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Knowing Your Rights While Under Federal Investigation Martha Stewart likely did not envision serving jail time when federal investigators first requested to speak with her regarding potential insider trading. However, she was ultimately convicted under federal law for misleading investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This […]

How is the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy affecting business? The U.S. Supreme Court has been shorthanded since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February. With just eight justices on the bench dealing with this Supreme Court vacancy, the Court has split 4-4 in several key cases and issued narrow rulings in several others after […]

Indemnification agreements & their role in litigation In addition to the ever-growing rise in business litigation, regulatory enforcement is also increasingly focused on individual accountability. These trends have put directors and officers in the crosshairs when it comes to legal liability. A successful business lawsuit can be devastating for the directors and officers of a […]

Navigating through life after being on reality tv Starring in reality tv is not for everyone. It is important to remember that part of the reason why is the transition to public life and how participants are legally allowed to handle it. Allison Barnard, a wellness coach for reality tv cast members based in Los Angeles, […]

Business owners: Now is the time to review your ad agency contracts New York and New Jersey businesses may want to review their existing ad agency contracts. A new report raises questions about whether agencies are recommending media purchases that may not necessarily be in the best interests of their clients on ad agency contracts. The […]

Recently, phonebook publisher Dex Media Inc. announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company has negotiated an agreement to restructure its finances with creditors. Dex Media’s struggles forces it into insolvency Following the recession in 2008, along with the continued migration of the industry to […]

Considering Going Public? Here are 5 IPO Tips You Should Consider The number of initial public offerings (IPO’s) is down 60 percent in the second quarter of 2016. There were only 33 IPOs as compared to 72 in the second quarter of 2015. However, while the IPO market has been relatively quiet in 2016, the […]

DOL announces minimum weekly wage increase for salaried workers As speculated on our BusinessLaw blog, the U.S. Department of Labor recently made a major announcement to increase the minimum weekly wage level for salaried workers eligible for overtime pay. According to National Law Review, as of Dec. 1, companies across the U.S. will face significant […]

Christie elects David Weinstein as the first New Jersey Chief Tech Officer  Governor Chris Christie recently created the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as a cabinet-level position. David Weinstein, the state’s current cyber security director, will serve as the first-ever New Jersey Chief Tech Officer. “New Jersey’s public employees rely on information technology (IT) […]

The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security recently issued guidance that clarifies how the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) will impact the business community. The agencies specifically addressed the procedures for voluntarily sharing “cyber threat indicators,” as well as the application of the law’s immunities provision. Basic Provisions of the Cybersecurity Information […]

Chaparral Energy files Chapter 11 Chaparral Energy Inc., one of the largest oil and gas companies and third-biggest enhanced oil recovery operator in the U.S., has announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to The Wall Street Journal, Chaparral Energy, like many of its peers became the latest victim of the collapse […]

If these words come up in a franchise deal, walk away Negotiations over a potential franchise deal can be difficult since there are several aspects that need to be hashed out. However, before the terms are even laid out, prospective buyers need to be aware of several red flags. These range in severity, but they could […]