The Electronic Discovery Blog of K & L Gates has an informative post on a recent electronic discovery decision out of the Northern District of Georgia.
Microsoft & Iowa: True Love
This past year I covered in detail the Iowa-Microsoft class action case which settled for $179.95 million. The case involved allegations that Microsoft undercut competitors and acted illegally. Real bad stuff if you believed the plaintiffs.
Now a new controversy has developed in the Hawkeye state involving Microsoft.
Last night, I saw an attack
Retailer: Make Sure You’re Covered By Insurance
Brian Honnold of Professional Solutions Insurance Services shares important information on IowaBiz that every retailer should know about their insurance coverage when you build out your new retail space in your local mall or strip center.
If you don’t fully check out your coverages chances are you will be sorry.
Key Differences Between UFOC and New Franchise Disclosure Document
As disclosed in the last post the new amended FTC rule concerning franchise disclosure documents requires franchisors to update their UFOC by no later than July 1, 2008. After July 1, 2008, franchisors must comply with the new FTC rule only. Currently, franchisors may comply with either the former rule or the new rule.
Here
Franchise Disclosure Document Pitfalls
Interested in franchising your business and have an extra 36 minutes?
You may want to listen to this informative podcast on AllBusiness featuring franchise lawyers Julie Lusthaus and Warren Lewis discuss the pitfalls of the Franchise Disclosure Document (formerly known as the UFOC).
The new amended FTC rule concerning franchise disclosure documents requires franchisors to
New Proposed FMLA Regulations
The Department of Labor recently released new proposed regulations concerning the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Since the proposed regulations are 477 pages, it is nice that Ohio employment lawyer Jon Hyman has provided a excellent overview.
Jon simply has one of most informative employment law blogs around. Here are his highlights of
Blawg Review Has Iowa Encore
My reign as the host of Blawg Review is coming to an end. But never fear, Brett is here!
Next week Mr. Trout keeps the Blawg Review right here in the great state of Iowa. I guess we will find out whether patent attorneys really do have all the fun.
As for me, I’ll
Blawg Review #147
Welcome to a RAGBRAI inspired Blawg Review. What is RAGBRAI? The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is an annual seven-day ride across the state. Heading into its 36th year, RAGBRAI is the longest, largest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world. It’s not a race. It’s an experience. And since Blawg
Hosting Blawg Review Next Week
Next week I will be the host of Blawg Review. Blawg Review is a blog carnival for anyone interested in law. I encourage you to submit your posts or any recommendations for posts. Please follow these submission guidelines.
If you haven’t already done so or are unfamilar with Blawg Review, be sure to
.300 Won’t Get You Into the Employment Law Hall of Fame
A .300 batting average may get you into Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame but winning only 30 percent of your employment lawsuits won’t do the trick.
See Mark Toth’s Manpower blog for the results of the Question of the Week – What % of employment lawsuits are won by employers? That’s right, only