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Texas Bill Would Repeal State Business Franchise Tax

Texas state legislators hit the ground running following the election, taking advantage of the Nov. 10 chance to pre-file bills for the coming 84th Legislature. The 84th Legislature doesn’t officially start until January, but that didn’t stop lawmakers from pre-filing bills that demonstrate where they stand on a variety of new and old issues, according […]

Author: James F. McDonough

November 18, 2014

Does Your Business Have a Blog? Balancing the Risks and Rewards

The advantages of corporate blogging are numerous. HubSpot reports companies that blog are 13 times more likely to generate a positive marketing return on investment. For large corporations, the informal and personal tone can help humanize the company. Corporate giants Google and Microsoft are frequent bloggers. Blogging also allows businesses to react quickly to current […]

Author: Dan Brecher

November 17, 2014

Exploring A Controversial Ruling: 'Innocence of Muslims'

We’ve discussed copyright law a lot in this blog, so today I would like to explore something a bit more complex. The ongoing litigation surrounding Innocence of Muslims, the anti-Muslim film that caused riots in the Middle East in 2012, delves deep into several elements of copyright law to reach a surprising conclusion. To be […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 17, 2014

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Icahn: Trump Taj Mahal "Will Almost Certainly Close"

B64 at English Wikipedia [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL , via Wikimedia Commons from Wikimedia CommonsBillionaire investor Carl Icahn, the so-called ‘father’ of the leveraged buyout, appears to be weary of his investment in the Trump Taj Mahal. The potential buyer for the Taj Mahal told The Associated Press that the casino “will almost […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

November 13, 2014

Copyright Extension & 'Rounded' Characters

Fans of Sherlock Holmes and his trusted sidekick Watson will appreciate the legal victory just scored against the former holders of these characters’ copyrights. While the denial of a copyright extension in this case isn’t controversial, the argument advanced by the Doyle estate was unique, if not particularly effective. Why do copyrights expire? In a […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 12, 2014

Study Reveals the Impact of Whistle Blowers

Enforcement actions initiated by whistleblowers tend to be more costly than others, according to a recent study. Researchers also found that the complaints of whistle blowers have influenced the severity of financial penalties, length of prison sentences, and duration of the actions. The study examined the effect of employee whistleblowers on the consequences of financial […]

Author: Dan Brecher

November 12, 2014

EEOC Files First Transgender Discrimination Suit

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed its first transgender discrimination suits against a private employer under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The latest legal development reinforces that preventing transgender discrimination should be on every employer’s radar. The EEOC and Transgender Discrimination In 2012, the EEOC ruled that employment […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 11, 2014

With The Election Over, Is Corporate Tax Reform Possible?

The 2014 midterm elections have come and gone, leaving the Republicans in control of both the House and Senate. In this new environment, is meaningful corporate tax reform a realistic possibility? According to the Washington Post, the Obama administration is hoping that the now more secure Republican party will be willing to work with him […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 11, 2014

Nancy Grace Under Fire With Defamation & Slander Lawsuit

Slander, libel and defamation charges get thrown around a lot in the media, but many people don’t know precisely what they mean. In today’s blog post, I’d like to take a moment to discuss how these legal terms fit together before examining how they are applied in a case. Specifically, we’ll examine how slander charges […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 10, 2014

Defamation

Court Refuses to Vacate Arbitration Award Over Past Contacts Between Lawyer and Arbitrator

While the New Jersey legal community is quite large, many lawyers and judges develop professional relationships. In a recent decision, Federal District Judge William H. Walls addressed when arbitrators are required to disclose past contacts with attorneys who appear before them. The Facts of the Case Campmor, Inc., a retailer of recreational equipment, filed suit […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

November 7, 2014

Can I Leave My Estate To My Pet?

Every year, there are a few individuals who want to leave part or all of their estate to their pet. Unfortunately, pets are considered property, and property cannot own other property. This leaves an interesting conundrum for dedicated pet owners, but there are a couple of ways around it. So, now the question remains – […]

Author: James F. McDonough

November 6, 2014

Is It a Good Time to Start a Business?

Starting a new business always comes with some degree of risk, but what about launching a venture on the heels of a recession? According to most experts, 2014 is a good time to start a business. Although the economy is still struggling, that can be a benefit for start-ups. For one, it costs less. Goods […]

Author: Dan Brecher

November 6, 2014

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