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The D & O Diary

News and commentary on Directors and Officers Liability. By Kevin M. LaCroix.

http://www.dandodiary.com/

Apr 19
Images of London

Images of London

The D&O Diary is on assignment in Europe this week, with a first stop for meetings and events in London. In between, l had time for some touring around the city. I have visited London many times before, but just the same, I made a…
Apr 18
Guest Post: Sexual Misconduct Claims: How Charitable is Your D&O Policy?

Guest Post: Sexual Misconduct Claims: How Charitable is Your D&O Policy?

Among other things, the media clamor about claims of sexual misconduct involving high profile politicians and business executives has in some instances led to D&O claims, as I recently noted. In the following guest post, Mark Sutton and…
Apr 17
Another Look at 2017 Securities Litigation Against Life Sciences Companie

Another Look at 2017 Securities Litigation Against Life Sciences Companie

As I have previously noted, the elevated number of securities class action lawsuits against life sciences companies was an important factor in the increase of securities lawsuit filings in 2017. The significant volume of securities suits…

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California Partner Departure Law

Covers employment litigation and dispute resolution. By O\'Rielly & Roche LLP.

http://www.partnerdeparturelaw.com/

Mar 21
California Partners Can Lawfully and Ethically Plan and Prepare to Depart from Their Law Firm

California Partners Can Lawfully and Ethically Plan and Prepare to Depart from Their Law Firm

In the world of lawyers and law firms, attorney mobility is a continuing reality. Thoughtful lawyers who plan to depart their law firms are prudently getting advice on how to comply with their legal and ethical obligations to the firm and to…
Dec 8
Law Firm’s Non-Solicitation Agreement Restricts Mobility of Departing Partner

Law Firm’s Non-Solicitation Agreement Restricts Mobility of Departing Partner

A recent legal ethics opinion from North Carolina provides interesting insight into the ethics of a non-solicitation agreement between law firms that restricts attorney mobility but not necessarily a client’s choice of counsel. The…
Jan 19
Planning is Key to Successful Attorney Transition

Planning is Key to Successful Attorney Transition

Partner or group departures seldom go smoothly – at least that is what we hear in the legal news headlines. However, the transitions that do go well, and there are many of those, tend not to be newsworthy events. Most of us tend to be…

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Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

Feb 9
Florida Elective Share Statute Change

Florida Elective Share Statute Change

The Florida Elective Share statutes has made it almost impossible to disinherit a spouse from your estate outside of a premarital, prenuptial, or post-nuptial agreement. In 1999, the Florida Legislature enacted what we now call the Florida…
Jan 3
Tortious interference of a testamentary expectancy

Tortious interference of a testamentary expectancy

Tortious interference of a testamentary expectancy is a “tort” or a wrongful act that causes economic harm to another person, and allows for compensatory and punitive damages. The plaintiff must prove the following elements…
Sep 29
5 Estate Planning Tips for Your Retirement

5 Estate Planning Tips for Your Retirement

Are you getting close to retirement? Do you want to develop an effective estate plan but you are not sure how to start? If your answer to one of these two questions is affirmative, you have come to the right resource. We are all aware how…

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Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Covers business, health care, intellectual property and media law.

http://pkjlawblog.wordpress.com/

Feb 2
Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart. I’m here to tell you that there’s another government…
Feb 2
Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart. I’m here to tell you that there’s…
Oct 27
The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

Before Abraham Lincoln became our greatest president, he was a great corporate lawyer. And before he was a corporate lawyer, he was a brilliant trial lawyer. In the 1840s, Lincoln represented a Revolutionary War widow who had been bilked…

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Austin TX Business Law Blog

By Sanjeev Kumar.

https://thekumarlawfirm.com/lawyer/blog/Austin-TX-Business-Law-Blog.htm

Apr 20
Keep Your Brand From Becoming Generic

Keep Your Brand From Becoming Generic

How can I protect my trademark becoming generic?As your trademark grows in popularity, it will become important to protect it from genericide. Genericide happens when a brand becomes so well known that it morphs into a product category.…
Apr 16
Texas Businesses Are Hiring

Texas Businesses Are Hiring

What questions should I ask a job applicant?The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently conducted its biannual business survey and the results were encouraging for local employers and employees. In response to the survey, more than half of…
Mar 23
Opening a Liquor Related Business in Texa

Opening a Liquor Related Business in Texa

How long does it take to obtain a liquor license in Texas?Starting your own liquor line or opening a liquor store can be a profitable endeavor. Alcohol tends to have high profit margins, but opening a liquor related business comes with some…

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Arkansas Legal Issues

By Wilson & Haubert, PLLC.

http://whlawoffices.com/little-rock-lawyer-arkansas-law-blog/

Apr 18
Child Custody Through Their Eye

Child Custody Through Their Eye

Divorce can be a tough conversation to have with your children. We talked to two adults who were open about their childhood and what it looked like going between their birth parents. These are their stories about child custody and what they…
Apr 16
Marriage and Divorce: A Journey

Marriage and Divorce: A Journey

By: Tharwat Fahoum Lovett, Life Coach Marriage is a journey not a destination. The moment you walk across the threshold of marriage you are faced with new, uncharted terrain that you and your new partner must now face together. Sometimes, for…
Apr 11
Marriage Law: Questions to Ask Before Getting Married

Marriage Law: Questions to Ask Before Getting Married

What questions should you ask before you get married? Does my fiancé like dogs? Does my fiancé replace the top of the toothpaste tube? Does he or she snore? These are important, but they’re not the most important when it…

