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Florida Business Litigation Blog

Covers business litigation, procedural components of civil litigation, case law updates and legal issue analysis. By Jimerson & Cobb.

http://www.jimersoncobb.com/blog/category/florida-business-litigation/

Aug 22
When Two Become One: Legal Considerations in the Mergers and Acquisitions Process – Part IV: The Term Sheet or Letter of Intent

When Two Become One: Legal Considerations in the Mergers and Acquisitions Process – Part IV: The Term Sheet or Letter of Intent

In June, I began a series of blogs regarding the most important legal considerations in the mergers and acquisition process. The first blog discussed the mergers and acquisition process at a global level generally laying out the…
Aug 16
What Sort of Credit Remediation is Available to Alleged Debtor After Dismissal of an Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition?

What Sort of Credit Remediation is Available to Alleged Debtor After Dismissal of an Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition?

By: Charles B. Jimerson, Esq. & Suzanne H. Clark, Esq., CEDS Involuntary Bankruptcy is used by some creditors to force an alleged debtor[1] into bankruptcy. From the perspective of a debtor, an involuntary bankruptcy carries serious…
Aug 10
Are punitive damages available for fraudulent transfers in Florida?

Are punitive damages available for fraudulent transfers in Florida?

By: Charles B. Jimerson & Frankie Velez, J.D. Candidate 2018 In Florida, fraudulent transfers fall under the Florida’s Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (“FUFTA”). The Florida statutes comprise the FUFTA, and the…

Rank this Week: 1889

Reinsurance Focus

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

http://reinsurancefocus.com/

Aug 21
EIGHTH CIRCUIT HOLDS THAT QUESTION OF CLASS ARBITRATION IS FOR COURTS, NOT ARBITRATORS, TO DECIDE

EIGHTH CIRCUIT HOLDS THAT QUESTION OF CLASS ARBITRATION IS FOR COURTS, NOT ARBITRATORS, TO DECIDE

In this case, the question presented was whether a court or an arbitrator should determine whether an arbitration agreement authorizes class arbitration. The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet resolved this issue. Several circuit courts of appeal…
Aug 20
COURT DECLINES TO DETERMINE WHETHER REINSURANCE SYNDICATE FOR WHICH A COMPANY FRONTED SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN AN ARBITRATION

COURT DECLINES TO DETERMINE WHETHER REINSURANCE SYNDICATE FOR WHICH A COMPANY FRONTED SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN AN ARBITRATION

The parties in this case presented to a court the issue of whether a reinsurance syndicate for which Federal Insurance acted as “a front” was a real party in interest and should be involved in an arbitration between Federal…
Aug 16
TENTH CIRCUIT DECLINES TO DISTURB ARBITRAL AWARD GRANTING FEES AND COSTS IN WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT AGAINST NURSING HOME

TENTH CIRCUIT DECLINES TO DISTURB ARBITRAL AWARD GRANTING FEES AND COSTS IN WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT AGAINST NURSING HOME

The Tenth Circuit recently upheld a district court’s confirmation of an arbitral award ordering a nursing home (“THI”) to pay fees and costs associated with the arbitration of a wrongful death claim. A personal…

Rank this Week: 2068

Kentucky Law Blog

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

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

Aug 21
Understanding burden of proof

Understanding burden of proof

Those who have been charged with crimes in Fort Mitchell could be in for a harrowing experience if and when their cases go to trial. Their fears may be founded in the presumption that if one is arrested and charged...
Aug 19
What can be done to improve eyewitness identification?

What can be done to improve eyewitness identification?

Eyewitness have long been relied upon to identify perpetrators. However, they have also been under scrutiny for being unreliable. In Kentucky, you may find yourself accused of a crime simply because someone else said they saw you do it. If...
Aug 17
Can polygraph test results be used in your favor?

Can polygraph test results be used in your favor?

Most readers would agree that family life, in general, can get very messy at times. In fact, the face of family life in America has vastly changed through recent decades. It's no longer a given that households contain married mothers...

Rank this Week: 2048

Cuba Law Blog

Covers business law, government law, and immigration law. By Brian Silber, Esq.

http://www.attorneycuba.com/

Aug 21
Cuba Cruise News – What’s Going on and Why You Should Go

Cuba Cruise News – What’s Going on and Why You Should Go

Good news for Cuba-bound cruisers – your options for a Cuban cruise vacation are increasing by the day. As demand for cruises to the Caribbean’s largest island increases, more and more companies are adding tours of Cuba to their…
Aug 18
Maduro visits Cuba

Maduro visits Cuba

In a surprise visit to Cuba, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro paid homage to the late Fidel Castro just after the 91st anniversary of his birth on August 13, 1926. Maduro met with Cuban President Raul Castro for a visit to the cemetery in…
Aug 16
Private Enterprise in Cuba – Two Stories and Why They Matter

Private Enterprise in Cuba – Two Stories and Why They Matter

Professionals in Cuba are in limbo – the Castro government is still deciding how much to loosen its firm grip on private enterprise. The private sector has seen tremendous growth over the past decade, with private employment rising…

Rank this Week: 1968

Bingham Greenebaum Doll Blog

Covers Indiana law.

