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Financial Services Employment Law

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

http://www.financialservicesemploymentlaw.com/

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…
Aug 10
Managing Workforce Compliance in an Unpredictable World – Attend Our Annual Briefing (NYC, Sept. 14)

Managing Workforce Compliance in an Unpredictable World – Attend Our Annual Briefing (NYC, Sept. 14)

When: Thursday, September 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019 Epstein Becker Green’s Annual Workforce Management…

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Tennessee Business Litigation…

Tennessee Business Litigation Lawyers Blog

Covers business and insurance litigation. By Pepper Law, PLC.

http://www.nashvillebusinesslitigationlawyersblog.com/

Oct 10
Basic Points about Tennessee Consumer Protection Act Case

Basic Points about Tennessee Consumer Protection Act Case

In 1977, the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act was enacted. In 2011, the legislature of Tennessee modified it significantly. Here are some basic points to remember with respect to potential Tennessee Consumer Protection Act lawsuits: Since…
Oct 1
Partition Case Goes Forward After Trial Court Reversed

Partition Case Goes Forward After Trial Court Reversed

In a recent Tennessee partition case, the Court of Appeals of Tennessee reversed the trial court’s finding that the plaintiff did not have an interest in the farm which he sought to partition by sale. The trial court held that, even…
Sep 19
The Tennessee Statute of Frauds Can Apply to Contract Modification

The Tennessee Statute of Frauds Can Apply to Contract Modification

The Tennessee Statute of Frauds requires several types of contracts to be memorialized in a writing (or combination of writings) and signed in order to be enforceable. The three most important types of contracts covered by the Statute of…

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Vann & Sheridan Blog

Focuses on construction and business law, commercial creditor's rights and estate planning.

http://vannattorneys.com/category/blog/

Oct 10
2017 Fourth Quarter Newsletter

2017 Fourth Quarter Newsletter

James Vann and Joe Davies discuss How to Handle Commitment Issues with Slow Paying Customers, Employee Monitoring: Combating Distractions and Containing Malice, Know What's In Your Lease: The Issue With Forms, and The Impact of Smart…
Sep 13
Webinar: What Terms & Conditions Apply to my E-Commerce Contract?

Webinar: What Terms & Conditions Apply to my E-Commerce Contract?

Reserve your seat for our Terms & Conditions webinar on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. This fast paced webinar will review how terms and conditions could be construed with contracts entered into by e-mail, online purchases,…
Sep 13
Webinar: 2017 North Carolina Lien Law & Payment Bond Law Update

Webinar: 2017 North Carolina Lien Law & Payment Bond Law Update

Vann Attorneys will be hosting this webinar on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. North Carolina Lien Law in 2017: Three Important Things to Remember. Join us as we discuss the current lien law for North Carolina. We will…

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Jerry Burleson

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

http://www.jerryburleson.com/blog/

Oct 9
How Can You Overcome the Business Judgment Rule?

How Can You Overcome the Business Judgment Rule?

Broadly speaking, the business judgment rule protects business decisions by corporate directors from judicial review. Specifically, it creates a presumption that when corporate directors make business decisions, they do so in good faith, on…
Apr 27
Loans by the Corporation to Directors and Officers in California: The Big No-No!

Loans by the Corporation to Directors and Officers in California: The Big No-No!

By Gerald P. Burleson, Member of the California Bar, and Emily Bishop, 3rd year law student, University of San Diego Law School, and a candidate for the July, 2017 California Bar Exam © 2017 by Gerald P. Burleson, all rights reserved The…
Apr 7
Involuntary Dissolution of a California Corporation: The Nuclear Option for Mistreatment of Minority Shareholder

Involuntary Dissolution of a California Corporation: The Nuclear Option for Mistreatment of Minority Shareholder

Unlike a partner in a partnership, a minority shareholder has no right to dissolve a corporation merely by withdrawing her interest. Absent judicial intervention, corporate dissolution occurs only at the consent of all shareholders. Although…

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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/

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,…
Jul 3
Protecting the Technology Sector from Policy Changes to the H-1B Visa

Protecting the Technology Sector from Policy Changes to the H-1B Visa

On April 18, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reforming the visa program for foreign technical workers. While the order itself calls for relatively tame measures, it signals a larger trend in the visa program…

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bevlog

Distilling a million label approvals down to the ones that affect you. Tracks legal trends in beer, wine and spirits product approvals. By Lehrman Beverage Law.

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog

Oct 9
Prop 65 Warnings Pop Up on TTB Label

Prop 65 Warnings Pop Up on TTB Label

In the past, for a long time, TTB would say no warnings are allowed, but for those mandated by Congress: “According to the Surgeon General…” (as to getting pregnant, driving and whatnot). Slowly but surely, however,…
Sep 12
CBD Update

CBD Update

TTB approved this label July 18, 2017. There are very few other TTB labels that mention CANNABIS and SATIVA. Perhaps this product has hemp seeds, along the lines of this 2014 label approval. Then again, perhaps the Lithuanian product…
Sep 8
Nutritious, Vitamin Wine

Nutritious, Vitamin Wine

This deftly navigates the differences between FDA and TTB rules. If it had a little more alcohol, or a different type of alcohol, at least these 5 noted things probably would not fly. So far as we know, TTB does not allow electrolyte…

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Benner & Wild Blog

Covers real estate law, business law, and commercial law.

http://www.bennerwild.com/blog/

Oct 9
Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution

Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution

If you’re seeking alternative dispute resolution in Bucks County, you’re not alone. Individuals, companies, and even government organizations are all subject to lawsuits, and this can often result in painful court battles, which…
Aug 11
How a Business Lawyer Can Save Your Company Money

How a Business Lawyer Can Save Your Company Money

You might greet the prospect of hiring a lawyer for your business with one simple thought: What’s that going to cost us? And yes, it’s unlikely you will find a business lawyer willing to work for free. There are also ……
May 30
Are You in Need of Construction Litigation?

