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Chinese Direct Investment Law Blog

By Hill Wallack LLP.

http://www.uschinalawblog.com/

Jan 11
COURT HOLDS ASIA-BASED PHARMA COMPANY CANNOT BE SUED IN NEW JERSEY DESPITE PRESENCE OF SUBSIDIARY

COURT HOLDS ASIA-BASED PHARMA COMPANY CANNOT BE SUED IN NEW JERSEY DESPITE PRESENCE OF SUBSIDIARY

An India-based pharmaceutical company, Dishman Pharmace […]
May 30
中国对美国的直接投资总金额预计将超过去年

中国对美国的直接投资总金额预计将超过去年

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Nov 17
NJSBA and Hill Wallack Attorneys Host Delegation from China

NJSBA and Hill Wallack Attorneys Host Delegation from China

Professors from China met with New Jersey State Bar Ass […]

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Silicon Valley Law Group Blog

Covers business law. By Silicon Valley Law Group

http://blog.svlg.com/

Jan 6
Stephen Wu to Speak at the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference

Stephen Wu to Speak at the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference

On January 19, 2017, SVLG attorney Stephen Wu will present a program at the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference entitled “Product Liability Issues in AI Systems.” The talk will focus on product liability risks to…
Jan 6
Stephen Wu to Speak at the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference

Stephen Wu to Speak at the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference

On January 19, 2017, SVLG attorney Stephen Wu will present a program at the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference entitled “Product Liability Issues in AI Systems.” The talk will focus on product liability risks to…
Dec 19
Healthtech Devices Raise Security Compliance and Liability Issue

Healthtech Devices Raise Security Compliance and Liability Issue

by Stephen Wu Healthtech devices are increasingly common. People are wearing sensor devices that monitor fitness metrics. They can count steps and distance walked or run, calories burned, elevation changes, and heart rate. In the future,…

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The New York Law Blog

By IPG Hayes, Simon & Berardelli PC. Provides updates on New York legal issues.

http://www.thenewyorklawblog.com

Dec 20
Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to all our Clients and Friend

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to all our Clients and Friend

_____*Sean Hayes may be contacted at: SeanHayes@ipglegal.com. Sean Hayes is co-chair of the Korea Practice Team and Chair of International Practice Group at IPG Legal. He is the first non-Korean attorney to have worked for the Korean…
Nov 18
New York Franchisors: Start Thinking About Filing Your NYS Tax Document

New York Franchisors: Start Thinking About Filing Your NYS Tax Document

With the new year fast approaching, franchisors in New York should beginning focusing on updating their franchise disclosure documents, renewing their franchise registrations. However, NY franchisors should not forget that it is required to…
Nov 17
How To Effectively Draft A Clear Statement of Work That Meets Your Need

How To Effectively Draft A Clear Statement of Work That Meets Your Need

When hiring a business in connection with a project, it is important that all parties create and agree to a clear and precise Statement of Work so there is no misunderstanding about the necessary benchmarks and deadlines involved. A Statement…

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Barbeau, Evans & Goldstein Law…

Barbeau, Evans & Goldstein Law Blog

Covers business law, tax, and international law.

http://beg-law.com/lawblog/

Dec 19
Foreign Owners of US LLCs (single-member) Must Report to IRS

Foreign Owners of US LLCs (single-member) Must Report to IRS

Foreign owners of single-member US LLCs now forced to report to tax authority (IRS).
Dec 5
Barbeau Evans LLP

Barbeau Evans LLP

We are excited to announce that some changes to our practice are coming in the new year! Barbeau Evans LLP.
Nov 1
CRA Charities Directorate Video: “Gifting and Receipting”

CRA Charities Directorate Video: “Gifting and Receipting”

Learn about the types of donations for which registered charities and other qualified donees can issue a tax receipt, and the various rules on receipting.

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The Resource Blog

Covers tax law. By Samuel D. Brotman.

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

Nov 10
California Tax Guide for Marijuana Businesses and Proposition 64: The Adult Use of Marijuana Act

California Tax Guide for Marijuana Businesses and Proposition 64: The Adult Use of Marijuana Act

On Tuesday, California voters passed historic legislation by voting to allow the recreational use of marijuana in California. Regardless of your opinion about marijuana use, the legislation will have a huge impact on the state of California…
Aug 25
Opting Out of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (ODVP) – Part Two

Opting Out of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (ODVP) – Part Two

Here are the steps that IRS examiners take before a taxpayer makes the irrevocable decision to opt out: 1. Send Status Letter to the taxpayer setting forth the status of the voluntary disclosure certification, documents required to finalize…
Aug 25
Opting Out of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (ODVP) – Part Two

Opting Out of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (ODVP) – Part Two

Here are the steps that IRS examiners take before a taxpayer makes the irrevocable decision to opt out: 1. Send Status Letter to the taxpayer setting forth the status of the voluntary disclosure certification, documents required to finalize…

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The Brewery Law Blog

Covers licensing, permitting, advertising, labeling and distribution issues affecting the brewing industry. By Reiser Legal LLC.

http://brewerylaw.com

Nov 9
Bigger and Better: The Reiser Legal Team Joins Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP

Bigger and Better: The Reiser Legal Team Joins Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP

We are ready to announce that our team of counsel will be joining forces with the firm of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn, LLP (MNG&D). Our alliance provides the clients of Reiser Legal with affordable access to the…
Jun 21
Brewery Trademark Coexistence Agreement

Brewery Trademark Coexistence Agreement

When trademark disputes pop up, often breweries agree to get along. In doing so, two beverage businesses can seek what’s called a trademark coexistence agreement. This is an agreement that essentially sets forth trademark restrictions…
Jun 17
MN Brewer Files Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

MN Brewer Files Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

These days, it’s still rare to see a craft brewery in any sort of legal hot water (unless it’s a contentious trademark dispute). However, a recent employment discrimination action filed by a former Minnesota brewer has serious…

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Legal Update

Covers real estate law and business law. By Peter Moulinos.

http://www.moulinos.com/category/legal-update-peter-moulinos/

Nov 3
Lawsuits Against Foreign Companies Doing Business in New York

Lawsuits Against Foreign Companies Doing Business in New York

Just passing through New York? Is your company soliciting business here? Companies often question whether engaging in these actions allow […] The post Lawsuits Against Foreign Companies Doing Business in New York…
Oct 22
Douglas Elliman Sues Competitor For Poaching Real Estate Broker

Douglas Elliman Sues Competitor For Poaching Real Estate Broker

New York real estate brokerage powerhouse Douglas Elliman has filed a lawsuit against another competing brokerage, Compass, and two of […]
Oct 12
Damages are Forever: Tiffany & Co.…

Damages are Forever: Tiffany & Co. Succeeds in Diamond Ring Trademark Infringement Case Against Costco This notable trademark infringement case […]

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Bulgarian Legal Blog

Covers legal problems that UK and Irish investors face with their investments (mainly in properties) in Bulgaria. By Milen Hristov.

http://mhlegal.eu/blog/

Sep 16
Buying or creating an airline in Bulgaria (AOC holder)

Buying or creating an airline in Bulgaria (AOC holder)

All airlines and AOC holders, registered in Bulgaria benefit of the country’s EU membership and all connected Single Sky and Open Skies agreements. Country’s location is quite beneficial as it is almost in the middle on the…
Feb 25
Bulgarian Aircraft Register should be open

Bulgarian Aircraft Register should be open

Bulgarian Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for keeping the aircraft register of Bulgaria i.e. records of all aircraft registrations, aircraft ownership rights, dry or wet lease contracts records. Bulgarian aircraft register is not very…
Jul 15
Temporary replacement of aircraft engine in Bulgaria

Temporary replacement of aircraft engine in Bulgaria

If an aircraft engine fails, the airline can make a temporary engine replacement until the rightful owner (lessor) allows permanent engine replacement. Sometimes in case of financial problems the aircraft is seized by creditor or the…

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Cannabis Industry Legal Blog

By Northwest Marijuana Law.

http://www.nwmjlaw.com

Aug 23
Case Law Update: United States v. McIntosh

Case Law Update: United States v. McIntosh

United States v. McIntosh: In ten consolidated interlocutory appeals and petitions for writs of mandamus arising from three district courts in two states, the panel... The post Case Law Update: United States v. McIntosh appeared first on 7…
Aug 23
Case Law Update: United States v. McIntosh

Case Law Update: United States v. McIntosh

United States v. McIntosh: In ten consolidated interlocutory appeals and petitions for writs of mandamus arising from three district courts in two states, the panel vacated the district court’s orders denying relief to the appellants,…
Aug 2
Trademarks for Retail Marijuana Stores (Legal Update)

Trademarks for Retail Marijuana Stores (Legal Update)

On July 14, 2016, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) decided the matter of In Re Morgan Brown, Serial No. 86362968, affirming the USPTO’s... The post Trademarks for Retail Marijuana Stores (Legal Update) appeared…

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Tax Law and Business Organization…

Tax Law and Business Organization Strategy

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

http://taxlaw.sprouselaw.com/

Aug 10
Proposed Regulations May Spark Year-End Transfer

Proposed Regulations May Spark Year-End Transfer

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

New Non-discrimination Rules for Health Insurance Plan

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

Sales of Livestock Due to Drought

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

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One World International Practice…

One World International Practice Blog

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

http://blog.internationalpractice.org/

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

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

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

Another District Court Examines Extraterritoriality of the Alien Tort Statute

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

The Supreme Court Considers Extraterritoriality of RICO

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

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Legal Tips & Commentary

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

http://chs-law.com/blog/

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…
Jan 30
The Hazards of Debt Consolidation With LoanMe

The Hazards of Debt Consolidation With LoanMe

In recent weeks, a lender based in California called LoanMe started flooding local radio stations with advertisements for debt consolidation loans. LoanMe offers unsecured personal loans up to $100,000 and unsecured business loan up to…
Oct 17
Fix the Hole First, Then Bail the Water

Fix the Hole First, Then Bail the Water

You’ve read in the past about signs that might warrant delaying a bankruptcy. In this article, I want to focus more on unresolved addiction or behavioral issues. Sometimes you need to fix the hole in your boat before you can get…

