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Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

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

http://www.bernicklifson.com/blog/
  • Jun 7

    Post-Judgment Interest: A Simple Way to Increase the Value of Your Judgment

    Post-Judgment Interest: A Simple Way to Increase the Value of Your Judgment
    Obtaining judgment against a company or person who owes you money is an important step toward recovering money you are owed. Many times, however, there is still more work to be done before that money will show up in your bank account. While…
  • May 17

    Do Good for your Business by Doing Good: An Introduction to B-Corp

    Do Good for your Business by Doing Good: An Introduction to B-Corp
    What is a B-Corp? B-Corp is short for Public Benefit Corporation. The Minnesota Public Benefit Corporation Act (MPBCA) allows a business to operate as a for-profit entity that distributes profits to its shareholder, while prioritizing its…
  • May 4

    Does Minnesota Law Protect Your Franchise from Unreasonable Termination?

    Does Minnesota Law Protect Your Franchise from Unreasonable Termination?
    Like many other states, Minnesota offers certain protections for termination or cancellation of franchise or distributor relationships.  Under the Minnesota Franchise Act, a franchisor may not cancel a franchise agreement without cause,…
Rank this Week: 2368

Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

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

http://www.bernicklifson.com/blog/
  • Jun 7

    Post-Judgment Interest: A Simple Way to Increase the Value of Your Judgment

    Post-Judgment Interest: A Simple Way to Increase the Value of Your Judgment
    Obtaining judgment against a company or person who owes you money is an important step toward recovering money you are owed. Many times, however, there is still more work to be done before that money will show up in your bank account. While…
  • May 17

    Do Good for your Business by Doing Good: An Introduction to B-Corp

    Do Good for your Business by Doing Good: An Introduction to B-Corp
    What is a B-Corp? B-Corp is short for Public Benefit Corporation. The Minnesota Public Benefit Corporation Act (MPBCA) allows a business to operate as a for-profit entity that distributes profits to its shareholder, while prioritizing its…
  • May 4

    Does Minnesota Law Protect Your Franchise from Unreasonable Termination?

    Does Minnesota Law Protect Your Franchise from Unreasonable Termination?
    Like many other states, Minnesota offers certain protections for termination or cancellation of franchise or distributor relationships.  Under the Minnesota Franchise Act, a franchisor may not cancel a franchise agreement without cause,…
Rank this Week: 1733

Bingham Greenebaum Doll Blog

Bingham Greenebaum Doll Blog

Covers Indiana law.

http://www.bgdlegal.com/blog/
  • Jun 7

    Commercial ACOs Must Consider Fraud, Antitrust Concerns When Entering Market

    Commercial ACOs Must Consider Fraud, Antitrust Concerns When Entering Market
    Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), a relatively new way to provide health care services to patient populations, have grown in numbers since their promotion in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  • Jun 4

    Supreme Court Rules: Class Action Waivers Allowed

    Supreme Court Rules: Class Action Waivers Allowed
    On May 21, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a highly anticipated ruling clarifying that employers can require employees to sign class action arbitration waivers. It may not sound like a big deal, but employers should…
  • May 31

    How the Lab-testing Firm Theranos Duped the World

    How the Lab-testing Firm Theranos Duped the World
    This article appeared in the Indianapolis Business Journal on May 11, 2018.  I saw the magician David Copperfield in Las Vegas one time. The headline of the act was that he would make an elephant disappear, right before the…
Rank this Week: 2344

Antitrust Law Blog

Antitrust Law Blog

Covers current antitrust news and regulatory developments. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.antitrustlawblog.com/
  • Jun 6

    Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Finch: Compliance Re-Evaluation?

    Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Finch: Compliance Re-Evaluation?
    On May 31, 2018, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Andrew Finch delivered an important policy statement at the ABA antitrust in a Conference in Seoul, Korea. Finch remarks of May 31, 2018. The most widely reported aspect…
  • Jun 6

    Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Finch: Compliance Re-Evaluation?

    Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Finch: Compliance Re-Evaluation?
    On May 31, 2018, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Andrew Finch delivered an important policy statement at the ABA antitrust in a Conference in Seoul, Korea. Finch remarks of May 31, 2018. The most widely reported aspect…
  • Apr 9

    California Sues Sutter Health Alleging Anti-Competitive Practice

    California Sues Sutter Health Alleging Anti-Competitive Practice
    California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in San Francisco County Superior Court on March 29, 2018 (the “Complaint”), alleging that Sutter Health (“Sutter”), one of Northern…
Rank this Week: 1084

Consumer Class Lawyers Blog

Consumer Class Lawyers Blog

Covers business and injury law. By Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel LLP.

http://www.consumerclasslawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2550

CFTC Law

CFTC Law

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

http://www.cftclaw.com/
  • Jun 5

    NFA Board Approves Swaps Proficiency Requirements Program

    NFA Board Approves Swaps Proficiency Requirements Program
    Today the National Futures Association issued a press release announcing that its board approved the formation of a Swaps Proficiency Requirements Advisory Committee which will oversee the development of a Swaps Proficiency program for…
  • May 29

    NFA Fines XFA Introducing Broker $100,000 For Compliance Violation

    NFA Fines XFA Introducing Broker $100,000 For Compliance Violation
    NFA Fines XFA Introducing Broker $100,000 For Compliance Violations Today the National Futures Association announced it ordered X-Change Financial Access, LLC. (XFA) Introducing Broker based in Chicago a $100,000 penalty for lack of…
  • May 16

    CFTC No Action from Including International Swaps for Global Development

    CFTC No Action from Including International Swaps for Global Development
    CFTC No Action from Including International Swaps for Global Development May 16, 2018 CFTC Reduces Marketplace Barriers for Global Development Initiatives Washington, DC — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s…
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Suits by Suits

Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/
  • Jun 4

    Can You Fire Someone For Racist Tweets?

