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New York & New Jersey Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.newjerseybusinesslawyersblog.com/

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…
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…

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New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.thesilberlawfirm.com/

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

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

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

Modified Brokerage Agreement Enforced as Settlement Agreement

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

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

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

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Trade Secrets Watch

By Orrick.

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

Sep 7
Back to School Edition: Trade Secrets Go Off to College

Back to School Edition: Trade Secrets Go Off to College

After the long break, students have returned to colleges and universities across the country where they will trade late summer nights out with friends for tossing Frisbees on the quad. As classes begin, we at TSW wanted to take a moment…
Aug 30
EU Study: Trade Secrets Top Patents in European Union

EU Study: Trade Secrets Top Patents in European Union

Just as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has shown a keen interest in better understanding policy concerns and the needs of business stakeholders in the area of trade secrets (see our coverage of both USPTO symposia here and here) against…
Aug 25
TOTAL ECLIPSE EDITION: Trade Secret Disputes That Are Out of This World

TOTAL ECLIPSE EDITION: Trade Secret Disputes That Are Out of This World

Take off your eclipse glasses, close that NASA photo gallery, and stop thinking about how “path of totality” would make an awesome band name: it’s time to get back to work. As the country recovers from Eclipse Mania 2017, we…

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Creative Arts Advocate

Covers intellectual property, entrepreneurship, technology, social media, fashion and entertainment

http://creativeartsadvocate.com/

Sep 6
(Drum)Sticks and Stones: Free Speech in Trademarks after Matal v. Tam

(Drum)Sticks and Stones: Free Speech in Trademarks after Matal v. Tam

The First Amendment and boundaries of free speech are on everyone’s minds these days, and the trademark world is no exception. In what is being considered a touchdown (pun 100% intended) for trademark owners, the Supreme Court recently…
Apr 24
Body Painter, Natalie Fletcher, Discusses her ‘Bodies Across America” Project

Body Painter, Natalie Fletcher, Discusses her ‘Bodies Across America” Project

Body artist Natalie Fletcher blurs the line between landscape and portrait painting: using living, breathing canvases, she blends the human body seamlessly into its surroundings. In an exclusive interview with Creative Arts Advocate, she…
Apr 5
2017 Film Festival Schedule

2017 Film Festival Schedule

The film festival circuit is a crucial way for independent filmmakers to have their voices heard. Festivals can be a few days long or spread out over a week, and frequently feature musical performances, art installations, and other events, in…

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Lawyers on Tap

By Verrill Dana LLP. Provides a resource to craft beverage producers interested in keeping abreast of legal developments and navigating the challenges unique to the industry.

http://beveragelawupdate.com

Sep 6
Out of the (Maine Beer) Box: Standing Out in a Global Marketplace

Out of the (Maine Beer) Box: Standing Out in a Global Marketplace

After traveling to Iceland with more than a dozen of Maine’s brewers to greet the Maine Beer Box at the Bjorfestival in Reykijavik, Verrill Dana Attorney Tawny Alvarez reflected on the importance of standing out in a global marketplace…
Jul 21
B as in “Benefit”: The “New Kid on the Block” of Corporate Governance

B as in “Benefit”: The “New Kid on the Block” of Corporate Governance

With an alphabet soup of corporate structures available to U.S. businesses (think C-corp, S-corp, LLC, LLP, etc.) you might guess that creating another would be the last thing on the minds of new business owners. However, the success of…
Jul 19
Tips on Tap for Breweries on the Journey from Passion to Profit

Tips on Tap for Breweries on the Journey from Passion to Profit

As the number of craft breweries across the country continues to grow, Verrill Dana’s Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries Group presents Tap Tips Podcast Miniseries to help brewers on the journey from passion to profit. The…

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North Texas Legal News

Covers Texas business law. By Leiza Dolghih.

http://northtexaslegalnews.com/

Sep 6
Can an Employee Prepare to Compete with His Employer While Still on the Employer’s Payroll?

Can an Employee Prepare to Compete with His Employer While Still on the Employer’s Payroll?

In Texas, employees have the right to resign from employment and go into business in competition with their employers (absent a non-compete agreement). There is nothing legally wrong in engaging in such competition or in preparing to compete…
Aug 30
Texas Statute Prohibits Firing and Discrimination Against Employees Who Evacuate

Texas Statute Prohibits Firing and Discrimination Against Employees Who Evacuate

Texas employers may not discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee who “leaves the employee’s place of employment to participate in a general public evacuation ordered under an emergency evacuation order.” Tex.…
Aug 22
Failure to Define “Fee” in a Contract Results in a $5.5M Award Against Yahoo!