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Vandrew Law Blog

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

http://vandrew.com/

Jul 21
IRAs & 401(k)s Holding Bitcoin Directly: Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Prohibited Transaction Trap

IRAs & 401(k)s Holding Bitcoin Directly: Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Prohibited Transaction Trap

Practicing in estate planning, wills, and trusts, 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 investments are at all…
Jul 12
Estate Planning Traps & Bitcoin: 5 Things Bitcoin Holders Must Do Today

Estate Planning Traps & Bitcoin: 5 Things Bitcoin Holders Must Do Today

When it comes to estate planning, very little has been mentioned about bitcoin. While bitcoin is subject to wills and revocable living trusts like any other asset, there are some special considerations. Most seasoned holders of bitcoin are…
Jun 3
6 Things You Can Do Right Now To Live Richer and Leave More for Your Loved One

6 Things You Can Do Right Now To Live Richer and Leave More for Your Loved One

When talking about estate planning, we often get all twisted up in the mechanisms (revocable living trusts, wills, death taxes, etc.). We then lose sight of the bigger picture, which is how to live more richly with the time we do have. When I…

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Thoits Law Blog

Discusses important legal developments in the areas of business, employment, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and estate planning. By Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean.

http://www.thoitslaw.com/blog/

Jun 24
Authenticating Electronic Agreements and Signature

Authenticating Electronic Agreements and Signature

By Stephen C. Gerrish, Senior Counsel A new California Court of Appeal decision, Espejo v. Southern California Permanente Medical Group, elaborates on how to prove that documents signed online, digitally,...
Jun 23
New Harassment Policies Required in California

New Harassment Policies Required in California

By Stephen C. Gerrish, Senior Counsel Employers in California should immediately review their harassment policies to ensure compliance with California’s new harassment prevention regulations. California law mandates that employers…
May 11
The Next Venue Frontier: New Federal Trade Secret Legislation Opens The Federal Courts To Trade Secret Claim

The Next Venue Frontier: New Federal Trade Secret Legislation Opens The Federal Courts To Trade Secret Claim

By Andrew P. Holland and Jared M. Ahern On May 11, 2016 President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”). Among other things, the DTSA...

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Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

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

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

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

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

WHY REAFFIRM A MORTGAGE LOAN IN MICHIGAN?

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

EXCEPTIONS TO REPORTING 1099-C FORGIVENESS OF INDEBTEDNESS

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

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Alixe Cormick: Small Cap Lawyer

Focuses on Canadian and United States securities law matters of interest to micro and small cap companies.

http://www.alixecormick.com

May 4
Equity Crowdfunding for Your Residential Construction Busine

Equity Crowdfunding for Your Residential Construction Busine

Canada currently has four real estate specific crowdfunding portals : Brix RCR, Open Avenue , R2Crowd, and NexusCrowd. All of them are located in Ontario. Canadians can expect other new equity and debt real estate…
May 4
Equity Crowdfunding for Your Residential Construction Busine

Equity Crowdfunding for Your Residential Construction Busine

By Alixe Cormick Canada currently has four real estate specific crowdfunding portals : Brix RCR, Open Avenue , R2Crowd, and NexusCrowd. All of them are located in Ontario. Canadians can expect other new equity and debt…
May 4
Equity Crowdfunding for Your Residential Construction Busine

Equity Crowdfunding for Your Residential Construction Busine

By Alixe Cormick Canada currently has four real estate specific crowdfunding portals : Brix RCR, Open Avenue , R2Crowd, and NexusCrowd. All of them are located in Ontario. Canadians can expect other new equity and debt…

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Debt Collection Lawyer Blog

Offers tips, techniques and strategies for debt collection. By Michael Herrin.

http://debtcollectionlawyer.blogspot.com/

Apr 15
STOP FIGHTING BY YOURSELF, GET THE GOVERNMENT ON YOUR SIDE

STOP FIGHTING BY YOURSELF, GET THE GOVERNMENT ON YOUR SIDE

Sometimes I know you feel like you are David and the debt collector is Goliath. They have all the resources and the time to call and mail and now even text and harass you. They have account managers to call and harass you.…
Apr 14
COMING SOON A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF…

COMING SOON A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THIS BLOG ANDAN UPDATED VERSION OF MY BEST SELLING BOOKThis Blog has been idle for sometime although the information provided is timeless and still absolutely accurate. But now it is…
Aug 8
I am very pleased to announce the updated…

I am very pleased to announce the updated and revised 2013 version of the best set of weapons you could hope for in fighting a debt collection lawsuit. For only $19.99 you can have every secret debt collection lawyers don't want you to have…

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Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/articles/

Apr 1
How you can make your online job applications better

How you can make your online job applications better

Restaurants, retail, and countless industries now use online job applications. But did you ever wonder if online applications are hindering the recruiting and hiring process? A national survey conducted by PEAT…
Apr 1
How you can make your online job applications better

How you can make your online job applications better

Restaurants, retail, and countless industries now use online job applications. But did you ever wonder if online applications are hindering the recruiting and hiring process? A national survey conducted by PEAT…
Jun 16
Why Trademarks Should Only Be Used as Adjective