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Seize Your Business

Interviews successful business owners to discuss strategies that can immediately be incorporated. By Kevin O'Flaherty and Jim Waszak.

https://www.oflaherty-law.com/seize-your-business

Apr 18
Making Real Estate Fun Episode 18: Taji & Ray “Shooting the Breeze over a cold beer”

Making Real Estate Fun Episode 18: Taji & Ray “Shooting the Breeze over a cold beer”
Apr 11
Episode 143: Misconceptions About the Senior Living Market

Episode 143: Misconceptions About the Senior Living Market

In this episode of Seize Your Business, we talk to Rick Graffania about options and misunderstandings about Senior Living.
Apr 11
Episode 144: The Pitfalls of Undefined Strategy

Episode 144: The Pitfalls of Undefined Strategy

In this episode of Seize Your Business, host Brian McDonald and Rachel Cabrone of RK Solutions talk about the pitfalls of undefined strategy. Business strategy is about using your resources to the best of your ability.

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SAC Attorneys LLP Blog

Covers business and employment law.

http://www.sacattorneys.com/san-jose-business-lawyer

Apr 18
California Demands Employers Do More to Prevent Workplace Violence

California Demands Employers Do More to Prevent Workplace Violence

Have you ever wished that you could skip work because you were worried about what might happen that day? Maybe you were anxious about having to give an employee a poor performance review or worried about being laid off yourself. But have you…
Apr 12
Should California Employers Sponsor Employees for Work Visas?

Should California Employers Sponsor Employees for Work Visas?

Suppose you are trying to hire for a position that requires a very specific skill set, and you find a candidate who is perfect in all respects but one: they are not authorized to work in the U.S. Does it make sense to sponsor that person for…
Apr 6
Legal Strategies for Commercial Debt Collection

Legal Strategies for Commercial Debt Collection

If your body’s blood flow is obstructed, you can die. Likewise, without good cash flow, your business can die. This is no exaggeration, particularly for tech start-ups and other young businesses. No matter how hard your sales team and…

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Emerging Companies Insider

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://emergingcompanies.foxrothschild.com/

Apr 16
Four Considerations for Advisor Option Grant

Four Considerations for Advisor Option Grant

Startup clients often rely on independent contractors and advisors during their early stages but do not have the cash to pay them, so they turn to equity compensation. Stock options are a great incentive tool, but founders should consider the…
Apr 3
Los Angeles Startups: Join Us April 24 for an HR Boot Camp!

Los Angeles Startups: Join Us April 24 for an HR Boot Camp!

Attention all Los Angeles area emerging companies! Want to get the most out of your people and your investment? Focus on your company’s HR and corporate governance. Join Fox Rothschild Employment and Corporate attorneys Sahara Pynes and…
Mar 27
A Closer Look: Recent NVCA Form Updates Highlight Discrimination and Harassment Key Issue

A Closer Look: Recent NVCA Form Updates Highlight Discrimination and Harassment Key Issue

Recently, we discussed generally the NVCA’s updated model legal documents on this blog. Of particular interest in the new forms is the NVCA’s attention to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies for emerging companies.…

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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/

Apr 16
California Supreme Court Rules on Liability for Design Flaws in Condominium Building Project

California Supreme Court Rules on Liability for Design Flaws in Condominium Building Project

California real estate development involves numerous potential risks, ranging from lost money on an investment to legal liability for injuries caused by hazards or defects. Determining who is liable for an injury often requires an extensive…
Mar 30
Northern California Federal Lawsuit Alleges Deceptive Business Practices by Smartphone Maker

Northern California Federal Lawsuit Alleges Deceptive Business Practices by Smartphone Maker

California businesses that sell goods or services to the public have a duty to deal fairly with consumers and other businesses. Statutes like the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) and the Unfair Competition Law (UCL) prohibit a…
Mar 15
California Businesses Address Ownership of Intellectual Property and the Right-to-Repair Movement

California Businesses Address Ownership of Intellectual Property and the Right-to-Repair Movement

As a legal concept, “ownership” has long been fraught with complexity. The increasing use of digital technologies has raised questions about what it means for consumers to “own” a device like a car or smartphone. The…

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IncNow Blog

By John L. Williams/ Provides insights on mechanics of Delaware LLC formation, incorporating in Delaware and state law compliance.

https://www.incnow.com/blog

Apr 16
Why This IncNow Incorporation Consultant Gets Up at 4:15 A.M.

Why This IncNow Incorporation Consultant Gets Up at 4:15 A.M.

Austin Craig is currently an Incorporation Consultant at IncNow. After graduating from the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Marine Science, he was searching for employment while finishing a research project involving forage fish and…
Apr 4
Your Principal Place of Business is Not Your Delaware Registered Agent Office

Your Principal Place of Business is Not Your Delaware Registered Agent Office

When you incorporate in Delaware, where is your principal place of business? When should you list your registered agent’s address as your office address? Since most businesses filed in Delaware operate outside the state, this is a…
Apr 4
Does a Delaware LLC Have to Pay California taxes?

Does a Delaware LLC Have to Pay California taxes?

