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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…

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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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Indiana Civil & Business…

Indiana Civil & Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://haslerlaw.blogspot.com/

Mar 1
Blogs to Check Out

Blogs to Check Out

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

Georgia

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

Garden Leave in Action

Considering garden leave's novelty, I thought a collection of news articles descring the use of garden leave might be of some help and interest.

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BiziBoom.com

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

http://biziboom.com

Feb 27
Create an Environment of Excellence

Create an Environment of Excellence

A good friend is having his knee surgically replaced, about four years after having his other knee replaced. His first surgery relieved the constant pain he was experiencing and allowed him to maintain an active lifestyle. By all…
Nov 14
Do You Own a Business or a Job?

Do You Own a Business or a Job?

You have set up a corporation, designed a stunning logo, and registered your trade name. You have opened a bank account in the name of your company, rented office space, and begun wooing clients. You're a business owner, right?Not…
Nov 7
Everybody Has a Brand: Rise Above Mediocrity

Everybody Has a Brand: Rise Above Mediocrity

We all have high opinions of ourselves.Talk to any random person in your industry and you will hear the same refrain: "We focus on the needs of our customers and provide world-class services at cost-effective prices" or something equally…

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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…

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Legal River's Business Law Podcast

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

http://itunespodcast.legalriver.com

Jan 13
How To Deal With Cyber Squatter

How To Deal With Cyber Squatter

How To Deal With Cyber Squatters- By Cliff Hyra
Jan 6
Cyber Squatters – By Cliff Hyra

Cyber Squatters – By Cliff Hyra

Issues with Cyber Squatters – By Cliff Hyra
Dec 30
Steps To Getting A Patent – Part 2

Steps To Getting A Patent – Part 2

Steps To Getting A Patent – Part 2 – By Cliff Hyra

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Small Business and Solo Law…

Small Business and Solo Law Practice Blog

Offers tips for running your own small business or solo law practice. By Victor Medina.

http://victormedina.typepad.com/lpmblog/

Sep 18
Clark Grading Grading Contractor

Clark Grading Grading Contractor

Clark Grading is a top quality Grading Contractor. Being in the business for over 30 years there experience will speak for them selves. Clark Grading as a Grading Contractor services the Inland Empire Grading, Grading Riverside, Grading…
Apr 29
MILO Chat Weekly - Ep. 11 - "Bringin' the Funny Today"

MILO Chat Weekly - Ep. 11 - "Bringin' the Funny Today"

MILO Chat Weekly - Episode 11 - "Bringin' the Funny Today" Regular crew: Ben Stevens, Finis Price, Victor Medina We ran a little long on this one, but we think it's entertaining. As usual, let us know what you think by clicking…
Mar 24
MILO Chat Weekly - Ep. 10 - "I'm the Mac Lawyer, lowercase 't'"

MILO Chat Weekly - Ep. 10 - "I'm the Mac Lawyer, lowercase 't'"

MILO Chat Weekly - Episode 10 - "I'm the Mac Lawyer, lowercase 't'" Regular crew: Ben Stevens, Finis Price, Victor Medina The show is shorter in length, easier to digest. Let us know what you think by clicking email link below…

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China Business Law Blog…

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

http://chinabusinesslaw.blogspot.com/

Sep 13
US-China Trade War Begins!

US-China Trade War Begins!

In response to President Obama's decision to impose Section 421 tariffs on Chinese tires, the Chinese government took a short two days to retaliate. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that it will initiate the necessary proceedings…
Aug 10
Forced Confessions to Be Inadmissible for Death Penalty in China

Forced Confessions to Be Inadmissible for Death Penalty in China

Over the past two and half months, I had devoted my every waking moment into studying for the Texas Bar Examination (TBE), which FINALLY took place on July 28-30. This should explain the absence of any posts for the last several months.
Apr 10
China's Jury System

China's Jury System

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

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Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blog

Features a skeptical lawyer's take on financial reform, Wall Street and white collar crime.

http://attyrtamaradesilva.wordpress.com

Aug 19
Fat Tail and the Bail Out

Fat Tail and the Bail Out

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain
Aug 19
Market Transparency

Market Transparency

Market Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 Misses the Mark R. Tamara de Silva February 22, 2009
Aug 19
Proposed Regulation

