Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T00:36:24.640-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:business-law Paul Barrett pbarrett729 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16023385763402660868-1f866f51ee72309d0188c4be2535c6f3 2009-03-25T11:24:47.652-04:00

http://legalblogwatch.typepad.com/legal_blog_watch/2009/03/arent-students-doing-cost-benefit-analyses-of-law-school.html Paul Barrett pbarrett729 123 120 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12898051266602868072-a195f0ce5f0fbcdd4f1f68304988a941 2009-03-29T00:26:11.603-04:00

If you are like most businesses, you have your very own "Terms and Conditions" printed in tiny print on the back of your purchase order or invoice form. So do your suppliers, vendors, and customers. Suppose your customer's form says nothing about...

If you are like most businesses, you have your very own "Terms and Conditions" printed in tiny print on the back of your purchase order or invoice form. So do your suppliers, vendors, and customers. Suppose your customer's form says nothing about... http://www.ohiopracticalbusinesslaw.com/2007/12/articles/contracts/my-terms-or-yours-what-happens-when-contract-terms-and-conditions-compete/ Teri Rasmussen trasmussen142 97 96 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10061511099014368102-c68a6dd97e39bead6c30ccb5a86317db 2009-10-23T15:56:33.514-04:00

Some say that social media sites offer legal professionals brave new worlds of opportunity, marketing and collaboration. Others assert they are minefields full of danger for the unwary or unwitting. So how can legal professionals practice "safe social networking?"

Some say that social media sites offer legal professionals brave new worlds of opportunity, marketing and collaboration. Others assert they are minefields full of danger for the unwary or unwitting. So how can legal professionals practice "safe social networking?" http://www.ims-expertservices.com/newsletters/oct/10-safe-social-networking-tips-for-attorneys-102009.asp Deborah Brousseau dbrousseau740 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16796103167649170431-d78cbe71b5292586a1398c6d1e812834 2009-09-30T22:47:25.212-04:00

U.S. Dist. Judge William E. Smith overturns ruling by jury that heard a patent infringement case where Microsoft was ordered to pay $388 million to Singapore-based Uniloc.

U.S. Dist. Judge William E. Smith overturns ruling by jury that heard a patent infringement case where Microsoft was ordered to pay $388 million to Singapore-based Uniloc. http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/172936/jurys_verdict_tossed_388m_win_for_microsoft.html Thomas Huynh thuynh381 12 11 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4159683059687716205-24bf41e4588208b4c6477c2ffa7440aa 2009-03-27T16:01:21.049-04:00

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202429436860 Paul Barrett pbarrett729 63 62 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15454455499008271341-d5aa380c995cd8c60495661162362ebd 2008-12-12T11:37:47.672-05:00

http://legalblogwatch.typepad.com/legal_blog_watch/2008/12/the-weirdest-legal-cases-of-2008.html Paul Barrett pbarrett729 84 82 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11778853606400986056-28f9532a7a9b7e1e0b3ecac66215144b 2009-03-03T11:21:00.000-05:00

Business law encompasses the law governing contracts, sales, commercial paper, agency and employment law, business organizations, property, and

Business law encompasses the law governing contracts, sales, commercial paper, agency and employment law, business organizations, property, and http://williamhgloverjd.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/business-law-for-everyone/ 49 47 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6792288232575193194-35c55b3b1bf9e8b9b9ba1dd51b6865f6 2009-02-15T09:17:00.000-05:00

...and from the corporate law firm...

...and from the corporate law firm... http://tzvee.blogspot.com/2009/02/ezra-merkin-victor-teicher-and-yuppie.html 54 53 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15848412843888349708-ee20876a1ec3b4344a46b335c3d4af46 2009-04-17T17:48:20.569-04:00

WPP has filed a lawsuit against Spot Runner, the Los Angeles self-service ad creator in which it has a stake, as well as the agency's chairman-CEO, Nick Grouf, and its board for securities fraud and breach of contract.

WPP has filed a lawsuit against Spot Runner, the Los Angeles self-service ad creator in which it has a stake, as well as the agency's chairman-CEO, Nick Grouf, and its board for securities fraud and breach of contract. http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=136075 Gabriel Untal guntal468 25 25 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6304313860465112050-f2255a70245f7e56801edc8701e6b819 2009-08-22T10:59:07.100-04:00

Insurance companies can deny your compensation claim on the basis of your profile on various popular Social Networking websites.