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

Aug 21
Costco Charged $19.4M for Unauthorized Use of TIFFANY Trademark

Costco Charged $19.4M for Unauthorized Use of TIFFANY Trademark

A federal court in New York recently ruled that Costco Wholesale Corp. (“Costco”) owes Tiffany & Co. approximately $19.4 million dollars for selling diamond rings falsely advertised as “Tiffany” rings.
Aug 18
Co-Executors’ Choice of Appraiser Upheld

Co-Executors’ Choice of Appraiser Upheld

In Heisinger v. Cleary, 150 A.3d 1136 (2016), the Supreme Court of Connecticut upheld the Co-Executors’ engagement of Management Professional Planning, Inc. ("MPI") to appraise the decedent’s stock in a closely held business.
Aug 14
Beneficiary's Trust Interest Properly Taken for Beneficiary's Debts Under Modified Trust

Beneficiary's Trust Interest Properly Taken for Beneficiary's Debts Under Modified Trust

In the Matter of Frei Irrevocable Trust dated October 29, 1996, 390 P.3d 646, is a 2017 decision by the Supreme Court of Nevada holding that a beneficiary’s interest in a trust is subject to the claims of his creditors, notwithstanding…

Rank this Week: 1994

Corporate Social Responsibility…

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law

Covers corporate governance, human rights, trade and transparency. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.csrandthelaw.com

Aug 18
Five on Friday – Five Recent Developments that We’ve Been Watching Closely

Five on Friday – Five Recent Developments that We’ve Been Watching Closely

It’s Friday and time for another overview of developments in the field of business and human rights that we’ve been monitoring. This week’s post includes: an announcement by the Government of Australia that it will move…
Aug 3
The French Duty of Vigilance Law: What You Need to Know

The French Duty of Vigilance Law: What You Need to Know

As previously noted, on February 21, 2017, the French National Assembly adopted a law establishing a “duty of vigilance” for large multinational firms carrying out all or part of their activity in France. In a subsequent…
Jul 28
Five on Friday – Five Recent Developments that We’ve Been Watching Closely

Five on Friday – Five Recent Developments that We’ve Been Watching Closely

It’s Friday and time for another overview of developments in the field of business and human rights that we’ve been monitoring. This week’s post includes: a decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressing a…

Rank this Week: 1918

Covers federal and state laws and cases affecting non-profits. Edited by David A. Brennen, Darryll K. Jones, Johnny Rex Buckles, John D. Colombo, Susan N. Gary, Vaughn E. James, Thomas A. Kelley III, Lloyd H. Mayer, Nancy A. McLaughlin, Nicholas A. Mirkay, Karla W. Simon, Sophie E. Smyth, Alice M. Thomas, Elaine Waterhouse Wilson, and Miranda Perry Fleischer.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/nonprofit/

Aug 18
Martin, Should the Government Be in the Business of Taxing Churches?

Martin, Should the Government Be in the Business of Taxing Churches?

J. Michael Martin (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) has published Should the Government Be in the Business of Taxing Churches?, 29 Regent U. L. Rev. 309 (2017). Here are the first two paragraphs of the introduction (footnotes…
Aug 18
Schlunk: Why the Charitable Deduction for Gifts to Educational Endowments Should Be Repealed

Schlunk: Why the Charitable Deduction for Gifts to Educational Endowments Should Be Repealed

Herwig Schlunk (Vanderbilt) has published Why the Charitable Deduction for Gifts to Educational Endowments Should Be Repealed, 71 U. Miami L. Rev. 702 (2017). Here is the introduction (footnotes omitted): The country’s collective patience…
Aug 18
Tyler: Essential Policy and Practice Considerations for Facilitating Social Enterprise

Tyler: Essential Policy and Practice Considerations for Facilitating Social Enterprise

John Tyler (Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation) has posted Essential Policy and Practice Considerations for Facilitating Social Enterprise: Commitment, Connections, Harm, and Accountability, forthcoming in J. Yockey & B. Means, eds., The…

Rank this Week: 1625

Great Lakes Customs Law Blog

Covers the intersection of customs law and asset seizures, with a particular focus on reporting on news of U.S. Customs & Border Protection currency seizures from international travelers for failure to report, bulk cash smuggling, or structuring.

http://greatlakescustomslaw.com/blog/

Aug 18
Dulles Airport CBP seizes over $77k in cash

Dulles Airport CBP seizes over $77k in cash

CBP at Dulles Airport in Virginia is taking more and more cash from travelers, and is spreading the news far ... The post Dulles Airport CBP seizes over $77k in cash appeared first on Great Lakes Customs Law.
Jul 26
Dulles Airport CBP Seizes $25k from Bosnia and Herzegovina-bound traveler

Dulles Airport CBP Seizes $25k from Bosnia and Herzegovina-bound traveler

Cash seizures at airports have spiked in Detroit, and also apparently in other regions, such as Dulles airport. As a ... The post Dulles Airport CBP Seizes $25k from Bosnia and Herzegovina-bound travelers appeared first on Great Lakes Customs…
Jul 18
CBP at Dulles Airport seizes $50k Cash Leaving Country

CBP at Dulles Airport seizes $50k Cash Leaving Country

Dulles CBP has made a few notable seizures recently. Dulles cash seizures always seem to hit the CBP news release ... The post CBP at Dulles Airport seizes $50k Cash Leaving Country appeared first on Great Lakes Customs Law.

Rank this Week: 2089

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/

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…
Aug 3
Retail Company Settles Dispute over Imports with Customs Official

Retail Company Settles Dispute over Imports with Customs Official

Businesses in New Jersey and New York that import goods from overseas need to be aware of their obligations and potential liabilities under U.S. customs laws. Any individual or business that imports goods into the U.S. is responsible for…
Jul 20
What New York and New Jersey Small Businesses Should Know About State, City Laws Regarding Criminal History and Employment

What New York and New Jersey Small Businesses Should Know About State, City Laws Regarding Criminal History and Employment

Building a team is one of the most important steps in creating a successful business. Taking on employees, however, creates an employer-employee relationship that could fall under the jurisdiction of local, state, and federal employment laws.…

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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/

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…
Jul 20
New Options for Raising Capital for Startups and Growth Companie

New Options for Raising Capital for Startups and Growth Companie

Traditionally, when raising capital, an overwhelming majority of businesses have used Rule 506 of Regulation D, also often known as the “private placement exemption” as their exemption from securities registration requirements. In…
Jun 29
The Life Cycle of a Private Equity or Venture Capital Fund

The Life Cycle of a Private Equity or Venture Capital Fund

Unlike most hedge funds, the investment holdings of private equity and venture capital funds typically are not liquid. Consequently, private equity and venture capital funds usually do not have any redemption rights and are organized to have…

