • Sep 6

    The Importance of Partnership and Operating Agreement

    The Importance of Partnership and Operating Agreement
    If you are forming a Limited Partnership or a Limited Liability Company, the importance of a carefully drafted agreement that will govern your organization cannot be overstated.
  • Aug 31

    Texas Medical Power of Attorney and Directive to Physician

    Texas Medical Power of Attorney and Directive to Physician
    The Medical Power of Attorney and Directive to Physician are two important legal instruments that are intended to make sure your wishes concerning medical treatment are carried out when you are unable to make those decisions for yourself.
Rank this Week: 4173

DowdsLaw

DowdsLaw

Family law blog focused on business owner issues. By Nathaniel R. Dowds.

http://dowdslaw.com/
  • Aug 28

    Dividing Business in Divorce – Pereira and Van Camp

    Dividing Business in Divorce – Pereira and Van Camp
    Dividing Business in Divorce – Pereira and Van CampThis posting is a follow-up to the earlier discussion of valuation of a business owned prior to marriage.  Dividing business in divorce is complicated; I strongly recommend reading the…
  • Aug 14

    Marriage and Divorce in California: Placing Value on a Business’s Goodwill

    Marriage and Divorce in California: Placing Value on a Business’s Goodwill
    Marriage and Divorce in California: Placing Value on a Business’s GoodwillThis post is a follow-up to a basic overview on how a business is valued in the event of divorce. Find it here. How to Value Goodwill
  • Aug 9

    Marriage & Divorce in California: Valuation of a Business Owned Prior to Marriage

    Marriage & Divorce in California: Valuation of a Business Owned Prior to Marriage
    Marriage & Divorce in California: Valuation of a Business Owned Prior to MarriageThis post will discuss the effects of marriage and divorce on a business owned prior to marriage.  A discussion of the effects on a business started during a…
Rank this Week: 4480

California Business Attorney Blog

California Business Attorney Blog

Covers business formation and intellectual property issues. By Bly Law, PC.

http://www.californiabusinessattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4249

Hess on Business Law

Hess on Business Law

Covers legal information for California businesses. By Laura Hess.

http://hessbizlaw.com/
  • Aug 1

    OC “Top Attorneys”

    OC “Top Attorneys”
    Kenneth Chung and I were both selected as among Orange County’s “Top Attorneys” by OC Metro magazine.  The August cover story is viewable here.
  • Jul 2

    What Do You Mean, We Have to Defend a Lawsuit in Albuquerque?

    What Do You Mean, We Have to Defend a Lawsuit in Albuquerque?
    Here is a conversation that I sometimes have with my business clients.  It goes something like this:  “What do you mean we have to defend a lawsuit in Albuquerque?  Our invoice says that any lawsuit must be filed in Orange…
  • Jun 28

    What Does Obamacare Mean for My Business?

    What Does Obamacare Mean for My Business?
    With the U.S. Supreme Court voting today in a 5-4 decision to uphold Obamacare, many business owners are wondering, what does this mean for them? 50+ Employees Businesses with 50 or more employees will have a choice beginning in…
Rank this Week: 5271

California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers bustiness litigation issues. By Bassi Edlin Huie & Blum LLP.

http://www.californiabusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4130

Global General Counsel

Global General Counsel

Covers corporate legal matters and intellectual property law. By Laura Peter.

http://globalgeneralcounsel.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 9

    One Step Closer to a Unified EU Patent System

    One Step Closer to a Unified EU Patent System
    On June 29, 2012, EU leaders reached agreement on the location of a new European patent court. The court will be split between three seats, with London, Paris and Munich each handling a distinct function.
  • Jan 24

    Patent Titans Move to Represent Patent Troll

    Patent Titans Move to Represent Patent Troll
    I saw this article from the Wall Street Journal (dated January 23, 2012): http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203750404577173402442681284.html
  • Jan 10