Failure to Define “Fee” in a Contract Results in a $5.5M Award Against Yahoo!

When contractual language is not clear, a lot of times, the court will look at the intent of the parties in entering into the contract and analyze the entire contract to make sure that its interpretation of the disputed clause does not…

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Orange County Business Attorney…

Orange County Business Attorney Blog

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

http://www.orangecountybusinessattorneyblog.com/

Sep 5
Keeping Information Confidential While Selling Your Busine

Keeping Information Confidential While Selling Your Busine

If you’re trying to sell your business it’s always good news to hear that a party is interested in buying. But what’s the next step? What happens if after the party looks you, your business and your books over, they decide…
Aug 18
Lawsuit Over Control of Uber Turns on What the Parties Knew and When They Knew It

Lawsuit Over Control of Uber Turns on What the Parties Knew and When They Knew It

Paris, France, December 10, 2013. LeWeb Day 1. Image by Dan Taylor/Heisenberg Media Ride sharing behemoth Uber is keeping plenty of lawyers busy. The latest lawsuit concerns control over its board of directors and whether its founder and…
Aug 11
When Does a Bad Online Review Cross the Line Into Defamation?

When Does a Bad Online Review Cross the Line Into Defamation?

Online reviews can help a business grow or cause it to shrink. They are increasingly powerful, double edged tools. Some businesses work very hard to obtain positive reviews and that effort can hit heavy head winds because of an anonymous,…

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Classified: The Class Action Blog

A blog focused on the latest class action developments and trends by the attorneys of Carlton Fields Jorden Burt.

http://classifiedclassaction.com/

Sep 5
Circuit Court Finds Putative Class Affidavits, Combined With Other Records, May Satisfy Ascertainability Requirement

Circuit Court Finds Putative Class Affidavits, Combined With Other Records, May Satisfy Ascertainability Requirement

Defendants BMW and Creditsmarts were parties to a marketing agreement through which BMW offered its direct automotive “up2drive” loans to borrowers at participating independent car dealers through Creditsmarts’…
Aug 30
Still Standing: Ninth Circuit Again Finds Standing in Spokeo Remand

Still Standing: Ninth Circuit Again Finds Standing in Spokeo Remand

The Ninth Circuit recently issued its latest opinion in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins, the closely-watched putative class action dating back to 2010. The plaintiff initiated the lawsuit against Spokeo, which aggregates publicly available data about…
Aug 24
Kansas Judge Rejects Discovery From Putative Class Member

Kansas Judge Rejects Discovery From Putative Class Member

A magistrate judge in Kansas denied the defendant’s request to conduct discovery of putative class members via a voluntary questionnaire. Plaintiff Hapka filed a class action against home health care provider CareCentrix stemming from a…

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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/

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…
Aug 30
DBL Law Announces Four New Hire

DBL Law Announces Four New Hire

CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – August 29, 2017 – Dressman Benzinger Lavelle psc has added Kayla Campbell, Jon Connor, Olivia Keller, Mickey Sutton to the firm. The four had previously provided service as 2016 Summer Associates through DBL…

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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 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…
Aug 16
Ivic. v. Lakovic: vicarious liability is no short-cut to compensation

Ivic. v. Lakovic: vicarious liability is no short-cut to compensation

By Kosta Kalogiros On June 2, 2017, the Ontario Court of Appeal decided, in what it described as a case of first impression, that a taxi company was not vicariously liable for a sexual assault allegedly committed by one of its employees,…
Jul 27
The SCC versus the “culture of complacency”: R. v. Cody

The SCC versus the “culture of complacency”: R. v. Cody

By Emily MacKinnon and Adriana Forest In R v. Cody, 2017 SCC 31, the Supreme Court of Canada reiterated its earlier call for reform to the criminal justice system, criticizing a “culture of complacency” toward delays. The…

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The Contingency

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

http://www.thecontingency.com

Sep 4
Multiples for Pharma Buyers Pursuing Opt-Out Antitrust Claim

Multiples for Pharma Buyers Pursuing Opt-Out Antitrust Claim

Existential threshold The number of companies that can bring treble-damages claims against drug manufacturers for violating federal antitrust law has dwindled. The scarcity has grown so acute that last week it crossed an existential…
Aug 28
Pharma Buyers Too Few for Cla

Pharma Buyers Too Few for Cla

U.S. District Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg ruled on August 28, 2017 that a class of 24 to 25 direct purchasers did not satisfy the “numerosity” requirement of Rule 23(a)(1) for class certification. Florence Drug Co. of…
Aug 27
Big Pharma Faces More Pay-for-Delay Fallout