Insurance companies can deny your compensation claim on the basis of your profile on various popular Social Networking websites. http://www.866attylaw.com/blog/personal-injury-claim-new-york/ Personal Injury Lawyer plawyer233 4 3 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1215128975574980249-1787f7a34ae235a4a65f6bc6ffa1379b 2009-03-27T16:05:08.418-04:00

http://legalblogwatch.typepad.com/legal_blog_watch/2009/03/talk-about-turn-over.html Paul Barrett pbarrett729 22 21 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7149388625739684548-74b651f5f5e431b076d8fb777fb99e03 2009-03-08T13:39:36.179-04:00

The most fundamental decision to be made in buying or selling a business is whether the transaction should be done as an asset acquisition or a stock deal. (Of course, with an LLC, it would be a "membership interest" deal instead of stock, but the...

The most fundamental decision to be made in buying or selling a business is whether the transaction should be done as an asset acquisition or a stock deal. (Of course, with an LLC, it would be a "membership interest" deal instead of stock, but the... http://www.ohiopracticalbusinesslaw.com/2008/01/articles/corporate/buying-a-business-by-asset-acquisition-or-stock-deal-whats-the-difference/ Teri Rasmussen trasmussen142 22 20 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10290919267876343299-6e9847f665379eff2072398c64bfe21f 2009-03-27T15:59:31.548-04:00

NEW YORK -- Investors who say they lost money in an alleged Ponzi scheme perpetuated by Agape World Inc. have filed a lawsuit against Bank of America Inc. and several futures brokerage firms. The suit, filed Thursday, alleges these firms assisted...

NEW YORK -- Investors who say they lost money in an alleged Ponzi scheme perpetuated by Agape World Inc. have filed a lawsuit against Bank of America Inc. and several futures brokerage firms. The suit, filed Thursday, alleges these firms assisted... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123818080821159481.html Paul Barrett pbarrett729 16 15 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3831713916002732931-396b595de40409147d81971c61a1c2bd 2008-10-08T02:29:48.854-04:00

...take over" is according to basic business law not...

...take over" is according to basic business law not... http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/10/8/2035/24061/826/623622 47 47 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:528030078077728304-e32f10a28cbafe41a0d8d1c6cea6e809 2008-09-16T10:53:22.045-04:00

Top U.S. law firms are facing uncertainty following the demise of two of Wall Street's biggest and most established investment banks.

Top U.S. law firms are facing uncertainty following the demise of two of Wall Street's biggest and most established investment banks. http://www.law.com/jsp/law/LawArticleFriendly.jsp?id=1202424546691 Shirley Brady sbrady224 35 24 10 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13105379301910821829-e952e60983f409732ce8ee830ec89ad6 2009-03-16T21:51:27.432-04:00

What could be worse than having a judgment taken against your business? Having the holder of that judgment going after your home and other personal assets. If they are not careful, business owners can unexpectantly and unpleasantly discover that...

What could be worse than having a judgment taken against your business? Having the holder of that judgment going after your home and other personal assets. If they are not careful, business owners can unexpectantly and unpleasantly discover that... http://www.ohiopracticalbusinesslaw.com/2007/11/articles/collections/piercing-the-corporate-veil-what-it-means-and-how-to-avoid-it/ Teri Rasmussen trasmussen142 18 17 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4667711689793263661-352ccda47c190816ded6712a430764c3 2009-01-06T16:43:09.587-05:00

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202427238419 Paul Barrett pbarrett729 25 24 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4338959884757011370-29a4b1d322f1c93066e0366802aaffd5 2008-12-12T11:44:26.612-05:00

http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2008/12/12/a-greenberg-publicity-ploy-lawyer-writer-sued-over-ip-raid/ Paul Barrett pbarrett729 29 28 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6847576630640080205-90a07efa6cd81f226ca4e9d6decdf181 2009-02-04T13:31:40.744-05:00

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed into law on Thursday, loosens the statute of limitations under which workers can sue for unequal pay. What does this mean for small businesses? That there's a text... and a subtext.