    Can You Fire Someone For Racist Tweets?
    On May 29, Roseanne Barr posted a tweet comparing former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett to an ape. ABC’s reaction was swift and decisive: it fired Barr and cancelled her show. ABC’s decision led to pontification from various…
  • May 23

    Can Employees Agree to Arbitration and Give Up Their Right to Bring Class Actions? Yes, Says Supreme Court

    Can Employees Agree to Arbitration and Give Up Their Right to Bring Class Actions? Yes, Says Supreme Court
    Companies and individuals frequently enter into arbitration agreements requiring that claims be brought before a private arbitrator, rather than a judge and jury. Arbitration has various benefits: it can provide quicker resolutions,…
  • Apr 25

    Gone Phishing: Employer Faces Liability for Mistakenly Disclosing W-2 Forms to Scammer

    Gone Phishing: Employer Faces Liability for Mistakenly Disclosing W-2 Forms to Scammer
    Phishing. Spoofing. These words may sound silly, but for employers, they are anything but. Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive electronic information—such as usernames, passwords, or financial information—under false…
Rank this Week: 1079

Private Business Counsel

Private Business Counsel

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

https://corporateblog.mmwr.com/
  • Jun 4

    New Law Incentivizes Investments in Delaware-based Small Businesses by Offering Refundable Tax Credit to Angel Investor

    New Law Incentivizes Investments in Delaware-based Small Businesses by Offering Refundable Tax Credit to Angel Investor
    On May 24, 2018, Delaware Governor John Carney signed the Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act (the “Act”) into law, amending Titles 29 and 30 of the Delaware Code in an effort to spur job creation and innovation within…
  • Apr 23

    Charitable Pledge Binding Upon Corporate Donor

    Charitable Pledge Binding Upon Corporate Donor
    Prior to May 29, 2015, Foremost Industries (“Foremost”) signed a “Gift Agreement” promising to pay to Appalachian Bible College (“ABC”) the sum of $4,000,000 in five equal annual installments.  The…
  • Jan 22

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

    Estate and Gift Tax Planning Opportunities Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
    In my January 12, 2018 blog, in which I addressed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act[1] which became effective January 1, 2018, I reviewed some of the changes affecting the federal estate and gift tax – primarily the doubling of the exemption to…
Rank this Week: 2016

Vandrew Law Blog

Vandrew Law Blog

Covers asset protection, estate planning, tax law, and small business law.

http://vandrew.com/
  • Jun 1

    3 Step Guide to Holding Bitcoin in an IRA or 401(k) without Crazy Fees (and You Control the Private Keys)

    3 Step Guide to Holding Bitcoin in an IRA or 401(k) without Crazy Fees (and You Control the Private Keys)
    With a practice focused on cryptocurrency and estate planning, I’m often called upon to help my clients with their IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement accounts. As I write this, yields in many traditional retirement…
  • Jun 1

    Do I need to disclose Bitcoin an an FBAR report?

    Do I need to disclose Bitcoin an an FBAR report?
    A question I often receive is whether clients holding Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency are required to file Form FinCen 114 (colloquially called the “FBAR”). Unfortunately, as with many cryptocurrency tax issues, the answer…
  • Jun 1

    Do I need to disclose Bitcoin an an FBAR report?

    Do I need to disclose Bitcoin an an FBAR report?
    A question I often receive is whether clients holding Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency are required to file Form FinCen 114 (colloquially called the “FBAR”). Unfortunately, as with many cryptocurrency tax issues, the answer…
Rank this Week: 2885

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/
  • Jun 1

    Recent Case Law Suggests That The Impact of the Prompt Payment Act May Be Limited

    Recent Case Law Suggests That The Impact of the Prompt Payment Act May Be Limited
    When the New York Prompt Payment Act (“PPA”) was first enacted (effective 1/14/2003), many believed that it would have a major impact on the payment process in the construction industry. That has not been the case. United States…
  • Jan 3

    Varying Interpretations of Lien Law Section 3’s Consent Requirement

    Varying Interpretations of Lien Law Section 3’s Consent Requirement
    Last September, the New York Court of Appeals granted a motion for leave to appeal the Fourth Department’s decision in Ferrera v. Peaches Café LLC, 138 A.D.3d 1391, 30 N.Y.S.3d 765 (4th Dep’t 2016). In Peaches, the Fourth…
  • Oct 27