Are You in Need of Construction Litigation?

In a perfect world, every last commercial and residential building constructed would be perfectly designed and flawlessly executed. Buildings would stand for hundreds of years, with nary a foundation issue or ceiling crack or crooked window…

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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/

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…
Sep 13
Intrastate Securities Offerings Under 3(a)(11) and Rule 147 & 147a

Intrastate Securities Offerings Under 3(a)(11) and Rule 147 & 147a

As we’ve discussed previously, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the governmental body responsible for the regulation and enforcement of federal securities laws that govern both interstate securities offerings and…
Jul 18
Friends and family financing round: Raising capital from non accredited investor

Friends and family financing round: Raising capital from non accredited investor

Is the family and friends round worth the costs and risks? After discussing the pros and cons with us, entrepreneurs often decide against raising money from family and friends. In today's post we'll talk about six different ways you could…

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Kentucky Law Blog

Covers Kentucky family, criminal and business law. By Gatlin Voelker, PLLC.

http://www.gatlinvoelker.com/blog/

Oct 9
Divorced couple disagrees over use of frozen embryo

Divorced couple disagrees over use of frozen embryo

The legal application of the law often changes according to the time in which it is applied. Shifts in legislation, public opinion, societal norms and even technology may call legal issues (even those concerning family matters) into question.…
Oct 6
Should recent research impact your custody decisions?

Should recent research impact your custody decisions?

As you face your divorce proceedings, you may wonder how you will come out of the process successfully. Because success in relation to divorce can seem like an oxymoron, you could feel that any decisions made only indicate future…
Sep 29
What are my rights when I'm facing a criminal charge?

What are my rights when I'm facing a criminal charge?

If you are arrested and charged with a criminal charge in Kentucky, you have specific rights owed to you under the law. These rights cannot be taken away from you and are your rights regardless of what you are being...

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Bingham Greenebaum Doll Blog

Covers Indiana law.

http://www.bgdlegal.com/blog/

Oct 9
Indiana Sees Growth in Start-Up Funding

Indiana Sees Growth in Start-Up Funding

Indiana, in particular the Indianapolis region, is drawing the attention of private equity firms and venture capitalists from around the country. The city, with a growing industry focus in technology and healthcare, as well as a variety…
Sep 29
IRS Adjusts Predeceased Spouse's Estate Tax Exemption in Surviving Spouse's Estate Tax Audit

IRS Adjusts Predeceased Spouse's Estate Tax Exemption in Surviving Spouse's Estate Tax Audit

The U. S. Tax Court recently upheld the right of the IRS to adjust the amount of the unused estate tax exemption left by the predeceased spouse, when computing the federal estate tax owed by the estate of the surviving spouse
Sep 26
Dispute Over the Term “Comic Con” Goes to Trial

Dispute Over the Term “Comic Con” Goes to Trial

A federal court in California recently rejected a motion by the San Diego Comic Convention and will hear whether the mark COMIC-CON is generic. Background The San Diego Comic Convention (“SDCC”), a non-profit corporation,…

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Texas Contract & Noncompete…

Texas Contract & Noncompete Disputes Blog

Covers Texas non-compete and trade secrets law. By the Law Offices of Robert J. Wood.

https://www.texasnoncompetelaw.com/articles/

Oct 6
Do I need to have my employees sign non compete agreements?

Do I need to have my employees sign non compete agreements?

Does your company need to have its employees sign noncompete agreements? If your company fits into any of these categories, the answer is almost certainly “Yes.” I have clients that I need to protect. Some of these clients have…
Feb 8
How Specifically Must a Trade Secret Be Identified Under Texas Law?

How Specifically Must a Trade Secret Be Identified Under Texas Law?

In Texas, a business and/or employer can bring a claim for misappropriation of trade secrets if a competitor or employee acquires a business’s trade secrets improperly or uses them without permission. Tantamount to establishing a…
Feb 2
Can A Noncompete Be Extended If It Is Violated?

Can A Noncompete Be Extended If It Is Violated?

Many noncompete cases are filed after an employer learns that an ex-employee is violating his covenant not to compete. Sometimes, an ex-employee competes for several months before an employer discovers that the ex-employee is doing so. This…

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The Virginia Business Litigation…

The Virginia Business Litigation Blog

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

http://www.virginiabusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

Oct 6
Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

In Virginia, a civil action for fraud requires more than just dishonest or unethical behavior on the part of the individual or business being sued. People lie all the time, and tort liability usually does not arise. The law of fraud is more…
Sep 2
Remedies for Revenge Porn

Remedies for Revenge Porn

Most laws were written before people started texting naked pictures of each other on their phones. No one had heard of so-called revenge porn until around 2010, when the controversial website “Is Anyone Up?” launched, allowing…
Jun 28
You Can Sue If Someone Intentionally Hacks Into Your Email

You Can Sue If Someone Intentionally Hacks Into Your Email

Unauthorized access to another’s email account can give rise to a variety of claims. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”), for example, prohibits a wide variety of improper computer activity, including unauthorized…

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In the Weeds

Covers cannabis law and businesses. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://cannabislaw.foxrothschild.com/

Oct 6
Josh Horn to Speak at “Next Steps for Medical Marijuana” Event

Josh Horn to Speak at “Next Steps for Medical Marijuana” Event

Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program is in full swing. Since permits were issued this summer, the successful grower/processor and dispensary applicants have been working to become operational, and all accounts point to Spring 2018…
Oct 4
Florida Misses Deadline to Issue New Licenses for Medical Marijuana

Florida Misses Deadline to Issue New Licenses for Medical Marijuana

Pursuant to the law passed earlier this year which implemented Amendment Two (medical marijuana), Florida was required to issue additional licenses for medical marijuana treatment centers (the entities that grow, distribute and sell medical…
Sep 29
Fox’s Bill Bogot to Speak to Speak on Marijuana Legalization at the International Association of Gaming Advisors Best Practices Institute