The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed into law on Thursday, loosens the statute of limitations under which workers can sue for unequal pay. What does this mean for small businesses? That there's a text... and a subtext. http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/02/smallbusiness/fair_pay_act.smb/?postversion=2009020212 Merredith Branscombe mbranscombe914 20 19 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9568109875803723986-65ca1f1a6e6bda29d407501b48f6934e 2009-03-29T00:20:38.745-04:00

Suppose you want to incentivize and reward motivated employees, but you've read my earlier post on The Ugly Truth About Giving Others (Especially Employees) a Piece of Your Business and you have been become understandably concerned about giving up...

Suppose you want to incentivize and reward motivated employees, but you've read my earlier post on The Ugly Truth About Giving Others (Especially Employees) a Piece of Your Business and you have been become understandably concerned about giving up... http://www.ohiopracticalbusinesslaw.com/2008/02/articles/business-operations/mirrorshadow-equity-rewarding-employees-without-parting-with-equity/ Teri Rasmussen trasmussen142 16 16 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15267060030565343740-18690b7e7665623d169d63059c96fbfd 2009-03-26T08:33:05.235-04:00

Even in a stable economy, deciding whether to attend law school is difficult. One cannot possibly choose to subject themselves to three years of rigorous study, and the debt that comes with it, without serious contemplation. It has been two years since I chose to apply, and, although I am as pleased as ever with my choice, it goes without saying that the legal market has been dramatically altered since I sent in my applications.

Even in a stable economy, deciding whether to attend law school is difficult. One cannot possibly choose to subject themselves to three years of rigorous study, and the debt that comes with it, without serious contemplation. It has been two years since I chose to apply, and, although I am as pleased as ever with my choice, it goes without saying that the legal market has been dramatically altered since I sent in my applications. http://blackbooklegal.blogspot.com/2009/02/decisions-looming-for-future-1ls.html Steve Bobrov sbobrov064 12 10 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12914275407391710533-25fc16663fc143a08d70638757f93193 2009-02-08T05:54:07.504-05:00

The law firm that filed the first lawsuit over the recent salmonella outbreak in certain brands of peanut butter products has added the Kellogg Co. as a defendant. The suit was filed last month on behalf of a Vermont couple, Gabrielle and Daryl...

The law firm that filed the first lawsuit over the recent salmonella outbreak in certain brands of peanut butter products has added the Kellogg Co. as a defendant. The suit was filed last month on behalf of a Vermont couple, Gabrielle and Daryl... http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202428086516 Paul Barrett pbarrett729 17 15 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7192572344280733143-e339c4c94ba90783bd3740fbfdcd611b 2009-08-20T16:20:01.682-04:00

"There are three kinds of lies," Mark Twain once said, "lies, damned lies, and statistics." In the courtroom, neither lies nor damned lies have any place. Statistics, on the other hand, have never been more popular.

"There are three kinds of lies," Mark Twain once said, "lies, damned lies, and statistics." In the courtroom, neither lies nor damned lies have any place. Statistics, on the other hand, have never been more popular. http://www.ims-expertservices.com/newsletters/aug/statistics-surge-as-evidence-in-trials-081409.asp Deborah Brousseau dbrousseau740 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6319938481482581551-733e9d76da044d08a4d129dceeea5452 2009-02-24T15:42:51.038-05:00

The controversy over the H-1B visa program for highly skilled workers is heating up once again. Federal agents detained 11 people in six states as part of a wide investigation into suspected visa fraud, the U.S. Attorney's office in Iowa announced...

The controversy over the H-1B visa program for highly skilled workers is heating up once again. Federal agents detained 11 people in six states as part of a wide investigation into suspected visa fraud, the U.S. Attorney's office in Iowa announced... http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/feb2009/db20090212_920784.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_dialogue+with+readers Paul Barrett pbarrett729 15 14 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14201990019776595235-183052f414d9d5812c63f79a70256156 2009-02-25T00:20:08.205-05:00

Google throws weight behind antitrust case against Microsoft

Google throws weight behind antitrust case against Microsoft http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090224.wgtgoogmsft0224/BNStory/Technology Diane Brady dbrady877 16 15 1 0