Rank this Week: 1831

DBL Law Blog

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

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

Aug 16
Northern Kentucky Chamber announces this year’s award winner

Northern Kentucky Chamber announces this year’s award winner

Northern Kentucky Chamber announces this year’s award winners « Back to newsSubscribe The post Northern Kentucky Chamber announces this year’s award winners appeared first on DBL Law.
Aug 1
DBL Law Wins Largest Judgement of its Kind in Kentucky History

DBL Law Wins Largest Judgement of its Kind in Kentucky History

July 31, 2017 – Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc announced today that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of the District Court, awarding their clients over $573 million. It is the largest judgment of its kind in…
Aug 1
DBL Law Wins Clients Largest Judgement of its Kind in Kentucky History

DBL Law Wins Clients Largest Judgement of its Kind in Kentucky History

July 31, 2017 – Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc announced today that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of the District Court, awarding their clients over $573 million. It is the largest judgment of its kind in…

Rank this Week: 1774

ACA Review

Covers labor and employment, tax, employee benefits and healthcare law issues associated with the Affordable Care Act. By Balch & Bingham LLP.

http://www.acareview.com/

Aug 16
“Hello? Chicken Little here. Sky’s falling.”

“Hello? Chicken Little here. Sky’s falling.”

We don’t blame you for hearing that whenever someone warns of employer mandate taxes coming your way. Nevertheless, we’re donning the chicken suit once again to keep you aware. This time, we’ll keep it short and…
Jul 28
When (and How) the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (Part II)

When (and How) the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (Part II)

As you have read here, the Senate’s finest hours were not those spent in July 26, 2017 health care policy debate, which resumed July 27 at 10:00 am EDT. The bipartisan demagoguery did not diminish, but some Senators on each side…
Jul 27
When (and How) the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (Part I)

When (and How) the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (Part I)

Senate floor activity has made this the ACA’s biggest news week not involving Justice Roberts, but whatever news you have read, rest assured that it wasn’t really that simple. Let us preach on it. Shortly after noon EDT on…

Rank this Week: 2039

Truth on the Market

Commentary on business law, antitrust, and corporate governance by law professors and economists. By Adam Mossoff, Ben Sperry, Eric Helland, Geoffrey Manne, Gus Hurwitz, Larry Ribstein, Mike Sykuta, Paul Rubin and Thom Lambert.

http://truthonthemarket.com/

Aug 14
How a Patent Office Agency Undermines Patent Rights and Cripples Innovation – and What Can Be Done About It

How a Patent Office Agency Undermines Patent Rights and Cripples Innovation – and What Can Be Done About It

On August 14, the Federalist Society’s Regulatory Transparency Project released a report detailing the harm imposed on innovation and property rights by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board, a Patent and Trademark Office patent review…
Aug 2
Democratic Party “Better Deal” Antitrust Proposals Would be a “Worse Deal” for the American Economy and Consumer

Democratic Party “Better Deal” Antitrust Proposals Would be a “Worse Deal” for the American Economy and Consumer

On July 24, as part of their newly-announced “Better Deal” campaign, congressional Democrats released an antitrust proposal (“Better Deal Antitrust Proposal” or BDAP) entitled “Cracking Down on Corporate…
Jul 14
When Should the Government Provide Public Goods?

When Should the Government Provide Public Goods?

My new book, How to Regulate: A Guide for Policymakers, will be published in a few weeks. A while back, I promised a series of posts on the book’s key chapters. I posted an overview of the book and a description of the…

Rank this Week: 1595

Delaware Business Litigation…

Delaware Business Litigation Report

By Morris James LLP.

http://www.morrisjames.com/blogs-Delaware-Business-Litigation-Report

Aug 14
Court Of Chancery Explains Fraud Pleading Standard

Court Of Chancery Explains Fraud Pleading Standard

Sparton Corporation v. O’Neil, C.A. 12403-VCMR (August 9, 2017) This decision explains what needs to be alleged to state a fraud claim. More particularly, it is not enough to just generally allege, a defendant must have had knowledge…
Aug 14
Court Of Chancery Declines To Exercise Personal Jurisdiction Based On A Choice Of Law Provision In A Stockholders’ Agreement

Court Of Chancery Declines To Exercise Personal Jurisdiction Based On A Choice Of Law Provision In A Stockholders’ Agreement

EBP Lifestyle Brands Holdings Inc. v. Boulbain, C.A. No. 2017-0269-JRS (Aug. 4, 2017) This decision holds that owning shares in a closely-held Delaware corporation and entering into a stockholders’ agreement containing a Delaware…
Aug 13
Court Of Chancery Protects Privilege In Books and Records Action And Addresses Corwin’s Effect On Mismanagement Investigation Claim

Court Of Chancery Protects Privilege In Books and Records Action And Addresses Corwin’s Effect On Mismanagement Investigation Claim

Salberg v. Genworth Financial Inc., C.A. No. 2017-0018-JRS (July 27, 2017) This is an important decision for its analyses implicating the Garner and Corwin rules. The Garner rule is that, under certain narrow circumstances where the…

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Odgers Law Group Blog

Covers California business and estate planning law.

https://odgerslawgroup.com/blog/

Aug 11
Things to Know About Health Care Power of Attorney in California

Things to Know About Health Care Power of Attorney in California

What is a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) Making health care power of attorney means designating someone as your spokesperson for your health care decisions; if you are not in a position to make communicative decisions about aspects of…
May 1
What is a HIPAA Authorization?

What is a HIPAA Authorization?