Fox’s Bill Bogot to Speak to Speak on Marijuana Legalization at the International Association of Gaming Advisors Best Practices Institute

Bill Bogot, a partner in Fox Rothschild’s Chicago office and Co-Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Practice Group, will moderate a panel entitled, “The Highs and Lows of Marijuana Legalization” as part of the International…

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Property Casualty Focus

Focused on legal developments in the property-casualty industry. By Carlton Fields Jorden Burt.

http://propertycasualtyfocus.com/

Oct 6
Georgia Federal Court Rules on Questions of Efficient Proximate Cause, Manifestation/Continuous Trigger and pro Rata Allocation of Damage

Georgia Federal Court Rules on Questions of Efficient Proximate Cause, Manifestation/Continuous Trigger and pro Rata Allocation of Damage

In ACE American Ins. Co. v. Exide Technologies, Inc. and The Wattles Co., No. 1:16-CV-1600-MHC (N.D. Ga. Sept. 20, 2017), the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia applied a continuous trigger theory to an all risk…
Sep 22
Navigating Florida Property Coverage Waters After Hurricane Irma

Navigating Florida Property Coverage Waters After Hurricane Irma

As the waters recede from Hurricane Irma, there are many issues for property insurers to consider as they adjust claims in Florida, including unique issues raised by assignment of benefits, Florida law on concurrent causation, and time…
Sep 18
Despite No Allegations of Bad Faith or Tortious Conduct, Liberty Mutual Owes Millions for Breaching the Duty to Defend

Despite No Allegations of Bad Faith or Tortious Conduct, Liberty Mutual Owes Millions for Breaching the Duty to Defend

In Hyland v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co., No. 1:15-cv-01264-JES-JEH, 2017 WL 3388161 (C.D. Ill. Aug. 7, 2017), the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment for breach of…

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Hop Law Blawg

Explores the legalities related to the brewing/beer industry.

http://www.hoppylawyers.com/blog/

Oct 5
One Termination Provision (Among Many) You Want in Your Distribution Agreement

One Termination Provision (Among Many) You Want in Your Distribution Agreement

In 2015 and 2016, AB InBev offered an “incentive program” for distributors. Generally, beer distributors are contractually required to spend a certain amount to advertise AB InBev beers each year. Under its incentive…
Aug 31
A Tale of Two Coasts: Beer Distribution Laws in New York and California and What They Mean for Breweries Everywhere

A Tale of Two Coasts: Beer Distribution Laws in New York and California and What They Mean for Breweries Everywhere

Most state laws concerning beer distribution allow for termination of a distribution contract only for “good cause.” It sounds reasonable, but many statutes define “good cause” in a way that makes terminating a…
Jul 27
What the F*ck Can I Name My Beer, Spirit, or Wine?

What the F*ck Can I Name My Beer, Spirit, or Wine?

According to the Supreme Court Ruling on Trademark Law, It Doesn’t Matter! In June 2017 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that prohibits the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in certain situations from rejecting potentially…

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PCT Law Group\'s Legal Insights

Covers civil litigation and employment law.

http://pctlg.com/insights-news/

Oct 4
H. Scott Johnson, Jr. Earned Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standard

H. Scott Johnson, Jr. Earned Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standard

PCT Law Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that H. Scott Johnson, Jr. has earned Martindale-Hubble’s AV Preeminent Highest Possible Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standard. This is a distinguished honor that is annually…
Feb 17
Angela France to Serve as Panelist on Upcoming Implementing Compliance Measures in 2017 NAMWOLF Webinar

Angela France to Serve as Panelist on Upcoming Implementing Compliance Measures in 2017 NAMWOLF Webinar

PCT Law Group partner Angela H. France will serve as a panelist in a live webinar on “Looking Back to Move Forward Implementing Compliance Measures in 2017.” The 60 minute webinar, which will be hosted by the National…
Jan 30
H. Scott Johnson, Jr. Serves as Panelist on Employer Strategies for Responding to Employee Demand Letters Webinar

H. Scott Johnson, Jr. Serves as Panelist on Employer Strategies for Responding to Employee Demand Letters Webinar

PCT Law Group partner H. Scott Johnson, Jr. recently served as a panelist in a live webinar on “Employer Strategies for Responding to Employee Demand Letters.” The 90-minute webinar, which was hosted by Strafford…

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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/

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…
Sep 7
Lawsuit Against San Francisco Business Alleges Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Lawsuit Against San Francisco Business Alleges Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Any business that takes on employees also takes on responsibilities to those employees. In addition to standards regarding wages and hours of work, employers must make reasonable efforts to maintain a workplace that is free from unlawful…

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DBL Law Blog

Covers business, construction, employment and real estate law in Ohio and Kentucky. By Dressman Benzinger LaVelle.

http://www.dbllaw.com/blog/

Oct 3
Associate Katie Tranter Has Received YWCA Rising Star Award

Associate Katie Tranter Has Received YWCA Rising Star Award

Congratulations to DBL Law Associate Attorney Katie Tranter on being named a 2017 YWCA Greater Cincinnati Rising Star. Nomination criteria for this honor include having the qualities of an outstanding performer, proven leadership abilities,…
Sep 5
Overtime Rule

Overtime Rule

In a significant ruling for employers throughout the country, a federal judge in Texas yesterday declared that the Obama administration’s 2016 rule that would have significantly changed the overtime rule for all employers is…
Sep 5
May a Treating Physician Be Compelled to Give Expert Opinion Testimony in Kentucky?

May a Treating Physician Be Compelled to Give Expert Opinion Testimony in Kentucky?

