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The Wired GC

The Wired GC

Covers compliance, corporate governance, management, regulations, tactics and technology.

http://www.wiredgc.com
  • May 13

    Bloomberg: Through the Looking Gla

    Bloomberg: Through the Looking Gla
    When reporters become the story, you have something worth reading about. Late last week, multiple media sources revealed that Bloomberg news reporters had accessed information about customer usage of the Bloomberg financial terminal. The New…
  • Apr 1

    Is the Real April Fool the Lawyer Who Sues a Client?

    Is the Real April Fool the Lawyer Who Sues a Client?
    So there is this large dust-up, undoubtedly you’ve heard. A client doesn’t pay a law firm invoice after repeated requests. Law firm threatens to sue. Client doesn’t pay. Law firm sues. Client counterclaims. Client gets…
  • Mar 12

    Detroit: Lawyers on the Case

    Detroit: Lawyers on the Case
    Many in the United States think Detroit as an example of failure. Failed industry (autos), failed city (Chapter 9 looming?), failed leadership (see below). As a life-long resident of the greater Detroit area, I agree that all those…
Rank this Week: 1941

TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

Covers corporate and securities law. By Broc Romanek.

http://www.thecorporatecounsel.net/Blog/
  • May 24

    ISS Settles with SEC Over Breach of Confidentiality

    ISS Settles with SEC Over Breach of Confidentiality
    ISS Settles with SEC Over Breach of Confidentiality Yesterday, the SEC charged ISS with failing to safeguard confidential voting information in a number of proxy contests - and ISS settled for a $300k fine for violating the '40 Act. In...
  • May 23

    12th-23rd Say-on-Pay Failures of the Year (Including One With 9% Support!)

    12th-23rd Say-on-Pay Failures of the Year (Including One With 9% Support!)
    12th-23rd Say-on-Pay Failures of the Year (Including One With 9% Support!) Here are the latest failures - including one with 9% support, the lowest level since say-on-pay became law: - Patriot Scientific - Form 8-K (46% support) - Gentiva…
  • May 22

    Status of SEC's Political Contribution Disclosure Rulemaking: Not Yet (& Maybe Never)

    Status of SEC's Political Contribution Disclosure Rulemaking: Not Yet (& Maybe Never)
    Status of SEC's Political Contribution Disclosure Rulemaking: Not Yet (& Maybe Never) Each time I see an article from the mass media indicating that an imminent proposal from the SEC on political contribution disclosure rules, I tweet…
Rank this Week: 364

Thoits Law Blog

Thoits Law Blog

Discusses important legal developments in the areas of business, employment, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and estate planning. By Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean.

http://www.thoitslaw.com/blog/
  • Apr 8

    You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

    You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement
    ...a relatively small investment of time spent on the fundamentals can yield significant dividends in the future – and help to avoid much distress. And, the first fundamental, particularly for founders who do not anticipate seeking venture…
  • Apr 8

    Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

    Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie
    Anyone who holds restricted stock of a non-public company, such as Twitter, Box, or Palantir among others, probably has discovered it is possible to find buyers for their stock by contacting Second Market or Shares Post or other…
  • Feb 22

    California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

    California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?
    The court stated that this was a "case of first impression" and posed the issue as "whether an employee who has exhausted all permissible leave available under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)...may nevertheless state…
Rank this Week: 2435

Tilting the Scales

Tilting the Scales

Common-Sense Lawyers Share Advice for Business Owners & Executives

http://lrmlawblog.com/tilt
  • Apr 29

    Mistakes Have Consequences – British Petroleum’s Settlement

    Mistakes Have Consequences – British Petroleum’s Settlement
    Three years ago, Tilting told tales of oil spill legal problems suffered by Forrest Gump, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Wok Ann chu-gumm Seafood Restaurants, Chef Red Fishy and Bishop Carp. Tilting predicted class action lawsuits against British…
  • Apr 29

    The Tax Man Cometh to Cyberspace

    The Tax Man Cometh to Cyberspace
    Rose Pettle is the owner of Florist Gump, a chain of flower shops throughout Texas.  Ever the entrepreneur, Rose launched Bloomarama.com, an internet business selling many floral items in her brick and mortar stores.  Bloomarama.com…
  • Mar 8

    Rocky Mountain High: Can You Be Fired Even if You Legally Smoked Marijuana?

