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New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.thesilberlawfirm.com/

Sep 7
How Apple Uses Foreign Trademark Applications to Hide New Products and Name

How Apple Uses Foreign Trademark Applications to Hide New Products and Name

What do Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados, Peru and Jamaica have in common? By filing for trademark registration in those venues, Apple, and other large companies, are able to hide up and coming products and their names from the public, for…
Aug 21
Modified Brokerage Agreement Enforced as Settlement Agreement

Modified Brokerage Agreement Enforced as Settlement Agreement

In an interesting recent case, the First Department affirmed the viability of a broker’s claim for a commission despite the fact that there were questions as to the broker’s actual role in procuring a buyer. After Waterbridge…
Aug 14
Failure to Review Insurance Policy Does Not Bar Insured’s Potential Recovery

Failure to Review Insurance Policy Does Not Bar Insured’s Potential Recovery

Plaintiffs own a number of commercial properties in Brooklyn. In connection with that ownership, plaintiffs retained defendant broker to arrange for insurance coverage for the buildings. At the time of issuance, in 2002, the policies did not…

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New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyers Blog

Covers business law. By Klapper & Fass.

http://www.newyorkbusinesslitigationlawyersblog.com/

Aug 28
WHEN SERVING A DEBTOR BY SERVING THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS NOT ENOUGH – WHAT’S A CREDITOR TO DO?

WHEN SERVING A DEBTOR BY SERVING THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS NOT ENOUGH – WHAT’S A CREDITOR TO DO?

When starting an action against a debtor, the creditor’s attorney wants to make sure good service is made upon the debtor if it is a corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership. Good practice skills teaches that the…
Nov 27
How Long is New York’s Jurisdictional Arm in the Internet Age? As Long as Concepts of Due Process and Fair Play Allow

How Long is New York’s Jurisdictional Arm in the Internet Age? As Long as Concepts of Due Process and Fair Play Allow

Recently, suing a non-resident debtor in New York became somewhat more complicated. Two types of jurisdictional analysis are involved. First, there is an analysis that examines the general activity of a non-resident actor in the state. Does…
Nov 27
How Long is New York’s Jurisdictional Arm in the Internet Age? As Long as Concepts of Due Process and Fair Play Allow

How Long is New York’s Jurisdictional Arm in the Internet Age? As Long as Concepts of Due Process and Fair Play Allow

Recently, suing a non-resident debtor in New York became somewhat more complicated. Two types of jurisdictional analysis are involved. First, there is an analysis that examines the general activity of a non-resident actor in the state. Does…

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SullivanLawNet

Legal news and analysis, with an emphasis on international and domestic intellectual property developments. By Shawn Sullivan.

http://sullivanlaw.net/

Aug 8
Malaysia Passes Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Bill

Malaysia Passes Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Bill

Last week, the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) in Malaysia’s Parliament passed the Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Bill 2017. The bill implements the provisions of the Convention on Biological…
May 4
Louisiana Seeks Fed Help to Get Generic Hep C Drug

Louisiana Seeks Fed Help to Get Generic Hep C Drug

Louisiana’s Secretary of Health, Dr. Rebekah Gee, is attempting to persuade politicians to support the use of 28 USC § 1498, a federal statute that allows the federal government intentionally to infringe patents, to arrange for…
Jun 20
EU Court: 3-D Toothbrush Shape not Registrable as Trademark

EU Court: 3-D Toothbrush Shape not Registrable as Trademark

In Loops, LLC v EUIPO, Case T‑385/15 (14 June 2016), the General Court of the European Union held that held that the three dimensional shape of a toothbrush lacked any distinctive character and could not be registered as an EU ……

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Observations on developments in law, business, medicine, culture, sports, and other matters of general interest to the Houston business, professional, and academic communities. Published by Houston attorney Tom Kirkendall.

http://blog.kir.com/

Apr 3
The Houston Open at a Crossroads Again

The Houston Open at a Crossroads Again

With Shell Oil Company pulling out as the Houston Open’s title sponsor after a successful 26-year run, the Houston Golf Association finds itself in an all too familiar position — what must be done to make the venerable tournament…
Feb 13
The Astrodome, Trade-offs and the Public’s Revolt

The Astrodome, Trade-offs and the Public’s Revolt

Who would have ever thought that the combination of hosting a Super Bowl and dealing with the question of what to do with the Astrodome is teaching us a valuable lesson in economic trade-offs and the declining importance of the ……
Jan 19
My Jeff Bagwell Story

My Jeff Bagwell Story

Astros legend Jeff Bagwell was finally elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, something that I pointed out should have been a no-brainer over a decade ago. But Hall of Fame voting is not always rational or even well-informed, so ……

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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,…

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Lightbulb Blog by Dilanchian

Covers intellectual property law and business law from an Australian perspective. By Dilanchian Lawyers and Consultants.

http://www.dilanchian.com.au/legal-advice

Feb 28
Social media lawyer favours online collaboration

Social media lawyer favours online collaboration

Web developments are providing new possibilities for collaboration. They involve new ways of using blogs, portals, extranets, intranets, podcasts, wikis or other forms of what might be broadly termed social media or social software. You could…
Feb 28
Social media and the law - book review

Social media and the law - book review

Social media is an inevitable and integral part of the lives of most individuals around the world seeking to communicate and share information. In terms of businesses and other organisations, social media is largely a marketing channel…
Feb 28
Letter of Demand Specie

Letter of Demand Specie

Sending a letter of demand (cease and desist letter) is like laying the foundation of a very tall building. Everything that follows in that dispute is built upon that foundation. For disagreements with customers, clients, suppliers, service…

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Dynamic Legal Forms Blog

Covers Canadian legal forms. By Michael Carabash.

http://www.dynamiclegalforms.com/blog/

Jun 12
Drafting a Will | Revoking and Altering a Will…

Drafting a Will | Revoking and Altering a Will…

Revoking a Will In the next series of blogs, I’m going to be talking about legal Wills. In a previous blog, I talked about what an “estate” is and what kinds of assets / properties go into it and what kinds of assets /…
Jun 12
Formal Wills (Part 2): Formalities Required for a Canadian Will to be Valid

Formal Wills (Part 2): Formalities Required for a Canadian Will to be Valid

Formalities required for a Will to be valid In the next series of blogs, I’m going to be talking about legal Wills. In a previous blog, I talked about what an “estate” is and what kinds of assets / properties go into it and…
Jun 12
Legal Wills: What is an Estate?