Big Pharma Faces More Pay-for-Delay Fallout

Pay-for-delay Listen up, direct purchasers of pharmaceuticals. Since 2013, pay-for-delay antitrust cases against Big Pharma could succeed if they alleged that a brand-name drug company had made “large and unjustified”…

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Asset Protection Law Journal

Covers asset protection laws. By Kenneth J. Laino.

http://www.assetprotectionlawjournal.com

Sep 1
Ohio Ranked in the Top 5 For Asset Protection Trust Law

Ohio Ranked in the Top 5 For Asset Protection Trust Law

A recent release by a well-known Nevada asset protection lawyer ranks states by their domestic asset protection trust laws. Ohio was ranked in the top 5 nationwide, at number 4 (behind only Nevada – in which the ranking lawyer…
Aug 11
Asset Protection Beyond the Grave: Claims Against a Deceased Person’s Asset

Asset Protection Beyond the Grave: Claims Against a Deceased Person’s Asset

In 2017 there have been a variety of discussions among leading estate planning attorneys about the extent to which Ohio law now protects a deceased person’s assets from the claims of a creditor. For many years it has been clear…
Dec 13
Reflections on 2016 Ohio Asset Protection Development

Reflections on 2016 Ohio Asset Protection Development

During 2016, Ohio continued to stand out as one of the best asset protection jurisdictions in the country. I have noticed that more people are becoming aware of the significant opportunities offered by Ohio’s Legacy Trust…

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ihwlaw blog

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

http://ihwlaw.me/

Sep 1
Selling stock for a promissory note may be unlawful

Selling stock for a promissory note may be unlawful

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

Is Your Company Kosher in California?

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

Dress Your App Smartly

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

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San Jose Business Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.sanjosebusinesslawyersblog.com/

Sep 1
What Happens When An Acquisition Fails?

What Happens When An Acquisition Fails?

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex business transactions with much on the line. If a merger or acquisition is not successful, a business can lose substantial assets. Of course, no one would intentionally enter into an…
Aug 25
Is Your Liability Completely Limited When You Form a Limited Liability Company?

Is Your Liability Completely Limited When You Form a Limited Liability Company?

Limited liability companies, or LLCs, are one of the various types of business entities from which you can choose when forming a company. Generally speaking, limited liability companies combine the tax advantages and flexibility of a…
Aug 18
What Are The Pros And Cons Of Venture Capital Financing?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Venture Capital Financing?

Venture capital (VC) is a form of financing that is provided to early-stage companies that have been deemed to have high-growth potential by venture capital firms or funds. Typically, venture capital financing is attractive to smaller,…

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Delaware Chancery Law Blog

Covers corporate and commercial practice in the Delaware Court of Chancery. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://delawarechancery.foxrothschild.com/

Aug 31
Chancery Denies Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award

Chancery Denies Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award

In the recent decision of Carl Zeiss Vision, Inc. v. REFAC Holdings, Inc., C.A. No. 11513-VCS (Del. Ch. Aug. 24, 2017), Vice Chancellor Slights denied a motion to vacate an arbitration award. Noting that the “standard of…
Aug 29
How a POA Can Change Your Will

How a POA Can Change Your Will

The Delaware Supreme Court has just reached a decision that highlights the importance of taking the time to review your estate planning documents each and every year to ensure that the documents still fit, and not inadvertently allowing your…
Aug 26
Chancery Grants Dissolution Under Section 18-802 of the LLC Act

Chancery Grants Dissolution Under Section 18-802 of the LLC Act

In the recent decision of In re: GR Burgr, LLC; GR US Licensing, LP v. Rowen Seibel, C.A. No. 12825-VCS (Del. Ch. Aug. 25, 2017), Vice Chancellor Slights entered an order judicially dissolving a Delaware limited liability company under…

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The Federal Government Contracts &…

The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://governmentcontracts.foxrothschild.com/

Aug 31
SBA Size Update: Strategies for Contesting Affiliation based on Economic Dependence

SBA Size Update: Strategies for Contesting Affiliation based on Economic Dependence

Today, we take a look at the culmination of a long fight over the size status of a joint venture competing for a Federal contract. After losing battles at the Small Business Administration (SBA) Area Office and Office of…
Aug 25
Proposal Prep Tips: Better Does Not (Necessarily) Mean “Best Value”

Proposal Prep Tips: Better Does Not (Necessarily) Mean “Best Value”

In a recent post, I discussed new legislation that could signal an uptick in Best Value procurements for complex service-based contracts. In the view of many (including me), more Best Value RFPs is a win/win for both contractors and the…
Aug 21
Update: Fox Speaks on the SBA’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program (8/24)

Update: Fox Speaks on the SBA’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program (8/24)

A short reminder to join me on Thursday, August 24, 2017 for lunch (11:30 am to 1:30 pm) and learn about the Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor Protégé Program. The event is sponsored by Design-Build…

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Franchise Law Update

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://franchiselaw.foxrothschild.com/

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,…
Aug 31
Cities of the Wisconsin, BEWARE!