Why Trademarks Should Only Be Used as Adjective

Last week I attended a Continuing Learning Education presentation at the Northern Kentucky Chase College of Law. One of the presenters, Alan Datri, resident of the Memphis Bioworks Foundation and former senior consultant with the World…

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Consumer Goods & Retail…

Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog

Covers litigation-related issues concerning consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, advertisers, consumers and attorneys. By Kotchen & Low LLP.

http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/

Mar 6
News America Marketing Settles Advertiser Antitrust Claims for $280 Million

News America Marketing Settles Advertiser Antitrust Claims for $280 Million

News America Marketing agreed last week to pay approximately $280 million to settle claims brought by advertising customers for alleged antitrust overcharges.The settlement was announced on the first day of trial, at which Dial Corporation,…
Jan 28
Advertiser Class Action Against News Corp Related to In-Store Advertising Scheduled for February 29, 2016 Trial

Advertiser Class Action Against News Corp Related to In-Store Advertising Scheduled for February 29, 2016 Trial

A class action lawsuit filed by Dial Corporation against News Corporation has survived multiple procedural hurdles and appears to be headed for trial on February 29.On June 18, 2015, Dial won a motion for class certification, permitting…
Nov 25
Retailer Challenges Clorox’s “Club Pack” Policy as Robinson-Patman Violation

Retailer Challenges Clorox’s “Club Pack” Policy as Robinson-Patman Violation

Woodman’s Food Market, Inc. recently filed a lawsuit against The Clorox Company, alleging that Clorox’s policy of no longer selling “large pack” – a.k.a.…

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Lightbulb Blog by Dilanchian

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

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

Feb 28
Social media lawyer favours online collaboration

Social media lawyer favours online collaboration

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

Social media and the law - book review

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

Letter of Demand Specie

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

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Law Office of Bradley Gross Blog

Covers legal issues impacting the technologies that businesses use to make money and grow.

http://bradleygross.com/blog/

Feb 19
New Technology For Old Cable Television: The FCC Got it Right

New Technology For Old Cable Television: The FCC Got it Right

If you have cable television, then you likely rent one or more set-top cable boxes from your cable company. These devices descramble cable television signals—you couldn’t receive most premium channels, such as HBO or Showtime,…
Feb 17
Government vs. Apple? This Former Prosecutor Backs Apple.

Government vs. Apple? This Former Prosecutor Backs Apple.

I cannot, and do not, agree with the government’s efforts to force Apple to circumvent the security protocols on the iPhone. The power of the government cannot be limitless, even if the purpose for which such power is…
Jan 4
Online Privacy Policies–Don’t Believe the Hype

Online Privacy Policies–Don’t Believe the Hype

The FTC just announced its agenda for its upcoming privacy-related conference, aptly named, PrivacyCon. The FTC hails the event as a first-of-its-kind conference “regarding important consumer privacy and security issues by leading…

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California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers business litigation, real estate, and equine law. By Adina T. Stern.

http://www.californiabusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/

Feb 10
Is it Legal? Listing a Property on Airbnb or VRBO in California

Is it Legal? Listing a Property on Airbnb or VRBO in California

All too often new ideas get ahead of the law. Airbnb and VRBO are examples of just such a situation. Real estate lawyers are being inundated with calls from landlords who are receiving citations from their cities, fines from their…
Dec 14
Hiring a Contractor: What you Need to Know About California Residential Remodeling and Construction Contract

Hiring a Contractor: What you Need to Know About California Residential Remodeling and Construction Contract

No matter where in Southern California you live, and no matter how long ago your home was built, remodeling and making improvements to your home is a generally a good idea. Whether you are knocking out a non-structural wall to create more…
Dec 14
Hiring a Contractor: What you Need to Know About California Residential Remodeling and Construction Contract

Hiring a Contractor: What you Need to Know About California Residential Remodeling and Construction Contract

No matter where in Southern California you live, and no matter how long ago your home was built, remodeling and making improvements to your home is a generally a good idea. Whether you are knocking out a non-structural wall to create more…

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Law Office of John Burton

Covers business law topics and random musings.

http://www.burtonlawpllc.com/blog/

Jan 23
What Is Trademark Clearance?

What Is Trademark Clearance?

What Does Trademark Clearance Mean? A. Clearance refers to the process of searching for pre-existing trademarks that are the same or similar to your proposed mark and assessing whether or
Sep 24
What is a Trademark?

What is a Trademark?

©John Burton 2009 A trademark is the actual name of a product (Coke for soft drinks). Trademarks/brand names identify the product as coming from a particular company and it also
Sep 14
Can My Website Get Me In Trouble?

Can My Website Get Me In Trouble?