Legal Wills: What is an Estate?

Legal Wills | What is a deceased’s estate? In the next series of blogs, I’m going to be talking about legal Wills. Everyone should have one, but they don’t. Why? Because people don’t want to be…

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China Hearsay

Covers China law, business and economics. By Stan Abrams.

http://www.chinahearsay.com/

Jan 13
China to allow online sales of prescription drugs…

China to allow online sales of prescription drugs…

China to allow online sales of prescription drugs | Fox News fxn.ws/1xkkv7z — I really hope oversight is done correctly © @chinahearsay for China Hearsay, 2015. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:
Jan 13
China’s Anticorruption Campaign Drives Out M.B.A….

China’s Anticorruption Campaign Drives Out M.B.A….

China’s Anticorruption Campaign Drives Out M.B.A. Students – WSJ on.wsj.com/1IGDS0Z – hmm, that never occurred to me © @chinahearsay for China Hearsay, 2015. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:
Jan 13
+1 RT @SirSteven: sit back a moment and imagine ho…

+1 RT @SirSteven: sit back a moment and imagine ho…

+1 RT @SirSteven: sit back a moment and imagine how much better the world so far this year would be without religion. © @chinahearsay for China Hearsay, 2015. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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La pub et le droit

Covers advertising law. By Natalie Gauthier.

http://publiciteetdroit.blogspot.com/

Jun 8
La pub et le droit a 10 an

La pub et le droit a 10 an

La pub et le droit fêtera son 10eanniversaire le 1er août. Des centaines d'heures de recherches jurisprudentielles et législatives pour donner plus de 182 billets mensuels, vous donnant ainsi un rendez-vous le 1er jour du…
Jun 1
La clause de non-concurrence et l'agence de placement

La clause de non-concurrence et l'agence de placement

Un rappel sur la portée de la clause de non-conurrence avec l’arrêt Soins santé Portneuf c. Savard, 2013 QCCQ 6961. Santé Portneuf est une agence de placement auprès des centres hospitaliers et…
May 1
Les multinationales de tabac

Les multinationales de tabac

Une décision importante qui est pourtant passée inaperçu en juillet dernier, celle concernant le droit du gouvernement du Québec de poursuivre les multinationales de tabac dont le siège social est…

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California Tax Attorney Blog

Covers tax controversies involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, estate planning matters and business transactions. By Mitchell A. Port.

http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/

Sep 2
Test Entry

Test Entry

Testing schedule feature
Aug 30
For Federal Tax Purposes, All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized

For Federal Tax Purposes, All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled yesterday that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. The ruling…
Aug 30
For Federal Tax Purposes, All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized

For Federal Tax Purposes, All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled yesterday that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. The ruling…

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Ohio Social Security Disability…

Ohio Social Security Disability Blog

Covers family law, criminal law, and social security SSD/SSI ssues in Ohio. By the Law Offices of John T. Nicholson.

http://www.johntnicholson.com/ohiolawblog/

May 26
SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job SSR 64-47c The claimant, a high school graduate who had worked in various capacities in carpentry, including foreman and…
May 26
SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job SSR 64-47c The claimant, a high school graduate who had worked in various capacities in carpentry, including foreman and…
Mar 24
Social Security disability rules for Lupu

Social Security disability rules for Lupu

How to win my disability case for a lupus diagnosis? Systemic lupus erythematosus, or simply lupus, is evaluated in the immune system section of the Disability Evaluation Under Social Security disability handbook, more commonly known as the…

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Responsabilidad y Derecho

Covers the development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Colombia.

http://responsabilidadyderecho.blogspot.com/

May 10
Sobre el "Registro de Contribuyentes Socialmente Responsables" de la AFIP... Y una pregunta para hacerse.

Sobre el "Registro de Contribuyentes Socialmente Responsables" de la AFIP... Y una pregunta para hacerse.

A finales del 2012, la Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos de Argentina, mejor conocida como la AFIP *, expidió la resolución Nº 3424 de 2012 (vigente desde el 2 de enero 2013), mediante la cual se…
Mar 18
La materia ambiental en la Constitución Política Colombiana

La materia ambiental en la Constitución Política Colombiana

El reconocimiento que el Constituyente de 1991 hizo del Medio Ambiente como elemento esencial para el desarrollo humano, al igual que el establecimiento de su defensa como objetivo de principio dentro de la forma organizativa del Estado…
Jan 17
Buen Gobierno en las Relaciones Laborale

Buen Gobierno en las Relaciones Laborale

Entrevista al abogado y filósofo colombiano, Julio César Carrillo, especialista en Derecho Laboral y en Pedagogía de los Valores, en la que habla sobre la importancia de humanizar tanto la concepción como la…

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Atlanta Business Lawyer Blog

Covers real estate, contracts and agreements. By The Libby Law Firm.