Proposed Regulation

Proposed Regulations, If Needed, Ought to Value Assets Better R. Tamara de Silva August 19, 2009 Are the United States Treasury, along with the Executive and Legislative branches looking everywhere but at the causes of the financial crisis…

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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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Business Law Blog

Covers business operations and real estate. By McKee Law Office.

http://mckeeoffice.com/blog/

Jul 29
Seminar: Doing Business with the Commonwealth

Seminar: Doing Business with the Commonwealth

Event/Workshop Title: Doing Business with the Commonwealth Location: Doylestown Address: 252 W. Swamp Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Event Description: Free Contracting Workshop for Small Business! Hosted by Economic & Business…
May 15
How a member can force a nonprofit to involuntarily dissolve

How a member can force a nonprofit to involuntarily dissolve

The Court of Commonwealth issued a ruling in April that should serve as a warning to nonprofit boards in Pennsylvania. Did you know that Pennsylvania law allows a member of a nonprofit to petition the court to involuntarily dissolve the…
May 14
Hot Issues in Business Law: Patent Troll

Hot Issues in Business Law: Patent Troll

Hot Issues in Business LawTechnology giants have formed a new group to protect themselves from patent trolls. Patent trolls are businesses who business model is to purchase key intellectual property then collect royalties from companies…

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Ky Commercial Litigation Blog

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

http://kycommerciallitigation.squarespace.com/kycommerciallitigationblog/

May 11
Arbitration Can Be Compelled by Non-Parties to Agreement

Arbitration Can Be Compelled by Non-Parties to Agreement

The Supreme Court has once again firmly planted itself on the side of enforceability of arbitration agreements. We have previously written about this tendency (here) -- prohibiting parties from changing the scope of review of awards,…
Feb 28
Class Action Waivers Redux -- American Express Loses Again

Class Action Waivers Redux -- American Express Loses Again

It has been a few bad weeks for American Express. We wrote a couple of weeks ago about the Second Circuit's decision invalidating class action waivers in arbitration agreements with it merchants. Now the Third Circuit has piled on. In a…
Feb 21
COBRA ARRA TARP YIKES

COBRA ARRA TARP YIKES

In the lagniappe within the in the Stimulus Package passed last week in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (with the pork, the special causes, the non-stimulating stimuli), was something employment and benefit lawyers will have…

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Proxyland

Covers corporate governance.

http://proxyland.blogspot.com/

Mar 6
One Blog Closes, Another Open

One Blog Closes, Another Open

Big news, dear readers.
Feb 17
Stimulus Plan Attacks Executive Compensation: Stay Tuned

Stimulus Plan Attacks Executive Compensation: Stay Tuned

Everyone knows about the freaky fireball that plummeted through the Texas sky last weekend. In an unrelated development, a fireball suddenly appeared in the skies over Proxyland on Friday. That one, however, has been identified: it’s Title…
Feb 11
Geithner's Financial Stability Plan, Or Whatever

Geithner's Financial Stability Plan, Or Whatever

C’mon now, everyone. Cheer up. At least Tim Geithner is easier on the eyes than Hank Paulson, whose face seemed to have the words “we’re all gonna die” written on it no matter what he was saying.

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Corporate Law and Democracy

A repository of ideas, comments and papers on a range of issues related to corporate law and democracy. By Boston College Law School Professor Renee Jones.

http://reneejones.wordpress.com/

Nov 18
Whither State Securities Enforcement?

Whither State Securities Enforcement?

Susan Antilla of Bloomberg news published a recent column revisiting the question of the continued viability of state securities regulators’ enforcement authority. I spoke to Susan about my research on the issue and I am quoted in…
Sep 19
Bailout-palooza

Bailout-palooza

The federal goverment’s proposal for a bailout of the financial industry sounded somewhat familiar to me. I remembered that I had blogged about a similar proposal about a year ago on Conglomerate.
Sep 17
What a Difference a Year Make

What a Difference a Year Make

One year ago discussions surrounding corporate law policy were driven by the Sarbanes-Oxley ‘backlash.” The Paulson Committee and others were warning about how excessive regulation and litigation would lead to the ruin of Wall Street. …

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The Wine Lawyer

Covers local, state and federal wine laws for wineries in Temecula, California. By Brian Pedigo.

http://www.wine-lawyer.com/

Nov 5
Reporting to the TTB

Reporting to the TTB

All Bonded Wineries and Bonded Wine Cellars must complete and submit the Report of Wine Premises Operations Form
Oct 21
Assembly Bill 2004 Legalizes Picnic Wine

Assembly Bill 2004 Legalizes Picnic Wine

Assembly Bill (AB) 2004, also known as the "winery picnic bill", makes it lawful for visitors to consume a bottle of wine they've purchased on winery premises. Even though this practice had become commonplace, the regulations regarding the…
Oct 5
Wine Law: What is it?