WEBSITE LIABILITY: CAN MY WEBSITE GET ME IN TROUBLE? © John Burton 2015 The short answer is yes, if your site permits users to post content on the site. If

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The University of Chicago Law…

The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Blog

Covers constitutional law, copyright/technology, corporate law, criminal law, free speech, genetic testing, international law, national security and more.

http://uchicagolaw.typepad.com/faculty/

Jan 22
Notice and Comment, Behavioral Economics, and United States v. Texa

Notice and Comment, Behavioral Economics, and United States v. Texa

Assistant Professor Daniel Hemel on the Supreme Court’s certiorari grant in United States v. Texas: In many respects, the Supreme Court’s cert grant earlier this week in United States v. Texas was utterly unsurprising. The Fifth Circuit…
Jan 6
Friedrichs, Free-Riding, and Life After the Agency Shop

Friedrichs, Free-Riding, and Life After the Agency Shop

Assistant Professor Daniel Hemel and UC Berkeley Jurisprudence & Social Policy Ph.D. candidate David Louk on next Monday’s Supreme Court oral argument in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association: The Supreme Court will soon decide…
Jan 1
The Tax Returns of the Top 400: A Deeper Dive

The Tax Returns of the Top 400: A Deeper Dive

Assistant Professor Daniel Hemel on taxes paid by the highest earners in the United States: The IRS released data this week on the 400 individual income tax returns with the highest adjusted gross incomes (AGIs). According to the IRS data,...

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My Biz Lawyer

Covers navigating the myriad business law issues often faced by start-ups and more established companies. By Jeffrey W. Berkman.

http://mybizlawyer.blogspot.com/

Jan 19
Issues to Consider When Offered Stock Option

Issues to Consider When Offered Stock Option

It is commonplace for start-ups and emerging companies to offer stock option to employees, consultants and service providers in conjunction with, or often in lieu of, cash compensation. For the employee, consultant or service provider, the…
Nov 22
The Essentials of a Good Shareholders' Agreement (Part II): Right of First Refusal

The Essentials of a Good Shareholders' Agreement (Part II): Right of First Refusal

I recently received a kind email regarding a post I did some time ago regarding the importance of the Shareholders Agreement: http://mybizlawyer.blogspot.com/2012/12/why-you-need-shareholders-agreement.html. The comment noted,…
Aug 12
Valuation Terms for a Buy/Sell, Operating Agreement and Shareholder Agreement

Valuation Terms for a Buy/Sell, Operating Agreement and Shareholder Agreement

In prior posts, I stressed the importance for business owners to enter into an agreement that sets forth the right to require a redemption or buy-out of a owner's equity interest upon the occurrence of certain triggering events.…

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Rain Minns Law Firm Blog

Ruminations and commentary on recent developments in the law regarding white collar crime and complex commercial litigation.

http://www.rainminnslaw.com/blog/

Dec 7
Seeking Justice for All: The Texas F-5 Report

Seeking Justice for All: The Texas F-5 Report

A client recently came to my firm needing legal help to resolve a situation affecting his career and reputation in law enforcement. This client was somewhat unusual for my firm because more typically, we defend people facing criminal charges…
Dec 3
Irwin Schiff and the Patriot

Irwin Schiff and the Patriot

On October 16, 2015, Irwin Schiff died, in prison, from lung cancer. He was 87 years old, and serving a fourteen-year sentence – his third prison term, and the final chapter in his 40-year crusade against the Internal Revenue Service…
Jun 23
IRS Investigations: They Plead the Fifth, but Want You to Plead Guilty

IRS Investigations: They Plead the Fifth, but Want You to Plead Guilty

On May 22, 2013, Lois Lerner – Director of the IRS’ Exempt Organizations Division – stated before Congress that neither she nor her division had inappropriately or unfairly targeted certain politically-oriented groups for…

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Faruki, Ireland & Cox P.L.L.…

Faruki, Ireland & Cox P.L.L. Business Litigation Blog

Covers data security, intellectual property, advertising & media, and business litigation.

http://businesslitigationinfo.com

Nov 24
NOVEMBER 2015 FI&C WEBSITE NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER 2015 FI&C WEBSITE NEWSLETTER

* On September 17, 2015, Jeff Ireland and Jade Smarda, obtained a temporary restraining order on behalf of a local financial services firm in a trade secrets case. * Jeff Sharkey and…
Nov 20
Be Cautious When Social Networking is All “Atwitter “at Your Workplace

Be Cautious When Social Networking is All “Atwitter “at Your Workplace

We use social media all the time. Make it a point during the day to notice how often you see a friend or colleague checking a Facebook update or sending a tweet (or giving you a three-star rating on the new Peeple app). People are on…
Nov 16
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act: The Devil Lurks and the Road to His House Appears Well Paved

Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act: The Devil Lurks and the Road to His House Appears Well Paved

Best Laid Plans. They say the devil is in the details. One might say that is most certainly the case with the recently advanced version of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (“CISA”) that recently passed the U.S. Senate by…

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New Jersey Business Dissolution…

New Jersey Business Dissolution Journal

Covers business disputes and dissolutions, shareholder rights, and conflicts of interest. By The McDaniel Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.newjerseybusinessdissolutionjournal.com/

Nov 5
Supreme Court Will Decide LLC Expulsion Dispute

Supreme Court Will Decide LLC Expulsion Dispute

The New Jersey Supreme Court will consider the standards for expulsion of a member from a limitedliability company. The Court granted certification in IE Test, LLC v. Carroll, Docket NO. A-6159-12T4 (N.J. Super. App.…
Nov 5
Supreme Court Will Decide LLC Expulsion Dispute

