BCE says high court must clarify rules in buyouts May 29, 2008
"This is one of the most important commercial law cases to come before this court in a generation. This case goes to the very root of corporate law in Canada," BCE said in its application. "It also concerns the fate of the largest and most significant transaction of its kind in Canadian history.". (Reuters)
Quebec court blocks takeover of Bell Canada May 22, 2008
Shortly before the decision was released, Lionel David Smith, a professor specializing in commercial law at McGill University, described the bondholders' case as "an uphill battle.". It is not clear if the Supreme Court will hear Bell's appeal. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Business seminar planned May 10, 2008
Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Dillion was engaged in a private legal practice that emphasized business organization and planning, business and real estate acquisitions, health law, and general commercial law. He is a University of Illinois graduate and received his J.D. degree from the University of Chicago. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Scott North, Ohio Governor Strickland's Special Representative on Regulatory Reform, Returns to Porter Wright Morris & Arthur Apr 22, 2008
"That said," he adds, "everyone is extremely excited to have Scott and his tremendous talents back at the firm." In private practice, Mr. North maintains a significant complex civil litigation docket that focuses on environmental cases and business and commercial law disputes. His practice also extends across a broad scope of other litigation matters -- from intellectual property and public contracts to product liability and insurance coverage. (PR Newswire)
The China connection Apr 12, 2008
" Ian Ramsay, professor of commercial law at Melbourne University, said sovereign risk could become an issue, given that most big Chinese corporates were government-owned. "It could be an issue where you have a foreign government investing in a way that does adversely affect the national interest," he said. "This has always been a controversial area, but now it's so much more of a live issue given the amount of cross-border merger and acquisition deals, particularly in the resources sector. "... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Mayer Brown attorneys move to Winston & Strawn Apr 12, 2008
Winston & Strawn is an international commercial law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys in 11 offices. Related Industry News. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Hall of Fame honors former residents Apr 11, 2008
He maintained an active practice in the fields of commercial law, labor law, real estate and finance until his retirement in 2006. An enthusiastic supporter of higher education, he established the first endowed chair at Indian-Purdue University Fort Wayne and created the Chapman Scholars, scholarships for students. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Small firms shunning new bargaining tool Mar 30, 2008
There are now higher maximum penalties, increased sanctions for individuals, new merger clearance processes, a joint venture defence for price-fixing and boycotts and a streamlined process for allowing small business collective bargaining, according to commercial law firm Freehills. Small businesses can now voluntarily group together to negotiate, providing the ACCC accepts there is a public benefit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Becker & Poliakoff Co-Founder Alan Becker Assumes Law Firm's Managing Shareholder Role & Responsibilities Mar 26, 2008
March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Becker koff, P.A., a diversified commercial law firm with fourteen offices and more than 125 attorneys throughout Florida, today announced that co-founding shareholder Alan S. Becker has assumed the Managing Shareholder role and responsibilities at the law firm ... About Becker koff P.A. Becker koff, P.A. is a diversified commercial law firm based in Ft. Lauderdale with more than one hundred twenty five attorneys in fourteen Florida offices, plus New York, Prague and... (PR Newswire)
Related Group preps in-house army against lawsuits Mar 20, 2008
Scott Norberg, a University of Miami professor who teaches contract and commercial law, said real estate buyers are bound by contracts, even if property values have dropped. "It's not uncommon at all for people to look for a way out during a market downturn," hr said. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Bush Taps Va. Supreme Court Judge for 4th Circuit Mar 15, 2008
Prior to that, he worked for more than 20 years as a defense attorney specializing in general litigation, commercial law and criminal matters. He's a former shareholder in the Roanoke, Va. (Law.com)
Don't lose your shirt Mar 15, 2008