Cities of the Wisconsin, BEWARE!

A recent decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court (“Court”) has potentially far-reaching consequences for municipalities and how they conduct certain business. In Benson v. City of Madison, the Court analyzed whether the Wisconsin…

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Nick Woolridge, Esq. Blog

Covers commercial and civil litigation in New York.

http://www.nylitigationfirm.com/blog

Aug 31
Celebrate Love Litigating Lawyers Day With Things You’ll Never Hear a Lawyer Say

Celebrate Love Litigating Lawyers Day With Things You’ll Never Hear a Lawyer Say

Happy “Love Litigating Lawyers Day.” Yes. No matter how unpopular lawyers are, everyone wants to have ‘their’ day. more »
Aug 25
$417 Million Awarded in Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson

$417 Million Awarded in Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson

Johnson’s Baby Powder is a product that is found in almost every house. It’s a baby product, popular more »
Aug 4
Lawsuit Claims Landlord Increased Rent For Repairs Never Done

Lawsuit Claims Landlord Increased Rent For Repairs Never Done

Rents have been consistently increasing in most parts of the country. In some cases, landlords increase the rent more »

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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 31
Ceccone v. Carroll Home Servs. (Ct. of Appeals)

Ceccone v. Carroll Home Servs. (Ct. of Appeals)

Filed: July 28, 2017Opinion by: Judge Robert N. McDonaldHolding: Under Maryland law, contractual provisions which purport to shorten the statutorily-prescribed period of time within which a civil action must be brought are enforceable…
Aug 24
Open Text Communication v. Steven Grimes (D. Md. 2017)

Open Text Communication v. Steven Grimes (D. Md. 2017)

Opinion by Judge Richard BennettHolding: A contracting party may unilaterally waive a provision of a contract that was placed in the contract for its’ own benefit. Facts: Plaintiff brought suit against its former employee and his new…
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…

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Sanders Law Firm Blog

Covers North Carolina law.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blog

Aug 30
Contesting a Will in North Carolina

Contesting a Will in North Carolina

Tags: NC Estate LitigationNC Estate Litigation AttorneyHow to Contest a Will in North Carolina? These links to our NC Estate Litigation videos may help. Willcaveat.com is our site dedicated to estate litigation matters, including Will…
May 8
Compelling Production of a Will

Compelling Production of a Will

Tags: North Carolina Estate Litigation AttorneysCompel Production of a WillWhat happens if one of your loved ones has died and left you property, but a good-for-nothing family member refuses to turn over the will? How do you force that…
May 8
Compelling Production of a Will

Compelling Production of a Will

Tags: North Carolina Estate Litigation AttorneysCompel Production of a WillWhat happens if one of your loved ones has died and left you property, but a good-for-nothing family member refuses to turn over the will? How do you force that…

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Kirk Sanders Law Blog

Covers North Carolina business and personal injury issues.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blogs/kirksanderslaw

Aug 30
Contesting a Will in North Carolina

Contesting a Will in North Carolina

Tags: NC Estate LitigationNC Estate Litigation AttorneyHow to Contest a Will in North Carolina? These links to our NC Estate Litigation videos may help. Willcaveat.com is our site dedicated to estate litigation matters, including Will…
May 8
Compelling Production of a Will

Compelling Production of a Will

Tags: North Carolina Estate Litigation AttorneysCompel Production of a WillWhat happens if one of your loved ones has died and left you property, but a good-for-nothing family member refuses to turn over the will? How do you force that…
May 8
Compelling Production of a Will

Compelling Production of a Will

Tags: North Carolina Estate Litigation AttorneysCompel Production of a WillWhat happens if one of your loved ones has died and left you property, but a good-for-nothing family member refuses to turn over the will? How do you force that…

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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/

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…
Jul 26
SEC Declares That Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) May Be Securities; Finds DAO a Security

SEC Declares That Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) May Be Securities; Finds DAO a Security