Supreme Court Will Decide LLC Expulsion Dispute

The New Jersey Supreme Court will consider the standards for expulsion of a member from a limitedliability company. The Court granted certification in IE Test, LLC v. Carroll, Docket NO. A-6159-12T4 (N.J. Super. App.…
Sep 30
Majority Rule in Closely Held Business May Create Fiduciary Dutie

Majority Rule in Closely Held Business May Create Fiduciary Dutie

The three majority members of a five-member limited liability company decide that they want to take a major action, such as selling the assets of the business or buying another business. They present the decision to the minority and proceed…

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Considine & Furey, LLP Blog

Covers DUI, OUI, DWI law, and gaming law.

http://blog.considinefurey.com/

Oct 7
The Unregulated World of Fantasy Sport

The Unregulated World of Fantasy Sport

Online fantasy sports is a multibillion dollar industry, but it is unregulated. This week a major scandal erupted when DraftKings admitted that an employee inadvertently released data before the start of the third week of N.F.L. games,…
Sep 24
Volkswagen Class Action Lawsuit

Volkswagen Class Action Lawsuit

Considine & Furey, LLP is pleased to announce that it is currently exploring a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen. Reports indicate that Volkswagen engineers intentionally designed cars to circumvent emissions test regulators.…
Aug 7
Hostile Work Environment

Hostile Work Environment

Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151B defines “hostile work environment” harassment as: sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when . . . such advances, requests or…

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Startup Law Blog

Covers legal issues and public policy issues relating to startup companies. By Joe Wallin.

http://www.startuplawblog.com/

Sep 17
Chip-and-PIN (EMV) Credit Card Liability Shift is Oct. 1: Are You Ready?

Chip-and-PIN (EMV) Credit Card Liability Shift is Oct. 1: Are You Ready?

October 1 is right around the corner. Merchants, retailers, hotels and restaurants: are you ready for what’s in your customers’ wallets? Starting next month, the payment card industry’s transition to chip-and-PIN (also known…
Apr 27
Join Us at Pacific Rim M&A Institute This Wednesday

Join Us at Pacific Rim M&A Institute This Wednesday

Please join us for the Pacific Rim M&A Institute’s next session. This quarter’s program features Port of Seattle CEO, Ted J. Fick, who will discuss how the Port contributes to our region’s economy. We look forward to…
Dec 18
Revenue Lending

Revenue Lending

I recently had the chance to sit down with BJ Lackland, the CEO of Lighter Capital, to talk about life, revenue loans, and Lighter Capital. Below is a transcript of most of our talk. – JW: BJ, what’s the first … Continue…

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Startup Law Blog

Covers legal and regulatory developments in startup, securities law and regulation. By Joe Wallin.

http://www.startuplawblog.com/

Sep 17
Chip-and-PIN (EMV) Credit Card Liability Shift is Oct. 1: Are You Ready?

Chip-and-PIN (EMV) Credit Card Liability Shift is Oct. 1: Are You Ready?

October 1 is right around the corner. Merchants, retailers, hotels and restaurants: are you ready for what’s in your customers’ wallets? Starting next month, the payment card industry’s transition to chip-and-PIN (also known…
Apr 27
Join Us at Pacific Rim M&A Institute This Wednesday

Join Us at Pacific Rim M&A Institute This Wednesday

Please join us for the Pacific Rim M&A Institute’s next session. This quarter’s program features Port of Seattle CEO, Ted J. Fick, who will discuss how the Port contributes to our region’s economy. We look forward to…
Dec 18
Revenue Lending

Revenue Lending

I recently had the chance to sit down with BJ Lackland, the CEO of Lighter Capital, to talk about life, revenue loans, and Lighter Capital. Below is a transcript of most of our talk. – JW: BJ, what’s the first … Continue…

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Startup Blawg

For Wisconsin and Illinois startups. By the Gauthier Law Group, LLC.

http://startupblawg.com/

Aug 3
What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know About Securities Law

What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know About Securities Law

When you were pacing your room at midnight dreaming up the idea that would be the next big thing, you probably were not thinking about the securities laws, and, honestly, who can blame you? Now that you want to make … Continue…
Aug 3
What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know About Securities Law

What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know About Securities Law

When you were pacing your room at midnight dreaming up the idea that would be the next big thing, you probably were not thinking about the securities laws, and, honestly, who can blame you? Now that you want to make … Continue…
Aug 3
Why the Securities Laws Matter to Your Startup

Why the Securities Laws Matter to Your Startup

When you were pacing your room at midnight dreaming up the idea that would be the next big thing, you probably were not thinking about the securities laws, and, honestly, who can blame you? Now that you want to make … Continue…

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Business Brawls Blog

Covers business litigation issues. By Kaufman Law.

http://www.businessbrawls.com/blog

Jun 23
TV Is Wrong Or Why Do People Falsely Confess?

