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    Kozlowski sentenced to up to 25 years in prison  Jul 18, 2009
    In June, Kozlowski and Swartz were found guilty on 22 of 23 counts of grand larceny and conspiracy, falsifying business records and violating business law. Both men say they will appeal the verdicts. (Yahoo News -- Tyco)

    3 plead guilty and name names in DDSO bid-rigging scam  Jul 18, 2009
    But after the investigation, my client is now realizing that might have violated business law or penal law, and he s willing to accept whatever responsibility he might have for doing that. VanDresar, Risucci, Cummings and two other contractors are due to report on their respective plea offers Friday, July 31. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Former Judge Sazama joins Weld Riley law firm  Jul 17, 2009
    Prior to being judge, he practiced law in the Chippewa Valley and represented individuals and corporations in all areas of business law. He received his law degree from Marquette University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Mesa / Phoenix Lawyers Help Business Owners Avoid the Risky Practice of Consolidated Business Operations  Jul 16, 2009
    "It is vital to segregate each business enterprise into a separate or limited liability company," says Gibson, who has practiced business law for more than 20 years ... Call attorney Scott Gibson at 480-633-8100 with any questions on business law or to schedule a confidential and comprehensive consultation. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Ga. Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Ponzi Scheme Worth $2 Million  Jul 14, 2009
    attorney Steven H. Ballard capitalized on his credibility as a real estate and business law attorney to bilk friends and clients of more than $2 million in what federal prosecutors say was a Ponzi scheme in which Ballard siphoned more than $200,000 for his personal use. But the fraud scheme, to which Ballard pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Thursday, was only one symptom of his failure as a lawyer. (Law.com)

    Wholesale Market Brokers Form New Association  Jul 13, 2009
    Based in Washington, D.C., Patton Boggs is a leader in public policy, litigation and business law and is well known for its deep partisan roots in the U.S. political arena. The firm's core practice areas are Public Policy and Regulatory, Litigation, Business and Intellectual Property. (PR Newswire)

    Matsunaga offers fresh start for District 5  Jul 13, 2009
    Matsunaga, 50, has been out of office since giving up his seat to run for lieutenant governor in 2002, pursuing a private-sector career in business law. Many observers were surprised to see him seeking a seat in municipal government, after 10 years in the state Senate and bids for statewide and congressional posts. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    BUSINESS: Around North County  Jul 12, 2009
    With more than 110 attorneys in San Diego and Carlsbad, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves ch LLP is one of the largest full-service business law firms in Southern California. More Stories. (North County Times)

    Oops: Fiorina didn't register biz, foundation  Jul 10, 2009
    People who fail to incorporate or register their businesses risk minor problems with regulators, experts in business law said, and failing to obtain tax-exempt status for a foundation can result in tax problems. While the penalties may be minor, "there's no upside for not complying," said Bradford Cohen, a partner at Venable LLP law firm in Los Angeles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Cozen OConnor opens 2 new Pa. offices  Jul 10, 2009
    Former Wolf Block real estate partner Helene Jaron will also work in the group along with Michael Heller, chairman of Cozen O Connor s business law department. McGuinness said the group will include at least five partners and is another example of the benefit of adding the almost 70 lawyers from dissolving Wolf Block earlier this year. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Lex Mundi Admits New Member Firm for Panama  Jul 9, 2009
    Washington Business Law Firm Seattle WA for Litigation acts 206-477-1438. Free Consultations from professional Attorneys. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Silicon Valley Moms: The force is strong with these twins  Jul 7, 2009
    When Linsey is not playing a Jedi master to her boy-girl twins and their little sister, she writes at her family blog Me Too You and runs her part-time technology and business law practice. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    New state laws affect business  Jul 6, 2009
    Business Law and Liability. PA 09-38: Authorizes the state to revoke the authority of certain out-of-state business entities for failing to have an agent for service of process for at least 60 days. (Republican-American)

    • County officials say attorney costs is money well spent  Jul 5, 2009
    Loebs said his attorneys, who represent the county in other civil matters, lack the expertise in health and business law the out-of-state attorneys provided. The Philadelphia firm, coordinating with Stone, helped keep the county out of costly, drawn-out litigation that could have cost as much as 5 million, he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Education Notes, July 2  Jul 4, 2009
    Fri Jul 03, 2009, 07:04 AM EDT. Dana Hall honor roll. (Burlington Union, MA)