The issue sometimes arises in Kentucky medical negligence cases whether a treating physician who is giving a deposition may be compelled to answer questions that seek to elicit expert opinion that goes beyond factual testimony about the…

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Trade Secrets Watch

By Orrick.

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

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…
Sep 22
New Measures to Combat Chinese Trade Secrets Theft: Will They Work?

New Measures to Combat Chinese Trade Secrets Theft: Will They Work?

For trade secret owners, international IP theft is of particular concern because of the difficulty in catching and enforcing remedies against the thieves. For many U.S. companies with a global reach, an overriding concern has been how…

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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/

Oct 3
SEC Committee on Small and Emerging Companies Publishes Final Report and Addresses SOX 404(b) and Securities Act Rule 701

SEC Committee on Small and Emerging Companies Publishes Final Report and Addresses SOX 404(b) and Securities Act Rule 701

In 2011, the SEC formed the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies (the “Committee”) to focus on interests and priorities of small business and smaller public companies. On September 13, 2017, the Committee met for the…
Aug 3
Securities and Exchange Commission Addresses Virtual Currencies and Blockchain Technology

Securities and Exchange Commission Addresses Virtual Currencies and Blockchain Technology

On July 25, 2017, the SEC issued a Report of Investigation under Section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) describing an investigation of “The DAO,” a virtual organization, and its use of distributed…
Jul 18
If you want a charitable deduction for a gift of property to a charity, you must avoid imposing restrictions upon the charitable donee

If you want a charitable deduction for a gift of property to a charity, you must avoid imposing restrictions upon the charitable donee

IRC §170(a) allows a deduction for any charitable contribution made during the taxable year. IRC §170(c) defines a charitable contribution to include a contribution or a gift to or for the use of qualified entities. A…

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Fashion Counsel with Anthony V.…

Fashion Counsel with Anthony V. Lupo

Arent Fox's fashion law blog highlights critical issues for designers, retailers, and manufacturers.

http://fashioncounsel.com

Oct 3
Online Mandatory Arbitration Provision Stops Class Action from Moving Forward

Online Mandatory Arbitration Provision Stops Class Action from Moving Forward

Online Mandatory Arbitration Provision Stops Class Action from Moving Forward arentfox Tue, 10/03/2017 - 10:08
Sep 20
Whistle While You Work: Anthony Lupo and Paul Fakler Discuss Music's Role in the Fashion Sector

Whistle While You Work: Anthony Lupo and Paul Fakler Discuss Music's Role in the Fashion Sector

Whistle While You Work: Anthony Lupo and Paul Fakler Discuss Music's Role in the Fashion Sector arentfox Wed, 09/20/2017 - 14:14
Sep 14
It’s Every Influencer for Themselves as FTC Settles Debut Case Against Individual Social Star

It’s Every Influencer for Themselves as FTC Settles Debut Case Against Individual Social Star

It’s Every Influencer for Themselves as FTC Settles Debut Case Against Individual Social Stars ederback Thu, 09/14/2017 - 17:53

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The Federal Government Contracts &…

The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://governmentcontracts.foxrothschild.com/

Sep 30
Fox Speaks: The Impact of the SBA’s All Small Program on the Design-Build Community

Fox Speaks: The Impact of the SBA’s All Small Program on the Design-Build Community

Join me on Friday, November 10, 2017 to discuss the impact of the Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor Protégé Program on the Design-Build Community. My program is part of the Design-Build Institute…
Sep 30
New GAO Decision Emphasizes “Should Have Known” Element of Bid Protest Timeline

New GAO Decision Emphasizes “Should Have Known” Element of Bid Protest Timeline

The most common basis to establish timeliness for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) bid protest is found in Section 21.2 of the GAO’s regulations. Under the regulation, the protester must file the protest “not later…
Sep 29
CPARS Challenge Primer: Formal Claim Required to Appeal Negative Performance Evaluation

CPARS Challenge Primer: Formal Claim Required to Appeal Negative Performance Evaluation

For federal contractors, it is not an exaggeration to say that performance evaluations are the lifeblood of the business. A less-than-satisfactory evaluation in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) affects far…

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Franchise Law Update

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://franchiselaw.foxrothschild.com/

Sep 29
Federal Court Concludes Franchisor Was NOT Joint Employer

Federal Court Concludes Franchisor Was NOT Joint Employer

Another case has been decided adding to the back and forth in the legal world on the issues of a joint employer relationship of a franchisor and its franchisee and vicarious liability and agency between a franchisor and franchisee. In Harris…
Aug 31
At the buzzer: FDA (again) extends compliance deadline for menu labeling rule

At the buzzer: FDA (again) extends compliance deadline for menu labeling rule

Just four days shy of the enforcement deadline, the FDA extended the date for restaurants and similar retail food establishments to comply with its menu labeling rule. The rule was originally published on December 1, 2014 and requires certain…
Aug 31
Drafting Matters: When non-competes and renewal provisions collide

Drafting Matters: When non-competes and renewal provisions collide

If a franchisor waives the non-compete provision in its current franchise agreement, can it enforce a non-compete when the franchise agreement is renewed? According to a recent decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the answer is yes,…

Rank this Week: 1656

Spadea, Lanard, & Lignana Blogs

Covers business and franchise law.

http://www.spadealaw.com/blog

Sep 29
1851 Magazine Interviews Top Spadea

1851 Magazine Interviews Top Spadea

1851 Magazine sat down with Tom Spadea at the International Franchise Expo to discuss how franchisors can leverage their Item 19 when marketing their franchise opportunity. Read the full article and watch the video below. In most cases,…
Sep 19
The Philadelphia Franchise Association's September Lunch & Learn Recap

The Philadelphia Franchise Association's September Lunch & Learn Recap

The Philadelphia Franchise Association Lunch & Learn took place on September, 13, 2017 at Maggiano's in King of Prussia. This was by far the best attended meeting with close to 120 participants, so a special thanks to all of those who…
Aug 25
Timeline to Launch a Franchise