TV Is Wrong Or Why Do People Falsely Confess?

http://www.npr.org/2013/12/05/248968150/beyond-good-cop-bad-cop-a-look-at-real-life-interrogation
May 7
Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Right

Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Right

This blog is a great discussion of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. I think I want some of these rights too. http://popehat.com/2015/04/29/cops-we-need-rights-more-than-you-citizen/
May 6
How Justice Jackson became the chief prosecutor at Nuremberg

How Justice Jackson became the chief prosecutor at Nuremberg

http://herculesandtheumpire.com/2015/05/04/how-justice-jackson-became-the-chief-prosecutor-at-nuremberg/

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The Wired GC

Covers compliance, corporate governance, management, regulations, tactics and technology.

http://www.wiredgc.com

May 16
The Predictions For 2017 Will Be Coming Soon

The Predictions For 2017 Will Be Coming Soon

When you fire up your blog after an extended hiatus, you realize that some things have changed. And also how much hasn’t.
May 16
The Predictions For 2016 Will Be Coming Soon

The Predictions For 2016 Will Be Coming Soon

When you fire up your blog after 18 months, you realize that some things have changed. And also how much hasn’t.
May 16
What Happens When You Take a Blogging Hiatu

What Happens When You Take a Blogging Hiatu

So a lawyer fires up his blog after 18 months. Some things have changed, much hasn’t.

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Coming of Edge

Discusses the legal hurdles facing startups and entrepreneurs including all intellectual property law topics. By Steven Buchwald.

http://comingofedge.com/

May 15
The New York Bitlicense is coming: What you need to know

The New York Bitlicense is coming: What you need to know

As the final version of the New York BitLicense will roll out within the next 2 weeks, bitcoin startups are gearing up to enter the U.S. market. The post The New York Bitlicense is coming: What you need to know appeared first on .
May 12
What Makes a Brand a Good Trademark?

What Makes a Brand a Good Trademark?

A suggestive trademark can be a salutary compromise between marketing and legal considerations. The post What Makes a Brand a Good Trademark? appeared first on .
Apr 30
LLC., C Corp, S Corp: How to Pick a Business Structure

LLC., C Corp, S Corp: How to Pick a Business Structure

Few decisions are as important as choosing the right entity for your new startup. This post explores the factors that matter most when making this decision. The post LLC., C Corp, S Corp: How to Pick a Business Structure appeared first on .

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Business + Intellectual Property +…

Business + Intellectual Property + Internet Law

From a Rhode Island point of view, this blog covers legal developments in the fields of business law, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, intellectual property law, and gaming law. By John Ottaviani.

http://bipilaw.blogspot.com/

Jan 20
Significant Cyberspace Developments of 2014

Significant Cyberspace Developments of 2014

It's a bit late for a year-end wrap-up, but better late than never, right? For those who may have missed some of these, here are my picks for some of the more important developments in Cyberspace law that occurred in 2014. This is not…
Dec 3
RHODE ISLAND. BEER. TRADEMARKS.

RHODE ISLAND. BEER. TRADEMARKS.

Last week’s grand opening of the Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter got me to thinking. The craft beer industry is exploding in Rhode Island. Branding and identification are very important to these companies. They spend a…
Feb 11
Investments in RI Companies Rebound in 4th Quarter, Top $81 Million in 2013

Investments in RI Companies Rebound in 4th Quarter, Top $81 Million in 2013

After a slow third quarter, venture capital investments rebounded in the last quarter of 2014, according to the MoneyTree Report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association based on data from Thomson Reuters.Venture…

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Asian Law Blog

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

http://www.theasianlawblog.com/

Dec 19
Wishing you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season

Wishing you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season

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

IPG Legal's LAW BLOGS

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

Weekly Asian Legal News from International Law Firm - IPG Legal

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

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Freeths Manchester Business Blog

From Freeth Cartwright LLP.

http://freethsmanchesterbusinessblog.wordpress.com/

Nov 14
Positive news for the UK food industry

Positive news for the UK food industry

I have just read the recent Food Sector report prepared by Lloyds Bank which, as a member of Freeths food sector group makes for positive reading. Whilst not without challenges, the sector (being one of the largest of the UK…
Nov 14
Positive news for the UK food industry

Positive news for the UK food industry

I have just read the recent Food Sector report prepared by Lloyds Bank which, as a member of Freeths food sector group makes for positive reading. Whilst not without challenges, the sector (being one of the largest of the UK…
May 22
A Purist’s View of the AstraZeneca Board

A Purist’s View of the AstraZeneca Board

Some people, including the AstraZeneca shareholders, may be wondering why the Board effectively prevented the shareholders from taking Pfizer’s offer that would produce £55 a share. I bet a number of the shareholders are…

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Northern California Bankruptcy…

Northern California Bankruptcy Attorneys Blog

Covers bankruptcy, business and real state law. By Binder & Malter, LLP.

http://www.northerncaliforniabankruptcyattorneysblog.com/

Oct 28
Bankruptcy, Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreements (Mejia v. Reed)

Bankruptcy, Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreements (Mejia v. Reed)

In Mejia v. Reed, 31 Cal. 4th 657 (2003), the California Supreme Court held that: 1) transfers of real property under a Marital Settlement Agreement ("MSA") may be fraudulent transfers under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act ("UFTA"); 2)…
Oct 28
Bankruptcy, Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreements (Mejia v. Reed)