http://www.atlantabusinesslawyerblog.com/

Dec 29
ATLANTA BUSINESS ATTORNEYS HELP GEORGIA COMPANIES FIGHT UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES

ATLANTA BUSINESS ATTORNEYS HELP GEORGIA COMPANIES FIGHT UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES

As the world economy tightens and companies strive to turn a profit, it is not only Georgia consumers who fall victim to illegal business tactics and unfair business practices. Georgia companies also can be affected by the illegal and unfair…
Dec 5
FIND A DEDICATED ATLANTA, GEORGIA, BUSINESS LAWYER TO PROTECT YOUR PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS AT THE FIRST SIGN OF FAILURE TROUBLE

FIND A DEDICATED ATLANTA, GEORGIA, BUSINESS LAWYER TO PROTECT YOUR PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS AT THE FIRST SIGN OF FAILURE TROUBLE

In my many years as an experiencedAtlanta business attorney, I have witnessed countless business persons begin business partnerships with the best of intentions, only to find themselves in drawn out litigation or disputes. In a high profile…
Dec 5
FIND A DEDICATED ATLANTA, GEORGIA, BUSINESS LAWYER TO PROTECT YOUR PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS AT THE FIRST SIGN OF FAILURE TROUBLE

FIND A DEDICATED ATLANTA, GEORGIA, BUSINESS LAWYER TO PROTECT YOUR PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS AT THE FIRST SIGN OF FAILURE TROUBLE

In my many years as an experiencedAtlanta business attorney, I have witnessed countless business persons begin business partnerships with the best of intentions, only to find themselves in drawn out litigation or disputes. In a high profile…

Rank this Week: 697

Chicago Business bLAWg

Covers information and resources that impact Chicago businesses. By Griffith & Jacobson, LLC.

http://chicagobizlawyers.wordpress.com

Sep 4
Some great tips for all employers to con

Some great tips for all employers to con

Some great tips for all employers to consider before making a hiring decision: Avoid these #hiring pitfalls startups can easily fall into! http://t.co/rORRztzM via @B2Community RT @sparkhire Filed under: Chicago Busine
Sep 4
Some great tips for all employers to con

Some great tips for all employers to con

Some great tips for all employers to consider before making a hiring decision: Avoid these #hiring pitfalls startups can easily fall into! http://t.co/rORRztzM via @B2Community RT @sparkhireFiled under: Chicago Busine
Aug 31
RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companie

RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companie

RT @wpinkerton: Fast-Growing Companies & Cities | http://t.co/1xeIUVZt http://t.co/gqiaApF7 | The real upside is that these cities aren’t clustered. Filed under: Chicago Busine

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Michigan Collection Law Blog

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

http://michigancollectionlawblog.com/

May 16
The Kinder and Gentler Debt Collector gets paid first.

The Kinder and Gentler Debt Collector gets paid first.
Aug 12
Strict Liability of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…under question

Strict Liability of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…under question
Jun 24
Statute of Limitations on an Open Account is 4 years in MI

Statute of Limitations on an Open Account is 4 years in MI

The Michigan Court of Appeals in Fisher Sand and Gravel v Neal A. Sweebe, Inc. ruled that the four year Statute of Limitations under the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code that applies to Breach of Contract claims also applies to claims for…

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BizzBangBuzz

Covers small business, venture capital, entrepreneurship and technology. By Anthony Cerminaro.

http://bizzbangbuzz.blogspot.com/

May 8
The World is Being Flattened

The World is Being Flattened

... by Ten Forces Collapse of Berlin Wall--11/89: The event not only symbolized the end of the Cold war, it allowed people from other side of the wall to join the economic mainstream.
Jan 9
The MBA Oath

The MBA Oath

The MBA Oath is a voluntary pledge for graduating MBAs and current MBAs to “create value responsibly and ethically.” The MBA Oath As a business leader I recognize my role in society. My purpose is to lead people and manage resources to…
Oct 5
Business Plan Basic

Business Plan Basic

What makes for a successful business plan? This post from Noah Parsons covers the essentials:"Executive summaries need to be short, direct, and provide an overview of the business opportunity ... A good plan will communicate what the business…

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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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Dr. Maximilian Koch's Blog

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

http://maxkoch.blogspot.com/

Sep 5
English Translations of Selected Federal German Acts Available Online

English Translations of Selected Federal German Acts Available Online

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

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

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

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

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

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Reading Tea Leaves

Covers business and legal news. By Randy Wilson.

http://rlwilsonconsulting.wordpress.com

Jun 4
Reading Tea Leaves Becomes “Lawyers Get Social”

Reading Tea Leaves Becomes “Lawyers Get Social”

I will no longer be updating Reading Tea Leaves and soon there will be a re-direct to “LawyersGetSocial”. The purpose of the change is to reflect the change in the emphasis of what I am blogging about and also to further brand “DSD Law…
Jun 4
Reading Tea Leaves Becomes “Lawyers Get Social”

Reading Tea Leaves Becomes “Lawyers Get Social”

I will no longer be updating Reading Tea Leaves and soon there will be a re-direct to “LawyersGetSocial”. The purpose of the change is to reflect the change in the emphasis of what I am blogging about and also to further brand…
Jun 2
Google Buzz Settlement Finally Final Final

Google Buzz Settlement Finally Final Final

This has been dragging out far longer than the time Buzz got itself in trouble long enough to be the target of class action privacy violation lawsuits. At long last various privacy advocacy groups will receive funds along with more than $2…

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Dividends and Preferences

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

http://www.dividendsandpreferences.com/

Apr 25
Out and About

Out and About

Hey folks -- I'm getting ready to head down to the RTP area for the annual CED Venture Conference. This year it is in downtown Raleigh, instead of Pinehurst, and looks to be bigger and better than ever. So, if anyone happens to be in the…
Apr 19
Securities Law FAIL

Securities Law FAIL

Longtime viewers of this blog will recall that one of my favorite memes is -- "Try Not to Violate Securities Laws." It never ceases to amaze me how easily and often folks violate securities laws. It is a war of information, people, and…
Apr 18
Someone Wrote a Book About Me!