    How Contract Drafting Effects the Establishment of a Lien Fund

    How Contract Drafting Effects the Establishment of a Lien Fund
    According to the New York Lien Law, a mechanic’s lienor who is a subcontractor may only recover on its lien claim if it can establish there is a Lien Fund. That means the lienor must establish that funds were due and owing from the…
Rank this Week: 2488

Privacy Compliance & Data Security

Privacy Compliance & Data Security

Covers data breach prevention and responses. By Fox & Rothschild LLP.

https://dataprivacy.foxrothschild.com/
  • Jun 1

    Interview of Brian Tu, Digital Media Industry Leader

    Interview of Brian Tu, Digital Media Industry Leader
    On Fox’s Above the Fold blog, associate Eric Bevan interviewed Brian Tu, an experienced digital media industry leader. We invite you to read his insights on trends in privacy and technology as it relates to online advertising. Interview…
  • May 18

    Add Digital Photocopiers to Your Cybersecurity Checklist

    Add Digital Photocopiers to Your Cybersecurity Checklist
    Digital copiers pose many of the same cybersecurity risks associated with computers. This is so because they’re also computers. Data thieves know that office copiers run on “smart” technology with hard drives that store…
  • May 3

    Facebook Loses Bid to Keep Data Transfer Dispute Out of EU Court of Justice

    Facebook Loses Bid to Keep Data Transfer Dispute Out of EU Court of Justice
    Facebook has failed to prevent its feud with an Austrian privacy activist over the legality of two widely used mechanisms for transferring data between the European Union and the U.S., from reaching the EU Court of Justice. In a May 2nd…
Rank this Week: 1950

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
  • Jun 1

    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: new insights into the proposed Australia Modern Slavery Act; a new…
  • Jun 1

    Foley Hoag to Host Export Regulatory Compliance Update on June 14

    Foley Hoag to Host Export Regulatory Compliance Update on June 14
    On June 14, Foley Hoag LLP (“Foley Hoag”) will host the Massachusetts Export Center’s Export Regulatory Compliance Update. The event will feature a range of speakers addressing export compliance issues and regulatory trends,…
  • May 17

    Developments in International Investment Law Herald Enhanced CSR Obligations for Investor

    Developments in International Investment Law Herald Enhanced CSR Obligations for Investor
    The protection of a company’s investments abroad could soon be linked to that company’s compliance with its CSR obligations. This is what the new Dutch draft model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) heralds. If other countries…
Rank this Week: 3621

Franchise Law Update

Franchise Law Update

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://franchiselaw.foxrothschild.com/
  • May 31

    (Almost) All Your Tricky FDD Drafting Questions Answered

    (Almost) All Your Tricky FDD Drafting Questions Answered
    Almost every year at the IFA Annual Legal Symposium in Washington D.C., a panel of distinguished franchise attorneys and state regulators will discuss best practices in drafting a franchise disclosure document in compliance with the FTC…
  • May 31

    Will a GrubHub Restaurant Take Over a Neighborhood Near You?

    Will a GrubHub Restaurant Take Over a Neighborhood Near You?
    Each year in Washington D.C., the IFA joins forces with the International Bar Association’s Franchising Committee (IBA) to hold the IBA/IFA Joint Conference immediately after the IFA Legal Symposium. This was my first year attending. As…
  • May 31

    Are You Going to the International Franchise Expo This Week?

    Are You Going to the International Franchise Expo This Week?
    The International Franchise Expo (IFE) starts TODAY (May 31st) and runs through Saturday, June 2nd at the Javits Center in New York City.  The IFE is one the largest franchise expo in the country.  This is an…
Rank this Week: 1958

WITNESSETH: Law, Deals & Data

WITNESSETH: Law, Deals & Data

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

http://witnesseth.typepad.com
  • May 31

    The "JD Advantage" problem in law school placement ranking

    The "JD Advantage" problem in law school placement ranking
    A law school's job placement success is one of the most important factors in a prospective law student's decision where (or whether) to attend law school, and it should be. Each year when the ABA Employment Outcomes disclosure is published,…
  • May 21

    The 27% pass rate on the February 2018 California Bar Examination is not as surprising as it seem

    The 27% pass rate on the February 2018 California Bar Examination is not as surprising as it seem
    The results for the February 2018 California bar exam are out, and the statistics are grim. Only 27.3% of those who took the exam passed, which is the lowest passing rate for any bar examination in California's records. The low passing rates…
  • Mar 12

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

    How much time does it take to write a law review article?
    How long does it take to write a law review article? This question sometimes arises as law faculties balance the competing expectations of teaching, service, and scholarship. The main asset that a law school has is its reputation, which the…
Rank this Week: 2517

Law Blog Switzerland

Law Blog Switzerland

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

http://www.lawblogswitzerland.ch
Rank this Week: 2241

Blog: News & Legal Articles from…

Blog: News & Legal Articles from Our Team

By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.ds-l.com/blog/
  • May 31

    GDPR Compliance – Failure to Comply is Expensive

    GDPR Compliance – Failure to Comply is Expensive
    Binary Code The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was approved by EU Parliament back in May 2017.  The GDPR, in a nutshell, was designed to replace an inconsistent set of data privacy laws with a comprehensive law that protected…
  • May 29

