Business Law

Undoing health law could have messy ripple effects – Boston Globe

WASHINGTON (AP) — It sounds like a silver lining. Even if the Supreme Court overturns President Barack Obama’s health care law, employers can keep offering popular coverage for the young adult children of their workers. But here’s the catc …

Idling limits the ‘Rodney Dangerfield’ of laws – MSN Money

Miller knows Salt Lake City recently passed a law that limits “unnecessary” idling to no more than two minutes. She’s pushing the limit at Java Jo’s in the Avenues neighborhood. “I usually turn my car off. I try to remember … Continue reading

Schiff Hardin opens advisory firm, law office in Charlotte – The Business Journal

Law firm Schiff Hardin has launched a business advisory affiliate company in Charlotte and established a law office here. The new company, Schiff Hardin Strategic Advisers, will provide non-legal advisory services to midsized and community banks …

Turbo-Charging SharePoint for Law Firms – MSN Money

MCLEANSVILLE, N.C., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — At today’s SharePoint conference in Chicago, Litera will discuss the integration of SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010, and demonstrate how law firms can turbo-charge SharePoint with all the …

Ruling against health reform law would cause major complications – The Business Journal

A ruling could come from the U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court Latest from The Business Journals Supreme Court justices … a ruling against the law could result in major complications, sending ripple effects through a health care system …

Law Offices of Todd M. Garber Announces Investigation of ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. – Business Wire

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Law Offices of Todd M. Garber announces that it is investigating potential claims against ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. (“ModusLink” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:MLNK) concerning possible violations of federal …

Florida helmet law leads to spike in organ donation – The Business Journal

A recent study shows that organ donation among motor vehicle accident victims rose by about one-third after Florida repealed its motorcycle helmet law. The statistics do not separate out motorcycle riders specifically, but the largest demographic was men …

Hinkle Law’s Gill readies for Wichita Bar Association presidency – The Business Journal

Gill says he is excited for the opportunity to lead the organization because it will give him new opportunities in the legal profession, such as being an advocate of the legal profession before the Kansas Legislature and ensuring the WBA … Continue reading

Law school graduates: It’s worse than you think – The Business Journal

Last month, the Boston Business Journal caught wind of a BC Law job board posting, in which a Boston law firm sought a full-time associate for less than minimum wage. The posting and its dozens of applicants provided an anecdote … Continue reading

State High Courts To Tackle The Legality Of Illegal Immigrants Practicing The Law – The Business Insider

State supreme courts on opposite sides of the country will debate whether law school grads brought to the U.S. illegally as children can practice law here. Sergio Garcia’s parents brought him to the country illegally when he was 17 months … Continue reading