Social media is rapidly expanding in scope and utilization, and has fundamentally shifted how people discover information and communicate with each other. As employees increasingly use social media and personal electronic devices, both within and outside the scope of their employment, employers are facing increasing challenges as technology continues to evolve. Employers need to be […]
I had the pleasure of working with Sanford F. Remz of Yurko, Salvesen & Remz, P.C. on a matter pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Massachusetts for one of my clients. The clients have been sued in an adversary proceeding by the purchaser of assets from the Chapter 7 debtor which was in the credit […]
Matthew Harrison of Harrison Law, PLLC and Peter Pang IPO Pang Xingpu have been coordinating representation of one of Mr. Harrison’s business clients based in the western United States. The company is expanding into China and the direct sales and distribution market. Mr. Pang and his firm have become the company’s counsel in China and […]
Real estate is big business globally as buyers increasingly look beyond their own borders for lucrative investments. Research by property broker Tranio suggests that USD 426.8 billion was invested in […]
Read moreNext Steps On Healthcare ReformThough President Trump has continued to call for action on repeal and replace in the wake of the Senate’s failed vote at the end of July, congressional Republicans have been fairly muted about possible next steps, a sign of conflicting views of whether it is time to move on to other […]
By Dale Butler on July 19, 2017 POSTED IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION, MEDIATION It is not uncommon for a construction contract to contain a dispute resolution section that typically requires the parties to mediate a dispute and, if mediation fails, they either arbitrate or litigate the dispute. Chapter 154 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code outlines various alternative dispute […]
Milan, August 2, 2017 – Marco Padovan, assisted by Michele Bonomini and Monica Selvini, of Studio LegalePadovan, assisted SALINI IMPREGILO S.p.A. in the negotiation and execution, in a joint venture with Lamaro Appalti S.p.A. of Rome, of the turnkey contract for the construction of the new ENI headquarters in San Donato Milanese, for an amount […]
By Dale Butler on July 6, 2017 I recently wrote about the WannaCry ransomware attack that crippled companies around the globe and recommended that cyberattacks be addressed in the force majeure provision of a construction contract. Last week, there was another global cyberattack that was first believed to be another form of ransomware known as Petya, but it turned out […]
New technologies are transforming healthcare. According to a HIMSS Mobile Technology Survey of healthcare provider employees, about 90% say they are using mobile devices to engage patients in their healthcare—and 36% believe app-enabled patient portals are the most effective patient engagement tool. A Spyglass Consulting Report reveals that an astounding 96% of physicians use text […]
California Appeals Court: Employee Must Arbitrate Employment Dispute Supreme Court Won’t Weigh In on FLSA Definition of “Wages” Lack of Detail in EEOC Charge Doesn’t Mandate Dismissal of a Lawsuit NLRB ALJ Strikes Down 17 Employer Policies California Appeals Court: Employee Must Arbitrate Employment Dispute Why it matters: Holding that an employee was equitably estopped […]
After you’ve discovered that an employee has been stealing from your business, your initial reaction may be one of anger, shock, or dismay. Your second reaction will probably be: What should I do now? First Steps Often times, the first step should be to call a business attorney and then probably (depending on the terms […]
Worried About Losses Due to Theft? Look at Your Employees First Often businesses are concerned about the loss of revenue from the occasional shoplifter or burglary. Although both situations can cause financial damage to a business, most losses due to this type of theft comprise a small percentage of losses a business will incur. Instead, […]