Why forming in Delaware instead of California is better for business. The only ship that doesn’t float is a partnership. Don’t put your personal assets at risk. Will your Delaware LLC have to pay taxes to both California AND…

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The High-touch Legal Services Blog

Provides information about the law for startup and early-stage companies. By Dana H. Shultz.

http://danashultz.com/blog

Apr 16
If You Incorporate in the U.S., You Can’t Remain Anonymou

If You Incorporate in the U.S., You Can’t Remain Anonymou

Recently, two different individuals emailed me about their desire to form and run a legal entity while remaining anonymous. I had to tell them that they could not achieve their objective. This post explains why that is the case. Initial…
Mar 28
Software Escrow No Longer Required

Software Escrow No Longer Required

Software escrow requirements once were common in my law practice. In this post, I will explain why that no longer is the case. I have seen such arrangements principally with respect to software that a developer hosts (software as a service…
Mar 19
What does “amended and restated” mean?

What does “amended and restated” mean?

“Amended and restated” is a term that lawyers use a lot. (A Google search produces approximately 792,000 results.) This post discusses that term’s meaning and why lawyers use it. “Amended and restated” can…

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San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

Covers business transactions, start-ups, and mergers. By Structure Law Group, LLP.

http://www.sanjosebusinesslawyersblog.com/

Apr 13
Getting Your Business Lawsuit to Trial

Getting Your Business Lawsuit to Trial

Despite the fact that everyone is entitled to their day in the court, the reality is that most cases do not make it to trial. Many clients will approach their lawyers with the hope that they will be able to quickly get in front of a…
Apr 6
Due Diligence in Acquisition

Due Diligence in Acquisition

There are many reasons why thorough due diligence is indispensable to a successful corporate acquisition. Perhaps most importantly, it is a critical step in ensuring that they buyer has a comprehensive picture of what is being acquired. Both…
Mar 30
Are Non Compete Agreements Enforceable in California?

Are Non Compete Agreements Enforceable in California?

In the innovative and competitive culture of the California job market, intellectual property rights are valuable and fiercely guarded. Many employers favor agreements which prohibit their employees from disclosing trade secrets or working…

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Mills and Mills LLP Blog

Covers Canadian business, real estate, family, employment and estate law.

https://www.millsandmills.ca/blog/

Apr 12
New Development: Update to the Personal Use Provision under the Residential Tenancies Act

New Development: Update to the Personal Use Provision under the Residential Tenancies Act

Selling your home can be a daunting task, especially when there are tenants involved. Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), by way of the Rental Fairness Act (RFA), have significantly amended the RTA. Sellers and Landlords…
Apr 8
Recent decisions help determine minimal evidentiary threshold

Recent decisions help determine minimal evidentiary threshold

It has been over two years since the Ontario Court of Appeal released their decision in Neuberger Estate v. York 2016 ONCA 191 suggesting that a party challenging a will must meet a minimal evidentiary threshold before the court should accede…
Mar 20
The Role of Life Insurance Proceeds in Your Estate Plan

The Role of Life Insurance Proceeds in Your Estate Plan

When preparing an estate plan, clients are sometimes surprised to learn it is not as easy as giving instructions along the lines of “everything to my spouse then our children.” More often than not, these type of instructions need…

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Orange County Business Attorney…

Orange County Business Attorney Blog

Covers business law. By Law Offices of Tony T. Liu.

http://www.orangecountybusinessattorneyblog.com/

Apr 11
Can a Suspended Corporation Cash a Check?

Can a Suspended Corporation Cash a Check?

Under California law a corporation can “die” after it outlives its usefulness. There’s a procedure to wind down and dissolve the entity. A corporation can also be suspended if the corporate owners fail to keep up the…
Apr 6
Restaurant Owners and Managers Getting Share of Tips Too Much for Congress to Swallow

Restaurant Owners and Managers Getting Share of Tips Too Much for Congress to Swallow

When you give a tip at a restaurant you may do so out of habit or you may want to reward particularly good service by wait staff. Either way you probably don’t have in mind putting money in the pockets of restaurant owners, supervisors…
Apr 5
A Temporary Employer Need Not be the Lunch Police According to Appellate Decision

A Temporary Employer Need Not be the Lunch Police According to Appellate Decision

Under California law an employee working a long enough shift is entitled to a meal break but at what point does a temporary employer break the law if an employee isn’t using these breaks? The Court of Appeal for the State of California,…

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Small Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business transactions and international small business law. By Daniel H. Erskine.

http://smallbusinesslawyer.blogspot.com/

Apr 9
The NIS Directive EU Cybersecurity

The NIS Directive EU Cybersecurity

The Directive on security of network and information systems (the NIS Directive) requires transposition into European Union Member's domestic law by May 9, 2018 (definition of an EU Directive). The NIS Directive, adopted in July 2016,…
Dec 13
Dealing With The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Dealing With The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) maintains a web guide to prepare for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect throughout the UK in 2018. The guide provides links to relevant GDPR…
Dec 13
Dealing With The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Dealing With The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) maintains a web guide to prepare for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect throughout the UK in 2018. The guide provides links to relevant GDPR…

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Indiana Business Law Blog

Covers small business law. By Smith Rayl Law Office, LLC.

https://businesslaw.smithrayl.com/blog/

Mar 22
Business Contact Basics: Preamble

Business Contact Basics: Preamble

The first in an occasional series of basic principles of business contracts, beginning with a discussion of preamble clauses. The post Business Contact Basics: Preambles appeared first on Indiana Business Law Blog.
Mar 3
Indiana Business Entity Harmonization: Postscript

Indiana Business Entity Harmonization: Postscript

A description of amendments to the Uniform Business Organizations Code and the Uniform Business Organizations Transactions Code. The post Indiana Business Entity Harmonization: Postscript appeared first on Indiana Business Law Blog.
Feb 28
That Time When the Indiana Government Nearly Came Apart at the Seam

That Time When the Indiana Government Nearly Came Apart at the Seam

Thomas R. MarshallGovernor of Indiana, 1909-1913Vice President of the United States, 1913-1921 In that remote and despotic period, when the sovereign king chartered rights and liberties to his subjects–the people–all governmental…

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The Startup Stream

By McAvoy & Murphy Law Firm. Covers estate planning, real estate, immigration, bankruptcy, and business.

https://thestartupstream.wordpress.com/

Mar 22
Brendan McAvoy has started a donation page for the Alzheimer’s Association “Longest Day” drive.