    Support the Fordham Securities Moot Court Competition

    Support the Fordham Securities Moot Court Competition
    As a firm believer in the duty of every practicing lawyer to coach and mentor the next generation of good lawyers, I fully support practicing lawyers engaging with law students to help them advance their art and expertise. I was requested to…
Rank this Week: 4582

Michigan Collection Law Blog

Michigan Collection Law Blog

Covers collection agencies, collection law firms, and debt collection. By Nitzkin & Associates.

http://www.michigancollectionlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4424

Law and Beyond

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…
Rank this Week: 4189

Meeting the Sin Laws

Meeting the Sin Laws

Covers laws affecting adult entertainment, alcoholic beverages and other

http://www.meetingthesinlaws.com
  • Mar 6

    Michigan man files lawsuit over high price of movie popcorn

    Michigan man files lawsuit over high price of movie popcorn
    That’s the title of this article, which appeared in yesterday’s Los Angeles Times (online). Potential Client: So anyway, after adding the hot butter (and up-sizing to an extra-large fountain soda), the bill was, like, huge!  Lawyer:…
  • Feb 22

    Davenport strip club to remain open

    Davenport strip club to remain open
    The Iowa appellate courts continue to impress me (for one). Radio Iowa reports here that the Iowa Court of Appeals‘ decision will stand:
  • Oct 26

    Is the consumption of liquor both a moral obligation and a sacred right?

    Is the consumption of liquor both a moral obligation and a sacred right?
    I doubt it. But don’t tell that to a group known as “Ethereal Enigmatic Euphoric Movement towards Civilized Hedonism, LTD.” That group sued the State of Idaho in federal court:
Rank this Week: 4206

Less than the Least

Less than the Least

Covers crime and criminal justice (Stuntz), corporate governance, credit, and bankruptcy (Skeel), the culture wars, politics, literature and the arts, and other topics. By Professors David Skeel and William Stuntz.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/blogs/dskeel/
  • Feb 26

    Less than the Least

    Less than the Least
    This blog nearly didn’t begin.  Right after we first started talking about the blog four years ago, Bill got his cancer diagnosis.   Bill already had endured eight years of excruciating back problems, and…
  • Feb 26

    The Latest on Bill and his Work

    The Latest on Bill and his Work
    Here is a lovely article in the Boston Globe about Bill's rush to finish The Collapse of American Criminal Justice in the final months of his life.Adam Gopnik discusses Bill's book in some detail in the a New Yorker piece...
  • Feb 26

    Odds and Ends--2012

    Odds and Ends--2012
    In case anyone might be interested, here are a few recent op-eds and articles:Op-Eds:A recent op-ed on the mortgage settlements is here.An op-ed from the beginning of the contraception crisis (before the more recent…
Rank this Week: 4559

Dividends and Preferences Blawg

Dividends and Preferences Blawg

Musings on Venture Capital, Technology and Entrepreneurship. By Hank J. Heyming.

http://dividendsandpreferences.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 24

    Microsoft/Skype -- Putting Things into Perspective

    Microsoft/Skype -- Putting Things into Perspective
    {EAV:984c4a016f17013d} Microsoft acquires Skype! Largest Microsoft acquisition ever!! Facebook jilted!!! Google jilted!!!! Wait, Facebook wins through Microsoft!!!!! Wait, Microsoft overpaid by $4 billion with a B!!!!!! OMG Google just…
  • May 10

    Nerd Chic

    Nerd Chic
    Lately, I've noticed a new twist to the typical ebb and flow of the fashion wars.  It occurred to me that, for perhaps the first time in my lifetime, it is cool right now to be a nerd.
  • Apr 25

    Out and About

    Out and About
    Hey folks -- I'm getting ready to head down to the RTP area for the annual CED Venture Conference.  This year it is in downtown Raleigh, instead of Pinehurst, and looks to be bigger and better than ever. So, if anyone happens to be in the…
Rank this Week: 4578

bLAWg

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: 5111