Someone Wrote a Book About Me!

(Well, maybe not a whole book, but at least a short chapter...) Hey folks! I know it has been a little while since I've posted anything. I typically take a break over the winter holidays, but have really let it go for too long.…

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ByteLawyer Briefings

Covers current law and technology developments affecting business and society. By Nanyang Business School Professor Harry SK Tan.

http://bytelawyer.blogspot.com/

Aug 24
Odex fails action against PacNet for disclosure of identity of downloader

Odex fails action against PacNet for disclosure of identity of downloader

In what appears to be a straightforward case of licensors of Animeware - ODEX - for illegal downloading of pirated copies by thousands, Odex filed suits against all the local commercial ISPs to obtain the identities of those who downloaded…
Aug 19
How would the Singapore regulatory framework treat Eros LLC?

How would the Singapore regulatory framework treat Eros LLC?

Day 1 of State of Play Conference. Interestingly the latest case reported of the synthetic worlds is the case of EROS LLC suing Volkov Catteneo” who broke the sex program’s copy protection and sold unauthorized copies. So naturally…
Aug 19
State of Play Conference BEGINS

State of Play Conference BEGINS

Finally the long awaited conference has begun. Last night at the opening dinner for participants, meeting all the thought leaders, academics and businesses involved in the building and use of synthetic environments is exciting. There was a…

Rank this Week: 955

Corporate Blawg UK

Covers corporate, company and commercial law in the UK.

http://corporatelawuk.typepad.com/corporate_blawg/

Jul 8
Blawg Review #116

Blawg Review #116

Always one to cut the mustard, Corporate Blawg has gone against the grain and spiced up the Blawg Review #116 with a shake of poetic sauce. The inspiration for this perspiration was found between a sesame bun on July 4th, that most celebrated…
Jul 2
No work no pay puts pay to play

No work no pay puts pay to play

Jeepers. Corporate Blawg is looking like he's about to enter his 3rd week in a row of 50+ hours in the office. In May 2005: "The European Parliament has voted to scrap Britain's opt-out from the Working Time Directive and to limit workers to…
Jun 26
Call it mid-life crises, call it what you will

Call it mid-life crises, call it what you will

Love makes you fat. Corporate Blawg loves his wife, but not his chub, so Corporate Blawg is trying to lose a little of his extra girth before it appears like he's about to give birth. This new momentim was prompted by Corporate Blawg…

Rank this Week: 781

The Resource Blog

Covers tax law. By Samuel D. Brotman.

http://www.sambrotman.com/blog/

Oct 22
EDD Independent Contractor Test

EDD Independent Contractor Test

After verifying payroll and payroll tax withholdings, the EDD will next go through and verify all the workers that the business issued 1099s to. This is what is known as the EDD Independent Contractor Test. First, the EDD auditor will…
Oct 22
EDD Audit Payroll Tax Verification Test

EDD Audit Payroll Tax Verification Test

In addition to the payroll verification test, http://www.sambrotman.com/edd-audit-payroll-verification-test/, the EDD will also look at personal income tax withholdings and make sure that the amounts listed match what the state has on…
Oct 22
EDD Audit Payroll Verification Test

EDD Audit Payroll Verification Test

Our last article, http://www.sambrotman.com/independent-contractor-audit-initial-interview-purpose/, we discussed the purpose of the EDD audit initial interview questions. Those initial questions just kind of go through some of the…

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The Law Offices of Todd D.…

The Law Offices of Todd D. Beauregard PC Blog

Legal blog relating to laws on divorce, personal injury , car accidents, immigration and business law.

http://toddbeauregardlaw.com/blog/

Oct 22
Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy in Massachusett

Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy in Massachusett

Bankruptcy can be quite complicated. In a nutshell, bankruptcy is a process wherein those with debt problems can discharge such debt, meaning that it is forgiven and the debtor does not owe any money to the government. Things can get a bit…
Mar 29
Massachusetts Car Accident Injury Lawsuit FAQ

Massachusetts Car Accident Injury Lawsuit FAQ

What is My Car Accident Case Worth? Have you been injured in a car accident in the state of Massachusetts and want to know what your case is worth? The answer to your question isn’t as cut and dry as you might think. There are a variety…
Mar 23
Workers Compensation FAQ’s in Massachusett

Workers Compensation FAQ’s in Massachusett

What Injuries Are Covered by Workers Compensation? In Massachusetts any injury that occurs during the course and scope of your work is covered. You are eligible if the injury occurred at your employer’s premises. You may also be…

Rank this Week: 1934

Law Blog Switzerland

Swiss blawg covering a broad range of Swiss and international laws.

http://www.lawblogswitzerland.ch

Oct 22
Inkraftsetzung von ALBAG und ALBA-Vereinbarung

Inkraftsetzung von ALBAG und ALBA-Vereinbarung

Der Bundesrat hat am 18. Oktober 2017 beschlossen, das Bundesgesetz über den internationalen automatischen Austausch länderbezogener Berichte multinationaler Konzerne (ALBAG) auf den 1. Dezember 2017 und die multilaterale…
Oct 15
Europäischer Datenschutzbeauftragter (EDSB/EDPS) veröffentlicht Empfehlungen zu ausgewählten Aspekten der E-Privacy Verordnung (Entwurf)

Europäischer Datenschutzbeauftragter (EDSB/EDPS) veröffentlicht Empfehlungen zu ausgewählten Aspekten der E-Privacy Verordnung (Entwurf)

Die derzeit geltenden E-Privacy Richtlinie (2002/58/EG) sowie Cookie-Richtlinie (2009/136/EG) der EU ergänzen die europäische Datenschutzrichtlinie (95/46/EG) in Bezug auf den Schutz personenbezogener Daten im Bereich der…
Oct 15
Europäischer Datenschutzbeauftragter (EDSB/EDPS) veröffentlicht weitere Ausgabe seines Newsletter