    Associate Joins Cohen & Grigsby's International Business Practice  Jul 2, 2009
    PITTSBURGH, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Grigsby, a business law firm with headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, and offices in Naples and Bonita Springs, FL, is pleased to announce that attorney Lisa Pitell has joined the firm's Pittsburgh office as an associate in the International Business Practice Group ... Established in 1981 in Pittsburgh, PA, Cohen & Grigsby is a business law firm with headquarters in Pittsburgh and offices in Naples and Bonita Springs, FL. Cohen & Grigsby attorneys cultivate... (PR Newswire)

    Your say Are financial planners competent?  Jul 2, 2009
    I have an Economics and Business Law Degree, Diploma in Financial Planning and Specialist SMSF Accrediation. We have our own Australian Financial Services Licence so we are not tied to any banks or insurance companies and thus forced to "sell" their products. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    18 months in prison for Blago investigation doctor  Jul 2, 2009
    In addition to bankruptcy, his experience includes real estate, business law and personal injury. Some of his past cases involved. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Emory Admissions Tips  Jun 30, 2009
    Emory's () has come a long way since its founding in 1909 when it offered classes in just three areas: economics, accounting, and business law. In 1925 the school had one faculty member and 145 students. (BusinessWeek)

    New attorney practicing in Troy  Jun 30, 2009
    After leaving Wachovia, he became assistant dean of Wake Forest University s school of business and a professor of business law, teaching classes and developing leadership and ethics courses. Since leaving Wake Forest in 1997, he has worked in private law practice but spent most of his time doing leadership training, executive coaching and giving courses in group dynamics and other areas through his own consulting company. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)

    Bower seeks election to circuit judge post  Jun 30, 2009
    The statement also noted that Bower helped establish and operate a peer court program and an effort to combat underage drinking, and has also served as a business law instructor at Lake Land College. Bower is the only announced candidate for the judge s position so far, and voters in all five counties in the judicial circuit will cast ballots in the election. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Women to watch  Jun 28, 2009
    Page last updated at 08:15 GMT, Sunday, 28 June 2009 09:15 UK. Teen joins top businesswomen list. (BBC News -- Business)

    Govt quietly cans Grocery Choice website  Jun 27, 2009
    Competition expert Frank Zumbo, an associate professor of business law at the University of NSW, welcomed the decision to "bring the Grocerychoice farce to an end". "It's long overdue and welcomed, saving taxpayers millions of dollars on a project that has been a failure from the start," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Volunteering her business acumen to nonprofits (3)  Jun 25, 2009
    After graduating first in her class from Case Western Reserve University s School of Law, Dunn joined Squire, Sanders ey of Cleveland, where she became a partner in the business law section. Her rsum also includes 12 years as a partner at Jones Day, where she worked in the business practice group. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Nevada toughens data protection law with crypto, PCI  Jun 24, 2009
    Andrew M. Baer is an attorney and founder of Baer Business Law LLC, a Philadelphia firm focused on providing clients with cost-efficient business counseling and transactional assistance, particularly in the areas of technology and intellectual property law. Baer can be contacted at andrew@baerbizlaw. (Search Security, MA)

    Los Angeles Realtor Mark Gonzales Wins Spot In REALTOR Magazine's 2009 '30 Under 30' List  Jun 23, 2009
    He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business & Real Estate from California State University, Northridge, where he also became specialized in Real Estate & Business Law, Real Estate Finance, Business Communication, and Economics. Additionally, Mark is the 2009 Vice Chairman of the Young Realtor Committee of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors. (PR Newswire)

    Loyola's bookstore takes $20,000 hit  Jun 23, 2009
    Some suspicious bulks of books from Loyola classes that raised his attention included business law books and managing human resources books. "It's not our job to police our inventory, but I would be morally bankrupt not to tell these people something," Villegas said. (The Maroon, LA)

    Deacons Australia to Join Norton Rose Group  Jun 23, 2009
    We offer a full business law service from our offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Knowing how our clients' businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us. (PR Newswire)