    New Jersey Paid Sick Leave

    New Jersey Paid Sick Leave
    Hospital Beds Earlier this month New Jersey passed a paid sick leave act (the “Act”) that goes into effect on October 29, 2018.  This new law requires all New Jersey employers regardless of size to provide paid sick time…
  • May 8

    New Jersey Equal Pay Act

    New Jersey Equal Pay Act
    Scale of Justice Last month the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”) was signed into law by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.  This marks the third time in four years that the NJ legislature has amended its Law…
Rank this Week: 4329

Michael L. Feinstein, P.A. Blog

Michael L. Feinstein, P.A. Blog

Covers Florida commercial and business law.

http://www.feinsteinlaw.net/blog/
  • May 31

    What you need to know about construction defect

    What you need to know about construction defect
    When you hired a general contractor to oversee the construction of your home, you expected him or her to make sure that the final product was structurally sound and without defect. It ordinarily takes an army of different construction…
  • May 30

    Burger King faces business litigation after customer files suit

    Burger King faces business litigation after customer files suit
    Running a Florida business involves a lot of hard work and a knack for expecting the unexpected. In particular, company owners need to prepare for the possibility of business litigation. Even if individuals believe that they have conducted…
  • May 25

    Northwest Miami retail center to be the largest in the U.S.

    Northwest Miami retail center to be the largest in the U.S.
    Online shopping has changed the paradigm of shopping in America. Over the last five years, brick and mortar retailers have continued to lose ground to web retailers. Since websites like Zappos, Zulilly and MTailor continue to gain market…
Rank this Week: 1877

The Federal Government Contracts &…

The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://governmentcontracts.foxrothschild.com/
Rank this Week: 1959

Cybersecurity Lawyer Forum

Cybersecurity Lawyer Forum

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

http://cybersecurity.jmbm.com/
  • May 31

    Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans – A Corporate Multi-Use Tool

    Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans – A Corporate Multi-Use Tool
    The stakes have been raised as the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, mandates notification within 72 hours. Once that happens, social media and public opinion give you only hours to get it right. It’s often…
  • May 2

    SEC Ramps Up Its Interest in Cryptocurrency Companies with Scores of Subpoena

    SEC Ramps Up Its Interest in Cryptocurrency Companies with Scores of Subpoena
    By David Ma and Robert Braun The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could be on target to make 2018 the year of cryptocurrency regulation—or at least the start of it. In January, Jay Clayton, chair of the Securities and Exchange…
  • Apr 23

    The U.S. Treasury Wants to Know Your Customers, No Matter What the Currency

    The U.S. Treasury Wants to Know Your Customers, No Matter What the Currency
    FinCEN, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, has indicated that cryptocurrencies will not get an enforcement “pass.” By David Ma and Robert Braun The Treasury Department has outlined its efforts to police electronic…
Rank this Week: 1578

Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A.…

Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. Blog

Covers business, criminal, family, and injury law.

https://www.helmerlegal.com/blog/
  • May 30

    Can I Be Sentenced to Prison for Firearm or Weapon Possession in New Jersey?

    Can I Be Sentenced to Prison for Firearm or Weapon Possession in New Jersey?
    In New Jersey, simply possessing a firearm can lead to criminal charges carrying the potential for substantial fines and long-term imprisonment. The same is true for certain other types of weapons as well. Under Section 2C:39-5 and other…
  • May 25

    Please join us in congratulating HCK attorney Ira Slovin

    Please join us in congratulating HCK attorney Ira Slovin
    Please join us in congratulating HCK attorney Ira Slovin who has received official notice from the Supreme Court of NJ that he us now recognized as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.
  • May 24

    Memorial Day Marks the Unofficial Start of Summer: Don't Let a DUI Charge Ruin the Fun

    Memorial Day Marks the Unofficial Start of Summer: Don't Let a DUI Charge Ruin the Fun
    Memorial Day is often viewed as the "unofficial start" of the summer season. Summer is typically a time of great celebrations, barbecues, fun with family and friends and drinking. As this summer season starts, it is important for all drivers…
Rank this Week: 1857

Goldstein Law Firm, PLLC Blog

Goldstein Law Firm, PLLC Blog

Covers franchise law. By Jeff Goldstein.

http://www.goldlawgroup.com/category/blog/
  • May 30

    What Can You Expect During the Franchise Application Process?

    What Can You Expect During the Franchise Application Process?
    With most franchise systems, when you want to buy a franchise, you need to go through an application process. Franchisors use this process to gather as much information as possible about prospective franchisees, which they then use to weed…
  • May 24

    What Do Food Franchisees Need to Know about the New Menu Labeling Law?