Europäischer Datenschutzbeauftragter (EDSB/EDPS) veröffentlicht weitere Ausgabe seines Newsletter

Am 27. September 2017 veröffentlichte der Europäische Datenschutzbeauftragte (EDSB/EDPS) eine weitere Ausgabe seines Newsletters. Darin geht er auf folgende Themenbereiche ein: A digital Europe needs data protectionHealth and data…

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Business Law Post

Covers corporate law, securities law, intellectual property, and social entrepreneurship. By Arina Shulga.

http://www.businesslawpost.com

Oct 21
Blockchain: Recordkeeping in the 21st Century

Blockchain: Recordkeeping in the 21st Century

Since our last post on cryptocurrency, the price of Bitcoin has risen nearly $1,500. This rapid rise in the value of cryptocurrency is representative of the extreme volatility that has given many investors pause. While cryptocurrency still…
Oct 11
Are Real Estate Syndications Available to Non-Accredited Investors (NY perspective)?

Are Real Estate Syndications Available to Non-Accredited Investors (NY perspective)?

A real estate syndication, although a fancy term, simply means pulling money and expertise together to invest in real estate properties. It often so happens that some people possess the wealth of knowledge about the real estate market…
Oct 2
Cryptocurrency: the Origin and Growth of Coinopoly

Cryptocurrency: the Origin and Growth of Coinopoly

Mired in the aftermath of the U.S. financial crisis, the year 2009 may have started one of the largest financial revolutions since the birth of paper currency in 1690. Much like its predecessors, cryptocurrency faces an uphill battle of…

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Hunton Retail Law Resource Blog

Analysis and Insight in Retail Law

https://www.huntonretailindustryblog.com/

Oct 20
Proposed Changes to California’s Hazardous Waste Regulations Could Significantly Impact Your Operation

Proposed Changes to California’s Hazardous Waste Regulations Could Significantly Impact Your Operation

As reported in The Nickel Report, our Trends and Developments in Energy and Environmental Law blog, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) continues to make California’s hazardous waste management program more…
Oct 12
SEC Issues Guidance on CEO Pay Ratio Rule

SEC Issues Guidance on CEO Pay Ratio Rule

On September 21, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued interpretive guidance to assist public companies with complying with the “pay ratio” rule…
Oct 5
Recall Roundup: September

Recall Roundup: September

Last month, the solar eclipse captivated the United States and many consumers flocked to purchase solar eclipse glasses to safely observe the astronomical phenomenon. We discussed how NASA issued a safety alert advising consumers on the…

Rank this Week: 1596

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/

Oct 20
Ninth Circuit Ruling on Whistleblower Protections in Dodd-Frank Headed to Supreme Court

Ninth Circuit Ruling on Whistleblower Protections in Dodd-Frank Headed to Supreme Court

Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”) in 2010. The statute amended existing statutes like the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and it referenced other major financial reform…
Oct 3
Cybersecurity Obligations of California Businesse

Cybersecurity Obligations of California Businesse

Computer technology and the internet have created countless opportunities for both businesses and consumers. As more and more commercial activity moves online, however, the risks to the integrity of a company’s digital records grow…
Sep 19
Cereal Maker Cannot Trademark the Color Yellow, According to Trademark Appeals Board

Cereal Maker Cannot Trademark the Color Yellow, According to Trademark Appeals Board

Businesses rely on name and product recognition to develop customer loyalty and stand out in the marketplace. Products and services introduced into the market may have distinctive names, logos, or designs—known as trademarks or service…

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SAC Attorneys LLP Blog

Covers business and employment law.

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

Oct 20
California is Now a Sanctuary State for Undocumented Immigrant

California is Now a Sanctuary State for Undocumented Immigrant

When the state of California enacted new laws designed at protecting undocumented immigrants, it prompted a stern response from federal authorities. Now, neighborhoods and workplaces face the threat of more frequent raids by Immigration and…
Sep 15
DACA and Your Busine

DACA and Your Busine

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy has become a hot-button issue lately for politicians, immigration activists and business owners. The primary concern for business owners is that employees who obtain work…
Aug 15
Proceed with Care When Sponsoring Family Member

Proceed with Care When Sponsoring Family Member

There is perhaps no better feeling than the unification of family members from across borders. Whether for work, school, or simply to enjoy life together as a family, immigration laws in California are designed to protect the civil and labor…

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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/

Oct 20
Recovering Punitive Damages In Breach of Contract Case

Recovering Punitive Damages In Breach of Contract Case

A breach of contract can be a costly expense which causes an array of legal damages to a business. In some cases, this damage can be mitigated by negotiating a settlement with the breaching party in advance. In other situations, the contract…
Oct 13
How Do You File A Lien In A Construction Payment Dispute?

How Do You File A Lien In A Construction Payment Dispute?

Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers deserve to be paid for the work they complete and the supplies they provide. All too often, however, they are not adequately or promptly paid and find themselves in a payment dispute. Fortunately,…
Sep 29
How Do I Write The Bylaws Of A Company?

How Do I Write The Bylaws Of A Company?