Brendan McAvoy has started a donation page for the Alzheimer’s Association “Longest Day” drive.

Dear Friends and Family, and Blog Readers, I, Brendan McAvoy, am participating in a fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Association® called The Longest Day®. To show my love for all those affected by Alzheimer’s…
Mar 6
McAvoy & Murphy, Waukesha area attorneys, receive Top 40 under 40 award

McAvoy & Murphy, Waukesha area attorneys, receive Top 40 under 40 award

On behalf of the Startup Stream, we wish a congratulations to both Attorney Brendan McAvoy and Attorney Thomas Murphy for being awarded the prestigious Top 40 under 40 recognition by the National Advocates. Both attorneys received their…
Dec 11
Answering Common Questions Regarding Estate Planning

Answering Common Questions Regarding Estate Planning

Q: I am interested in hearing more about estate planning services. What documents are part of an estate plan? At McAvoy & Murphy, one of the first things we bring up at our free initial consults is that there is no “one size fits…

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AMS Counsel Blawg

Covers business law, employment agreements, and start-up considerations. By Anne Marie Segal.

http://annemariesegal.com/

Mar 19
Three Things You Need to Get Right in an Executive Job Search

Three Things You Need to Get Right in an Executive Job Search

If you are an executive who has been slogging along at a job search without a strategy, you can feel like you have hit quicksand with no way to get out. Stop wasting time on what doesn’t matter. There are three things you need to get…
Feb 21
Boosting Job Satisfaction (My Two Cents at CNBC.com)

Boosting Job Satisfaction (My Two Cents at CNBC.com)

While misery on the job can seem insurmountable at times, breaking down what you can control — and therefore change — can go a long way toward improving your happiness at work before it gets worse. “The biggest problem comes…
Feb 3
What Do You Want Out of Life? (and, by extension, your career?)

What Do You Want Out of Life? (and, by extension, your career?)

When I was growing up, I never understood the fascination with celebrities. My mother would take me to the grocery store, and I would see print magazines spilling off the racks, full of minute details about their lives. This was back before…

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Provides practical insights from quantitative legal research on corporate law, capital markets, finance, and mergers & acquisitions, as well as law schools and legal education. By Professor Robert Anderson.

http://witnesseth.typepad.com

Mar 12
How much time does it take to write a law review article?

How much time does it take to write a law review article?

How long does it take to write a law review article? This question sometimes arises as law faculties balance the competing expectations of teaching, service, and scholarship. The main asset that a law school has is its reputation, which the…
Feb 8
Scholarly Residuals for Faculty Compensation

Scholarly Residuals for Faculty Compensation

In many law schools and other university departments, faculty are recruited, evaluated, and granted tenure largely based on their research productivity and influence. That system works reasonably well to motivate faculty members prior to…
Feb 1
Calibrating law school rankings for performance

Calibrating law school rankings for performance

The US News ranking system determines much of how law schools currently admit students. Schools are ranked in large part based on the incoming student medians for undergraduate GPA and LSAT. As a result, many schools attempt to maximize these…

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Wisconsin Business Law Blog

By Schober & Mitchell, S.C.

http://www.wisconsinbusinesslawblog.com

Feb 23
Mergers & Acquisitions and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Mergers & Acquisitions and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

This article was originally posted on the “State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section Blog,” and was written by Attorney James Phillips. The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brings significant changes to the…
Jan 28
Wisconsin Benefit Corporations, a Profit/Non-Profit Hybrid

Wisconsin Benefit Corporations, a Profit/Non-Profit Hybrid

We do a lot of non-profit work. Oftentimes, we are working with new startups that are driven by strong social motivation, but to form and survive need investment capital. This puts us at a crossroad: do we go non-profit and non-stock or…
Jan 11
Navigating U.S. Export Barriers: What All Small Businesses Should Know About Complying with U.S. Export Control Regulation

Navigating U.S. Export Barriers: What All Small Businesses Should Know About Complying with U.S. Export Control Regulation

By: Ngosong Fonkem[1] This article was originally posted on the “State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section Blog.” The first five rounds of the scheduled seven rounds of the modernization and renegotiation of…

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iVLG Business Law Blog

Covers news, strategy and legal services of businesses and entrepreneurs. By inVigor Law Group PLLC.

http://www.invigorlaw.com/blog/

Feb 22
Ask a CPA: How the Recent Tax Reform Affects Small Businesse

Ask a CPA: How the Recent Tax Reform Affects Small Businesse

Since Congress passed the new tax bill at the end of 2017, many business owners have been trying to determine just how the legislation will affect them going forward. We took a few of the top questions our clients are asking and posed them to…
Feb 21
Initial Coin Offerings in SEC Spotlight

Initial Coin Offerings in SEC Spotlight

This month, Telegram reported raising $850,000,000 in a cryptocurrency offering. As companies like Telegram are demonstrating, initial coin offerings (sometimes called ICOs) are a viable way to raise capital. As ICOs become increasingly…
Oct 9
Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave

Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave

Washington State has passed a bill that grants paid family and medical leave to eligible employees. We explain how it works, how it will be funded, and how it will affect small businesses.... Read More The post Washington State Paid Family…

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PVW Tax & Business Law Blog

Covers issues that concern business entities, taxation, and employment law. By Parsonage Vandenack Williams LLC.

http://www.pvwtaxandbusinesslaw.wordpress.com/

Jan 31
Business Entities as Parties to Real Estate Transactions: Who Has Authority?

