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The Harvard Business Review has noted that 70 percent of family-owned businesses last only one generation. The low survival rate is disturbing in that family-owned businesses are responsible for approximately 60 percent of total employment in the United States....
A federal judge found that certain NCAA rules illegally restrain trade. In August 2014, a federal trial judge ordered that the National Collegiate Athletic Association, popularly known as the NCAA, stop enforcing certain of its student-athlete compensation rules that...
The U.S. Supreme court issued an opinion allowing securities fraud defendants to present evidence that there statements did not affect stock prices. On June 23, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in Halliburton Co. v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc.This is the...
As fiduciaries, corporate leaders must understand the legal standards they’re entrusted to uphold. Corporations are complex legal entities. At the heart of every corporation are two key leadership structures: the board of directors and the officers. Both have...
Arbitration agreements are playing an increasing role in employment contracts. Arbitration has remained the preferred method of dispute resolution for businesses and has increasingly become a popular clause in employment contracts. Yet binding arbitration agreements...
The legal structure of a company impacts many aspects of the business. In October 2015, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke wrote an editorial in The Wall Street Journal about where we are economically since the drastic monetary policies of his tenure were...
Credibility and professionalism in the courtroom are key to successful litigation. Almost all lawyers project themselves as capable in the courtroom. Yet not all attorneys are equally effective and successful in court. Nor have all litigators seen equal amounts of...
Under all circumstances, an untimely death is devastating. It can leave remaining family members in a highly emotional and fragile state, impacting them financially and legally. To seek recourse, surviving members may seek compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. To cut down on a number of frivolous lawsuits, in recent years, the burden of proof has become much more complicated. …
International trade represents unparalleled opportunities like never before. But with those opportunities come a set of barriers that must be overcome to enjoy the benefits of an international marketplace. Of these, legal issues can be the most daunting. Globalization and its challenges are a real concern for many firms both in and outside of the United States. Competition from imports…
Expert witnesses can bring a tremendous boost of credibility to courtroom arguments for a plaintiff or for a defense. That’s why it is vital to choose a top expert witness and use them appropriately for a particular case and legal issue. Here are some things to consider when choosing an expert witness: What are their qualifications? Make sure the expert…