    Rocky Mountain High: Can You Be Fired Even if You Legally Smoked Marijuana?
    Stressed out from her job as the manager of Brewed Awakening, a Houston-area coffee shop, Mary Jane Blunt heads to Colorado with her family for a well-deserved Spring Break ski vacation.  Blunt is excited to learn that Colorado recently…
Rank this Week: 1702

Towson Tax Attorney

Towson Tax Attorney

Covers taxes, business law, and estate planning. By Jeffrey Rogyom.

http://towsontax.com
  • Sep 14

    Didn’t File Tax Returns? The IRS Offers Solutions for Nonfiler

    Didn’t File Tax Returns? The IRS Offers Solutions for Nonfiler
    Whether on purpose or by mistake, taxpayers sometimes find themselves years behind on filing their tax returns.  Sometimes people are lucky and decide on their own to file past due tax returns and move on with their life.  Others have the…
  • Mar 25

    Family Business Succession Planning

    Family Business Succession Planning
    Small businesses comprise a significant portion of our economy. Unfortunately, most small businesses do not survive into the next generation of owners. The hard work and legacy of the current and prior generations can be wasted without proper…
  • Feb 18

    Business Contract Drafting and Review

    Business Contract Drafting and Review
    Properly drafted commercial contracts not only improve the professional appearance of your business, but may also determine whether your contracts can be enforced in court or whether you can avoid court altogether.  For various motivations,…
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Trains, Law, Movies and More

Trains, Law, Movies and More

By William J. Brotherton.

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

    Snow in Dallas on the First Day of Spring!

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

    City of Dallas vs. Museum of the American Railroad

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

    Bigfoot and Lemon Law

    Bigfoot and Lemon Law
    Hi all: I'm here in the Redwoods with daughter Rebecca and the Bigfoot Field Research Organization (http://www.bfro.net/), as seen on the MonsterQuest TV show We are tromping in the dark woods looking for traces of that most elusive creature,…
Rank this Week: 4528

Truth on the Market

Truth on the Market

Academic commentary on law, business and economics. Thom Lambert, Geoffrey Manne, Keith Sharfman, William K. Sjostrom, Jr., and Joshua D. Wright.

http://www.truthonthemarket.com
  • May 7

    Zeke Emanuel on the ACA’s Adverse Selection Problem and Solutions to It

    Zeke Emanuel on the ACA’s Adverse Selection Problem and Solutions to It
    Ezekiel Emanuel, Rahm’s brother and former health care adviser to President Obama, acknowledges in today’s Wall Street Journal that adverse selection may prove to be a “bump in the road” in the implementation of the…
  • Apr 22

    Behavioral Merger Remedies and the Hippocratic Principle

    Behavioral Merger Remedies and the Hippocratic Principle
    Last Thursday, the FTC settled a challenge to a company’s acquisitions of two key rivals. The two acquisitions, each of which failed to meet the threshold for required reporting under Hart Scott Rodino, occurred in 2005 and 2008.…
  • Apr 16

    Commissioner Wright lays down the gauntlet on Section 5

    Commissioner Wright lays down the gauntlet on Section 5
    As Thom noted (here and here), Josh’s speech at the ABA Spring Meeting was fantastic.  In laying out his agenda at the FTC, Josh highlighted two areas on which he intends to focus: Section 5 and public restraints on trade.…
Rank this Week: 481

Unfair Business Practices

Unfair Business Practices

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

http://unfairbusinesspractices.blogspot.com/
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US Law Watch

US Law Watch

Provides US legal and regulatory information. By BNA International.

http://www.uslawwatch.com
Rank this Week: 2170

Vandrew Law Blog

Vandrew Law Blog

Covers asset protection, estate planning, tax law, and small business law.

http://blog.law.vandrew.com/
  • Apr 16

    Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return

    Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return
    Towards the end of 2012, there was a mad dash to set up trusts to reduce both federal and New Jersey estate tax. When the dust cleared, a log of people had been spurred on to do a lot of planning that was often long overdue. A lot of former…
  • Feb 26

    Why is It Important to Choose an Estate Planning Law Specialist?

    Why is It Important to Choose an Estate Planning Law Specialist?
    The Estate Law Specialist Board Inc is the only American Bar Association accredited program for certification of an attorney as in the Estate Planning Law Specialist (“EPLS”).  Attorneys who become Board-Certified under…
  • Feb 26

    The Future of State Estate Tax Planning

    The Future of State Estate Tax Planning
    I'm proud to announce that I was published in New Jersey Law Journal again this past week, this time on the topic of the "fiscal cliff" tax changes have altered planning for the New Jersey Estate Tax. A copy of the article can be accessed…
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Vann & Sheridan Blog

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: 2361

VC Research Network

VC Research Network

Venture Capital blawg by Boalt Hall Law School Law Professors Jesse M. Fried, Ken Taymor, and Robert Bartlett, III

http://vc.berkeleylawblogs.org/
  • Apr 5

    Carrots & Sticks: How VCs Induce Entrepreneurial Teams to Sell Startup

    Carrots & Sticks: How VCs Induce Entrepreneurial Teams to Sell Startup
    [Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Professors Jesse Fried and Brian Broughman] Venture capitalists (VCs) play a significant role in the financing of high-risk, technology-based business ventures. VC exits usually take one of…
  • Mar 26

