Princelings: Expanding the Definition of “Value” Under the FCPA
Posted: May 6th, 2016
Tags: international
Congress enacted the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) in 1977 in the wake of the Watergate investigation and in response […]
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Entrepreneurs: These Networking Blunders Can Cost You
By: Marc Alessi email
Posted: April 22nd, 2016
Tags: startups
Successful entrepreneurs know that having a strong network behind them is critical. Done well, networking is hard but important work. […]
Talking to Someone with Dementia
Posted: April 22nd, 2016
Tags: elder law
This month I’m going to take a break from the series I’ve been doing to talk about talking. Sometimes it’s […]
I Need an Estate Plan – Part Three
Posted: March 21st, 2016
Tags: elder law, estate planning
“Hi, I need to get a Power of Attorney for my dad.” You would be surprised how many times I […]
Does the Term “Work-for-Hire” Really Mean Anything in Software Development Contracts?
Posted: March 21st, 2016
Tags: intellectual property, labor & employment, technology
The term “work-for-hire” is found in many software development contracts, but it is one of most misused phrases. Typically, companies […]
Abracadabra! Delaware Court Does Away with “Magic Words” for Valid Anti-Reliance Provisions
Posted: February 19th, 2016
Tags: commercial litigation, M&A
Integration clauses typically state that an agreement is the entire and only agreement between parties, superseding any prior written or […]
I Need an Estate Plan – Part Two
Posted: February 19th, 2016
Tags: elder law, estate planning
Last month I discussed the ins and outs of a Health Care Proxy. This month I’d like to discuss its […]
Wood Laminate Flooring Designs are Original Enough for Copyright Protection
Posted: February 19th, 2016
Tags: intellectual property
Generally, the Copyright Office will not register works by nature, animals or plants. However, are the designs of wood floors […]
New Treasury Efforts to Fight Money Laundering Through New York Real Estate
Posted: January 25th, 2016
Tags: criminal defense, real estate, white collar
To combat the scourge of money laundering from transnational criminal syndicates, the United States Treasury has issued new Geographic Targeting […]
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