Of the many challenges faced when starting a business, creation of a company’s bylaws can be one of the more complex, technical, and overwhelming challenges of them all. While daunting, such agreements can protect startup companies from…

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Small Government Contracts Blog

Offers legal news, notes and commentary of interest to small government contractors. By Steven Koprince.

http://smallgovcon.com/

Oct 20
SmallGovCon Week In Review: October 16-20, 2017

SmallGovCon Week In Review: October 16-20, 2017

My Cubs couldn’t pull off the World Series repeat, losing badly to the Dodgers last night in the National League Championship Series. And you know what? I’m okay with it. We Cubs fans are a different breed: after…
Oct 19
WOSB Program: Company Ineligible Because Husband Managed Busine

WOSB Program: Company Ineligible Because Husband Managed Busine

A self-certified woman-owned small business was ineligible for a WOSB set-aside contract because the woman owner’s husband held the company’s highest officer position and appeared to manage its day-to-day operations. A recent SBA…
Oct 18
5 Things You Should Know: SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program (The Basics)

5 Things You Should Know: SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program (The Basics)

If you’re a small business owner interested in government contracts, you’ve probably heard about the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. The 8(a) Program itself is complex, but its potential benefits are tremendous. In…

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Death Care Law Blog

Covers laws relating to pre-need and death care compliance, serving banks, funeral homes, crematories, and cemetaries. By William Stalter.

http://www.deathcarelaw.com/

Oct 20
Sale of NPS Preneed Contract Approved

Sale of NPS Preneed Contract Approved

A Texas court has approved the sale of a majority of the NPS preneed business to a Texas insurance company and its subsidiary. As we reported a few weeks ago, Liberty Bankers Life Insurance and Capitol Life Insurance Company will…
Oct 17
Stay Out of Jail Card: A Workout Plan to Keep Consumers Whole

Stay Out of Jail Card: A Workout Plan to Keep Consumers Whole

A few weeks ago we reported on a legislative auditor’s recommendation to sunset the West Virginia Funeral Board because of its poor handling of consumer fraud complaints. Criticism of the Board focused primarily on the…
Oct 2
West Virginia Funeral Board: Flagged for Expedience

West Virginia Funeral Board: Flagged for Expedience

The West Virginia Legislature’s Audit Office has given that state’s Funeral Board a failing grade. The audit report was covered in detail in the September 25th editions of the Memorial Business Journal and the Funeral…

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NY Commercial Division Blog

Analyzes key developments in the New York Commercial Division, including important decisions handed down by the Commercial Division and appellate court decisions reviewing Commercial Division decisions. By Stephen P. Younger and Muhammad U. Faridi of Patterson Belknap.

https://www.pbwt.com/ny-commercial-division-blog/

Oct 20
Leaving the Contractual Term “Voting Power” Undefined Could Be Risky Busine

Leaving the Contractual Term “Voting Power” Undefined Could Be Risky Busine

What does the contractual term “voting power” mean? Does it refer only to the power to elect corporate directors, or does it refer to the power to vote on any fundamental matter of corporate governance? Is voting power…
Oct 20
New Commercial Division ADR Rule

New Commercial Division ADR Rule

On October 11, 2017, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks amended Rules 10 and 11 of Section 202.70(g) (“Rules of Practice for the Commercial Division”) with respect to Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”). Rule…
Sep 26
When Can an Outside Attorney Serve as a Special Litigation Committee in an LLC Derivative Suit? When the Parties’ Contract Says So, Says First Department

When Can an Outside Attorney Serve as a Special Litigation Committee in an LLC Derivative Suit? When the Parties’ Contract Says So, Says First Department

In a decision handed down on August 15, 2017, by the New York Appellate Division First Department, the court endorsed the practice of the appointment of a Special Litigation Committee (SLC) by a limited liability company (LLC) “at least…

Rank this Week: 2051

TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

Covers corporate and securities law. By Broc Romanek.

http://www.thecorporatecounsel.net/Blog/

Oct 20
Edgar Woes Piling Up? Fee Problems & Delayed Offering Filings?

Edgar Woes Piling Up? Fee Problems & Delayed Offering Filings?

The title of this blog includes multiple question marks because the SEC continues to keep us in the dark when Edgar has problems. I’m not talking about the cyber breach that was recently announced. I’ve been harping for some time…
Oct 19
Revenue Recognition: PCAOB Guidance on New FASB Standard

Revenue Recognition: PCAOB Guidance on New FASB Standard

Recently, the PCAOB issued this Staff audit alert to assist independent auditors in applying PCAOB standards when they audit their client’s implementation of FASB’s new revenue recognition standard. Topics covered…
Oct 18
Today: “Say-on-Pay Workshop – 14th Annual Executive Compensation Conference”

Today: “Say-on-Pay Workshop – 14th Annual Executive Compensation Conference”

Today is the “Say-on-Pay Workshop: 14th Annual Executive Compensation Conference”; yesterday was the “Pay Ratio & Proxy Disclosure Conference” (video archive is posted). Note you can still register to watch online…

Rank this Week: 1026

DealLawyers.com Blog

Covers mergers & acquisitions. From editor Broc Romanek, who is also editor of TheCorporateCounsel.net.

http://www.deallawyers.com/Blog/

Oct 20
Transcript: “Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A”

Transcript: “Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A”

We have posted the transcript for our recent webcast: “Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A.” – John Jenkin
Oct 19
Efforts Clauses: The Delaware Chancery Court Speaks!

Efforts Clauses: The Delaware Chancery Court Speaks!