A study on house repossessions by the Consumer Law Centre of the Australian Capital Territory and the Centre for Commercial Law at the Australian National University reported that court action to repossess houses increased 79per cent between 2004 and 2006. The report, They Still Want To Take Our House, was published in December. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Circuit judges visit law school Mar 7, 2008
Milton Schroeder, a commercial law professor, said watching the real-life practice of an appellate court is a great educational opportunity for students especially for first-year students involved in the school's Moot Court Program, in which students role-play to simulate trials. "[The court has] a practice of visiting law schools in the circuit," Schroeder said. (Web Devil, AZ)
South Africa: 'Directors to Face Huge Fines for Price Fixing' Mar 6, 2008
Mondo Ntlha, head of the competition practice group at commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker, said yesterday the current penalties were not considered stringent enough, and the proposals sought to make directors personally liable ... Heather Irvine, of commercial law firm Deneys Reitz, said: "The remedies provided for in the Competition Act did not deter cartel activity sufficiently.". (allAfrica.com)
Let bankruptcy judges step in Mar 6, 2008
Lynn M. LoPucki teaches commercial law and bankruptcy at the UCLA and Harvard law schools. ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
TeraGo Announces Record Revenue with Growth of 26% in Fiscal 2007 Mar 4, 2008
Jim was formerly a partner at Davies Ward Phillips berg LLP, a major Canadian business law firm, where he practiced in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, and general corporate and commercial law. Conference Call and Webcast Management will host a conference call on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss these results. (Canada Newswire)
Graniz Provides Corporate Update and Announces Proposed Private Placement Feb 23, 2008
His practice area includes mining, securities, corporate and commercial law. Annual General Meeting. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Mandel Legal Aid Clinic at Law School celebrates 50 Feb 21, 2008
Levmore will kick off Saturday s symposium with welcoming remarks, followed by a panel discussion, including University faculty members Randal Picker ( 85), the Paul H. and Theo Leffmann Professor of Commercial Law, and Emily Buss, the Mark and Barbara Fried Professor of Law and Kanter Director of Chicago Policy Initiatives at the Law School. Facilitators of those panels will be Elizabeth Milnikel, Director of the Institute for Justice and the Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the Law School;... (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Law fair on directors: QC Feb 18, 2008
Last night one of Melbourne's most eminent commercial law barristers gave him an emphatic response - in the negative. Neil Young, QC, praised Australia's "strong" regulatory framework and said the commission needed a "big stick" to protect shareholders vulnerable to the power of directors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Three seek third branch bench Feb 10, 2008
PRIVATE PRACTICE: After work as assistant district attorney in Oneida County and then in Chippewa County, joined Wiley Law Office in 1980 with focus on civil litigation and commercial transactional matters including bankruptcy, real estate, probate, consumer law, commercial law, and criminal law with jury trial experience in these areas. JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE: Court Commissioner 27 years. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Committees remain the same for 2008Posted 12 hours, 47 minutes ago. Jan 27, 2008
Matt Huffman maintained his position on the Agriculture and Natural Resource, Civil and Commercial Law and Health Committees as well as his vice chairman position on the Healthcare Access and Affordability committee. With one year under his belt, Huffman said he ll be more in tune with his job for 2008. (Lima News, OH)
Legal Outsourcing to India Is Growing, but Still Confronts Fundamental Issues Jan 23, 2008
He said NewGalexy is focusing more now on routine commercial law tasks, such as performing due diligence or customizing boilerplate purchase contracts. LPO companies say that they have largely addressed clients concerns about work quality and maintaining confidentiality. (Law.com)
Two shareholders leave Orlando law firm Jan 22, 2008
The 14-attorney commercial law firm, renamed Moran Kidd Lyons Johnson & Berkson P. A., will remain at 111 N. Orange Ave., Suite 1200. Meanwhile, the Shams have set up a new law firm in Maitland, to be called the , at 1015 Maitland Center Commons Blvd., Suite 110. (Orlando Business Journal)
Melrose People: Joseph McDonough Jan 19, 2008
Some legal areas in criminal and commercial law, such as money laundering and intellectual property rights, are new to the region and the U.S. law and approaches are seen as a good model to copy. How s the country itself and its people. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Two Local Attorneys Assume State Bar Association Posts Jan 18, 2008