    Waverly author pens book to help lawyers (6)  Jun 16, 2009
    She graduated from law school at Drake University in 1991 and is a general practitioner with an emphasis in family, personal injury and business law. "I have been so blessed to have had wonderful colleagues and mentors in my life," Thalacker says. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Winstead adds three new attorneys to S.A. office  Jun 16, 2009
    Winstead is a business law firm that provides legal services to mid-market and large businesses. Some of its practice areas include commercial litigation, corporate securities, government relations, intellectual property and labor. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    > Rodier plays it cool as head of Balsillie legal team  Jun 4, 2009
    For two decades, Rodier practiced business law at a variety of Canadian firms, including McDonald & Hayden and Gardiner Roberts. He specialized in corporate law, banking, securities and insolvency. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Continue reading  Jun 4, 2009
    Most important thing you learned in high school: "Never to lose sight of your goals or future; confidence, respect and ambition will be the driving forces of success." In 10 years: "I would hope to have completed my juris doctorate degree and be working for a business law firm.". 2. (Selma Enterprise, CA)

    DC Council To Review Preferential City Contracts  Jun 4, 2009
    A. Scott Bolden, Lomax's attorney said on Wednesday that his client has a residence and office at the Minnesota avenue address, pays taxes and meets the requirements of the small business law that covers preferential points. He carries a DC drivers license and votes in DC.. (W-USA News, DC)

    `Kingpin' of downtown revival dies  Jun 4, 2009
    He was an attorney with Hostak, Henzl and Bichler and specialized in trusts, real estate and small business law, until he retired from the law firm in 1997. In addition to being a president and member of the Racine County Bar, Josten was also on the Wisconsin State Bar Board of Governors, board member and president of the Wisconsin Parkinson's Association, a member of the Racine County Opportunity Center, the Downtown Racine Association, treasurer of the Racine County Area Foundation, co-founder... (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Dorsey & Whitney lays off 55  Jun 3, 2009
    Dorsey specializes in business law, a service that has been less in demand as financial deals have grown more scarce. Our clients are looking for an easy way to save money and less legal services is a way, he said. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Emerson to act on franchising report  Jun 3, 2009
    Frank Zumbo is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales' School of Business Law and Taxation. Previous stories. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Attorneys work new strategies  Jun 2, 2009
    "We didn't do like some others and get into an entirely new practice areas. We're sticking to what we do well, business law.Rose, a partner at Rice & Rose in Daytona Beach since 1986, said his law practice is no different than any other small business, and negative economics have domino effects."It used to be people would get divorces and one would buy out the other, but this has slowed down and people are living together," said Rose, a 1982 law graduate of the University of Florida. He is a... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)

    Westbrook: What bankruptcy could do for GM  Jun 2, 2009
    Editor's note: Jay Westbrook is Benno C. Schmidt Chair of Business Law at the University of Texas at Austin. A bankruptcy scholar, he is co-author of "The Law of Debtors and Creditors," "As We Forgive Our Debtors: Bankruptcy and Consumer Credit in America," and "The Fragile Middle Class." He has served as a consultant to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. (CNN -- US)

    Foster Pepper PLLC and Foster Pepper LLP Announce Termination of Affiliation  Jun 1, 2009
    June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Foster Pepper PLLC, a full-service law firm since 1904 and headquartered in Seattle, WA, and Foster Pepper LLP, an independent but affiliated business law firm located in Portland, OR, today announced the termination of their affiliation relationship. The Portland firm has changed its name to Roberts Kaplan LLP, effective June 1, 2009. (PR Newswire)

    Secrets of Website Success. Leading expert on Internet and Business Law reveals the essential strategies for achieving an effective online presence  Jun 1, 2009
    Leading expert on Internet and Business Law reveals the essential strategies for achieving an effective online presence - Yahoo ... Leading expert on Internet and Business Law reveals the essential strategies for achieving an effective online presence. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    InVentiv 1Q profit slips on communications revenue  May 29, 2009
    Jacobs Scholz s. Personal Injury, Business Law. View Website. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Liberals lash franchise delay  May 29, 2009
    By his silence (Dr Emerson) encourages the practice of churning (where franchises are tuned over to profit the franchisor), demonstrating that there is no will on the Government side to reform the industry". Mr Randall said Dr Emerson needed to tell the ACCC to bring on test cases in the courts, as they seemed to find it hard to trigger the unconscionable conduct provisions of the Trade Practices Act. "It's a very sad situation when the regulator and the Government won't do their jobs," Mr... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Battle Over Sotomayor Heats Up...  May 28, 2009
    They said she is committed to predictability in the treatment of business law and contracts, and restraint in the interpretation of legislation. Mr. Levey's group doesn't plan to run TV ads until after the Senate Judiciary Committee vote. (The Drudge Report)