Lawyers like to fight over whether a party to a contract has to exercise “best efforts,” “commercially reasonable efforts” or some other level of efforts – but as we’ve noted in the past, courts either…
Oct 18
Non-GAAP: New CDI Clarifies Exemption for M&A Forecast

Non-GAAP: New CDI Clarifies Exemption for M&A Forecast

We recently blogged about the uncertainty surrounding the scope of Reg G’s exemption for disclosure of non-GAAP information contained in projections provided to financial advisors. Yesterday, Corp Fin…

Rank this Week: 1034

California Corporate & Securities…

California Corporate & Securities Law

Covers California securities law, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions and securities litigation. By Keith Paul Bishop.

http://calcorporatelaw.com/

Oct 20
Professor Bainbridge Precises Corporate Philanthropy

Professor Bainbridge Precises Corporate Philanthropy

Earlier this week, UCLA Law School Professor Stephen Bainbridge precised the question of corporate philanthropy. He notes “Virtually all states have adopted statutes specifically granting corporations the power to make…
Oct 19
California And Virtual Annual Meeting

California And Virtual Annual Meeting

Seventeen years ago, Delaware amended Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law to permit corporations to hold electronic meetings of stockholders. 72 Del. Laws, c. 343, §§ 7, 8. In the ensuing years,…
Oct 18
Las Vegas’ Airport And The Lawyer Who Went “All In” For His Client

Las Vegas’ Airport And The Lawyer Who Went “All In” For His Client

Passengers flying to Las Vegas arrive at the McCarran International Airport. Having spent my youth in Las Vegas, I have many memories of going to the airport to greet arriving family or to fly East for school. Then,…

Rank this Week: 2975

UpCounsel Blog

About making your business leaner, faster and smarter.

https://www.upcounsel.com/blog

Oct 19
Practical Tips for Implementing Radical Candor: A Q&A with Kim Scott

Practical Tips for Implementing Radical Candor: A Q&A with Kim Scott

Radical Candor sounds great in theory, but it’s not always easy to put into practice. Here, Radical Candor co-founder Kim Scott reveals how to roll out Radical Candor in the workplace.
Oct 17
What Type of Patent Application is Best for My Invention?

What Type of Patent Application is Best for My Invention?

Top UpCounsel patent attorney Andrew Morabito breaks down the many kinds of patent applications that exist so that inventors can pick the one that best protects their invention.
Oct 12
The California Employer’s Guide to Navigating Non-Compete Provision

The California Employer’s Guide to Navigating Non-Compete Provision

Non-compete provisions are hard to enforce in California, so what's an employer to do? UpCounsel attorney Jamie Davenport explains how employers can protect their trade secrets anyway.

Rank this Week: 1726

Blog: News & Legal Articles from…

Blog: News & Legal Articles from Our Team

By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.ds-l.com/blog/

Oct 19
Employer Must Pay For All Non-Exempt Employee Breaks of 20 Minutes or Le

Employer Must Pay For All Non-Exempt Employee Breaks of 20 Minutes or Le

Last week on October 13 the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer must pay a non-exempt employee for all rest breaks of 20 minutes or less. This is nothing new and has been the law of the land under the Fair Labor…
Sep 11
Equifax Data Breach

Equifax Data Breach

Typing The recent Equifax data breach has been called the worst personal data breach in history. Over 143 million people have been affected. Experts are saying that is it safer to assume you were affected and take preventative measures…
Aug 15
New I-9 Form – Employment Eligibility Verification

New I-9 Form – Employment Eligibility Verification

Employment Eligibility Verification Form The I-9 form is used by employers to verify both the identity and eligibility of individuals for employment in the United States. The new form goes into effect on September 18, 2017. You…

Rank this Week: 4409

Financial Services Employment Law

Provides news, updates and insights for financial services employers. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.financialservicesemploymentlaw.com/

Oct 19
Model Cyber Security Law Pending Final Action By National Association of Insurance Commissioner

Model Cyber Security Law Pending Final Action By National Association of Insurance Commissioner

It is highly likely that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will adopt a model data cyber security law premised largely on the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYSDFS”) cyber…
Oct 10
Plan Sponsors: Potential Targets for IRS Compliance Examination

Plan Sponsors: Potential Targets for IRS Compliance Examination

The IRS recently released the Tax Exempt and Government Entities FY 2018 Work Plan (the “2018 Work Plan”) which provides helpful information for sponsors of tax-qualified retirement plans about the focus of the IRS’ 2018…
Sep 11
New York Paid Family Leave Regulations Finalized

New York Paid Family Leave Regulations Finalized

Our colleagues Susan Gross Sholinsky, Marc A. Mandelman, and Nancy L. Gunzenhauser, at Epstein Becker Green, have a post on the Retail Labor and Employment Law blog that will be of interest to many of our readers in the financial services…

Rank this Week: 2859

Trade Secrets Watch

By Orrick.

http://blogs.orrick.com/trade-secrets-watch/

Oct 19
Trade Secret Misappropriation by Ex-Employees in China: How to Confront “Inside Theft”

Trade Secret Misappropriation by Ex-Employees in China: How to Confront “Inside Theft”

Article 123 of the General Provisions of the Civil Law of the People’s Republic of China (effective Oct. 1, 2017) confirmed that trade secrets are intellectual property, signifying China’s recognition of the importance of trade…
Oct 3
Nosal Reply Brief Sets Stage for SCOTUS Cert Decision

Nosal Reply Brief Sets Stage for SCOTUS Cert Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court, which just began a new term on Monday with a full complement of nine justices, is expected to soon decide whether it will hear the appeal of David Nosal, the former Korn Ferry executive whose conviction under the…
Sep 29
Accounts Frozen: DOJ Alleges Seven Defendants Conspired To Misappropriate Trade Secret

Accounts Frozen: DOJ Alleges Seven Defendants Conspired To Misappropriate Trade Secret

Competition from Chinese companies shows no signs of slowing. Likewise, allegations of trade secret theft against Chinese companies are increasingly common. In this case, the U.S. Department of Justice linked allegations of trade secret theft…

Rank this Week: 1920

The Contingency

The Contingency offers insights on sharing the risks and rewards of high-stakes business disputes. By Barry Barnett.

http://www.thecontingency.com

Oct 18
Preparing Difficult Witnesses for Trial — Part 2

Preparing Difficult Witnesses for Trial — Part 2

In Preparing Difficult Witnesses for Trial — Part 1, we looked at the four major types of trial witnesses. We also sketched “some of the more significant ethical considerations that govern your dealings with each category”.…
Oct 15
Preparing Difficult Witnesses for Trial — Part 1