The SEC has opined that, depending on the facts and circumstances of each individual ICO, the virtual coins or tokens that are offered or sold may be securities. If they are securities, the offer and sale of these virtual coins or tokens in…

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J. Paye in Brief

Profiles athletes, business professionals and celebrities and discusses current events and entertainment news.

http://jpaye.com/in-brief/

Aug 29
Second Annual Gala 4 Goal

Second Annual Gala 4 Goal

J. Paye & Associates is a proud sponsor of The Sanneh Foundation Second Annual Gala 4 Goals. The Sanneh Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established by Tony Sanneh, Former Major League Soccer Player and member of the 2002 U.S.…
Aug 29
Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

“The Lucious Lyon I knew would tell those idiots the streets aren’t made for everybody. That’s why they made sidewalks.” -Cookie Lyon Every Wednesday night, Cookie Lyon on FOX’s hit show Empire shows us…
Feb 25
Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

“The Lucious Lyon I knew would tell those idiots the streets aren’t made for everybody. That’s why they made sidewalks.” -Cookie Lyon Every Wednesday night, Cookie Lyon on FOX’s hit show…

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Protect Your Rights

Covers North Carolina contract and tort law. By Maginnis Law.

http://www.maginnislaw.com

Aug 29
Collection Efforts and Inaccurate Credit Information Following Student Loan Modification or Discharge

Collection Efforts and Inaccurate Credit Information Following Student Loan Modification or Discharge

Recent studies by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimate that 44 million American hold student loans and that these loans total more than 1.4 TRILLION dollars. Most of these loans are not private loans, but come from federal…
Aug 7
North Carolina Personal Injury Claim for Postal Service Negligence

North Carolina Personal Injury Claim for Postal Service Negligence

There are hundreds to thousands of United States Postal Service (USPS) trucks operating every day on the roads in North Carolina. The employees who operate these trucks can drive negligently and cause serious automobile collisions and bodily…
Aug 7
North Carolina Subdural Hematoma and Brain Hemorrhage Attorney

North Carolina Subdural Hematoma and Brain Hemorrhage Attorney

Of all the injuries that can be caused by motor vehicle crashes, slip-and-falls, and other accidental incidents, brain injuries are among the most financially and physically devastating. They can catastrophically change not just the life of…

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Austin Business Lawyer

Commentary and information regarding the laws and regulations applicable to individuals, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs). By Gary L. Britt.

http://www.austinbusinesslawyer.info

Aug 28
IRS Issues Urgent Warning: Beware IRS/FBI Ransomware Scam

IRS Issues Urgent Warning: Beware IRS/FBI Ransomware Scam

Avoid a new phishing scheme that impersonates the IRS and the FBI as part of a ransomware scam to take computer data hostage. The scam email uses the emblems of both the IRS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It tries to entice…
Aug 21
Need To Amend Your Personal Tax Return? File Form 1040X

Need To Amend Your Personal Tax Return? File Form 1040X

File an amended tax return to correct information that changes tax calculations. This includes making changes to filing status and dependents, or correcting income credits or deductions. Don’t file an amended return to fix…
Aug 11
IRS Tax Tips For Starting A New Busine

IRS Tax Tips For Starting A New Busine

If summer plans include starting a business, be sure to visit our detailed information page for entity selection, formation, and startup considerations. New business owners may also find the following five IRS tax tips…

Rank this Week: 2523

Investment Law Blog

Covers business, real estate and property law. By Catherine DeBono Holmes of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://www.investmentlawblog.com/

Aug 28
Fiduciary Duties of General Partners and Managers in Connection with Redeployment of EB-5 Capital

Fiduciary Duties of General Partners and Managers in Connection with Redeployment of EB-5 Capital

Now that the USCIS has issued guidance requiring redeployment of capital proceeds received by a new commercial enterprise (“NCE”) from repayment of its initial investment in a job-creating entity (“JCE”) for EB-5…
Jul 24
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR REDEPLOYMENT OF EB-5 INVESTMENT FUNDS

STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR REDEPLOYMENT OF EB-5 INVESTMENT FUNDS

The white paper below was updated on July 24, 2017. It first appeared in the Investment Law Blog on February 21, 2017. Now that the USCIS has released amendments to its Policy Manual regarding the required “sustainment period” for…
Feb 21
Standards and Guidelines for Redeployment of EB-5 Investment Funds – A White Paper

Standards and Guidelines for Redeployment of EB-5 Investment Funds – A White Paper

The EB-5 investment community is now facing a new challenge, as many of the more seasoned EB-5 investment projects begin to mature and the original investment capital is returned by the project owner to the new commercial enterprise. …

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New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyers Blog