Business Entities as Parties to Real Estate Transactions: Who Has Authority?

Business entities buy and sell real estate on a regular basis. A successful transaction hinges, in part, on the proper parties executing the requisite documents. Because failing to correctly identify the parties and obtain proper signatures…
Dec 29
End of the Year Tax Planning Considerations: New Issues Arise from Tax Legislation

End of the Year Tax Planning Considerations: New Issues Arise from Tax Legislation

With the passage of new tax legislation by Congress, the usual gamut of year-end tax considerations has been made more complicated this year. The timing of this…
Nov 29
SSA Updates Social Security Taxable Wage Base for 2018

SSA Updates Social Security Taxable Wage Base for 2018

By Joshua A. Diveley In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an adjustment to the Social Security taxable wage base to take effect in January based on an increase in average wages. Based on the wage data Social Security…

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Private Business Counsel

Covers private company management, business succession, formation, capital venture funding, tax structuring, startup counseling, and operations. By Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP.

https://corporateblog.mmwr.com/

Jan 22
Estate and Gift Tax Planning Opportunities Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Estate and Gift Tax Planning Opportunities Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

In my January 12, 2018 blog, in which I addressed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act[1] which became effective January 1, 2018, I reviewed some of the changes affecting the federal estate and gift tax – primarily the doubling of the exemption to…
Jan 12
Estate and Gift Tax Consequences of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Estate and Gift Tax Consequences of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

On December 22, 2017 President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which became effective January 1, 2018, although many of its provisions will sunset on December 31, 2025. Most of the changes under the Act affect the federal…
Dec 29
Is a Federal Income Tax Deduction Available for 2018 Real Property Taxes Paid Before December 31, 2017?

Is a Federal Income Tax Deduction Available for 2018 Real Property Taxes Paid Before December 31, 2017?

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act the standard deduction has been doubled to $12,000 for single individuals and married individuals who file separately and to $24,000 for married couples who file jointly. As a result, many individuals who…

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Pharos Law Group Blog

Covers estate planning and business planning topics.

http://pharoslaw.com/blog/

Jan 19
Deadlock among business owners: Part 2

Deadlock among business owners: Part 2

Deadlock among business owners can be an awful thing for the individuals involved and for the company. In the prior post, we began this discussion by noting this reality and how deadlocks can come about in unintended ways. In this post,…
Jan 17
Deadlock among business owners: things to consider and avoid

Deadlock among business owners: things to consider and avoid

dead·lock ˈdedˌläk/ noun noun: deadlock; plural noun: deadlocks a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made. “an attempt to break the deadlock”…
Jan 3
Estate planning mistakes to avoid (U.S. News article)

Estate planning mistakes to avoid (U.S. News article)

It is always better to learn from the mistakes of others than to make the same mistakes yourself. This is certainly true when it comes to estate planning–wise folks will learn from and avoid very common mistakes made by far too many…

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Odgers Law Group Blog

Covers California business and estate planning law.

https://odgerslawgroup.com/blog/

Jan 5
New Federal Estate Tax Exemption Amount | 2018 Update

New Federal Estate Tax Exemption Amount | 2018 Update

What is the New Federal Estate Tax Exemption Amount in 2018? In 2018 the federal Estate Tax Exemption is 11.2 million for an individual or 22.4 million for a married couple. The federal estate tax exemption rate roughly doubled from 2017…
Oct 18
The Importance of Not Commingling fund

The Importance of Not Commingling fund

Set Boundaries between your Business and Personal Finances to Avoid Commingling Funds. No matter whether you have used your asset as the capital investment for your startup or personal credit score to get a startup loan, creating a clear…
Aug 11
Things to Know About Health Care Power of Attorney in California

Things to Know About Health Care Power of Attorney in California

What is a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) Making health care power of attorney means designating someone as your spokesperson for your health care decisions; if you are not in a position to make communicative decisions about aspects of…

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Delaware Non-Compete Law Blog

By Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP.

http://www.delawarenoncompetelawblog.com/

Dec 26
MITIGATING THE RISKS OF HIRING AN EMPLOYEE WITH A DELAWARE NONCOMPETE

MITIGATING THE RISKS OF HIRING AN EMPLOYEE WITH A DELAWARE NONCOMPETE

The use of employee covenants not to compete – once restricted to salespeople and high-level management – has continued to expand into the ranks of ordinary employees. A recent survey suggests that as many as one in five employees…
Oct 13
DON’T LET THE METER RUN ON YOUR NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT

DON’T LET THE METER RUN ON YOUR NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT

When a key employee resigns, the question always asked is “what are your plans?” If the employee is subject to a non-compete agreement, the answer may not always be truthful, particularly if the employee plans to work for a…
Jun 12
IS THE STIPULATED IRREPARABLE HARM CLAUSE IN YOUR COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE WORTH THE PAPER IT IS WRITTEN ON?

IS THE STIPULATED IRREPARABLE HARM CLAUSE IN YOUR COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE WORTH THE PAPER IT IS WRITTEN ON?