    What Do Food Franchisees Need to Know about the New Menu Labeling Law?
    The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) long-anticipated menu labeling requirements went into effect on May 7, 2018. These requirements apply to predominantly to restaurant franchisees. As explained by the FDA: “The menu labeling…
  • May 22

    Restaurant Franchisees Win $8.8 Million Jury Verdict for Encroachment

    Restaurant Franchisees Win $8.8 Million Jury Verdict for Encroachment
    As a franchisee, encroachment by the franchisor or another franchisee can be among the greatest risks to long-term sustainability. If would-be customers (most of whom do not understand independent franchise ownership) have access to your…
Rank this Week: 2037

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/
  • May 24

    McNamee Lochner P.C., is seeking to hire a corporate transactional associate

    McNamee Lochner P.C., is seeking to hire a corporate transactional associate
    McNamee Lochner P.C., a full-service A-V rated law firm with offices in Albany and Clifton Park, New York, is seeking a corporate transactional associate to join its dynamic team. The post McNamee Lochner P.C., is seeking to hire a corporate…
  • May 14

    G. Kimball Williams Receives the President’s Pro Bono Service Award for the Third Judicial District

    G. Kimball Williams Receives the President’s Pro Bono Service Award for the Third Judicial District
    G. Kimball Williams received the President’s Pro Bono Service Award for the Third Judicial District on behalf of the NYS Bar Association on May 1, 2018. This award is extended to individuals and entities that have rendered extraordinary…
  • Feb 21

    Bruce J. Wagner Speaks to Capacity Audience

    Bruce J. Wagner Speaks to Capacity Audience
    Bruce J. Wagner presented a 2 hour “Matrimonial Update” education program to a capacity audience of attorneys and financial professionals at the NYS Bar Association Family Law Section’s Annual Meeting in NYC on January 25,…
Rank this Week: 1546

Tilting the Scales

Tilting the Scales

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

http://www.tiltingthescales.com/
  • May 24

    How to Avoid Trumping Non-Disclosure Agreement

    How to Avoid Trumping Non-Disclosure Agreement
    In the summer of 2016 Stormy Sultry aka Peggy Peterson and Dennis Duck aka David Dennison engaged in some alleged hanky-panky. Wanting to nip in the bud any later stories about what happened, Duck’s agent gets Sultry to sign a…
  • May 24

    Ensuring that Your Employees’ Electronically-Signed Agreements are Enforceable

    Ensuring that Your Employees’ Electronically-Signed Agreements are Enforceable
    Duncey’s Caps, Inc. hired Bud Dunop as its new human resources manager for 2018.  Bud quickly determined that Duncey’s needed a formal employee policy handbook.  Included within the handbook was an arbitration agreement…
  • Apr 27

    Is Your Business Impacted by Tariffs?

    Is Your Business Impacted by Tariffs?
    Last month’s back-and-forth between the United States and China resulted in a flurry of proclamations establishing tariffs on imports from the respective countries.  We’re here to help boil it down so you know whether your…
Rank this Week: 4619

Fashion Counsel with Anthony V.…

Fashion Counsel with Anthony V. Lupo

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

http://fashioncounsel.com
Rank this Week: 2309

Cuba Law Blog

Cuba Law Blog

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

http://www.attorneycuba.com/
  • May 24

    Plane Crash in Cuba Leaves 111 Dead and an Industry in Crisi

    Plane Crash in Cuba Leaves 111 Dead and an Industry in Crisi
    Tragedy hit Cuba last Friday when a plane crashed shortly after taking off from José Martí International Airport killing 111 people on board. Fifty of the dead have been identified, and an investigation into the causes of the…
  • May 17

    American Tourism to Cuba Drops by 40 Percent

    American Tourism to Cuba Drops by 40 Percent
    In the first quarter of 2018, fewer than 100,000 tourists from America visited Cuba according to statistics published by the Cuban government. This represents a 40% drop compared to the first quarter of 2017 and is squeezing the burgeoning…
  • May 9

    Cuban Government Hopes for $2.5 Billion in Foreign Investment Annually

    Cuban Government Hopes for $2.5 Billion in Foreign Investment Annually
    Faced with an increasingly urgent economic situation, Cuba’s government estimates it will need to attract $2.5 billion in direct foreign investment per year to solve the crisis. At the same time, authorities have said only $600 million…
Rank this Week: 1667

Lawyers on Tap

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
  • May 22

    Take That Down: Recent Lawsuit on Negative Review

    Take That Down: Recent Lawsuit on Negative Review
    “Beer: The cause and solution to all of life’s problems.” Mr. Homer J. Simpson would love the recent case of a Massachusetts craft beer company that has been trying in federal court to get the employment website Glassdoor to…
  • May 14

    A Guy Unexpectedly Walks into a TSA Bag Inspection: Don’t Let TSA Snag your Swag and Other Promotions Gone Awry

    A Guy Unexpectedly Walks into a TSA Bag Inspection: Don’t Let TSA Snag your Swag and Other Promotions Gone Awry
    With the increasing popularity of beer tourism and the statistics on brand loyalty (or lack thereof) among craft beer lovers, breweries may be looking for ways to promote their brand and keep their brewery’s name on the lips of…
  • May 8

    (PODCAST) Tap Tips for Entity Formation and Taxation

    (PODCAST) Tap Tips for Entity Formation and Taxation
    In this episode of Verrill Voices: Lawyers on Tap, Verrill Dana attorneys Jennifer Green and Jonathan Dunitz discuss the importance of entity formation to the overall success of a brewery business, and the differences between forming an…
Rank this Week: 1788

Chicago Business Attorney Blog

Chicago Business Attorney Blog

Comments on business law. By Bellas & Wachowski - Attorneys at Law.

https://www.businessattorneychicago.com/
  • May 22

    The Legal Quagmire of Cryptocurrency

    The Legal Quagmire of Cryptocurrency
    What exactly are cryptocurrencies? And how secure are they as an investment?  Questions such as these are precisely what Federal and State regulators, as well as Congress, are struggling to explore and answer.
  • Apr 9

    When Should Businesses Support Emotional Support Animals?