Preparing Difficult Witnesses for Trial — Part 1

For your client to win at trial, the trial lawyer in you must tell a human story, one that moves jurors to decide in your client’s favor. Flesh-and-blood witnesses fill essential roles in the drama. So-so ones will turn the story to…
Sep 4
Multiples for Pharma Buyers Pursuing Opt-Out Antitrust Claim

Multiples for Pharma Buyers Pursuing Opt-Out Antitrust Claim

Existential threshold The number of companies that can bring treble-damages claims against drug manufacturers for violating federal antitrust law has dwindled. The scarcity has grown so acute that last week it crossed an existential…

Rank this Week: 1777

Reinsurance Focus

Covers new reinsurance-related and arbitration developments. By Carlton Fields.

http://reinsurancefocus.com/

Oct 18
RELIANCE LIQUIDATION COURT APPROVES APPLICATION FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FROM RELIANCE’S REINSURERS TO CERTAIN INSUREDS

RELIANCE LIQUIDATION COURT APPROVES APPLICATION FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FROM RELIANCE’S REINSURERS TO CERTAIN INSUREDS

The court handling the liquidation of Reliance Insurance Company has approved an application for the direct payment of reinsurance proceeds by Hunt Equities, Inc., as guarantor of Mount Vernon Insurance company (the “Reinsurer”),…
Oct 17
COURT COMPELS DISCOVERY, AWARDS SANCTIONS IN DISPUTE OVER WHETHER REINSURANCE ARBITRATION CLAUSE APPLIES

COURT COMPELS DISCOVERY, AWARDS SANCTIONS IN DISPUTE OVER WHETHER REINSURANCE ARBITRATION CLAUSE APPLIES

In 2011, Top’s Personnel entered into a reinsurance agreement with Applied Underwriters Captive Risk Assurance Company (“AUCRA”), and several years later executed a promissory note (“the Note”) in favor of a…
Oct 16
SECOND CIRCUIT ENFORCES ARBITRATION AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OR NON-PARTY WHOSE AGENT ENTERED INTO THAT AGREEMENT

SECOND CIRCUIT ENFORCES ARBITRATION AGREEMENT IN FAVOR OR NON-PARTY WHOSE AGENT ENTERED INTO THAT AGREEMENT

The Second Circuit has affirmed an order compelling a plaintiff-employee to arbitrate his employment related claims against Carnival Cruise Lines, despite the fact that the one page employment agreement that he signed did not contain an…

Rank this Week: 1793

WITNESSETH: Law, Deals & Data

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

Oct 18
The California bar exam: time for some accountability from law school dean

The California bar exam: time for some accountability from law school dean

The California Supreme Court announced today that it will leave the California bar examination passing score at 1440 (144 on the national scale) for now. The Court said that "balancing all considerations, the court is not persuaded that the…
Sep 12
Predicting the future of US News law school rankings with revealed preference rankings?

Predicting the future of US News law school rankings with revealed preference rankings?

A new entrant has emerged in the law school rankings debate, as Christopher Ryan and Brian Frye recently posted their paper, A Revealed-Preferences Ranking of Law Schools (forthcoming in the Alabama Law Review). The paper presents a ranking…
Sep 5
The California bar exam and attorney discipline debate takes a strange turn

The California bar exam and attorney discipline debate takes a strange turn

The State Bar of California and the California Supreme Court are currently considering reducing the passing score of the California Bar Examination, possibly with retroactive effect to July 2017. To provide additional evidence that had been…

Rank this Week: 2345

Portland Business & Commercial Law…

Portland Business & Commercial Law Blog

By Slinde Nelson Stanford.

http://www.slindenelson.com/blog/

Oct 18
Challenges for startups posed by Big Tech: 5 FAQ

Challenges for startups posed by Big Tech: 5 FAQ

In an age of technological revolution, the success of startup businesses in all sorts of industries is often greatly dependent on tech. No matter what your product or service is, in the internet age there may very well be a...
Oct 16
License revocation proceedings are business litigation matter

License revocation proceedings are business litigation matter

In Oregon and all other states, the Federal Communications Commission is the federal agency that regulates the licensing of the broadcast media. The agency oversees and enforces the body of federal regulations that govern the…
Oct 8
Government contracts may be secure income for some businesse

Government contracts may be secure income for some businesse

Small and medium-size businesses in Oregon may benefit greatly from obtaining government contracts to give the company a steady flow of secure income. This area of income development may work well also for minority-owned companies and those…

Rank this Week: 3106

Small Business Investment Lawyers

Covers business law. By Parker MacIntyre.

https://www.smallbusinessinvestmentlawyers.com/

Oct 18
Crowdfunding Portals – If You Build It, Will They Come?

Crowdfunding Portals – If You Build It, Will They Come?

If you build it, will they come? In the movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner’s character Ray Kinsella was promised by a mysterious Voice that if he built a baseball field in the middle of an Iowa cornfield, “they”- ghost…
Oct 3
Parker MacIntyre Publishes Whitepaper on Private Investment Fund Formation

Parker MacIntyre Publishes Whitepaper on Private Investment Fund Formation

Parker MacIntyre has recently published a whitepaper entitled Forming a Hedge Fund or other Private Investment Fund: A Top 10 List for the Entrepreneurial Fund Manager. If you are a money management or other financial services…
Aug 25
Georgia Securities Commissioner Holds Second “Fairness Hearing” in Recent M&A Deal

Georgia Securities Commissioner Holds Second “Fairness Hearing” in Recent M&A Deal

The Georgia Securities Commissioner’s office recently held a fairness hearing pursuant to a request by two merging local banks seeking to facilitate their merger by forgoing the need to register newly issued securities at both the state…

Rank this Week: 1800

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