His business practice includes areas of real property, probate and trusts, oil and gas, banking, and commercial law and litigation. Stuart's legal career has included service by Supreme Court appointment on a Temporary Panel of the Oklahoma Court of Appeals, as a Supreme Court Justice of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians, president of the Pottawatomie County Bar Association and a director of the OBA Young Lawyers Division. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
SulmeyerKupetz Partner Howard M. Ehrenberg Appointed Trustee of Axium International, Inc. Bankruptcy Jan 15, 2008
Ehrenberg is also a member of the Executive Board of the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a former commissioner in the City of Burbank, California. About SulmeyerKupetz. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Millions in power sale for advisers Jan 12, 2008
AN A-LIST of international investment banks, commercial law firms and accounting practices could reap up to $300 million from the privatisation of the state's electricity industry. The financiers Credit Suisse and Lazard Carnegie Wylie, the accountants Ernst & Young, and the law firms Baker & McKenzie and Gilbert + Tobin are set to charge lucrative "advisory" fees. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
ECB should use precise inflation target-think tank Jan 12, 2008
boutique commercial law firm in the city are looki. 37,000. (Guardian Unlimited)
Panel: Business retention, market swings to dominate 2008 story line Jan 7, 2008
He specializes in a range of civil and commercial law, employment, contract law and other services. Geoffrey Dyer is founder and chairman emeritus of Lifestyle Family Fitness. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Kenya: International Concern Over Country's Crisis Jan 4, 2008
"It is high time ODM and PNU sat down and negotiated a way out of the crisis," said James Gathii a Professor of International Commercial Law at Albany Law School in the US.. He however warned that getting a mediator might be harder than imagined, as both parties must settle on a preferred candidate. (allAfrica.com)
Uganda: Economy Grew By Seven Percent - President Jan 1, 2008
In addition, he said, the Government would develop a master plan for national rail network and implement measures to improve the business climate, including undertaking pension reform, computerizing the Land and Company Registry, reforming the commercial law and strengthening the fight against corruption. Page 1 of 2. (allAfrica.com)
Chinese gov't boosts online purchasing Dec 15, 2007
Ma Jihong, Party secretary of the procurement center of the Central People's Government of China, said on Thursday: "On completion of the online invitation and bidding system, we will gradually publicize categories of the items available. "The new system will help to lower procurement costs and improve efficiency," Ma told a seminar ahead of the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Government Procurement Law. She said the bidding system will also provide more openness and transparency.... (Xinhuanet, China)
Lucien Bouchard Joins TransForce Income Fund Board of Trustees Dec 13, 2007
Mr. Bouchard is a partner in the law firm of Davies Ward Phillips and Vineberg LLP where he practises corporate and commercial law, is a negotiator and mediator for significant commercial and labour disputes, and advises large corporations on strategy and policy. He was Premier of Quebec from 1996 to 2001, served in the Federal Cabinet and was Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons. (Canada Newswire)
BRENNAN, 30, AND LOCKHART, 38 Dec 9, 2007
There were older men trying to pick me up at a commercial law convention that we were both at. Walter came over to rescue me, and we've been together ever since," laughs Brennan, a legal assistant in Manhattan. Lockhart, president and CEO of Asset Source International on Long Island, proposed in June 2006, just shy of their four-year anniversary. As the bride walked down the aisle at Holy Rosary Church in their home borough of Staten Island, Lockhart's godfather and younger brother played an... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Buy Mills Get Rawlings Free - Part II Dec 2, 2007
Even as law students we all wanted to take the Commercial Law option, which Prof taught very well, because he was kind and nice and offered A or B grades generously. Prof. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Slaters snaps up regional firms Nov 23, 2007
Crane Butcher McKinnon specialises in family and commercial law and is the largest of the firms, with 17 staff. Mr Grech said Slater & Gordon hoped to establish a personal injury practice in the Coffs Harbour region. (The Australian)
M&A after the credit crunch: Its no big deal Oct 24, 2007
About the AuthorsIan Bagshaw is a partner in the Corporate /MPrivate Equity practice, and David Ereira a partner in the Banking practice, at Linklaters LLP, which operates in all areas of commercial law including Mking, capital markets, investment management and employment. www. (Accounting Web, UK)