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is an ordinance that protects and provides rights to individuals over their health information. This rule restricts physicians and the business associates to disclose the health…
Apr 20
How to start a business in Los Angele

How to start a business in Los Angele

How do I Start a Business in Los Angeles? Have you considered what it would be like to start a business in Los Angeles but are unsure where to begin? Without the proper knowledge, this can be an exhausting process. This blog post should be a…

Rank this Week: 2074

Property Casualty Focus

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

http://propertycasualtyfocus.com/

Aug 11
The Privilege Maintains Its Power: Texas Supreme Court Blocks Discovery of Insurer Attorney’s Billing Information

The Privilege Maintains Its Power: Texas Supreme Court Blocks Discovery of Insurer Attorney’s Billing Information

When (if ever) are an insurer’s attorney’s fees and billing information discoverable in a coverage dispute? Though the question is straightforward, the answer can vary from case to case and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The Texas…
Aug 4
District Courts Buck Trend on Fidelity Coverage for Social Engineering and Business Email Compromise Scheme

District Courts Buck Trend on Fidelity Coverage for Social Engineering and Business Email Compromise Scheme

The FBI continues to warn that losses are on the rise from business email compromise (BEC) or “social engineering” schemes, which the Bureau describes as: Carried out by transnational criminal organizations that employ lawyers,…
Jul 28
“Arising” tide for insurers: 11th Circuit takes expansive view of Prior Acts Exclusion

“Arising” tide for insurers: 11th Circuit takes expansive view of Prior Acts Exclusion

Claims-made policies often cover acts that occur before a policy period, so long as they result in a covered claim during the policy period. This is a fundamental difference between claims-made and occurrence policies. But the retroactive…

Rank this Week: 1855

Arkansas Legal Issues

By Wilson & Haubert, PLLC.

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

Aug 11
The Good Kind of Legalese

The Good Kind of Legalese

This is a guest post by Cecelia, who manages the office. We recently expanded our Firm’s square footage and have finally moved into the newly renovated space. Our hope is the new office not only functions well for all of us that…
Jul 28
How a Business Attorney Can Help Your Struggling Busine

How a Business Attorney Can Help Your Struggling Busine

If your business has been struggling and you simply can’t pay your debts, it’s time to take stock and consider your options. What’s the first thing you should do? Consult with a business attorney. If you continue on the path…
Jul 20
On Probation in Arkansas? So long, Constitution!

On Probation in Arkansas? So long, Constitution!

We all know police need probable cause to conduct a search of your vehicle and a warrant to conduct a search of your home. Well, they usually do, anyway. If you are on probation or parole in Arkansas, however, you have probably waived these…

Rank this Week: 1802

Law Blog

A blog of legal issues and discussions. By Sean R. Hanover.

http://hanoverlawpc.blogspot.com/

Aug 9
Analyzing Prior Removal Orders -- or are they? (immigration law)

Analyzing Prior Removal Orders -- or are they? (immigration law)

by LALO ALCARAZ on JULY 3, 2014 in CARTOONS, EL NOW. See: http://www.pocho.com/la-cucaracha-you-must-be-this-tall-toon/A fellow practitioner asked a question regarding deportation and future relief. I thought the topic was worth discussing…
Jul 26
FLSA an WAGE/HOUR laws -- what if the check got lost?

FLSA an WAGE/HOUR laws -- what if the check got lost?

From https://timewellspent.kronos.com/2016/10/31/flsa-compliance/ This is a common question for small businesses. I recently commented on a nation law board concerning this, and I think the question/answer is worth sharing. QUESTION: I have…
Jul 8
How to attack an ICE detainer -- a discussion

How to attack an ICE detainer -- a discussion

ICE Attorneys contemplating detainer law...or lack of it.From a recent question by a fellow practioner -- worth sharing! FACTSClient given a 30 sentence in county jail with a 5 consecutive days at beginning and 13 weekends thereafter as per…

Rank this Week: 1572

Maryland Business Law Developments

Tracks judicial developments in Maryland business law. By the Business Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.

http://marylandbusinesslawdevelopments.blogspot.com/

Aug 8
Schneider Electric Buildings Critical Systems v. Western Surety (Ct. of Appeals)

Schneider Electric Buildings Critical Systems v. Western Surety (Ct. of Appeals)

Filed: July 28, 2017Opinion by: Judge AdkinsHolding:A surety company that guarantees performance of a construction subcontract with a performance bond is not bound by the subcontract’s mandatory arbitration clause when the…
Aug 1
Hanover Investments, Inc. v. Volkman (Ct. of Appeals)

Hanover Investments, Inc. v. Volkman (Ct. of Appeals)

Filed: July 31, 2017Opinion: Judge McDonaldHolding: A declaratory judgment action should be stayed or dismissed while a separate action is pending in another state that involves the same parties and that raises essentially the same…
Jul 31
Curtis Cox v. SNAP, Inc. (4th Circuit)

Curtis Cox v. SNAP, Inc. (4th Circuit)

Filed: June 13, 2017Opinion by: Diana Gribbon Motz, Circuit Judge Holding: When reviewing a contract providing for a non-qualified stock option to purchase shares of common stock, Defendant…

Rank this Week: 1563

International Association of…

International Association of Franchisees and Dealers Blog

Covers franchise law issues.

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

Jul 28
How to Use Your Professional Franchise Advisors - Operation

How to Use Your Professional Franchise Advisors - Operation

Two key professional advisors play an important role in helping you decide whether or not to buy a franchise, and I urge you to spend time with them as you consider the variety of franchise opportunities available to you....
Jul 24
- Franchise Expert Panel

- Franchise Expert Panel

Open options for Susan E. Beth, CFE'S post Susan E. Beth, CFE Chief Operating Officer at NRD Capital 4w Franchise Friends - I am helping the IFA put together a session for the 2018 Convention specifically for Franchise Business...
Jul 24
- Franchise Expert Panel

- Franchise Expert Panel

 Franchise-Info Sponsored, Robert (Bob) Skinner +30DeleteFranchise-Info Sponsored Do you want your prospect reading this document early on in the sales process? LI.Controls.addControl("control-dust-client-1",…

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New York Commercial and…

New York Commercial and Construction Lawyer Blog

Covers business and insurance law. By Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP.

