Business Law 
Baker McKenzie, Skadden, Sullivan, Akin: Business of Law – Bloomberg
Private equity lawyer William Kirsch joined Baker & McKenzie LLP’s Chicago office where he will head the firm’s North American private equity practice. Stacey Kern and Garry Jaunal, also private equity attorneys, have joined the firm, too …
Bernstein Law Firm now Bernstein-Burkley – The Business Journal
Bernstein Law Firm PC, Pittsburgh, has changed its name to Bernstein-Burkley PC. “Kirk Burkley has become such a significant force in our business and in the community in general that we wanted to make it clear that he is part … Continue reading
The Five: With ‘puppy lemon law,’ buyers don’t just roll over – Los Angeles Times
If you buy a dog from a pet store or commercial breeder, California’s so-called Puppy Lemon Law gives you some protections in case the animal becomes ill shortly after purchase. The law, officially known as the Pet Breeder Warranty Act … Continue reading
Lew Says Republicans Should ’Get Over’ Health Law Debate – Businessweek
White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew said Republican attacks on President Barack Obama’s health-care law as a tax rehash old arguments, as Republican congressional leaders vowed to keep up their drive to repeal it. “What the American people …
The State of Legal Marketing in the United States 2012 Report Released by AttorneyBoost.com – San Francisco Gate
A report entitled “The State of Legal Marketing in the United States 2012” has just been released by AttorneyBoost.com. Its purpose is to shed light on the various channels being used in today’s legal marketing campaigns, along with a knowledgeable … Continue reading
Health law: No Rx for US hiring – New York Post
As Diana Furchgott-Roth of the Manhattan Institute notes, this means moving from 49 to 50 uninsured workers would cost a small business $40,000 per year. (Under a wrinkle in the law, the first 30 employees would be exempt when it … Continue reading
Law Firm Marketing 101 Whitepaper is Released by AttorneyBoost.com – San Francisco Gate
AttorneyBoost.com just released a whitepaper titled “Law Firm Marketing 101” to assist lawyers with their marketing efforts. Directed toward solo and small firm practices, the report provides an overview of legal marketing and offers tips and …
Lew Says Republicans Should ‘Get Over the Debate’ on Health Law – Businessweek
White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew said Republican attacks on President Barack Obama’s health-care law as a tax are rehashing old arguments, and the public wants its government to “get over the debate and implement the law.”
For businesses, plenty of questions remain about the health-care law – Washington Post
For all the clarity that the Supreme Court’s ruling on health care provided Thursday, it could take years for companies to sort out how the law will affect them … industry has had to rethink its business model to comply … Continue reading
Business owners uncertain about insurance law’s impact – Chicago Sun-Times
Local business owners have some homework to do after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Affordable Care Act legislation is constitutional. Because the act was before the Supreme Court and some of the provisions don’t go into effect … Continue reading