Timeline to Launch a Franchise

You can't launch a successful franchise system in one night; however, it also shouldn't take a year. If you plan properly, hire the right professionals and understand the necessary steps it can be done in 4 to 6 months. Most people either…

Rank this Week: 2950

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/

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…
Jul 10
Probate and Long Term Health Care

Probate and Long Term Health Care

Most seniors do their best to prepare for the unfortunate, inevitable, outcome that one day they will pass away. They create their will, and with painstaking detail allocate their hard-earned money and assets to spouses, children,…
May 25
Alzheimer’s disease: Facts versus fiction

Alzheimer’s disease: Facts versus fiction

The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States is growing rapidly. So, too, are the number of myths surrounding the disease and other forms of dementia. Let’s begin by looking at what we do know about…

Rank this Week: 812

Illinois Business Law Journal

Covers recent developments affecting business law. From the University of Illinois College of Law.

https://publish.illinois.edu/illinoisblj/

Sep 29
Net Neutrality: Individual Privacy at Risk

Net Neutrality: Individual Privacy at Risk

Source: www.thebostoncalendar.com By Jason Shultz Download full note here. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have gained power to limit people’s access to the internet. In March 2017, Congress reversed regulations imposed on ISPs…
Sep 29
Specters of the Privatized Punishment: Erosions of Civil Liberties in Juvenile Prison

Specters of the Privatized Punishment: Erosions of Civil Liberties in Juvenile Prison

Source: www.borgenproject.org By Kelly Chen Download full note here. As juvenile offenders have been increasingly incarcerated in private prisons in the United States, issues have emerged regarding the material and legal impacts of the…
Sep 29
Equating Cybertravel with Physical Travel: the Key to Preserving a Borderless Internet Without Violating U.S. Copyright Law

Equating Cybertravel with Physical Travel: the Key to Preserving a Borderless Internet Without Violating U.S. Copyright Law

Source: Hulu By Michal Nowicki Download full note here. This Note explores the legality of cybertravel— the use of technological measures to trick a website into believing that the user is accessing it from a different location…

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Tilting the Scales

Shares advice for business owners & executives. By Cleve Clinton and Jamie Ribman.

http://www.tiltingthescales.com/

Sep 28
Commercial Leases Underwater from Harvey

Commercial Leases Underwater from Harvey

Because of Hurricane Harvey, oil and gas production company Gonzales Energy and its owner Paunscho are treading water. Rising hurricane flood waters destroyed his files, water-logged his computers and ruined office equipment in their downtown…
Sep 28
Put Down Your Phone But Keep Your Sword in Your Hand

Put Down Your Phone But Keep Your Sword in Your Hand

Co-author: Skyler Stuckey After finishing his weekly rehearsal for an upcoming Robin Hood performance at his local theatre, Wiley Enferee walked into his local Mega-Mart at his wife’s behest to buy a gallon of milk. Not…
Aug 24
Can I “Chip” Away at my Employees’ Privacy?

Can I “Chip” Away at my Employees’ Privacy?

“Big” Bob Brothers is concerned that his company, Big Brothers Security Systems, is losing out on customers because his salesmen and installation teams are slacking when they are out of the office. Brothers reads a newspaper…

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Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

Covers topics related to business law, including intellectual property, trademarks, litigation, and employment law.

http://www.bernicklifson.com/blog/

Sep 28
MCIOA Amendments Change Construct Defect Claims Proce

MCIOA Amendments Change Construct Defect Claims Proce

A new law attempts to slow construction defect litigation. You have likely heard about the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (MCIOA) amendments for some time — legislation, H.F. 1538, which was recently signed into law by…
Apr 19
Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

The hashtag has become an ever-present aspect of social media, spreading across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more. Originally developed on Twitter, a hashtag is a word or a phrase following the pound sign used…
Apr 12
What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

If you have a product or own a business, it can be difficult in this day and age to come up with a unique name. This is especially true if your first or last name is part of the company name — it is unlikely there aren’t at least…

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Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

Covers business-related legal current events and topics in areas including: litigation, labor law, creditors' remedies, real estate law, mediation and arbitration, construction law, intellectual property, and more.

http://www.bernicklifson.com/blog/

Sep 28
MCIOA Amendments Change Construct Defect Claims Proce

MCIOA Amendments Change Construct Defect Claims Proce

A new law attempts to slow construction defect litigation. You have likely heard about the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (MCIOA) amendments for some time — legislation, H.F. 1538, which was recently signed into law by…
Apr 19
Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

The hashtag has become an ever-present aspect of social media, spreading across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more. Originally developed on Twitter, a hashtag is a word or a phrase following the pound sign used…
Apr 12
What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

If you have a product or own a business, it can be difficult in this day and age to come up with a unique name. This is especially true if your first or last name is part of the company name — it is unlikely there aren’t at least…

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The South Carolina Law Blawg

Covers family law, criminal defense, personal injury law, employment law, and business law in South Carolina. By Futeral & Nelson, LLC.

http://www.charlestonlaw.net/charleston-lawyers-blog/

Sep 26
Fitness to Stand Trial in South Carolina – Defending Clients with Special Needs and Mental Disabilitie

Fitness to Stand Trial in South Carolina – Defending Clients with Special Needs and Mental Disabilitie

Lawyers in Charleston, SC - Futeral and Nelson, LLC The criminal defense lawyers at Futeral & Nelson handle cases for people with special needs, intellectual disabilities, and mental illness. Some people who face these challenges are…
May 9
Is South Carolina a Community Property State?

Is South Carolina a Community Property State?