http://www.newyorkcommercialconstructionlawyer.com/

Jul 24
Willful Exaggeration Standard Remains High

Willful Exaggeration Standard Remains High

For those in the construction industry, mechanics’ liens are sure to be a familiar occurrence. And, for those who have ever had a project of theirs liened, they will be aware of the tenacity of these legal devices. Mechanics’…
Apr 26
Recovery Pitfalls In Home Improvement Dispute

Recovery Pitfalls In Home Improvement Dispute

General Business Law § 771 provides a host of requirements for home improvement contracts, chief among them being that such contracts must be in writing and signed by all parties. Additionally, the contract must contain the name,…
Apr 17
Ability To Maintain Lien Foreclosure Claim As An Unauthorized Foreign Corporation

Ability To Maintain Lien Foreclosure Claim As An Unauthorized Foreign Corporation

Section 1312(a) of the Business Corporation Law, New York’s “door closing” statute, precludes foreign corporations doing business in the state without authority from maintaining an action in the state. The purpose of…

Rank this Week: 1943

Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues in Nebraska.

http://www.knudsenlaw.com/our-blog/

Jun 29
Shining a Light on Infection Prevention

Shining a Light on Infection Prevention

Manual cleaning and disinfection are critical steps to limiting the spread of pathogens in hospitals and other care facilities. Due to human error, areas of the health care environment may be missed or insufficiently cleaned, exposing…
Jun 29
Shining a Light on Infection Prevention

Shining a Light on Infection Prevention

Manual cleaning and disinfection are critical steps to limiting the spread of pathogens in hospitals and other care facilities. Due to human error, areas of the health care environment may be missed or insufficiently cleaned, exposing…
Jun 29
Shining a Light on Infection Prevention

Shining a Light on Infection Prevention

Manual cleaning and disinfection are critical steps to limiting the spread of pathogens in hospitals and other care facilities. Due to human error, areas of the health care environment may be missed or insufficiently cleaned, exposing…

Rank this Week: 1719

Campanella Law Blog

Covers recent court decisions, pending legislation, real estate updates and business matters.

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog

May 24
Real Property Ownership Interests in New York Explained

Real Property Ownership Interests in New York Explained

Although you may not realize it or at least give it too much thought, whenever you purchase real property (i.e., real estate) in New York, you have options as far as how the property is titled between co-owners. Although not every option is…
Apr 25
WHAT TYPE OF WARRANTY CAN HOME BUYERS EXPECT IN NEW YORK?

WHAT TYPE OF WARRANTY CAN HOME BUYERS EXPECT IN NEW YORK?

The purchase of a new home is always a big move, regardless of one’s age or financial status. When considering such a purchase, one question that may come to mind is what protections do I have against the seller down the road? Am I…
Apr 11
ESTATE PLANNING CHECKLIST: Making Your Family's Life as Easy as Possible When You Pa

ESTATE PLANNING CHECKLIST: Making Your Family's Life as Easy as Possible When You Pa

As people move through their lives, they hit certain milestones along the way: getting a driver’s license; graduating college; getting married; celebrating the birth of their first child; and yes, even drafting your first will is a…

Rank this Week: 2094

Pension Risk Matters

Focuses on pension financial risk issues from a governance and fiduciary perspective. Published by Susan M. Mangiero.

http://www.pensionriskmatters.com/

May 15
CLE Webinar About ERISA and Hedge Funds and Private Equity Fund

CLE Webinar About ERISA and Hedge Funds and Private Equity Fund
Apr 25
Investment Fraud and the Role of Trust

Investment Fraud and the Role of Trust

This article entitled “Investment Fraud and the Role of Trust” by Dr. Susan Mangiero was originally published on April 19, 2017 in The Fraud Examiner, a publication of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners that is…
Apr 9
Funny Courtroom Film Still Used For Teaching

Funny Courtroom Film Still Used For Teaching

I had a chance to watch My Cousin Vinny on television the other night and was reminded how humor is such a powerful storytelling tool. How many times do we remember important concepts because the speaker or writer makes us laugh? Tickling our…

Rank this Week: 1724

Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Covers news about and opinions issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the sixth Circuit with an emphasis on business cases. By Squire Sanders.

http://www.sixthcircuitappellateblog.com/

May 8
Progress on Sixth Circuit Vacancie

Progress on Sixth Circuit Vacancie

As we’ve previously noted, the Sixth Circuit currently has two vacancies, and will soon have a third, as Judge McKeague has already announced his plans to take senior status. Judge Amul Thapar of the Eastern District of Kentucky…
Apr 28
Managing A Corporation Located In Michigan Can Create Personal Jurisdiction

Managing A Corporation Located In Michigan Can Create Personal Jurisdiction

In MAG IAS Holdings, Inc. v. Schmuckle (No. 16-1550), the Sixth Circuit issued its first published decision interpreting the reach of specific jurisdiction under Walden v. Fiore, 134 S. Ct. 1115 (2014). The panel held that Walden stands…
Apr 27
Split Panel of the Sixth Circuit Holds that Cat’s Paw Theory Applies to FMLA Retaliation Claim

Split Panel of the Sixth Circuit Holds that Cat’s Paw Theory Applies to FMLA Retaliation Claim

Last week in Marshall v. Rawlings, a split panel of the Sixth Circuit held that the cat’s paw theory of liability applies to FMLA retaliation claims. In Marshall,…

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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/

May 2
North Carolina Lien Agent and Lien Law Pending Legislation

North Carolina Lien Agent and Lien Law Pending Legislation

Several years ago, I came across an article that encouraged business owners to take time to plan their business strategy, business goals and personal goals. The advice was to take several days and to actually get away from others in order to…
Apr 13
J.D. Hensarling Named Most Outstanding Adjunct Professor by Campbell University School of Law

J.D. Hensarling Named Most Outstanding Adjunct Professor by Campbell University School of Law

Vann Attorneys, PLLC is happy to announce that J.D. Hensarling has been awarded “The Most Outstanding Adjunct Professor” for the 2016-2017 academic year by the Campbell University Student Bar Association.Read More The post J.D.…
Feb 22
Webinar: How Important are Corporate Documents?