    Friends remember fire victims  May 27, 2009
    Adelipour was "very funny, very smart," said professor Kabrina Chang, who taught Adelipour in his advanced business law course last semester and employment law this semester. "[He] always participated," she said. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)

    NEW BOARD TEST  May 26, 2009
    The Enzon test involves a rarely used business law in Delaware -- where Enzon, like most of corporate America, is chartered -- that could mean broad implications if successful. The law permits shareholders in certain circumstances to lobby other stockholders for 51 percent of their votes in a one-time referendum to force a direct ouster of top management. (New York Post -- Business)

    Georgia Law Chills Latino Home-Buying Market  May 25, 2009
    Offering Flexible Fee ArrangementsNJ law firm for bankruptcy, corporate law, business law, DWI;www. njlawconnect. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)

    Labor rift developing over franchise frustration  May 23, 2009
    Mr Piccolo said the FCA was clearly against implementing the federal recommendations - "they say it's the franchisees own fault when everything goes bad"" - and only represented franchisors. Franchising expert Frank Zumbo, an associate professor in business law at the University of NSW, said he "applauded" Mr Piccolo's actions. "(He) is absolutely correct that reform of the franchising code is urgently needed and unless the (federal) recommendations are quickly implemented the current problems... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Pair Earns Academic All-District Honors  May 22, 2009
    76 GPA in Business Law. In each program, the CoSIDA membership votes at the District Level and first-team All-District selections advance to the national ballot. (Lmulions.com)

    New York Law School Beth Noveck Named Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Open Government in the White House  May 22, 2009
    The School is noted for its eight academic centers: Center on Business Law y, Center on Financial Services Law, Center for International Law, Center for New York City Law, Center for Professional Values and Practice, Center for Real Estate Studies, Institute for Information Law y, and Justice Action Center. New York Law School has more than 13,000 graduates and enrolls some 1,500 students in its full- and part-time J.D. program and its Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation program. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Kozlowski sentenced to up to 25 years in prison  May 22, 2009
    In June, Kozlowski and Swartz were found guilty on 22 of 23 counts of grand larceny and conspiracy, falsifying business records and violating business law. Both men say they will appeal the verdicts. (Yahoo News -- Tyco)

    Accountants and lawyers to join forces  May 21, 2009
    I dont think that sort of criticism could be levelled in the case of accountants joining legal firms because they are professionally qualified and are used to complying with same sort of ethical standards as lawyers are, says John Davies, head of business law at the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). For accountants, a key sticking point is likely to be the fact that they will have to sign up to the rules of the legal regulatory body. (Accounting Web, UK)

    Ryc Loope out as director of MRED program at ASU  May 16, 2009
    for free extra services. Subscribe to Phoenix Business Journal. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Crimestoppers Adds Five Suspects to Wanted List  May 16, 2009
    05/15/09 By STEPHANIE MILLER. The Dublin-Laurens Crimestoppers Board of Directors added five new suspects to its wanted list during its monthly board meeting Monday night. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)

    Hinton wins race and prepares for first term  May 14, 2009
    Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Reality forces Hines to follow another track  May 14, 2009
    com: Reality forces Hines to follow another track. Thursday, May 14, 2009. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    AfDB Conference Guests Get a Taste of Senegalese Folklore  May 13, 2009
    The Bank Group's Executive Directors for Algeria and Democratic Republic of Congo, and Professor Issa Sageh, one of the drafters of the OHADA Treaty which seeks to harmonize business law in Africa. Typically, the ALSF will defend vulnerable African countries against aggressive creditors by minimizing diversion of debt relief gains; strengthening assistance to poor debtor countries and fragile states. (allAfrica.com)