Lawyers in Charleston, SC - Futeral and Nelson, LLC As family law attorneys in Charleston, SC, we've been asked whether South Carolina is a community property state. The short answer is "no." However, South Carolina is called an…
Apr 11
South Carolina Medical Records Statute & Law

South Carolina Medical Records Statute & Law

Lawyers in Charleston, SC - Futeral and Nelson, LLC As personal injury attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, we order medical records and medical bills in just about every automobile accident or injury case we have. In this article,…

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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/

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…
Sep 5
Commercial Division Reprimands Lawyer for Misconduct in Deposition

Commercial Division Reprimands Lawyer for Misconduct in Deposition

On August 25, 2017, Justice Shirley Werner Kornreich of the New York Commercial Division entered an order reprimanding a high-profile lawyer, Mark Geragos, for misconduct during a deposition, including refusing to answer questions in…
Aug 24
The Second Department Suggests That “Any Lawful Business” Clauses May Be Effectively Meaningless in LLC Dissolution Case

The Second Department Suggests That “Any Lawful Business” Clauses May Be Effectively Meaningless in LLC Dissolution Case

In actions brought by minority members to dissolve an LLC, a key inquiry is whether the LLC’s managers are unable or unwilling to permit or promote the LLC’s “stated purpose.” In many cases, an LLC’s…

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McNamee Lochner P.C. Firm News &…

McNamee Lochner P.C. Firm News & Events

Covers business law. By McNamee Lochner P.C.

http://www.mltw.com/news-events/

Sep 26
Bruce Wagmer to Open the Court Attorney Legal Update Program at the NYS Judicial Institute

Bruce Wagmer to Open the Court Attorney Legal Update Program at the NYS Judicial Institute

Bruce J. Wagner will be the opening speaker for the Court Attorney Legal Update Program at the NYS Judicial Institute, White Plains, on October 3, 2017, and will present “Matrimonial Update” to both a live and statewide webcast…
Sep 22
Bruce Wagner to Give Matrimonial and Family Law Update CLE for the Oswego and Onondaga County Bar

Bruce Wagner to Give Matrimonial and Family Law Update CLE for the Oswego and Onondaga County Bar

Bruce J. Wagner will be the opening speaker for the Oswego and Onondaga County Bar Associations’ Annual CLE Program on September 22, 2017, and will present a 2 hour “Matrimonial & Family Law Update.” The post Bruce…
Aug 23
Michelle L. Haskin Ranked Top of the List for Upstate New York Super Lawyer

Michelle L. Haskin Ranked Top of the List for Upstate New York Super Lawyer

McNamee Lochner is pleased to announce that shareholder Michelle L. Haskin has been ranked in the Top 25 Women on the 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list. Haskin practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law,…

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Gould Cooksey Fennell Blog

Covers estate planning, real property acquisition, personal injury, will disputes, commercial litigation, business and corporate law, and institutional lending.

http://gouldcooksey.com/blog/

Sep 25
Combatting Trend of Low Pre-Suit Offers in Personal Injury Cases by Showing Willingness and Resources to Go to Trial

Combatting Trend of Low Pre-Suit Offers in Personal Injury Cases by Showing Willingness and Resources to Go to Trial

Many attorneys who represent Plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases are seeing a trend of lower pre-suit offers by the insurance companies controlling the settlement purse strings. The trend seems to be extending through…
Jul 15
Seven GCF Attorneys Named to Florida’s Super Lawyer List

Seven GCF Attorneys Named to Florida’s Super Lawyer List

Seven GCF Attorneys representing five distinct practice groups have been selected to the 2017 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists. David Carter (Personal Injury), Sandra Rennick (Real Estate), Jason Odom (Employment…
May 15
You May Be Entitled To Independent Legal Counsel of Your Choice Paid For By Insurance

You May Be Entitled To Independent Legal Counsel of Your Choice Paid For By Insurance

For businesses in Florida, the cost of commercial general liability (“CGL”) insurance can be overwhelmingly expensive, but it is a necessity for financial protection. After it is purchased, a business will generally feel…

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International Association of…

International Association of Franchisees and Dealers Blog

Covers franchise law issues.

http://www.franchise-info.ca/

Sep 22
Convert your Leads into Franchise Sales Appointments using this Clever LinkedIn Tip & 15 Minutes a Day - Marketing

Convert your Leads into Franchise Sales Appointments using this Clever LinkedIn Tip & 15 Minutes a Day - Marketing

Contact Information is Enough You have a database of franchise "leads" with names and email addresses. And you can't get them to take your call or respond to all those emails you send. It does not matter where you...
Sep 21
New Rules on Earnings Claims- Which Franchise Brands Do They Hurt or Help? - Capital Area Franchise Association

New Rules on Earnings Claims- Which Franchise Brands Do They Hurt or Help? - Capital Area Franchise Association

"How Much Money Can I Make with Your Franchise Brand?" The New Rules on What You Can Say ---- The FTC permits a franchisor to make financial performance representations, also called "FPRs" or "earnings claims",…
Sep 14
What Got You Here, Won't Get You There - Operation

What Got You Here, Won't Get You There - Operation

What got you here, won't get you there this is the message that we are increasingly delivering to our clients. At Institute of Leadership and Strategy, our executive clients are very successful people, typically the owners and senior…

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

Covers government contract issues including contract formation, strategies, bid protests and contract interpretation. By Crowell Moring.

http://www.governmentcontractslegalforum.com/

Sep 22
Fastest 5 Minutes, The Podcast Gov’t Contractors Can’t Do Without

Fastest 5 Minutes, The Podcast Gov’t Contractors Can’t Do Without

Crowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be…
Sep 7
Fastest 5 Minutes, The Podcast Gov’t Contractors Can’t Do Without

Fastest 5 Minutes, The Podcast Gov’t Contractors Can’t Do Without

Crowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be…
Aug 23
Risks Posed by Third Party Vendors Increasingly a Challenge for Businesse