    When Should Businesses Support Emotional Support Animals?
    By Misty J. Cygan, Attorney at Law Aileron is a trained emotional support dog. Business owners and their customers are perfectly used to service dogs who assist people with disabilities in getting around and performing daily tasks. Continue…
  • Apr 3

    Clear Terms for Automatic Renewal Leads to e-Harmony with Customer

    Clear Terms for Automatic Renewal Leads to e-Harmony with Customer
    The growth of online paid subscription services that start with either a free trial that converts to automatic payments, or an upfront payment that automatically renews, have led to lawsuits challenging the clarity of such services’…
Rank this Week: 2245

Class Action Defense Blog

Class Action Defense Blog

Covers CAFA, class certification, employment law, FCRA, FDCPA and multidistrict litigation. By Michael J. Hassen.

https://www.classactiondefenseblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1093

Kirk Sanders Law Blog

Kirk Sanders Law Blog

Covers North Carolina business and personal injury issues.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blogs/kirksanderslaw
  • May 22

    Domesticating a Foreign Judgment in North Carolina

    Domesticating a Foreign Judgment in North Carolina
    Tags: Domesticating Foreign Judgment North CarolinaDomesticating a Foreign Judgment in North Carolina Call our firm to assist you in domesticating your foreign judgment in North Carolina. We will need: 1) an authenticated copy of the…
  • Mar 21

    NC Court of Appeals Eminent Domain Opinion

    NC Court of Appeals Eminent Domain Opinion
    Tags: NC Eminent Domain AttorneysMap Act Corridor CasesNCDOTMarch 20, 2018 Court of Appeals victory for property owners reported in Carolina…
  • Jan 30

    $5,057,000 judgment, appeal, collection

    $5,057,000 judgment, appeal, collection
    Tags: breach of contract attorney north carolinapost judgment collection north carolinaCo-counsel, Matthew Bryant and Henry Parr Jr. obtained a judgment for plaintiff in a breach of contract lawsuit in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The…
Rank this Week: 2839

Sanders Law Firm Blog

Sanders Law Firm Blog

Covers North Carolina law.

http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blog
  • May 22

    Domesticating a Foreign Judgment in North Carolina

    Domesticating a Foreign Judgment in North Carolina
    Tags: Domesticating Foreign Judgment North CarolinaDomesticating a Foreign Judgment in North Carolina Call our firm to assist you in domesticating your foreign judgment in North Carolina. We will need: 1) an authenticated copy of the…
  • Mar 21

    NC Court of Appeals Eminent Domain Opinion

    NC Court of Appeals Eminent Domain Opinion
    Tags: NC Eminent Domain AttorneysMap Act Corridor CasesNCDOTMarch 20, 2018 Court of Appeals victory for property owners reported in Carolina…
  • Jan 30

    $5,057,000 judgment, appeal, collection

    $5,057,000 judgment, appeal, collection
    Tags: breach of contract attorney north carolinapost judgment collection north carolinaCo-counsel, Matthew Bryant and Henry Parr Jr. obtained a judgment for plaintiff in a breach of contract lawsuit in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The…
Rank this Week: 3072

Legal Tips & Commentary

Legal Tips & Commentary

Provides legal tips for businesses and consumers in California. By Carl H. Starrett.

http://chs-law.com/blog/
  • May 19

    REAL ID and Bankruptcy

    REAL ID and Bankruptcy
    The REAL ID Act is a federal law passed in 2005 that was designed to “improve the reliability and accuracy of state-issued identification documents” and theoretically increase national security. The REAL ID Act sets security…
  • Jan 18

    Getting Rid of Traffic Tickets in Bankruptcy

    Getting Rid of Traffic Tickets in Bankruptcy
    Fines for parking  and traffic tickets are a big concern for our clients, especially for those who drive professionally for a living. While these fines are rarely a factor in the decision to file for bankruptcy, they can influence which…
  • Jul 27

    Car Loan Modifications in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

    Car Loan Modifications in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
    Do you have a bad car loan? If your car is worth less than what you owe, it might be possible to use Chapter 13 bankruptcy to lower your balance or interest rate. If other words, you can sometimes “cram down” the principle balance…
Rank this Week: 4117

Kalia Law P.C. Business Law Blog

Kalia Law P.C. Business Law Blog

Covers topics related to starting and running a business.

http://www.kalialawpc.com/from-the-blog/
Rank this Week: 2182

Business Litigation Trends For…

Business Litigation Trends For Lawyers

Covers business law. By Kang Haggerty & Fetbroyt.

https://www.businesslitigationtrends.com/
  • May 17

    Legal Intelligencer: Key Points in Negotiating and Preparing Settlement Agreements and Release

    Legal Intelligencer: Key Points in Negotiating and Preparing Settlement Agreements and Release
    In the May 17, 2018 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang, Managing Member of KHF, writes Key Points in Negotiating and Preparing Settlement Agreements and Releases. With fewer and fewer cases going to trial, lawyers must…
  • Apr 13

    Legal Intelligencer: Court Provides Guidance on the Authentication of Social Media Posts, Or Does It?