Webinar: How Important are Corporate Documents?

How important are corporate documents? We will host an executive review of important corp. docs in this fast paced webinar.Read More The post Webinar: How Important are Corporate Documents? appeared first on Vann Attorneys | Attorneys at Law.

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Planning Notes

Covers fundamental concepts relevant to estate planning, business law, real estate law, and tax law. By Cook & Cook.

http://cooklaw.co/blog

Feb 16
LLC, Corporation, Trade Name, Trademark: Which Do I Need?

LLC, Corporation, Trade Name, Trademark: Which Do I Need?

You want to protect your business, but what legal strategy will help you to protect it best? This might sound a little like something Yoda would say, but the particular strategy or strategies will depend upon what you are most interested in…
Feb 9
Fraudulent Conveyances & Asset Protection

Fraudulent Conveyances & Asset Protection

Although the idea of asset protection, i.e. protecting assets from creditors of the a person who owns them, may seem simple at first glance, it's not. In reality, implicit in asset protection is a rather nuanced process of dealing with the…
Feb 7
Adopted Children & Arizona’s Intestacy Statute

Adopted Children & Arizona’s Intestacy Statute

If a person dies without a will in Arizona, can that person's children who were adopted by another person or persons still inherit from the decedent's probate estate? It depends. Arizona's Intestacy statue provides the following, in part: B.…

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IN THE (RED) - The Business…

IN THE (RED) - The Business Bankruptcy Blog

Covers business bankruptcy issues and developments. From Cooley Godward Kronish LLP's Bob Eisenbach.

http://bankruptcy.cooley.com/

Dec 1
Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure Take Effect December 1, 2016

Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure Take Effect December 1, 2016

Just about every year changes are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed — the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The revisions address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges,…
Nov 29
A Beam Of Sun For Trademark Licensees: Another Appellate Court Holds Rejection Does Not Terminate A Trademark Licensee’s Right

A Beam Of Sun For Trademark Licensees: Another Appellate Court Holds Rejection Does Not Terminate A Trademark Licensee’s Right

The In re Tempnology LLC bankruptcy case in New Hampshire has produced yet another important decision involving trademarks and Section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy Code. This time the decision is from the United States Bankruptcy…
Apr 1
Official Bankruptcy Forms Revised To Reflect April 1, 2016 Dollar Amount Adjustments Now In Effect

Official Bankruptcy Forms Revised To Reflect April 1, 2016 Dollar Amount Adjustments Now In Effect

As discussed in an earlier post called “Going Up: Bankruptcy Code Dollar Amounts Will Increase On April 1, 2016,” various dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code and related statutory provisions were increased for cases filed…

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Tax Law and Business Organization…

Tax Law and Business Organization Strategy

Providing information and updates on tax law. By Sprouse Schrader Smith PC.

http://taxlaw.sprouselaw.com/

Aug 10
Proposed Regulations May Spark Year-End Transfer

Proposed Regulations May Spark Year-End Transfer

Treasury has recently issued Proposed Regulations under Section 2704. Section 2704 affects the valuation of interests in corporations and partnerships. Most notably, the proposed changes would disregard restrictions on liquidation that are…
Dec 31
New Non-discrimination Rules for Health Insurance Plan

New Non-discrimination Rules for Health Insurance Plan

Fully insured health plans have not been subject to any the nondiscrimination requirements. Those plans could discriminate on eligibility, contributions, and benefits, without triggering adverse tax consequences to either the plan or the plan…
Dec 20
Sales of Livestock Due to Drought

Sales of Livestock Due to Drought

The drought in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding areas has staggered the livestock industry. Many livestock farmers have been forced to liquidate their herds entirely, or at an abnormal rate. The Code provides some tax relief available for…

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One World International Practice…

One World International Practice Blog

Covers judicial and regulatory decisions as well as topics and trends in international litigation, international dispute resolution, and international investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement. By Cadwaladar.

http://blog.internationalpractice.org/

Jul 28
Sanchez v. Crocs, Inc.: The Tenth Circuit Address Extraterritoriality

Sanchez v. Crocs, Inc.: The Tenth Circuit Address Extraterritoriality

In Sanchez v. Crocs, Inc., 2016 U.S. App. LEXIS 13285 (10th Cir. 2016), the Tenth Circuit addressed whether, after Morrison v. National Australia Bank Ltd., 561 U.S. 247 (2010), a plaintiff has standing, under § 10(b) of the Securities…
Jul 14
Another District Court Examines Extraterritoriality of the Alien Tort Statute

Another District Court Examines Extraterritoriality of the Alien Tort Statute

Ates v. Gülen, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84685 (M.D. Penn. June 29, 2016), is one of the recent cases to examine the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) since the Supreme Court’s decision in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., 133 S. Ct.…
Jul 11
The Supreme Court Considers Extraterritoriality of RICO

The Supreme Court Considers Extraterritoriality of RICO

RJR Nabisco, Inc. v. European Cmty, 26 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. S 263, is one of the rare cases by the Supreme Court that addresses an important issue of international practice. The case arises from a suit brought by the European Community and 26…

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Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

http://bankruptcy-in-michigan.com/

Jun 6
What happens to my Federal Income Tax Refund after I file a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and I still owe the IRS Pre-Petition Income Taxes?

What happens to my Federal Income Tax Refund after I file a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and I still owe the IRS Pre-Petition Income Taxes?

In the Eastern District of Michigan, Judge Opperman concluded that the IRS permitted to set off prepetition tax refunds against prepetition debts. However, the IRS is not permitted to offset postpetition tax refunds against prepetition debt,…
Apr 5
WHY REAFFIRM A MORTGAGE LOAN IN MICHIGAN?

WHY REAFFIRM A MORTGAGE LOAN IN MICHIGAN?