Risks Posed by Third Party Vendors Increasingly a Challenge for Businesse

This week it was reported that Indian police arrested four people accused of leaking a pre-release episode of the blockbuster HBO show, “Game of Thrones.” The leak is supposedly the result of employees from a Mumbai-based…

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Corporate Securities Law Blog

Focuses on complliance, corporate governance, disclosure, mergers and tax issues. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/

Sep 21
Nevada Supreme Court Adopts Delaware’s Tooley Test to Determine Whether Shareholder Claims are Direct or Derivative

Nevada Supreme Court Adopts Delaware’s Tooley Test to Determine Whether Shareholder Claims are Direct or Derivative

In Parametric Sound Corp. v. The Eight Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, ___ P.3d ___, 2017 WL 4078845 (Nev. Sept. 14, 2017), the Nevada Supreme Court addressed the circumstances under which breach of fiduciary duty claims…
Aug 29
Limited-Time Tax Amnesty for Marketplace Seller

Limited-Time Tax Amnesty for Marketplace Seller

The Multistate Tax Commission (“MTC”) has implemented a limited-time voluntary disclosure initiative for online marketplace sellers (the “VDI”). The VDI creates an opportunity in many states to have a retailer’s…
Jul 28
The SEC and ICOs: Putting the SEC’s Determination that DAO Tokens are Securities in Context

The SEC and ICOs: Putting the SEC’s Determination that DAO Tokens are Securities in Context

On July 25, 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a report (“Report”) detailing its investigation into whether the DAO (an unincorporated “decentralized autonomous…

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Strictly Business

Covers business law for entrepreneurs, emerging companies and the investment management industry. By Alexander J. Davie.

http://www.strictlybusinesslawblog.com/

Sep 21
3(c)(1) Funds vs. 3(c)(7) Fund

3(c)(1) Funds vs. 3(c)(7) Fund

The process of starting a new hedge fund or private equity fund involves choosing whether the fund will be structured as a “3(c)(1) fund” or a “3(c)(7) fund.” Many new fund managers are confused by the difference…
Aug 29
Can Initial Coin Offerings Be Regulated As Securities? The SEC Says Yes.

Can Initial Coin Offerings Be Regulated As Securities? The SEC Says Yes.

Recently, there has been a lot of buzz involving so-called “Initial Coin Offerings” (ICOs), which are crowdfunded offerings powered by distributed ledger technology (a.k.a. “the blockchain”), which is also the…
Aug 17
Accredited Investors vs. Qualified Clients vs. Qualified Purchasers: Understanding Investor Qualification

Accredited Investors vs. Qualified Clients vs. Qualified Purchasers: Understanding Investor Qualification

Private funds, such has hedge funds, private equity funds, and venture capital funds, are governed by a host of intersecting federal laws that impact who can invest in these fund, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange…

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Canadian Appeals Monitor

Covers upcoming and decided appeals of interest to Canadian businesses and professions. By McCarthy Tétrault LLP

http://www.canadianappeals.com

Sep 21
BCCA Rules Civil Jury Fees Are Constitutional

BCCA Rules Civil Jury Fees Are Constitutional

By Byron Shaw On September 15, 2017, the B.C. Court of Appeal rejected a challenge by the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia (“TLA”) to the constitutionality of legislation requiring civil litigants opting for a…
Sep 20
The duty to disclose Mary Carter agreements immediately: new guidance from the BC Court of Appeal

The duty to disclose Mary Carter agreements immediately: new guidance from the BC Court of Appeal

By Connor Bildfell Mary Carter agreements are settlement agreements between a plaintiff and defendant in multiparty litigation wherein the defendant ostensibly remains an active party to the litigation while the plaintiff’s claim in…
Sep 5
Does the Duty to Inform Apply Solely to the Contracting Parties?

Does the Duty to Inform Apply Solely to the Contracting Parties?

By Gabrielle Baracat and Paul Blanchard In Camions Daimler Canada ltée v. Camions Sterling de Lévis inc., 2017 QCCA 798, the Quebec Court of Appeal confirmed that the duty to inform that exists between contracting parties, which…

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New York & New Jersey Business…

New York & New Jersey Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business startup law. By Samuel C Berger, PC.

http://www.newjerseybusinesslawyersblog.com/

Sep 21
New Jersey Enacts Law Regulating “Fantasy Sports” Amid Federal Legal Challenge

New Jersey Enacts Law Regulating “Fantasy Sports” Amid Federal Legal Challenge

The regulation of any new economic activity should be of interest to New Jersey business owners, even if it does not directly affect their business. “Fantasy sports” has been both a popular pastime and a controversial topic…
Sep 7
New State Law Allows Use of Blockchain Technology in Corporate Record-keeping

New State Law Allows Use of Blockchain Technology in Corporate Record-keeping

Maintaining accurate records is one of a corporation’s most important responsibilities. New Jersey business and corporate laws give shareholders the right to examine a corporation’s books at almost any time. State courts have the…
Aug 17
Personal Relationship Between Executives Affects Trade Secrets Dispute Between Competing Businesse

Personal Relationship Between Executives Affects Trade Secrets Dispute Between Competing Businesse

Information is a critical asset for any New Jersey business, and the value of many types of information is based, in whole or in part, on its secrecy. State and federal laws protect businesses’ rights to keep certain information, known…

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The University of Chicago Law…

The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Podcast

Listen to lectures by and discussions with the faculty of the University of Chicago Law School.

https://soundcloud.com/uchicagolaw

Sep 20
Supreme Court Preview 2017: Highlights and Perspective

Supreme Court Preview 2017: Highlights and Perspective

On the first Monday in October, the Supreme Court session opens. Professors Adam Chilton, Aziz Huq, and Daniel Hemel offer insight into some of the issues the Court will hear in the upcoming year. Recorded on September 18, 2017, in…
May 2
Aaron Nielson, "The Past and Future of Deference: From Justice Scalia to Justice Gorsuch"