Business agreements often contain a provision that provides the parties agree that a breach constitutes irreparable harm entitling the non-breaching party to injunctive relief to enforce the agreement. These provisions are designed to…

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Bongiovi Law Firm Blog

Covers Nevada business law.

http://bongiovilaw.com/blog/

Dec 1
Common Tenant Pitfalls in a Commercial Lease

Common Tenant Pitfalls in a Commercial Lease

Are you a small business owner entertaining the thought of entering into a commercial lease for your operation? If so, leases can be pretty intimidating (and dreadfully boring), and there are several common pitfalls you should be aware of.…
Jun 29
Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement

Did you receive a letter from a lawyer, or, heaven forbid, Getty Images, stating that you used an image without permission? Does that letter also demand an alarming amount of money for this transgression? “But I didn’t…
Mar 22
Podcast – Legal Talk Network

Podcast – Legal Talk Network

Happy to be on the Laurence Colletti’s podcast! The post Podcast – Legal Talk Network appeared first on Bongiovi Law.

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Kalia Law P.C. Business Law Blog

Covers topics related to starting and running a business.

http://www.kalialawpc.com/from-the-blog/

Nov 7
Should I Incorporate my Business in California?

Should I Incorporate my Business in California?

Forming a new business venture is an exciting time for small business owners. The possibilities that may develop from the business venture seem endless, and it is easy for business owners to envision positive outcomes. Despite the positive…
Oct 9
Developing Effective (and Legal) Hiring Practice

Developing Effective (and Legal) Hiring Practice

Hiring new employees is an essential process for any startup looking to continue its growth. Startups seek to fill their employment needs by hiring the best and brightest employees, but hiring process can be long and cumbersome, diverting…
Aug 18
Some things to Consider Before Signing a Commercial Lease

Some things to Consider Before Signing a Commercial Lease

Startup owners may become overwhelmed in their search for commercial office space. Most often, entrepreneurs will need to lease office space because they neither own nor have the finances for purchasing the space they require. As a result,…

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Business Law Blog

Covers California business law. By Richard G. Burt.

http://richardburtlaw.com/blog/

Oct 12
Business Law Attorney Richard Burt Helps Draft New Corporate Law

Business Law Attorney Richard Burt Helps Draft New Corporate Law

A corporation is typically dissolved when the shareholders holding shares that have 50% or more of the voting power elect to dissolve. When an order for relief has been entered under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the board ……
Mar 10
LLC Bound by Contract Even Though Contract Was Outside Its Purpose and Signatory Was Technically Not a Manager

LLC Bound by Contract Even Though Contract Was Outside Its Purpose and Signatory Was Technically Not a Manager

The following is the text of an e-bulletin that I authored on apparent authority and that was published by the Corporations Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California. In Western Surety Co. v. La Cumbre…
Mar 10
LLC Bound by Contract Even Though Contract Was Outside Its Purpose and Signatory Was Technically Not a Manager

LLC Bound by Contract Even Though Contract Was Outside Its Purpose and Signatory Was Technically Not a Manager

The following is the text of an e-bulletin that I authored on apparent authority and that was published by the Corporations Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California. In Western Surety Co. v. La Cumbre…

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Unincorporated Business Entities…

Unincorporated Business Entities Law

Edited by Professors Gary S. Rosin, Bradley T. Borden, Thomas E. Geu, Elizabeth Miller, Douglas K. Moll and Donald Scotten.

http://uberlaw.net

Sep 20
Loftium Unwittingly Forms Partnerships with Homebuyer

Loftium Unwittingly Forms Partnerships with Homebuyer

Yesterday, the New York Times trumpeted a new internet company, Loftium, and its interesting, new-economy business model (which, for the time being, operates only in Seattle): Loftium will provide prospective homebuyers with up to $50,000 for…
May 10
Delaware, Charging Orders and SMLLC

Delaware, Charging Orders and SMLLC

House Bill No. 126, introduced in the Delaware legislature on May 9, 2013, would make two amendments to the Delaware LLC Act that would affect the rights of creditors. First, Section 6 of the Bill would Section 18-703(d) of the Delaware LLC…
May 10
Delaware Default Fiduciary Fix

Delaware Default Fiduciary Fix

In its per curiam opinion in Gatz Properties, LLC v. Auriga Capital Corporation, 59 A.3d 1223 (Del. 2012)(en banc) (slip opinion), the Delaware Supreme Court called on the Delaware legislature to settle the questions of whether,…

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ihwlaw blog

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

http://ihwlaw.me/

Sep 1
Selling stock for a promissory note may be unlawful

Selling stock for a promissory note may be unlawful

Did you know that selling stock in exchange for an unsecured promissory note may be unlawful, void or voidable? In an area like Silicon Valley where stock may be worth a fortune from the second a company is born,…
May 13
Is Your Company Kosher in California?

Is Your Company Kosher in California?

