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China Fishery Group files for Chapter 11 China Fishery Group Ltd., one of the largest fishing companies in Asia and among the world leaders in fishmeal and fish oil production, recently announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company, its 15 affiliates […]

The legality of music sampling Music sampling is one of the most frequent — and controversial — practices in the music industry. It involves taking pre-existing sound recordings and repurposing them in a new musical composition. The extent of the music sample can range from the entire chorus of a song to just a few notes.Slick […]

Pulling off a pyrotechnic guitar performance is not as easy as you thought One of the lasting images from the 2015 film “Mad Max: Fury Road” was the character Coma-Doof Warrior playing a flame-throwing guitar. The scene actually generated increased interest in pyrotechnic guitar performance. However, musicians should remember that these instruments and other equipment that produce […]

Will the Trans-Pacific Partnership benefit guitar manufacturers? The guitar manufacturing industry is already heavily dependent on foreign production and as a result, could benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). However, given the attitude toward the trade deal on the presidential campaign trail, its future is on ground as steady as a detuned E-string.Support for the TPP is not […]

While everyone was waiting for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finalize its equity crowdfunding rules, many states took matters into their own hands. Now that the federal regulations are finally in place, it remains unclear what role intrastate crowdfunding will play. Intrastate crowdfunding on the rise In total, 28 states have now legalized […]

Understanding the New Overtime Pay Rules One of the issues with the new overtime pay rules regarding wage and hour regulations is companies are unaware of the major changes of the proposal, which is set to go into effect Dec. 1. According to the Department of Labor, a prime example of the changes for salaried employees […]

Is it within your rights to search employee emails? This question regarding whether employers reserve the right to search employee emails has become very controversial. It appears that Hillary Clinton is not the only one having her emails scrutinized. Since many workers do not have private email servers and rely on their employers’ electronic communication […]

Spinoffs in reality television Reality television has been innovative and entertaining over the years, but the genre has also developed some habits. One of them is a tendency to indulge in spinoffs. If you’re starring in a reality TV program, there’s a chance you too could end up starring in a spinoff series.  Popular unscripted […]

Halcon Resources Files Chapter 11 Recently, Halcon Resources, one of the largest energy exploration and production companies in the U.S., announced that it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to Oil and Gas 360, the company has negotiated a prepackaged agreement with its primary noteholders to eliminate $1.8 billion from its debt total. Halcon […]

The Anatomy of a Commercial Insurance Contract Most businesses have at least one insurance policy. However, many business professionals, including some who work in risk management areas, may not fully be aware of what coverage is provided. An insurance policy is a legal contract, and failing to understand the terms of a commercial insurance contract […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed a rule that would require registered investment advisers to adopt or amend their current business continuity and transition plans (BCP). Under the proposed BCP rule, the plans must be reasonably designed to address operational risks related to a significant disruption in the adviser’s business. Why the need […]

With this new rule passed, will New York commercial litigation settlements become the norm for resolution? Commercial litigation is often contentious. Yet the large majority of cases are still resolved short of going to trial – this is where commercial litigation settlements will come into play. In the State of New York, a new rule recently […]