    Delaware Law as Lingua Franca: Theory and Evidence

    Delaware Law as Lingua Franca: Theory and Evidence
    [Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Professors Jesse Fried, Brian Broughman and Darian Ibrahim) Delaware dominates the corporate chartering market in the U.S—it is the only state that attracts a significant number of…
  • Feb 27

    The Dynamics of Venture Capital Contract

    The Dynamics of Venture Capital Contract
    (Editor’s Note: This post comes to us from Professors Carsten Bienz and Julia Hirsch).
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Venture Law Lines

Venture Law Lines

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

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

    When University Commercialization Offices Turn Troll

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

    What to do When Blackberry KIKs You to the Curb

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

    Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd

    Founder CEOs and Severance Agreements: Drafting tips from Mark Hurd
    The value of a severance agreements for departing CEOs lies not only in how much they promise to pay, but in what protection it preserves. Mark Hurd's agreement with HP sets out some of the subtleties that you should ensure your own…
Rank this Week: 2787

VinoAdvising

VinoAdvising

Covers wine law and business and other general alcohol beverage information with a focus in California and Argentina. By Marcela Knaup.

http://vinoadvisingblog.com/
  • Apr 17

    April 17, Malbec World Day

    April 17, Malbec World Day
    Today, April 17, Wines of Argentina celebrates Malbec World Day holding events in over 42 locations around the world, featuring wine tastings, tango performances and food. April 17 was elected as Malbec World day because on April 17 1853, a…
  • Apr 2

    New TTB Rule Allows Labeling Imported Wine With Multistate Appellation

    New TTB Rule Allows Labeling Imported Wine With Multistate Appellation
    TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) recently announced that, effective April 23, 2012, it will allow the labeling of imported wines with multistate appellations of origin. This new rule amends the regulations regarding wine…
  • Mar 30

    2012 San Francisco Rhone Rangers Review

    2012 San Francisco Rhone Rangers Review
    On March 25, 2012 we attended one of our favorite wine festivals in San Francisco, the Rhone Rangers. For those that aren't familiar, Rhone Rangers is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Rhone varietal wines produced in the…
Rank this Week: 3409

Virginia Business Law Update

Virginia Business Law Update

Covers news and legal developments affecting Virginia businesses. By PCT Law Group.

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

    Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award in False Claims Act Case

    Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award in False Claims Act Case
    In the Fourth Circuit (the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina), six-figure compensatory damage awards are frequently viewed as excessive. …
  • Apr 23

    Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award

    Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award
    In the Fourth Circuit (the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina), six-figure compensatory damage awards are rarely upheld on a motion for…
  • Apr 22

    Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable

    Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable
    In the world of government contracts, companies frequently team together to put forward the most persuasive bid in response to a Request for Proposal (“RFP”). Such teaming arrangements often result in a teaming agreement between…
Rank this Week: 1393

Virginia Business Litigation…

Virginia Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers news and updates in business litigation, IP, trademark, copyright law. Published By BerlikLaw, LLC.

http://www.virginiabusinesslitigationlawyer.com/
  • May 20

    Prior to Derivative Suit, Shareholder Demand Must Clearly Identify Wrong and Demand Action

    Prior to Derivative Suit, Shareholder Demand Must Clearly Identify Wrong and Demand Action
    A shareholder acting on behalf of a corporation may bring a "derivative suit" against corporate directors and management for fraud, mismanagement, self-dealing or dishonesty. Before bringing such a suit, the shareholder must make a written…
  • Apr 15

    An Unsigned Contract is No Party for Wiz Khalifa

    An Unsigned Contract is No Party for Wiz Khalifa
    Musical artist Cameron Jibril Thomaz, better known as "Wiz Khalifa," recently saw his breach of contract case against It's My Party get dismissed. Mr. Thomaz had hired The Agency Group as his booking agent for a new tour which would have…
  • Apr 2

    Res Judicata: Double Jeopardy's Civil-Lawsuit Cousin

    Res Judicata: Double Jeopardy's Civil-Lawsuit Cousin
    When Cecil Addison was passed over for promotion, he sued Volvo Trucks North America and Ivan Mitchell in the Western District of Virginia for breach of contract and discrimination. Volvo Trucks had a contract agreement with the United Auto…
Rank this Week: 2302

Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady has produced legal podcasts on a variety of topics.

http://www.wbb-law.com/multimedia/blog
  • Oct 15

    Political Discussions in the Workplace

    Political Discussions in the Workplace
    Post by Anna M. Pepelnjak Once again, elections are fast approaching. Divisive issues are at stake. The sides are profoundly separated and the “middle ground” looks to be disappearing. So, what happens when folks having politically…
  • Oct 10

    Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

    Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?
    Post by Barry R. White Most of my clients understand that judgments accrue interest from the time they are entered until they are paid. However, there is some confusion among my clients as to how to calculate interest because the rules…
  • Sep 25

    Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

    Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!
    Post by Sandy Swartzberg My grandfather, Sam, made the comment once that you are lucky if government is only twenty years behind where we are technologically. The JOBS Act is an example of this theory. The JOBS Act recognizes the influence…
Rank this Week: 1286

Western Canada Business Litigation…

Western Canada Business Litigation Blog

Covers issues emerging in the legal and business communities. By Lawson Lundell LLP.

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

    "Relief from Forfeiture" under the Civil Forfeiture Act

    "Relief from Forfeiture" under the Civil Forfeiture Act
    Posted by Peter RobertsEarlier this year, I blogged about the civil forfeiture case of B.C. (Director of Civil Forfeiture) v. Wolff.  That appellate decision set guidelines for the trial courts on what and how to consider the…
  • May 21

    How should a Strata Deal with the Owner from Hell? - Part 3

    How should a Strata Deal with the Owner from Hell? - Part 3
    Posted by Peter RobertsIn my January 2012 and July 2012 blog posts, I discussed the ongoing saga of the Jordisons, arguably the epitome of strata owners from hell.  For a period of years, the Jordisons continually behaved…
  • May 1

    Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?

    Is it a Fixture or is it a Chattel?
    Posted by Peter RobertsLandlords, tenants and law students all wrestle over what it means to be a fixture as opposed to a chattel.  It matters to landlords because, at the end of a tenancy, fixtures can become their property and enhance…
Rank this Week: 647

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law…

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law Blog

Covers compliance counseling and whistleblowing defense claims. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.whistleblowingcompliancelaw.com/
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William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

http://www.wac6.com/wac6/
  • May 23

    President Stark

    President Stark
    The President's geopolitics are straight out of Marvel Comics.
  • May 22

    Same-sex marriage and the accredited investor standard

    Same-sex marriage and the accredited investor standard
    The accredited investor standard is effectively lower for married couples. To the extent same-sex couples are denied the right to marry, this means the accredited investor standard discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation.
  • May 21

    Boldly embracing one's vowel-deficient way

    Boldly embracing one's vowel-deficient way
    I saw somebody on Twitter quote the comedian Albert Brooks, to the effect that Yahoo should next spend some money to buy a vowel (Tumblr being a second, prominent acquisition of a company that lacked the letter "e" in its...
Rank this Week: 63

Wilmington North Carolina Business…

Wilmington North Carolina Business Law and Litigation Attorney Blog

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

http://twkerner.typepad.com/wilmington_north_carolina/
  • Sep 13

    Piercing the Corporate Veil in NC After the Judgment

    Piercing the Corporate Veil in NC After the Judgment
    Over at my North Carolina Judgment Enforcement blog, there is a post about a recent NC Court of Appeals decision regarding an attempt to pierce the corporate veil to levy on shareholder property after judgment against only the corporation.…
  • Jun 22

    The Business Judgment Rule and North Carolina LLC

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

    Tacking Tort Claims on to Contract Claims in North Carolina

    Tacking Tort Claims on to Contract Claims in North Carolina
    Most Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practice Act (UDTPA) claims in North Carolina arise out of a contract for goods or services.  Accordingly, it is quite common to see UDTPA claims coupled with breach of contract claims. 
Rank this Week: 4996

Wisconsin Business Law Blog

Wisconsin Business Law Blog

By Schober & Mitchell, S.C.

http://www.wisconsinbusinesslawblog.com
  • May 10

    Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar

    Attorneys Speaking at Local Title 19 Seminar
    Two of our firm’s estate planning experts will be speaking about on asset preservation at an upcoming event to occur May 22 at The Legend at Bristlecone Pines, near Hartland. John Sage and Patricia Prestash will present…
  • Mar 26

    Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff

    Business Deductions Passed as a Result of the Fiscal Cliff
    While the new tax law was aimed at averting the “fiscal cliff,” it contained some provisions which benefitted American business. As I see it, here they are: Section 179 Deductions – in 2012, Section 179 (first year…
  • Feb 13

    Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket

    Trucking Companies’ Biggest Headaches: Overweight Ticket
    Recently, one of my partners, Eric Raskopf, published the following on his legal blog, On Legal Ground. For those of you running trucks who occasionally get stopped for overweight tickets, it may provide you with a cost effective way to get…
Rank this Week: 2808

You and Yours Blawg

You and Yours Blawg

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

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

    You and Yours Blawg is Moving

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

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

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

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

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