Did you know that your company or the one that you represent may not have the right to enter into contracts, sue or defend itself against a lawsuit in California? Well-settled law, ignored by many businesses and even lawyers…
May 13
Dress Your App Smartly

Dress Your App Smartly

As evidenced by the recent hype about the new Instagram smart app icon, companies invest a lot of time and money to develop the look and feel of a smart device application (“app”) in order to promote brand recognition.…

Rank this Week: 2818

Business and Corporate Disputes

Features litigation information and insight for business owners, corporate management, directors, officers, members, managers, and shareholders. By Matt McKinney.

http://corporatedispute.com

Aug 25
Proxies & Voting in an Iowa Corporation

Proxies & Voting in an Iowa Corporation

Iowa law allows shareholders in a for-profit corporation to vote their shares in one of two ways: (1) in person; or (2) by proxy. Notably, while the Iowa Code contains very specific requirements governing many shareholder actions, the…
Aug 18
Shareholder Oppression and “Mistreatment” in Iowa Corporations – The Reasonable (And Variable) Expectations Test

Shareholder Oppression and “Mistreatment” in Iowa Corporations – The Reasonable (And Variable) Expectations Test

Are the actions that constitute shareholder oppression (i.e. mistreatment) the same across all Iowa businesses? Put differently, are shareholders in ABC, Corp. entitled to the same rights and “reasonable expectations” of…
Jul 28
Open Records Requests – Fees & Policie

Open Records Requests – Fees & Policie

Utilizing Iowa’s Open Records laws is often one avenue businesses, news media, and individuals use to obtain information. On July 19, 2017, the Iowa Court of Appeals reiterated that Iowa law permits public entities to recover…

Rank this Week: 3068

San Diego Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business formation and business litigation news and updates in California. Published By Donald Oder.

http://www.sandiegobusinesslawyerblog.com/

Jun 10
Setting Aside Default Judgment

Setting Aside Default Judgment

As an experienced San Diego litigation attorney, this writer knows just how devastating it is when someone learns that a court judgment has been entered against them without their knowledge. This usually occurs via what is called a default…
Feb 16
California Default Judgment

California Default Judgment

Simply put, a default judgment is a judgment against a defendant who fails to answer a lawsuit. If a person or entity is sued and ignores the lawsuit entirely, the person or entity suing has the ability to get a judgment upon meeting certain…
Feb 13
Commercial Landlords’ Duty to Mitigate Damage

Commercial Landlords’ Duty to Mitigate Damage

There are numerous challenges facing San Diego business owners especially in today’s economic climate. Fighting for a share in an ever tightening market makes it difficult to keep up with monthly outlays not the least of which are lease…

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Arizona Business Law Blog

Covers Arizona business law. By The Kelly Law Firm.

http://www.kellylawblog.com

May 24
Facebook Defamation: Woman Must Pay $500,000 For Gossiping Online

Facebook Defamation: Woman Must Pay $500,000 For Gossiping Online

A woman must pony up half a million dollars over Facebook gossip.
Dec 17
Youku Tudou & The State Of Online Copyright Infringement

Youku Tudou & The State Of Online Copyright Infringement

Copyright infringement here; copyright infringement there; copyright infringement everywhere! But fear not 20th century hold-outs, for the U.S.A.’s very own Motion Picture Association of America is at the vanguard of another…
Dec 17
Youku Tudou & The State Of Online Copyright Infringement

Youku Tudou & The State Of Online Copyright Infringement

Copyright infringement here; copyright infringement there; copyright infringement everywhere! But fear not 20th century hold-outs, for the U.S.A.’s very own Motion Picture Association of America is at the vanguard of another…

Rank this Week: 3042

Jacobs & Dodds

Covers California business law.

http://irvinebusinesslawyers.blogspot.com/

Apr 8
City of Los Angeles - Mandatory Paid Sick Leave (Potholes and Pitfalls)

City of Los Angeles - Mandatory Paid Sick Leave (Potholes and Pitfalls)

The City of Los Angeles has a mandatory paid sick leave (PSL) law which is part of its minimum wage ordinance and which has been in effect since July 1, 2016 for employers with 26 or more employees. The Los Angeles PSL…
Apr 1
New California Laws Effecting California Businesses in 2017

New California Laws Effecting California Businesses in 2017

LAW AND FORUM CHOICE IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTSLaw: SB1241Employees who primarily work and reside in California cannot be required by employers to enter agreements that would put their claims in a non-California forum or generally litigate…
Jun 22
California Employers and How to Defend Wage and Hour Claims before the Division of Labor Standards and Enforcement

California Employers and How to Defend Wage and Hour Claims before the Division of Labor Standards and Enforcement

In California the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) adjudicates wage claims on behalf of workers who file claims for nonpayment of wages, overtime, or vacation pay, pursuant to California Labor Code sections 96 and 98. DLSE…

Rank this Week: 2578

Mexican Law Blog

Covers businesses and opportunities in Mexico. By Alberto Esenaro.

http://mexicanlawblog.com/

Jan 31
Please review changes on our Disclaimer.

Please review changes on our Disclaimer.

The post Please review changes on our Disclaimer. appeared first on MEXICAN LAW BLOG.
Aug 4
Why old lawyers get shift done? [Infographic]

Why old lawyers get shift done? [Infographic]

Today, Lydia DePillis wrote on the Washington Post “Baby boomers are taking on ageism – and losing”. It tells the story of a senior GC failing to land a job in modern economy. Apparently, “Old Economy Steve” is…
Jan 14
It´s not TV, it´s OTT: Dish lauched HBO Go in Mexico

It´s not TV, it´s OTT: Dish lauched HBO Go in Mexico

If you ever have the opportunity to ask Reed Hastings (@reedhastings), Netflix CEO: “What keeps you awake at night?” Most probably, the answer would be “TV Everywhere”. These days, TV business is trying to figure out…

Rank this Week: 3297

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com

Dec 22
Employee Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants in Georgia

Employee Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants in Georgia

It used to be that Georgia took a dim view of employee non-competes, and courts happily threw them out for technical drafting issues the vast majority of the time. This regime, which persisted up until May of 2011, is now wistfully…
Nov 9
Are you ready for December 1?