Entering into a reaffirmation agreement on a fixed term mortgage is not generally advised. The vast majority of attorneys will advise their clients not to sign reaffirmation agreements regarding fixed term mortgage loans, unless there…
Feb 3
EXCEPTIONS TO REPORTING 1099-C FORGIVENESS OF INDEBTEDNESS

EXCEPTIONS TO REPORTING 1099-C FORGIVENESS OF INDEBTEDNESS

You do not have to report 1009-C income on your current year income tax return for the following types of debts: 1. Debts discharged in bankruptcy. If you filed for bankruptcy protection, do not report the canceled debt as income. ……

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New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers commercial law and litigation, employment contracts, and consumer law. By The Law Offices of Ira S. Newman.

http://www.newyorkbusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

May 5
New York Wage and Hour Lawsuit Nets $2M to Pizza Delivery Worker

New York Wage and Hour Lawsuit Nets $2M to Pizza Delivery Worker

Workers in New York have a right to be paid fairly, not only according to minimum wage and overtime laws, but also in accordance with their employment contracts and agreements. Failure to abide by these agreements is a form of wage theft, and…
Apr 30
College Student: I Was Forced to Prosecute My Rapist Alone

College Student: I Was Forced to Prosecute My Rapist Alone

After suffering a sexual assault in a Stony Brook University dorm room, she suffered flashbacks, panic attacks and nightmares. Still, she pushed forward in pursing the case through the university’s internal disciplinary procedures. She…
Apr 15
New York Commercial Litigation Stems From Defective Construction

New York Commercial Litigation Stems From Defective Construction

New York has always been in-demand as far as real estate goes, but when property prices started to soar a few years ago, the rush to build new structures to meet the rising demand was feverish. The problem, however, is that it now appears…

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Asian Law Blog

Updates on Korean, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Malaysian, Indonesian and The Philippines law. By Sean Hayes.

http://www.theasianlawblog.com/

Dec 19
Wishing you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season

Wishing you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season

IPG is engaged in projects in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Korea, Laos, the Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam and the U.S. SeanHayes@IPGLegal.com www.ipglegal.com
Apr 22
IPG Legal's LAW BLOGS

IPG Legal's LAW BLOGS

The Asian Law Blog aggregates most of the content from:The Korean Law BlogThe Korean Entertainment Law BlogThe China Law Blog Please checkout these blogs for additional articles. We have stopped aggregating content on 4/23/2014,…
Feb 20
Weekly Asian Legal News from International Law Firm - IPG Legal

Weekly Asian Legal News from International Law Firm - IPG Legal

This Week's Asian Legal News Reported by the MediaObama to host Dalai Lama at White HouseNorth and South Koreans hold rare family reunionsChina tycoon Liu Han charged for 'mafia-style' crimesThai anti-government protesters gather outside…

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Maryland Law Blogger

Covers corporate & franchise law issues. By Raymond McKenzie.

http://www.marylandlawblogger.com

Oct 23
What You Need to Know About Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification

What You Need to Know About Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification

Service Disabled Veteran-Owner Business (“SDVOB”) Certification Requirements: 1. The service-disabled veteran must have a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs or…
Oct 23
What is FATCA and Who Does It Apply To?

What is FATCA and Who Does It Apply To?

Does the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, 26 U.S.C. sec. 1471 et seq. (“FATCA”) apply to funds transferred from one non-U.S. foreign entity to a second non-U.S. foreign entity where such funds are transferred at least in part…
Oct 23
Sample Confessed Judgment Note for Commercial Use

Sample Confessed Judgment Note for Commercial Use

CONFESSED JUDGMENT NOTE [SAMPLE] Amount – Date – The undersigned __________________________ (hereinafter referred to as “Maker”) hereby promises…

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Boston Business Litigation Lawyer…

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers business litigation, employment law, and commercial law. By Parker Scheer LLP.

http://www.bostonbusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

Oct 2
No Lost Profits Damages in Trade Secret Misappropriation Case

No Lost Profits Damages in Trade Secret Misappropriation Case

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ("SJC") recently analyzed the use of expert testimony regarding "lost profits" damages in a case from Suffolk Superior Court's Business Litigation Session, and provided some guidance relative to the…
Sep 25
Delaware Amends Laws Relating to Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and Partnership

Delaware Amends Laws Relating to Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and Partnership

Many Massachusetts residents elect to incorporate their businesses under the often more favorable and flexible business laws of Delaware. Accordingly, it is important to be aware of changes in the applicable Delaware statutes, and to…
Aug 25
SJC Clarifies Statutory Duty to Defend as Between Car Manufacturers and Car Dealer

SJC Clarifies Statutory Duty to Defend as Between Car Manufacturers and Car Dealer

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) recently interpreted a statute under M.G.L. c. 93B, section 8(a), which requires a car manufacturer, under certain circumstances, to defend a car dealer against a claim "predicated upon the…

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International Business Law Advisor

Covers international litigation and transactions. By Cueto Law Group P.L.

http://www.internationalbusinesslawadvisor.com

Sep 23
The Ultimate International Law Guide for U.S. Judges–And Attorneys!

The Ultimate International Law Guide for U.S. Judges–And Attorneys!

Several months ago I argued a case that centered on the finer points of forum non conveniens. The issue comes-up regularly given the large number of international companies doing business here in Miami. While my adversary and I had a firm…
Sep 10
Connecting with International Business Leaders is Elementary: Start with the Periodic Table of LinkedIn Influencers.

Connecting with International Business Leaders is Elementary: Start with the Periodic Table of LinkedIn Influencers.

One of the great things about my job is connecting with international business leaders from all over the world. Whether its resolving a dispute between parties in Zurich and Saudi Arabia or closing a deal between joint partners in Singapore…
Sep 4
How to Supercharge Your Exports with a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL).

How to Supercharge Your Exports with a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL).

“I have a problem,” the caller said to me. “Our company’s textile factory in Vietnam has been sitting idle for several weeks.” The caller explained that it’s cotton supplier was unable to clear its shipping…

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Peter Fleischer: Privacy...?