Jones seeking mayor's post in Sugar Land Oct 16, 2007
Together with his wife, Thelma, Jones is principal of a Sugar Land real estate and commercial law firm and a title company. A native Texan and lifelong resident of the Houston area, Jones has been married for 36 years and raised two daughters in Fort Bend County. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
People on the Move Oct 14, 2007
He practices in the areas of construction law and litigation and commercial law. n. (Pensacola News Journal)
WINSTON SCORES 11-0 EN BANC SEVENTH CIRCUIT VICTORY IN PRO BONO PRISONER CASE Oct 4, 2007
Winston n LLP is an international commercial law firm with more than 900 attorneys in nine offices. More than 150 years old, the firm has a proud tradition of professional excellence and dedicated client service, a diverse as well as collegial culture, and a commitment to pro bono representation. (PR Newswire)
AROUND THE SQUARE - Cultural exchanges are two-way streets, or should be, in America Oct 3, 2007
Her family members were academics, and her father was one of the first lecturers in commercial law and has written several books. She is married to an electrical engineer, and they have two daughters. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Ex-Im Bank Extends Offer of Reduced Exposure Fee Through December 2010 for Buyers in Countries Implementing the Cape Town Treaty Sep 28, 2007
More information on the Cape Town Treaty may be found on the Web site of UNIDROIT, an independent intergovernmental organization that studies the needs and methods for modernizing, harmonizing and coordinating private and commercial law as between states and groups of states. UNIDROIT acts as the depositary under the Cape Town Treaty. (PR Newswire)
What Will Former British Attorney General Bring to Debevoise? Sep 28, 2007
His barrister practice covered a broad range of cases in commercial law, public law, international trade, arbitration and constitutional and human rights. Of course -- like a former heavyweight champ back in the ring for one more paycheck -- if he does return to the courts, Goldsmith runs the risk of being pummeled by younger, more agile opponents. (Law.com)
Private business to award degrees Sep 26, 2007
It will be offering masters degrees in commercial law and other areas of corporate and commercial practice from September 2008. The law school is in four locations: Leeds, Manchester, and Holborn and Waterloo in London. (BBC News)
Uchihashi: Japanese Deregulation Sep 25, 2007
Such a step requires legal changes that transfer the jurisdiction of workplaces from labor law to civil and commercial law. . (Zmag.org)
Life less hectic at laid-back law firm Sep 15, 2007
" The big firms hear the criticisms. King ing and Alston were recently named among the best law firms for women by "Working Mother" magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. "With state-of-the-art features such as on-site day care, an alternative career path program, and a variety of maternity leave programs, Alston demonstrates its commitment to creating an environment that enables women to succeed," says the firm's Web site. "But the truth of the matter is that if you pay first-year associates... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
FirstRand's loop legal - Dippenaar Sep 15, 2007
Michael Katz, the chairman of law firm Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs and a renowned expert on commercial law in South Africa, said loop structures were illegal and a serious breach of exchange control regulations. This view was shared by Fieta Slendebrook, a director in the international tax division at Deloitte, who said: "Loop structures have never been allowed in South Africa and are in breach of exchange control regulations.". (Business Report, South Africa)
Gibbs, Giden, Locher & Turner LLP Today Announced That Partner Barbara R. Gadbois, Esq. has Been Recognized as a Leading Transactional Construction Lawyer, by Chambers USA. Sep 8, 2007
The firm's core areas of practice include Construction Law and Public Contracts, Business and Commercial Law; Labor and Employment Law; Insurance Law, Risk Management, and Title Insurance; Real Estate Law; and Common Interest Community Law. For further information on Gibbs, Giden, Locher r LLP, visit the firm's website at. (PR Newswire)
Court Rulings Illustrate Limits of Earmarking Sep 1, 2007
He practices bankruptcy and commercial law. . (American Banker)
It takes vigilance to detect procurement fraudsters Aug 28, 2007
Dave Loxton is a director at commercial law firm Bowman Gilfillan. BUSINESS SERVICES. (Business Report, South Africa)
Heads call for exams to be slimmed down Aug 24, 2007
He wants to become a solicitor specialising in commercial law. Rebecca Smithers. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Winston & Strawn Hires Prominent Intellectual Property Lawyer Johnny Kumar Aug 21, 2007