    Legal Intelligencer: Court Provides Guidance on the Authentication of Social Media Posts, Or Does It?
    In the April 12, 2018 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang, Managing Member of KHF, writes Court Provides Guidance on the Authentication of Social Media Posts, Or Does It? Facebook has been making headlines lately over…
  • Apr 12

    JFRE Hosts Mayor Kenney

    JFRE Hosts Mayor Kenney
    Image from Hines, Owner & Developer On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Real Estate affinity group (JFRE) hosted Mayor Kenney and Seth Shapiro, COO of The Goldenberg Group and Chairman of…
Rank this Week: 2045

CBL Business Law Blog

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/
  • May 17

    Contract terms and variations should be agreed in writing

    Contract terms and variations should be agreed in writing
    Last August I blogged about the perils of trying to rely on a hotly disputed contract where the contract was based on an alleged conversation in a pub.The spat between Jeffrey Blue and Mike Ashley ended up in the High Court which found that…
  • May 4

    Update-Royal Wedding and the sale of alcohol

    Update-Royal Wedding and the sale of alcohol
    The Royal Wedding is fast approaching. I recently posted a blog giving details of the extension of hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and extended late night refreshment for those premises. Some premises may have…
  • Apr 18

    The Royal Wedding and sale of alcohol

    The Royal Wedding and sale of alcohol
    As I mentioned in my blog in January, the Government indicated that it may extend licensing hours for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to allow people to celebrate on the nights of Friday 18 and Saturday 19 May until 1am…
Rank this Week: 2889

Illinois Business Law Journal

Illinois Business Law Journal

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

https://publish.illinois.edu/illinoisblj/
  • May 14

    Hands Off the Wheel: An Analysis of Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Autonomous Automobile

    Hands Off the Wheel: An Analysis of Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Autonomous Automobile
    Source: www.thenextweb.com By George Cortina Download full note here. The days of having our hands on the wheel while cruising along a highway will soon be over. The advent of autonomous and semi-autonomous automobiles presents many new…
  • May 14

    Legislating Low-Wage Non-Competes: Reconciling Policy Interests with Common Law

    Legislating Low-Wage Non-Competes: Reconciling Policy Interests with Common Law
    Source: www.businesslawutah.com By Derek Franklin Download full note here. In August 2016, the Illinois General Assembly enacted the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, which prohibits non-compete agreements with private sector employees…
  • May 14

    To Infinity & Beyond: Legal Implications for Space Tourism

    To Infinity & Beyond: Legal Implications for Space Tourism
    Source: www.nytimes.com By Colin Mummery Download full note here. The drastic rise of numerous space tourism companies suggests that the prospects of viable and even cost-conscious space tourism may be in reach. This entirely new…
Rank this Week: 1208

Wisconsin Business Law Blog

Wisconsin Business Law Blog

By Schober & Mitchell, S.C.

http://www.wisconsinbusinesslawblog.com
  • May 9

    Wisconsin Supreme Court Takes Aim at Non-Solicitation Clause

    Wisconsin Supreme Court Takes Aim at Non-Solicitation Clause
    How does a business stop a former employee from poaching the business’s employees after the employee has left employment of the business? Generally, to achieve this goal, employers have entered into a contract with the employee that…
  • Feb 23

    Mergers & Acquisitions and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

    Mergers & Acquisitions and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
    This article was originally posted on the “State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section Blog,” and was written by Attorney James Phillips.   The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brings significant changes to the…
  • Jan 28

    Wisconsin Benefit Corporations, a Profit/Non-Profit Hybrid

    Wisconsin Benefit Corporations, a Profit/Non-Profit Hybrid
    We do a lot of non-profit work. Oftentimes, we are working with new startups that are driven by strong social motivation, but to form and survive need investment capital. This puts us at a crossroad: do we go non-profit and non-stock or…
Rank this Week: 3227

Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

Covers legal issues facing the fashion, apparel and textile industry. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.fashionapparellawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4006

Canadian M&A Perspectives

Canadian M&A Perspectives

Covers Canadian private and public mergers and acquisitions. By McCarthy Tetrault.

https://www.mccarthy.ca/en/insights/blogs/canadian-ma-perspectives
Rank this Week: 1897

Florida Business Litigation Lawyer…

Florida Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers business and employment law. By Mavrick Law Firm.

https://www.mavricklaw.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 1872

Odgers Law Group Blog

Odgers Law Group Blog

Covers California business and estate planning law.

https://odgerslawgroup.com/blog/
  • Apr 30

    The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Dental Partnership (2018 Checklist)

    The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Dental Partnership (2018 Checklist)
    You may have heard that entering into a dental partnership is like entering into a marriage. Unfortunately, it is not… It is harder. Both are gigantic commitments that change the course of ones life. They both require trust, respect,…
  • Jan 5

