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LawExchange International
Jan 31, 20181 min read
Policy of the Year: Harassment Prevention
The issue of sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace vaulted to the forefront of most employers’ attention in 2017, with the...
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LawExchange International
Jan 31, 20181 min read
Summary of Significant Changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law a sweeping tax reform bill known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) that...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
HOW YOUR COMPANY’S VALUATION CAN BE IMPACTED BY CONVERTIBLE NOTES
With valuations in venture capital financings at historically high levels, companies are finding that “valuation caps” and other related...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
THE STATE IS ON FIRE: WHAT SHOULD EMPLOYERS DO ABOUT PAYING EMPLOYEES?
The text pinging in the middle of the night announced that my kids’ school is closed today due to fires in Carlsbad, California....
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
Stealth Aspect in Tax Package May Have Not So Stealthy Impact on Deals
An insidious and underreported aspect of the tax legislation winding its way through Congress this week is a provision that likely will...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
The Fraudulent Employee – Who Pays?
Trusted employees are key assets of a business. No business owner can oversee all aspects of their business all the time. Trusted...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
The Fraudulent Employee – Who Pays?
Trusted employees are key assets of a business. No business owner can oversee all aspects of their business all the time. Trusted...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
BILL 148: AN ACT TO AMEND THE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ACT, 2000 AND THE LABOUR RELATIONS ACT, 1995
On June 1, 2017, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 148: The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. Bill 148 arises just shortly...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
APPROACHES TO PROTECT DESIGNS EFFECTIVELY IN JAPAN — AND A FEW COMPARISONS WITH US DESIGN PRAC
This article provides an introduction to design protection in Japan, including a basic discussion of the Japanese design registrations...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
DECIDING ON THE GROUND RULES: 5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Shareholders Agreement
Whether entrepreneurs are starting a new business or running an existing business, it’s typical and logical for them to focus on business...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
Off the Beaten Path: How Far Does a Municipality’s Duty To Maintain A Sidewalk Extend?
INTRODUCTION Lawsuits against municipalities for trip and falls resulting from sidewalk deficiencies are hardly a novelty. However,...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20182 min read
The Tax Bill Cometh: Moves To Consider Before 2018 Arrives
The Senate and the House have each passed their own version of Tax Reform. In comparing the two bills there are many similarities,...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
6 KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SELLING YOUR PRIVATELY HELD COMPANY
In today’s seller-friendly business environment, buyers are eager to snatch up hot companies, and are willing to pay top dollar. If...
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LawExchange International
Jan 2, 20181 min read
DO YOU HAVE A “PROBLEM” WILL?
Identifying potential issues in your Will today could save you thousands in legal fees later! The following article describes some of the...
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LawExchange International
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Santa Claus Trademark: A Legal Opinion
Mr. Santa Claus c/o UN International Seabed Authority The North Pole, Arctic Ocean Re: SANTA CLAUS Trademark and Service Mark Dear Mr....
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LawExchange International
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders critical under the new UAE Tax Procedures Law
The UAE Commercial Companies Law of 2015 (the ‘Commercial Companies Law’) mandates in Article 92 and Article 171, that companies in the...
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LawExchange International
Dec 29, 20171 min read
A Happy Patent Holiday: The importance of IP protection for consumer products, and the patents behin
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and shopping for the perfect holiday gifts. With the holiday season seeming to start earlier each year,...
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LawExchange International
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Kevin C. Blake Authors Column for Buffalo Law Journal
Column: New York’s Energy Revolution At the junction of Lake Erie and the Niagara River, Buffalo has been at the forefront of the...
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LawExchange International
Dec 29, 20171 min read
If you think the Harvey Weinstein scandal won’t affect your company, think again!
Initially, it seemed like the Harvey Weinstein scandal would be limited to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as one star after another...
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LawExchange International
Dec 29, 20173 min read
The Chairman’s Column – A Message From the Chairman
Welcome to what was the Chairman’s Report but is now the Chairman’s Column. 2017 has been a busy year for LEI. We held very well...
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LawExchange International
Dec 29, 20171 min read
Scotland’s courts embrace the new
David Armstrong, a Partner in our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team, considers the recent changes in Scottish litigation and the...
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LawExchange International
Nov 30, 20171 min read
Law360.com Features David Newman Article on How Transparency Can Help SSOs Under Attack by U.S. DOJ
Taking aim at standard-setting organizations for potentially anti-competitive behavior, Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim...
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LawExchange International
Nov 30, 20171 min read
Column: The impact of blockchain technology
The word “blockchain” is commonly associated with bitcoin, but blockchain technology has many potential applications. Understanding what...
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LawExchange International
Nov 30, 20171 min read
Court Provides Much-Needed Guidance on Employee Leaves of Absence
In a groundbreaking decision, the federal appellate court in Chicago has held that employers are not required under the Americans with...
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