Winston n LLP is a commercial law firm with more than 850 attorneys in nine offices including Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Paris, Geneva and Moscow. More information about the firm is available at. (PR Newswire)
Power to search, sieze: who can enter your home? Aug 19, 2007
Power to search, sieze: who can enter your home. Power to search, sieze: who can enter your home. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
SMU appoints Professor Furmston as Dean of Law School Aug 9, 2007
However, he expressed full confidence in the choice of Professor Furmston, who is a foremost authority on contracts and commercial law. Professor Furmston also previously headed the Law Faculty at Britain's University of Bristol. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
POV: Food Marketers Could Face Fresh Challenge Aug 7, 2007
"Companies need to change the marketing environment or the courts are going to have to revisit commercial law doctrines.". There is little reason for marketers to celebrate their most recent court victory in the alcohol arena. (AdWeek)
Gomery hopes his legacy will include more than sponsorship probe Aug 6, 2007
He became known for expertise in family and commercial law within a few years of launching his law practice in 1957. After becoming a judge in 1982, he made important decisions in lawsuits and workers' rights. (Globe and Mail)
* Airbus, Boeing ready to discuss subsidies Jul 29, 2007
Commercial law specialists expect the WTO to find both Boeing and Airbus in violation of subsidy regulations ... Commercial law specialists expect both companies to be found in violation of subsidy regulations and say that regardless of any future WTO rulings, Airbus and Boeing will have to renegotiate a bilateral agreement on future state aid. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cambodia, long an Asian mouse, may be ready to roar Jul 28, 2007
The government has also been deepening its commercial law framework. "You've got a story of macroeconomic stability," said John Nelmes, the IMF representative for Cambodia. (International Herald Tribune)
The full bottle Jul 24, 2007
Harshal Shah was just 18 when he decided to tear himself away from the charms of a commercial law degree and pursue a passion for wine. "One of my tutors, who was a complete wine nut, introduced me to it and I just totally fell in love," Shah says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dennis Merkley Jul 19, 2007
He was a research staff member for the DePaul Business and Commercial Law Journal. Comments - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
On responsible business Jul 17, 2007
Even though the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is most apropos in Indonesia, where commercial law is inadequate, law enforcement weak and the bureaucracy perceived as being corrupt, making CSR legally mandatory, as the new corporations' bill intends to do, is an ill-timed move that could create even more uncertainty for investors. We therefore support the stance of the 20 industrial associations that have demanded that the provision making CSR compulsory for companies in... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
New members appointed to WVU governing board Jul 13, 2007
Cappellanti is chair of the Jackson Kelly law offices business and commercial law section and the former chair of the State Bars Standing Bankruptcy Committee. Nutting is vice president of Ogden Newspapers, which prints 40 daily newspapers and other publications in 12 states, including several in West Virginia. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Foreigners wrap Nine in our flag Jul 10, 2007
"Catherine Walter is a member of our joint board and supervisory board. Ms Walter was elected as a non-executive director of JHI NV effective July 2007. Ms Walter practised commercial law for 20 years including a term as managing partner of the Melbourne office of Clayton Utz. Ms Wallace is currently a non-executive director of the Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (since 2002) and Orica Limited (since 1998).". Er, no. It's Walter - who's also had an eventful stint on the NAB... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Kontihene is back with "Esum" Jul 3, 2007
The *Asesa *music king has been studying Business Administration and Commercial Law at the Hampton University, Virginia in the US.. Kontihene's virtuosity couldn't keep him away from what he loves doing best. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rekindling an old flame ... for the law Jun 29, 2007
It is a facet of commercial law he hopes to do well in, he told Today in an exclusive interview about his new lease of life and his path to redemption. Despite his soft-spoken tone and genteel manner, the 61-year-old's passion for commercial law was obvious, during the interview at Bernard & Rada Law Corporation, which he will soon officially join once he gets his practising certificate within a week. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
