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Construction Contract Documents and Project Management
There are certain issues that could arise in almost any construction project. This article addresses some of these common issues from the perspective of protecting the owner of the project.
Fed. Judge Says FTC Can Sue over Poor Data Security
In a case being closely watched by general counsel, a federal judge ruled last month that the FTC has the authority to take legal action against companies that have faulty security practices for consumer data.
What Do You Want The Arbitration Award to Say?
After a bitterly contested four-day arbitration hearing in which attorney Bob represented the franchisor, the sole arbitrator awarded the claimant everything it had sought in this fight between franchisor and franchisee. It was a devastating loss for Bob and his client. However, there was good news as far as Bob was concerned. Why? The arbitrator did not explain the reasoning for her award.
DE Supreme Court Affirms Chancery Court Application of Business Judgment Review to Control Stockholder Buyout
This article focuses on one-step control stockholder buyouts structured as a merger; Delaware courts have traditionally applied a different standard of review when the buyout is structured with two steps , a tender offer followed by a short-form merger.
Verdicts
A summary of recent important cases.
Lifestyle Analysis
Attorneys frequently ask financial experts to prepare a lifestyle analysis, and often request that it be adjusted for unsubstantiated perquisites or personal expenses paid for by a closely held business owned by one of the parties.
Court Watch
Merger Clause Did Not Protect Franchisor from Claim of 'Silent Fraud' <br>Massage Therapist Gets 25 Years for Assault; Franchisor Faces Civil Claims
QDRO or Buyout: Preparing Today for a Secure Tomorrow
Some 84 million Americans work for companies that maintain ERISA-covered retirement plans that are divisible by QDROs, which guarantee the non-worker spouse (the non-owner) a share of the pension. Here's what you need to know.
Decisions of Interest
Analysis of several key rulings.
How Can Employers Protect Their Confidential and Proprietary Information?
This article explores the developing law related to employee social media use and its effect on the confidentiality and protectability of employers' trade secrets and other proprietary information.

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