Aaron Nielson, "The Past and Future of Deference: From Justice Scalia to Justice Gorsuch"

With commentary by Professor Daniel Hemel Professor Nielson is a law professor at Brigham Young University and teaches/writes in the areas of administrative law, civil procedure, federal courts, and antitrust. Before joining the faculty,…
Apr 21
To POE or Not to POE: The Proper Evidentiary Standard for Campus Sexual Misconduct (A Debate)

To POE or Not to POE: The Proper Evidentiary Standard for Campus Sexual Misconduct (A Debate)

Featuring Professors Nancy Chi Cantalupo, Katharine Baker, Daniel Hemel, and Richard Epstein. Moderated by Professor Emily Buss. Presented by the Domestic and Sexual Violence Project, Defenders, Law Women's Caucus, Education and Child…

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Bid Protest Lawyer Blog

Covers government contract bid protests. By Whitcomb, Selinsky, McAuliffe PC.

https://www.whitcomblawpc.com/bid-protest-attorney

Sep 20
De Facto Joint Venture

De Facto Joint Venture

Size Appeal of Olgoonik Diversified Services, LLC SBA No. SIZ-5825 (2017) This case concerns the Small Business Act of 1958. Recognizing the importance of free enterprise and competition, the Small Business Act requires the…
Sep 6
Blanket Purchase Agreement

Blanket Purchase Agreement

Matter of Knight Point Systems, LLC, 2017 WL 2472225 The Comptroller General of the United States decided this case. The Comptroller General is the head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Acting on behalf of…
Aug 31
Bid Protest and the Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bid Protest and the Alternative Dispute Resolution

Reagent World, Inc. vs Department of Agriculture, 2017 WL 3114026 The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) decided this case. As part of the General Services Administration (GSA), the CBCA hears various cases concerning…

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AMS Counsel Blawg

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

http://annemariesegal.com/

Sep 19
Two Book Giveaways on Goodread

Two Book Giveaways on Goodread

If you are on Goodreads, here’s a chance for U.S. readers to enter the giveaway for a signed copy of one of my books: Know Yourself, Grow Your Career: The Value Proposition Workbook Master the Interview: A Guide for Working…
Sep 18
Interview Prep: Finding an Authentic Answer to the “Weaknesses” Question

Interview Prep: Finding an Authentic Answer to the “Weaknesses” Question

What are your weaknesses? When I prepare clients for interviews, this is almost invariably at the top of people’s lists of questions that they are not prepared to answer. When they do have an answer, it is usually one of the “Top…
Sep 11
Check Out My New Book on Amazon! Know Yourself, Grow Your Career

Check Out My New Book on Amazon! Know Yourself, Grow Your Career

I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting my second book. Here it is! Know Yourself, Grow Your Career provides a framework to reconnect with and enhance your skills, talents, interests and values and construct a personal value…

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CFTC Law

Covers futures, commodities and forex regulation. By Shipkevich Law Firm.

http://www.cftclaw.com/

Sep 15
Equivalence Agreement Might Be Imminent

Equivalence Agreement Might Be Imminent

Currently, CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo is on a 10-day trip in Europe. Derivatives industry attorneys speculate that an European equivalence pact on swap execution rules might come into fruition very soon. If this happens, it would…
Aug 18
CFTC Approves LedgerX to Deal Bitcoin Option

CFTC Approves LedgerX to Deal Bitcoin Option

LedgerX Approved to Trade Bitcoin Futures LedgerX, a trading and clearing platform for Bitcoin, became the first company to be approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to trade Bitcoin futures. This is one of a few of…
Aug 4
Senate Confirmed Christopher Giancarlo as Chairman of CFTC

Senate Confirmed Christopher Giancarlo as Chairman of CFTC

Christopher Giancarlo was nominated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as the Chairman of the regulatory agency. Moreover, Brian Quintenz and Rostin Behnam, both of who are Republican nominees, were confirmed as CFTC…

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Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Covers Virginia drunk driving, reckless driving and speeding offenses.

http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/

Sep 15
How to Pay Your Virginia Traffic Ticket Online

How to Pay Your Virginia Traffic Ticket Online

Looking to pay your Virginia traffic ticket online? If so, you may have already come across this page on the Virginia Judicial System website. Needless to say, the Commonwealth does exactly make the process intuitive. In an attempt to…
Aug 31
What You Need to Know About School Zones and Buse

What You Need to Know About School Zones and Buse

© marketing for Andrew Flusche, 2017. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh The post What You Need to Know About School Zones and Buses appeared first on Andrew Flusche.
Aug 14
Eluding the Police in Virginia – Is it a Felony?

Eluding the Police in Virginia – Is it a Felony?

Eluding the police is a crime in Virginia, but exactly what type of crime and what punishment you may be looking at will depend upon the specifics facts of your case. Eluding law Virginia law lays out the basic standard and punishments for…

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The Venture Alley

Covers business and legal issues for entrepreneurs, startups, venture capitalists and angel investors. By DLA Piper.

http://www.theventurealley.com

Sep 15
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong comments on ICO

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong comments on ICO

Article prepared by and republished courtesy of our colleagues Luke Gannon, Scott Thiel and Hayden Lau; originally published here: https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2016/11/the-trump-tax-reform-plan The Securities and…
Jul 26
SEC Report on Tokens as Securities: Seven Takeaway

SEC Report on Tokens as Securities: Seven Takeaway

One of the more interesting phenomena in early-stage investing is the recent emergence of initial coin offerings (“ICOs”), token generation events (“TGEs”), or similar distributed ledger or blockchain-enabled means for…
Jun 7
Getting up to speed on blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptocurrencies and ICO

Getting up to speed on blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptocurrencies and ICO

Much has been written recently on blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICO). Unfortunately, for non-computer scientists (like me), trying to understand these concepts and their potential implications can…

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