Wine Law: What is it?

Wine law encompasses more than what most people realize. Here is a sampling of what a wine lawyer may do for a winery:Assist in land acquisition: land acquisition can be a complex process. The process can be made much more smooth with the…

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China Law & Business Podcast

China Law & Business Podcast by Lehman, Lee & Xu.

http://www.llxpod.com/?cat=all

Jun 26
Doing business in China - Q & A session

Doing business in China - Q & A session

Lehman, Lee & Xu associates R. Alex Clar, Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili, Daisy Xu, Marisa Planells and David Wang and managing director Edward E. Lehman presented to students of the Center for International Business and Commercial Law¡¯s…
Jun 26
Doing business in China - Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili

Doing business in China - Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili

Lehman, Lee & Xu associates R. Alex Clar, Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili, Daisy Xu, Marisa Planells and David Wang and managing director Edward E. Lehman presented to students of the Center for International Business and Commercial Law¡¯s…
Jun 26
Doing business in China - Marisa Planell

Doing business in China - Marisa Planell

Lehman, Lee & Xu associates R. Alex Clar, Aldo Settimio Boni de Nobili, Daisy Xu, Marisa Planells and David Wang and managing director Edward E. Lehman presented to students of the Center for International Business and Commercial Law¡¯s…

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LLC and Corporation Small Talk

By Nolo.

http://www.llccorporationblog.com/

Jun 4
Corporate Compliance Scams and Flimflam

Corporate Compliance Scams and Flimflam

Even Nolo, my corporate-law publisher -- a company loaded with lawyers and staff personnel who can easily separate legal wheat from chaff -- gets bogus corporate correspondence selling ersatz compliance services. One official-looking legal…
May 10
Converting an LLC to a Corporation - It's Not as Simple as It Seem

Converting an LLC to a Corporation - It's Not as Simple as It Seem

State entity-filing offices -- typically a division or department of the office of the Secretary of your state -- have made it simple to convert one type of entity to another. Many provide a simple entity conversion form for this purpose.…
Apr 28
Can Sole Owners Check the Corporate Tax Box?

Can Sole Owners Check the Corporate Tax Box?

After I read the new check-the-box tax regulations that provided default tax treatment for different types of businesses, I suffered the usual post-traumatic tax research distress: sinus pressure, slight dizziness, and irritability.

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Hellmuth and Johnson Law Podcasts

Information and commentary on a variety of legal and business topics. From the Minnesota law firm of Hellmuth and Johnson, PLLC and The Business Building Network.

http://www.hjlawfirm.com/newsroom/podcasts.php

Oct 19
FOIA- Freedom of Information Act

FOIA- Freedom of Information Act

Attorney Rachel Rosen discusses the Freedom of Information Act - how it might be utilized in light of the Minnesota 35W bridge collapse, and how businesses can use requested information for competitive advantage.
Oct 12
Home Mortgage Financing

Home Mortgage Financing

Attorney Nancy Polomis discusses home financing with other industry professionals in this BATC/Parade of Homes Radio Hour segment.
Oct 11
Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couple

Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Couple

Non-traditional couples face unique challenges in terms of sharing and protecting assets, especially in the event of a breakup or death of a domestic partner. Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Timothy Davis discusses key estate and tax planning…

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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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Franchise Asia…

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

http://franchiseasia.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
Are Hotels Betting on Gambling in Asia?

Are Hotels Betting on Gambling in Asia?

Legalized hotel gambling in Asia is poised to create huge revenues and huge booms in tourism, which in turn means major development for the hospitality industry. The great success seen in Macau has caused the rest of Asia to re-think what was…
May 23
Commercial Franchise Information Disclosure Management Measures --Chinese Franchise Regulations (III)

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

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

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

????????????This new law, yet another importance piece of regulation in the Chinese franchise realm, came into effect on May 1,2007. It was signed into law on April 30, 2007, just one day before the effective date of the Regulations of…

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