    Doeg to lead Baker's business law division  May 13, 2009
    Doeg has concentrated his practice in the area of business law with an emphasis on technology. He also represented the acquiror of assets of. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Dorsey & Whitney moves to 1801 K St.  May 12, 2009
    The Minneapolis-based business law firm will relocate from 1050 Connecticut Ave. NW. It signed a 7,500-square-foot lease in the new space. The building's owner, LLC, along with architect Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP, recently completed a redevelopment of the property. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Chrysler Bankruptcy Exposes Dirty Politics  May 9, 2009
    Law was created in this land and considering that this new changing government is big against FREE speech it is now against working class with 401 and retirement plans and business law ... You attempted to sound a bit more eloquent in your defense of Mr.Obama but again failed misserably to cover up that you have never taken a business law class IN YOUR LIFE. (CBS News)

    BusinessWeek: CSU business college in top 10 for marketing, law  May 9, 2009
    s College of Business ranks in the top 10 nationally in two undergraduate specialties -- marketing and business law -- in a new report by BusinessWeek magazine ... and No. 9 in business law, BusinessWeek said in its evaluations of specialties offered by 101 large undergraduate business schools ... At the at Boulder's Leeds School of Business, top 50 rankings by BusinessWeek include 30th in ethics, 41st in sustainability, 43rd in business law, 46th in financial management and 48th in calculus. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Attorneys for Ohio Drum Satellite Providers  May 8, 2009
    Lawyers for Ohio accused a pair of satellite TV companies Thursday of concocting a wild theory of business law and shopping it from court to court to escape a state sales tax imposed on their industry in 2003. In a strongly worded brief to the Ohio Supreme Court, the state argues that DirecTV Inc. and EchoStar Satellite Corp. have no legal grounds for escaping the tax, which they are fighting because it wasn't imposed on their cable competitors. (ABC News -- Wire)

    ROSINA ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM  May 6, 2009
    He took a Business Law teaching position at Manchester College in northern Indiana. Next Bill accepted an appointment in the Dental School Of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Dinsmore opens office in Kentucky capitol  May 6, 2009
    Running the office as managing partner is Carl Breeding, formerly of Louisville-based business law firm. Two others from Greenebaum joined Dinsmore s new office: Rusty Cress Jr. and Bert May, who s serving as a lobbyist. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    17 seek seat on Arizona Supreme Court  May 6, 2009
    Stephen H. Lesher, a Tucson attorney in private practice who specializes in business law. A. John Pelander III, Division 2 Court of Appeals. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Fulton business court to seek new fees  May 5, 2009
    Civil litigation attorneys, like Loft, say the main benefit of the Business Court is that over time, judges have developed deep expertise in Georgia business law, and they can use it without also dealing with criminal, domestic relations and other civil cases. One of the frustrating things about commercial litigation is that it takes so long to reach a conclusion and so the Business Court is really a breath of fresh air, said Loft, whose clients have included HBO, Georgia-Pacific and Wachovia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    For China, a Reverse Brain Drain in Science?  May 3, 2009
    For China, a Reverse Brain Drain in Science. For China, a Reverse Brain Drain in Science. (ABC News)

    Lawyers killed in crash remembered  May 1, 2009
    When I first came here, I was looking to move on into business law, but I had the chance to see Mike in a trial, and I knew then what I wanted to do, and I ve never looked back. Murphy recalled through tears, running down the hall to hand Doran a brief she had completed for the case he and Schnirel were working on in Cleveland. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Former Thacher Associate Who Admitted to Insider Trading Disbarred  Apr 30, 2009
    "Here, respondent's admitted conduct corresponds to the New York insider trading statute General Business Law 352-c(5) and (6) and, therefore, automatic disbarment is proper," the court wrote. Justices Peter Tom, Richard T. Andrias, David Friedman, James M. Catterson and Rolando T. Acosta sat on the panel in , M-4715. (Law.com)

    Choosing the Right Small Business S...  Apr 30, 2009
    Anyone considering launching a small business should do careful into the various forms of business entities available, and should consult with a business law attorney and other professionals prior to taking the leap into small business ownership. The copyright of the article Choosing the Right Small Business Structure in is owned by. (Suite101.com)

    Deceit could haunt the ACCC  Apr 29, 2009
    Businessman and former Carlton president Richard Pratt with Carlton player Brendan Fevola last year. SET aside the public parade of tributes for Richard Pratt, and look instead for a few minutes at what lies at the heart of his legal battle with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Louis Lowenstein, lawyer, critic of Wall Street; at 83  Apr 29, 2009
    NEW YORK - Louis Lowenstein, an influential business law professor and former corporate executive who for nearly three decades dissected the excesses of Wall Street and warned of the dangers of short-term investing, died April 18 at his home in Manhattan ... In 1968, Mr. Lowenstein became a founding partner of Kramer, Lowenstein, Nessen & Kamin (now Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel), which soon became one of the major business law firms in New York. (Boston Globe)