Covers privacy law and corporate privacy policy. By Peter Fleischer, Global Privacy Counsel for Google.

http://peterfleischer.blogspot.com/

May 14
Harvard Nostalgia

Harvard Nostalgia

The older I get, the more I think back to Harvard with nostalgia. I was very young at Harvard. I went to college straight out of the 10th grade, and I graduated at the age of 19. That officially makes me a high school…
Apr 6
From pool to pool

From pool to pool

I love my pools. In Paris, my pool is in a fancy private club, in the Bois de Boulogne, on the edge of Paris. It's a gorgeous 50-meter pool, open year-round outdoors, framed by views of the Eiffel Tower. My pool nurtured…
Mar 12
A Science Fiction Novel

A Science Fiction Novel

I'd like to crowd-source the plot for a science fiction novel. Would this make a good story?:In a not-too-distant future, say 20 years from now, humanity lives through the biggest change in its history. It doesn't happen…

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The China Law Blog

Provides legal and business updates on China Law. By Frank Caruso and Sean Hayes.

http://www.thechinalawblog.com/

Jul 15
Basics for Partnering with a Chinese Company: More than Just Due Diligence

Basics for Partnering with a Chinese Company: More than Just Due Diligence

The following post was written by, Tom Coyner, MBA, one of IPG's senior business advisers. Tom has has worked in Asia for over twenty years. Please read the following post in conjunction with the articles listed at the end of…
Jul 15
Basics for Partnering with a Chinese Company: More than Just Due Diligence

Basics for Partnering with a Chinese Company: More than Just Due Diligence

The following post was written by, Tom Coyner, MBA, one of IPG's senior business advisers. Tom has has worked in Asia for over twenty years. Please read the following post in conjunction with the articles listed at the end of…
Jul 15
Basics for Partnering with a Chinese Company: More than Just Due Diligence

Basics for Partnering with a Chinese Company: More than Just Due Diligence

The following post was written by, Tom Coyner, MBA, one of IPG's senior business advisers. Tom has has worked in Asia for over twenty years. Please read the following post in conjunction with the articles listed at the end of…

Rank this Week: 1856

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…

Rank this Week: 1439

Meeting the Sin Laws

Covers laws affecting adult entertainment, alcoholic beverages and other vice industries. By Cary Wiggins.

http://meetingthesinlaws.com/

Mar 6
Michigan man files lawsuit over high price of movie popcorn

Michigan man files lawsuit over high price of movie popcorn

That’s the title of this article, which appeared in yesterday’s Los Angeles Times (online). Potential Client: So anyway, after adding the hot butter (and up-sizing to an extra-large fountain soda), the bill was, like, huge! Lawyer:…
Feb 22
Davenport strip club to remain open

Davenport strip club to remain open

The Iowa appellate courts continue to impress me (for one). Radio Iowa reports here that the Iowa Court of Appeals‘ decision will stand:
Oct 26
Is the consumption of liquor both a moral obligation and a sacred right?

Is the consumption of liquor both a moral obligation and a sacred right?

I doubt it. But don’t tell that to a group known as “Ethereal Enigmatic Euphoric Movement towards Civilized Hedonism, LTD.” That group sued the State of Idaho in federal court:

Rank this Week: 1549

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…

Rank this Week: 2044

Corporate Law and Democracy

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

http://reneejones.wordpress.com/

Nov 18
Whither State Securities Enforcement?

Whither State Securities Enforcement?

Susan Antilla of Bloomberg news published a recent column revisiting the question of the continued viability of state securities regulators’ enforcement authority. I spoke to Susan about my research on the issue and I am quoted in…
Nov 18
Whither State Securities Enforcement?

Whither State Securities Enforcement?

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

Bailout-palooza

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

Rank this Week: 1743

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/

Aug 22
California Supreme Court Resolves Dispute over State “Day-of-Rest” Law

California Supreme Court Resolves Dispute over State “Day-of-Rest” Law

The California Labor Code states that employers must provide at least one day off per week, but the “day-of-rest statute” does not provide an unambiguous statement of employees’ rights and employers’ obligations. A…
Aug 14
U.S. Supreme Court Reverses California Court’s Claim of Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Corporation

U.S. Supreme Court Reverses California Court’s Claim of Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Corporation

In order for a plaintiff to maintain a lawsuit, they must demonstrate that the court in which they filed suit has jurisdiction over the case. Our legal system identifies two types of jurisdiction. Subject matter jurisdiction means that a…
Jul 28
New California Employment Regulations Affect Use of Criminal History Information During Hiring Proce

New California Employment Regulations Affect Use of Criminal History Information During Hiring Proce

Businesses that employ multiple people may be subject to employment statutes at multiple levels of jurisdiction, from city ordinances to state and federal statutes. Employers may not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the…

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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/

Aug 22
DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Resolve Split Over Its Ability to Compel Foreign Record

DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Resolve Split Over Its Ability to Compel Foreign Record

Can U.S. law enforcement reach data stored oversees by using a warrant under the Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2701, et seq.? Until the Supreme Court decides the issue, which may happen next term, the answer is: it depends…
Aug 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…
Aug 4
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…

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UpCounsel Blog

About making your business leaner, faster and smarter.

https://www.upcounsel.com/blog

Aug 22
A Lawyer Turned Techie Reveals His Predictions for the Future of the Legal Industry

A Lawyer Turned Techie Reveals His Predictions for the Future of the Legal Industry

Aria Safar, once a big law attorney and now a leader in the legal technology space, reveals how legal technology will transform what it means to be a lawyer.
Aug 17
4 Steps to Follow for Dispute Resolution in China

4 Steps to Follow for Dispute Resolution in China

Any company doing business with Chinese entities should know how disputes are handled in China. Read on for practical tips from UpCounsel Attorney Lois Li.
Aug 15
The ABCs of Manufacturing Agreement

The ABCs of Manufacturing Agreement

Top UpCounsel attorney Fiona Kaufman explains which terms in a manufacturing agreement deserve your close attention when negotiating and drafting these complex documents.

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