Bankruptcy, Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreements (Mejia v. Reed)

In Mejia v. Reed, 31 Cal. 4th 657 (2003), the California Supreme Court held that: 1) transfers of real property under a Marital Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) may be fraudulent transfers under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act…
Oct 28
Bankruptcy, Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreements (Mejia v. Reed)

Bankruptcy, Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreements (Mejia v. Reed)

In Mejia v. Reed, 31 Cal. 4th 657 (2003), the California Supreme Court held that: 1) transfers of real property under a Marital Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) may be fraudulent transfers under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act…

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Boston Business Litigation Lawyer…

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostonbusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

Oct 2
No Lost Profits Damages in Trade Secret Misappropriation Case

No Lost Profits Damages in Trade Secret Misappropriation Case

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

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

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

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

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

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International Business Law Advisor

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

http://www.internationalbusinesslawadvisor.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New York Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business operations, debt collection, and contract disputes. By the Law Firm of Grasing & Associates.

http://www.newyorkbusinesslawyerblog.com/

Sep 2
Cybersecurity Alphabet Soup: The CDC, FTC, R-CISC, and RILA. What's The Best Way To Protect Your Customers' Data?

Cybersecurity Alphabet Soup: The CDC, FTC, R-CISC, and RILA. What's The Best Way To Protect Your Customers' Data?

There was an interesting article in Wired.com, the magazine, recently that put a new twist on an old topic: What's the best way to make sure the internet, and all of the information that travels on it every day, is safe? How do you really…
Sep 2
Cybersecurity Alphabet Soup: The CDC, FTC, R-CISC, and RILA. What's The Best Way To Protect Your Customers' Data?

Cybersecurity Alphabet Soup: The CDC, FTC, R-CISC, and RILA. What's The Best Way To Protect Your Customers' Data?

There was an interesting article in Wired.com, the magazine, recently that put a new twist on an old topic: What's the best way to make sure the internet, and all of the information that travels on it every day, is safe? How do you really…
Sep 1
Cybersecurity Alphabet Soup: The CDC, FTC, R-CISC, and RILA. What’s The Best Way To Protect Your Customers’ Data?

Cybersecurity Alphabet Soup: The CDC, FTC, R-CISC, and RILA. What’s The Best Way To Protect Your Customers’ Data?

There was an interesting article in Wired.com, the magazine, recently that put a new twist on an old topic: What’s the best way to make sure the internet, and all of the information that travels on it every day, is safe? How do you…

Rank this Week: 3143

Central California Law Blog

Discusses business, property and consumer debt issues. By Ken Jorgensen.

http://fresno-law.blogspot.com/

Aug 8
Buying a Home? Make Sure the Agent Considers You a "Client" and not a "Customer"

Buying a Home? Make Sure the Agent Considers You a "Client" and not a "Customer"

Buying a home in Fresno, California? If yes, the house will likely be listed by a real estate agent. This article is written for those of you that decide to buy the house from the listing agent. (You know, you called the…
Jun 30
Riley v. California: Privacy in the contents of a Cell Phone?

Riley v. California: Privacy in the contents of a Cell Phone?

Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in a case regarding the privacy a person can expect from the contents within a cell phone. As an attorney, I have slowly began text messaging clients and I and my can have come to expect…
Jun 27
Wrongful Foreclosure: "MERS" Is Found Clear of Wrongdoing by 9th Circuit

Wrongful Foreclosure: "MERS" Is Found Clear of Wrongdoing by 9th Circuit

Foreclosed homeowners hate "MERS", or Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS has wrongfully foreclosed on thousands of homeowners through their shoddy record keeping practices. Despite its horrible reputation, this…

Rank this Week: 2196

Long Island Small Business Law…

Long Island Small Business Law Blog

Covers business entities, small business and startups. By Ellen A. Victor.

http://longislandbusinesslawyer.com

Jun 5
Do I Own a Business, or Do I Own a Job?

Do I Own a Business, or Do I Own a Job?

I’d like to draw your attention to the concepts of two authors: Robert Kiyosaki (the author of the famous book Rich Dad, Poor Dad) in his book The Cash Flow Quadrant, and Michael Gerber in his book The E-Myth Revisited. ……
May 29
The Dangers of Interns, and of Not Paying Your Friends to Help Your Busine

The Dangers of Interns, and of Not Paying Your Friends to Help Your Busine

Linda has just formed an LLC. She has a great new idea for a business. She has no money as she has no clients yet, but her friends love her and want to volunteer their services. She has vaguely promised … Continue reading…
May 22
Employee or Independent Contractor? You Don’t Get to Choose.

Employee or Independent Contractor? You Don’t Get to Choose.

My client, Marylou, has just started a small business. In this case, we formed a corporation for her dry cleaning business. Marylou is the new president of ABC Startup Dry Cleaning, Inc. She barely has enough money to pay…

Rank this Week: 4358

Peter Fleischer: Privacy...?

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

http://peterfleischer.blogspot.com/

May 14
Harvard Nostalgia

Harvard Nostalgia

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

From pool to pool

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

A Science Fiction Novel

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

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