Covers business law. By Klapper & Fass.

http://www.newyorkbusinesslitigationlawyersblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Canadian M&A Perspectives

Covers developments in private and public mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. By McCarthy Tetrault.

http://www.canadianmergersacquisitions.com

Aug 28
New China Guidelines on Overseas Investments Encouraging for the Natural Resources Sector

New China Guidelines on Overseas Investments Encouraging for the Natural Resources Sector

By Shea Small, Bobby Wang, Joyce Lee and Craig Spurn On August 17, 2017, China’s NDRC, Ministry of Commerce, the People’s Bank of China and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly released their Opinions on Further Guiding and…
Aug 8
Looking Out for Minority Security Holders – Securities Commission staff publish guidance on conflict of interest transaction

Looking Out for Minority Security Holders – Securities Commission staff publish guidance on conflict of interest transaction

By David E. Woollcombe, Robert Hansen and Heidi Gordon On July 27, 2017, staff of the securities regulatory authorities in each of Ontario, Québec, Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick (CSA Staff) published Multilateral CSA Staff…
Jun 28
New Investment Canada Act Review Threshold – C$1 Billion

New Investment Canada Act Review Threshold – C$1 Billion

By Oliver J. Borgers and Michele Siu On June 22, 2017, the pre-closing review threshold that applies to most direct acquisitions of Canadian businesses by non-Canadian1, non-state owned investors from WTO member states increased to C$1…

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Spadea, Lanard, & Lignana Blogs

Covers business and franchise law.

http://www.spadealaw.com/blog

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…
Aug 16
1851 Recognizes Tom Spadea as a 2017 Legal Player

1851 Recognizes Tom Spadea as a 2017 Legal Player

1851 Franchise completed their nominations of the best of the best attorneys in franchising (Legal Player Awards) for 2017, and our own Tom Spadea was selected as a recipient. As part of this award, 1851 interviewed Tom to learn more about…
Aug 11
Tickets Available for Philadelphia Franchise Association's September Lunch & Learn

Tickets Available for Philadelphia Franchise Association's September Lunch & Learn

The Lunch & Learn for September is quickly approaching! Hosted by the Philadelphia Franchise Association, Lunch & Learn is a quarterly Q&A panel discussion and networking opportunity. Tickets for the event are available now. Come…

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Small Business Investment Lawyers

Covers business law. By Parker MacIntyre.

https://www.smallbusinessinvestmentlawyers.com/

Aug 25
Georgia Securities Commissioner Holds Second “Fairness Hearing” in Recent M&A Deal

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

The Georgia Securities Commissioner’s office recently held a fairness hearing pursuant to a request by two merging local banks seeking to facilitate their merger by forgoing the need to register newly issued securities at both the state…
Jul 17
SEC Chairman Delivers Speech Affirming Agency’s Role in Facilitating Capital Formation

SEC Chairman Delivers Speech Affirming Agency’s Role in Facilitating Capital Formation

In his first public speech as the newly-appointed head of the SEC, Chairman Jay Clayton delivered an outline of the “guiding principles” that he will look to in guiding his leadership of that agency going forward. Clayton…
Jul 17
Georgia Amends State “Crowdfunding” Rule to Conform to New SEC Rule 147A

Georgia Amends State “Crowdfunding” Rule to Conform to New SEC Rule 147A

Approximately 35 states have created exemptions in their securities acts or rules in order to allow businesses seeking relatively small amounts of capital to raise funds locally without undergoing an expensive and complicated registration…

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Arkansas Legal Issues

By Wilson & Haubert, PLLC.

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

Aug 25
What is a Fathers Rights’ Lawyer?

What is a Fathers Rights’ Lawyer?

I think the best material for a blog is straightforward, clear answers to common questions. I have been getting a lot of questions lately about the Fathers’ Rights Movement and whether I am a Fathers’ Right Lawyer. So here’s…
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…

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Business and Corporate Disputes

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

http://corporatedispute.com

Aug 25
Proxies & Voting in an Iowa Corporation

Proxies & Voting in an Iowa Corporation

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

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

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

Open Records Requests – Fees & Policie

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

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Austin TX Business Law Blog

By Sanjeev Kumar.