    New Federal Estate Tax Exemption Amount | 2018 Update

    New Federal Estate Tax Exemption Amount | 2018 Update
    What is the New Federal Estate Tax Exemption Amount in 2018? In 2018 the federal Estate Tax Exemption is 11.2 million for an individual or 22.4 million for a married couple. The federal estate tax exemption rate roughly doubled from 2017…
  • Oct 18

    The Importance of Not Commingling fund

    The Importance of Not Commingling fund
    Set Boundaries between your Business and Personal Finances to Avoid Commingling Funds. No matter whether you have used your asset as the capital investment for your startup or personal credit score to get a startup loan, creating a clear…
Rank this Week: 1763

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Covers Virginia drunk driving, reckless driving and speeding offenses.

http://www.andrewflusche.com/blog/
  • Apr 25

    [Study] Virginia Counties with the Highest Drunk Driving Fatality Rate

    [Study] Virginia Counties with the Highest Drunk Driving Fatality Rate
    I regularly defend folks who are charged with DUI in Virginia. Our criminal justice system depends upon criminal defense lawyers fighting hard to limit the government’s reach and protect individual rights. At the same time, I recognize…
  • Mar 6

    [Infographic] Virginia’s Most Shocking DUI Statistic

    [Infographic] Virginia’s Most Shocking DUI Statistic
    Virginia is known for having tough laws against drunk driving and has made efforts to reduce the rates of drunk driving and alcohol-involved crashes. Despite everything that is done to discourage drivers from drinking and driving, drivers…
  • Feb 10

    How much does a VA reckless driving lawyer cost?

    How much does a VA reckless driving lawyer cost?
    If you received a reckless driving ticket, you are probably wondering what to do about it and how much does it even cost to hire a VA reckless driving lawyer? Many of my clients have never needed a lawyer before, so it’s not unusual to…
Rank this Week: 4130

The Resource Blog

The Resource Blog

Covers tax law. By Samuel D. Brotman.

http://www.sambrotman.com/blog/
  • Apr 24

    The Lead System and Framing an Employment Development Department Audit

    The Lead System and Framing an Employment Development Department Audit
      In California we have what’s called a lead system where the EDD, the state employment tax agency will get a lead from something, then they will send their auditors out to follow up on a lead. The leads are generated from multiple…
  • Apr 24

    Reclassified Payments to Officers in an Employment Development Department Audit

    Reclassified Payments to Officers in an Employment Development Department Audit
      The auditor is going to look at any payments to officers or any personal expenses that are being written out of the business, and in an effort to classify personal expenses as taxable wages. Let’s talk about that in a little bit…
  • Apr 24

    Employee Reimbursements in a California Payroll Tax Audit

    Employee Reimbursements in a California Payroll Tax Audit
      One of the biggest problems that we come across in payroll audits is employee reimbursements. A lot of the times what will happen is an employee will get paid a normal paycheck and then they will spend their own money outside the…
Rank this Week: 2125

Chinese Direct Investment Law Blog

Chinese Direct Investment Law Blog

By Hill Wallack LLP.

http://www.uschinalawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2340

Emerging Companies Insider

Emerging Companies Insider

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://emergingcompanies.foxrothschild.com/
  • Apr 16

    Four Considerations for Advisor Option Grant

    Four Considerations for Advisor Option Grant
    Startup clients often rely on independent contractors and advisors during their early stages but do not have the cash to pay them, so they turn to equity compensation. Stock options are a great incentive tool, but founders should consider the…
  • Apr 3

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

    Los Angeles Startups: Join Us April 24 for an HR Boot Camp!
    Attention all Los Angeles area emerging companies! Want to get the most out of your people and your investment? Focus on your company’s HR and corporate governance. Join Fox Rothschild Employment and Corporate attorneys Sahara Pynes and…
  • Mar 27

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

    A Closer Look: Recent NVCA Form Updates Highlight Discrimination and Harassment Key Issue
    Recently, we discussed generally the NVCA’s updated model legal documents on this blog. Of particular interest in the new forms is the NVCA’s attention to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies for emerging companies.…
Rank this Week: 2006

Lanard and Associates Blog

Lanard and Associates Blog

Franchise law information and tips for franchisors, franchisees and the franchise industry; commercial lease information for prospective and existing tenants; and other business legal news and information.

http://lanardandassociates.com/blog/
  • Apr 13

    Buying An Existing Franchise – A Two Step Proce

    Buying An Existing Franchise – A Two Step Proce
    What Are The Two Steps To Buying An Existing Franchise Business? When you are buying an existing franchise business it is a two step process. A person must evaluate both the franchise investment opportunity (the franchisor/franchisee…
  • Feb 6

    Florida Small Business Parity Act

    Florida Small Business Parity Act
    Florida Senate had recently passed SB 1076 known as the Florida Small Business Parity Act.  The Florida Small Business Parity Act is an attempt by the Florida legislature to ensure that Franchisees owning a Franchise are on a more even…
  • Dec 11

    What Is A Franchise Earnings Claim?

    What Is A Franchise Earnings Claim?
    DEFINITION OF A FRANCHISE EARNINGS CLAIM What is a franchise earnings claim? As a prospective franchisee, you want to know how much money  you can expect to generate from the franchise business in which you are investing.  A…
Rank this Week: 1606