    How a deputy's pistol became a murder weapon (3210)  Apr 28, 2009
    (older than 14 days). Article rated a 5 by 2 users. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Girard-diCarlo goes to Cozen OConnor  Apr 28, 2009
    He will serve as a partner in the firm s business law department and government relations practice. In addition to practicing law, Girard-diCarlo will serve as a member of Cozen O Connor s advisory board, which provides the firm s management committee with perspectives on strategic planning and organizational decisions. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Dont raise homestead exemption  Apr 19, 2009
    Consider as well how LABI says under current business law, businesses pay property tax at a higher rate, 15 percent compared to the 10 percent homeowner s rate. Businesses pay a higher rate and get no exemption on the first 75,000 in value, so would clearly seem to be sharing their fair share of the property tax load. (New Iberia, LA)

    New interim executive director for West Hills  Apr 19, 2009
    A member of the State Bar of California since 1983, Post's areas of legal concentration include business law, family law and wills and trusts. Gornick said it was necessary to fill the position of executive director because West Hills trustees have chosen not to renew Caganich's contract after June 30. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Real world experience vital, workforce panelists agree  Apr 18, 2009
    A hand-out from the high school outlines the business classes KHS plans to offer: Accounting, introduction to business, business law, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Web design and advanced Web design, video production, entrepreneurship and computer programming. ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Judge: 'Tribal courts getting the job done'  Apr 18, 2009
    He said improvements are needed in business law, so everyone knows the rules -- from start-ups to expanding existing operations. Marshall said the number of judges serving the reservations also needs to be increased to handle growing case loads, and judges' terms should be extended so their experience is retained. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Govt to raise panel over Halliburton scam  Apr 16, 2009
    NBA President, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) articulated the association's position while speaking at the fourth Business Law Conference organised by a Section on Business Law in Abuja. Akeredolu said government should avoid the empty sloganeering on the rule of law if it was not prepared to live up to the billings. (Guardian News, Nigeria)

    Easton School staffers wear many hats  Apr 16, 2009
    Principal Ron Woodruff also teaches computers or business law one period a day. Counselor Brian Todd teaches weight lifting. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Perkins Coie Cuts 12 Associates, 26 Staffers  Apr 15, 2009
    For Perkins, a 700-lawyer business law and litigation firm with 15 offices, the affected offices include the Seattle headquarters; Chicago; San Francisco; Menlo Park, Calif. and Bellevue, Wash. (Law.com)

    Kleenmaid collapse should ring warning bells  Apr 14, 2009
    Frank Zumbo is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales' School of Business Law and Taxation. Other stories on franchising. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Analysts tackle banks on rate cut claims  Apr 14, 2009
    University of New South Wales business law lecturer Michael Peters said that unless second-tier banks and non-bank institutions could find a niche, they would have difficulty competing with the big banks which could raise cheaper money more easily because of the same regulatory framework applying to all authorised deposit-taking institutions. "It's cheaper to raise $1 billion than it is to raise $1 million because of the regulatory framework," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    EHS business club plans key fundraiser  Apr 14, 2009
    There are numerous areas of competition, like forming business plans, job interview skills, knowing business law, personal communication and how to work as a team ... They compete in categories such as the following: Banking and Finance, Business Calculations, Entrepreneurship, Business Law. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Valley banks ready to loan  Apr 12, 2009
    Lending also is the key to whatever success the federal government hopes to achieve with TARP, said K.C. Chen, a professor of finance and business law in the Craig School of Business at California State University, Fresno. "In economics, you have a so-called multiplier effect," Chen said. (Fresno Bee)

    NMHS Students Have Faith In the Future of Business  Apr 11, 2009
    "I took a half-year business law class at the high school and liked that, but I like business and accounting instead because I'm better with numbers and concepts. Both young men have already clocked up some real success in a statewide marketing competition March 10 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Bryan took home a first prize award in the Food Marketing category, and Sonny placed third in the Marketing Management competition. In doing this, both qualified for the national competition, which... (Brookfield Journal, CT)

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