Are you ready for December 1?

It’s no secret, by now, that December 1 will usher in the application of the “Final Rule” – the increase of the minimum salary payable to “exempt” employees from $455 per week to $913 per week. In addition…
Oct 31
What you need to know about your Georgia DUI

What you need to know about your Georgia DUI

What you need to know about your Georgia DUI by Patrick McDonough. Driving under the influence of alcohol is an offense that the State of Georgia does not take lightly. Although DUIs are typically considered misdemeanors, there can be…

Rank this Week: 4583

AlphaTech Counsel

Covers legal and business issues for entrepreneurs and emerging companies.

http://alphatechcounsel.com/blog

Oct 5
Keeping Company Sale Proceeds: Indemnification-Related Provision

Keeping Company Sale Proceeds: Indemnification-Related Provision

The indemnification-related provisions are the most important outside of the purchase price itself in a company sale transaction. This post outlines indemnification-related issues when negotiating a company sale.
May 24
Company Sale Structure Consideration

Company Sale Structure Consideration

In this AlphaTakes video, Matt Storms discusses the common considerations that drive the decision on how to structure a company sale transaction. Here are the key takeaways from this video: The most common considerations that affect the…
May 10
Software Deals Using the Customer’s Form

Software Deals Using the Customer’s Form

Ever try to license software or provide SaaS to a Fortune 500 company or some other high profile company? Did they insist on working from “their paper”? You know enough not to simply hope for the best and sign whatever contract…

Rank this Week: 4550

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/articles/

Apr 1
How you can make your online job applications better

How you can make your online job applications better

Restaurants, retail, and countless industries now use online job applications. But did you ever wonder if online applications are hindering the recruiting and hiring process? A national survey conducted by PEAT…
Jun 16
Why Trademarks Should Only Be Used as Adjective

Why Trademarks Should Only Be Used as Adjective

Last week I attended a Continuing Learning Education presentation at the Northern Kentucky Chase College of Law. One of the presenters, Alan Datri, resident of the Memphis Bioworks Foundation and former senior consultant with the World…
Feb 4
FAQ: Malware and Viru

FAQ: Malware and Viru

As part HIPAA compliance and health care records security, you want to protect your computers and other devises against viruses and malware. However, you may ask yourself what are virus? What is malware? And, what is the…

Rank this Week: 3370

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

http://www.wac6.com/wac6/

Mar 16
Secondary Sales and An Investor Covenant You Don’t Want To Mi

Secondary Sales and An Investor Covenant You Don’t Want To Mi

Dear Readers: This is a post I co-wrote with Joe Wallin, who has published the almost identical post here. If you are investing in early stage companies, there are certain deal terms you want. Most you probably know already: if...
Mar 11
A Gift from Congress to Angel

A Gift from Congress to Angel

The picture here was taken by Joe Wallin, who was on a panel with me, Gary Kocher of K&L Gates, Tom Alberg of Madrona Ventures, and Dan Rosen of the Alliance of Angels, talking to the Angel Capital Association's NW...
Mar 3
Looking for Mr. 506(c)

Looking for Mr. 506(c)

"On a relative basis, issuances claiming the new Rule 506(c) exemption have accounted for only 2.1% of the reported capital raised pursuant to Rule 506 since becoming effective in September 2014." So reads a key finding of a report,…

Rank this Week: 4396

Hyndman Law Blog

Covers intellectual property, startups and technology law.

http://hyndmanlaw.com/blog/

Sep 24
BC Startups: The Government Is Not Your Friend

BC Startups: The Government Is Not Your Friend

A very powerful piece on EBC, NRC-IRAP, and SR&ED. The post BC Startups: The Government Is Not Your Friend appeared first on Hyndman Law.
Sep 24
Chances Are, Your Startup Advisor Agreement Form is Farkakte

Chances Are, Your Startup Advisor Agreement Form is Farkakte

For some reason, lately I’ve seen a lot of so-called “advisor agreement” forms that don’t make a lot of sense from a business perspective. So here is quick post to help you think about the main concepts that should…
Nov 29
“A Survival Guide for the Millennial Entrepreneur”

“A Survival Guide for the Millennial Entrepreneur”

This is one of the best things I have ever read about the mindset of a builder. The post “A Survival Guide for the Millennial Entrepreneur” appeared first on Hyndman Law.

Rank this Week: 2831

Startup Law Blog

Covers legal issues and public policy issues relating to startup companies. By Joe Wallin.

http://www.startuplawblog.com/

Sep 17
Chip-and-PIN (EMV) Credit Card Liability Shift is Oct. 1: Are You Ready?

Chip-and-PIN (EMV) Credit Card Liability Shift is Oct. 1: Are You Ready?

October 1 is right around the corner. Merchants, retailers, hotels and restaurants: are you ready for what’s in your customers’ wallets? Starting next month, the payment card industry’s transition to chip-and-PIN (also known…
Apr 27
Join Us at Pacific Rim M&A Institute This Wednesday

Join Us at Pacific Rim M&A Institute This Wednesday

Please join us for the Pacific Rim M&A Institute’s next session. This quarter’s program features Port of Seattle CEO, Ted J. Fick, who will discuss how the Port contributes to our region’s economy. We look forward to…
Dec 18
Revenue Lending

Revenue Lending

I recently had the chance to sit down with BJ Lackland, the CEO of Lighter Capital, to talk about life, revenue loans, and Lighter Capital. Below is a transcript of most of our talk. – JW: BJ, what’s the first … Continue…

Rank this Week: 3086