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

Aug 25
Forming a Corporation for Your New Texas Busine

Forming a Corporation for Your New Texas Busine

How do I form a corporation in Texas?Selecting a business entity for your new venture is a critical step. While there are several potential business structures to choose from, corporations have long been one of the most popular business…
Aug 20
Selecting a Registered Agent for Your Texas Busine

Selecting a Registered Agent for Your Texas Busine

What is a registered agent?You’ve taken the first steps towards starting your new business by selecting a business entity, but now you need to choose a registered agent for your business. Naming a registered agent may seem like a…
Jul 23
Knowing How to Sell Your Small Business in Texa

Knowing How to Sell Your Small Business in Texa

How do I get my business ready for sale?Selling your business can be just as complex as developing it. If you are considering selling your small business in Texas, it is important that you understand the sales process, how to prepare…

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Tilting the Scales

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

http://www.tiltingthescales.com/

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…
Aug 24
Returning “Power” to the Power of Attorney

Returning “Power” to the Power of Attorney

A number of years ago John Drane, owner of Drane Plumbing & Supply, executed a Power of Attorney (POA) naming his eldest daughter LaTrina Drane as his attorney in fact. John’s debilitating stroke last weekend risks placing him in…
Jul 27
Some Quick Thoughts on Opening Statements, Closing Arguments and Jury Deliberation

Some Quick Thoughts on Opening Statements, Closing Arguments and Jury Deliberation

This will likely be the last piece I write on last month’s trial. We are scheduled to start another trial in January 2018, with additional trials in April and May, and they may gin up some additional insights that I think are…

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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/

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,…
Aug 19
Three McNamee Attorneys Named to 2017 Upstate New York Rising Stars® List

Three McNamee Attorneys Named to 2017 Upstate New York Rising Stars® List

McNamee Lochner P.C. is pleased to announce that Mathew P. Barry (Banking), Jacob F. Lamme (Business Litigation), and Jeremy H. Speich (Business & Corporate Law) have been named to the 2017 Upstate New York Rising Stars list. Mathew P.…
Aug 16
McNamee Lochner Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year

McNamee Lochner Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year

Two McNamee Lochner attorneys, Amy S. O’Connor and John J. Privitera, have received the Albany 2018 award “Lawyer of the Year” in the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. O’Connor was selected…

Rank this Week: 1934

Kalia Law P.C. Business Law Blog

Covers topics related to starting and running a business.

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

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…
Jun 19
LLC or Corporation: Which is Right for my Startup?

LLC or Corporation: Which is Right for my Startup?

When forming a startup, owners face the challenge of selecting a business entity that best fits with their personal and professional objectives. Although there are several business entities in the State of California, most startups elect to…

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Cybersecurity Lawyer Forum

Covers business and privacy law. By Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://cybersecurity.jmbm.com/

Aug 17
HBO Hack Illustrates That It’s Hard to Tell Exactly What’s Been Compromised

HBO Hack Illustrates That It’s Hard to Tell Exactly What’s Been Compromised

There may be much more missing than the headlines suggest. Some 30 million people watched the Season 7 premiere of “Game of Thrones,” according to its creator, HBO. It’s one of the hottest media properties in years. The…
Aug 3
Why Data Security Is So Hard (and what to do about it)

Why Data Security Is So Hard (and what to do about it)

It’s ironic: when global threats are in the news every day, their ubiquity makes them easy to ignore. Whether they be political threats, climate threats, or data security threats, we can become numb to ever-present risk. Add in the…
Jul 7
Beyond Breach Notification

Beyond Breach Notification

Ever since California adopted the nation’s first breach notification law in 2002, companies that have suffered a data breach have focused on whether and how to notify their customers, employees and others of the nature and extent of the…

Rank this Week: 1918

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: 2093

California Litigation Attorney…

California Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers legal news. By Reid & Hellyer.

http://www.rhlaw.com/blog/

Aug 11
BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN: THE PATH FROM LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT TO UNITED STATES CITIZEN IS NOT AS DIFFICULT AS YOU MAY THINK

BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN: THE PATH FROM LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT TO UNITED STATES CITIZEN IS NOT AS DIFFICULT AS YOU MAY THINK

Have you been a legal permanent resident for at least five years? If so, why not take the next step and become a naturalized U.S. citizen? An applicant who wants to become an American citizen must, generally, meet the following requirements:…
Aug 11
HACERCE CIUDADANO DE LOS EEUU: EL CAMINO DE RESIDENTE PERMANENTE A CIUDADANO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS NO ES TAN DIFÍCIL COMO USTED PUEDE PENSAR

HACERCE CIUDADANO DE LOS EEUU: EL CAMINO DE RESIDENTE PERMANENTE A CIUDADANO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS NO ES TAN DIFÍCIL COMO USTED PUEDE PENSAR

