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Do a CEO’s Marital Woes Belong in the Boardroom?

In today’s fast-paced digital news environment, very little is off limits, and stories can spread like wildfire. The Donald Sterling saga is just one recent example. While interest in the actions of a company’s chief executive officer (CEO) was once confined to the boardroom, their personal lives are increasingly under scrutiny. From alleged illicit relationships […]

Author: Dan Brecher

August 22, 2014

Executive Order Puts Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Back in the Spotlight

President Barak Obama recently issued an executive order that restricts the use of mandatory arbitration provisions by federal contractors. The move is likely to reignite the debate over the continued use of such provisions in a number of other arenas. Under the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order, companies with federal contracts exceeding $1 […]

Author: Charles H. Friedrich

August 21, 2014

Arbitration

Panel of Federal Judges Halts Appeals In Detroit Bankruptcy Case

A panel of federal U.S. judges halted all appeals in the Detroit Bankruptcy Case on Aug. 1 at the request of a number of interested parties, according to the Detroit Free Press. Lawyers for Detroit, the state of Michigan, as well as state Attorney General Bill Schuette, representation for unions, pensioners and retirees wrote to the court, asking it […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

August 21, 2014

Mums the Word: The Power of Silence in Contract Negotiation

When negotiating a key business contract, sometimes what you don’t say can be just as powerful as what you do. In fact, silence is one of the simplest yet most frequently overlooked contract negotiation strategies. In today’s fast-paced world, we are not accustomed to silence. Too much quietness makes us uncomfortable, particularly when in the […]

Author: Dan Brecher

August 20, 2014

20 profitable U.S. companies Paid No Corporate Income Tax Last Quarter

Corporate taxation has become an important issue in the U.S., as budget deficits loom and an important election approaches. Many U.S. companies have said that high corporate income tax is onerous and reduces their ability to compete globally. According to USA Today analysis of S&P Capital IQ data, however, there were at least 20 companies […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

August 20, 2014

Bankruptcy Petition Against Saab Owner Lifted

The company that bought the Swedish car manufacturer Saab out of bankruptcy faced a bankruptcy petition of its own Aug. 12. According to The Associated Press, supplier Labo Test petitioned a Swedish court to declare National Electric Vehicle of Sweden bankrupt. The company said that NEVS had failed to pay a bill of 150,000 kronor ($22,000) since […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

August 19, 2014

John Travolta Fails To SLAPP His Ex-Pilot

I came across a particularly juicy lawsuit the other day involving John Travolta, his former pilot and an alleged affair between the two. Despite the sensational nature of this possibility, the juicy part actually lies in Travolta’s representation’s creative use of California’s anti-SLAPP statute. By Dylan Ashe from San Jose, USA (John Travolta) [CC BY-SA 2.0 , via […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

August 18, 2014

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Robin Williams Estate Plan Leaves Heirs In Right Hands

After the loss of comedy icon Robin Williams, the entertainment community is still reeling in shock. One ray of light for Williams’ relations, however, is that his well thought-out estate plan seems likely to leave his heirs in good hands. Large sums of money, extreme attention from fans and the stress of living life in […]

Author: James F. McDonough

August 18, 2014

Does Your Business Insurance Cover Cyberattacks?

For many U.S. businesses, data breaches are inevitable. So while prevention is still important, it also pays to be prepared for the aftermath. For those companies hoping to rely on commercial general liability (CGL) policies, it’s likely time to think again. While older policies were unclear regarding whether coverage existed for cyberattacks and data breaches, […]

Author: Charles A. Yuen

August 18, 2014

Cyberattack

NeYo Vs. Foster: A Lesson In Financial Trust

I came across a case recently that should serve as an objective lesson in knowing who to trust with your money. R&B singer NeYo sued his former business manager in Federal Court recently, alleging the theft of $8 million. The Grammy-winning musician, who’s real name is Shaffer Smith, claims that he allowed former manager and […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

August 15, 2014

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Ground Zero Cross Is Ruled Constitutional By The Second Circuit

A steel cross that was uncovered in the rubble at Ground Zero will remain on display at the National September 11 Museum. The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit that alleged that exhibiting the artifact violated the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution. American Atheists, Inc. v. […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

August 14, 2014

Big Banks Still 'Too Big To Fail'

U.S. regulators said on Aug. 5 that 11 that big banks in the U.S. still do not have viable plans for filing for protection under the bankruptcy law that would avoid causing widespread economic damage. Both the FDIC and the Federal Reserve have said that the bankruptcy plans submitted by the 11 largest banks rely on “unrealistic or […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

August 14, 2014

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