¿Ha sido usted un residente permanente legal por lo menos cinco años? Si es así, ¿por qué no tomar el siguiente paso y convertirse en ciudadano? Un solicitante que quiere convertirse en ciudadano Americano…
Jul 6
EMPLOYEE NOT ENTITLED TO TAKE BACK RESIGNATION

EMPLOYEE NOT ENTITLED TO TAKE BACK RESIGNATION

In a recent California Court of Appeal decision, the Court was asked to address the issue of whether an employee’s resignation of an at-will employment can be rescinded by the employee on the basis that the employee was suffering from…

Rank this Week: 2965

The Virtual Attorney Blog

Covers estate planning and business law. By Michael Brennan.

http://thevirtualattorney.com/blog

Aug 10
Considerations When Selecting a Guardian for Minor Children

Considerations When Selecting a Guardian for Minor Children

It is something every parent thinks about—what will happen to my kids if I die? It’s, understandably not one of the most pleasant things to think about, but having a contingency plan in place in the event something happens can be…
Jul 14
Give Your Business a Legal Checkup

Give Your Business a Legal Checkup

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Few places is that more evident than in the field of law, where taking proper measures to protect one's interests preeminently can ward off…
Jul 10
An Excerpt from Solo out of Law School | Turn Downsides Upside Down

An Excerpt from Solo out of Law School | Turn Downsides Upside Down

There are endless reasons not to start a law firm. Think about it. After all, you have no experience, no paying clients, stiff competition from alternative legal service providers with massive marketing budgets and worst of all, a very real…

Rank this Week: 3328

Small Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://smallbusinesslawyer.blogspot.com/

Aug 10
Starting & Growing Business in New York State

Starting & Growing Business in New York State

The New York Empire State Development’s Small Business Division has put together a unified website collecting various New York State programs/services offered to New York small business to start-up or expand their small businesses. The…
Apr 21
Technological Innovation Government Program

Technological Innovation Government Program

For small businesses looking to conduct research and development, while needing funds to realize their small business technology, check out The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The SBIR "is a highly competitive program that…
Feb 17
Barriers to Digital Trade

Barriers to Digital Trade

In January 2017 the Congressional Research Service drafted a report entitled Digital Trade and U.S. Trade Policy. The Report (43 pages long) complies information from across various sectors to describe barriers faced by US companies in…

Rank this Week: 1369

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: 2398

SullivanLawNet

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

http://sullivanlaw.net/

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

Malaysia Passes Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Bill

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

Louisiana Seeks Fed Help to Get Generic Hep C Drug

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 2294

Nathan Roach

Covers technology, intellectual property, and business law.

http://www.nathanroach.com/

Aug 8
The importance of honesty in crowdfunding.

The importance of honesty in crowdfunding.

There are some truly whimsical, fantastical ideas you see on product crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter. Sometimes they turn out to be the real thing. But often, if it seems to be too good to be true, it is. Exhibit A would be the Lily…
Aug 26
Texas Investment Crowdfunding Due August 2014

Texas Investment Crowdfunding Due August 2014

After lots of advocacy, and a few false starts, investment crowdfunding is coming to Texas. Regardless of what happens with JOBS Act Title III crowdfunding, Texas is poised to be the first state to begin equity crowdfunding en masse. Because…
Aug 26
Texas Investment Crowdfunding Due August 2014

Texas Investment Crowdfunding Due August 2014

After lots of advocacy, and a few false starts, investment crowdfunding is coming to Texas. Regardless of what happens with JOBS Act Title III crowdfunding, Texas is poised to be the first state to begin equity crowdfunding en masse. Because…

Rank this Week: 2775

CBL Business Law Blog

Explores business law issues as they relate to SMEs in the UK and any international business wanting to trade in Britain. By Cousins Business Law.

http://www.business-lawfirm.co.uk/blog/

Aug 8
Get the right licences for playing and screening

Get the right licences for playing and screening

What licences do you need to screen entertainment and play music in your venue?These requirements apply if you are entertaining the public in your venue or just entertaining your staff.Screening TV and filmsFirst of all you may need…
Aug 1
It's important to get an agreement in writing

It's important to get an agreement in writing

The recent high profile case between Jeffrey Blue and Mike Ashley has brought a reminder from the High Court on how a contract is formed in English law and why it is so important to record any agreement in writing.On 26 July 2017 Mr Justice…
Jul 13
Questions to ask your advisor in a business partner dispute

Questions to ask your advisor in a business partner dispute

Whom do you turn to when you’re in dispute with yourbusiness partner(s) and what should you ask them? How do you know whether your accountant or local solicitor isthe best person to advise you? For many business owners and…

Rank this Week: 2686

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