Business Law 
Area law firm opens Pittsburgh office – The Business Journal
Berk advises family business clients, entrepreneurs and startup companies … Several of Philadelphia’s largest full-service law firms have Pittsburgh offices. They include: Pepper Hamilton (34 lawyers), Fox Rothschild (27), Morgan Lewis …
Prestigious law school reduces admissions, marks new trend – USA Today
The remedy, Wu believes, is to “reboot the system.” The shift comes at a time when law schools are confronting an upending of their business model and a public relations disaster. Legal education was once seen as a three-year training … Continue reading
Scott signs law banning Florida taxes going to businesses operating in Cuba, Syria – Palm Beach Post
The law, which takes effect July 1, prohibits state and local governments from entering into contracts worth $1 million or more with businesses operating in Cuba and Syria. While some business owners have criticized Scott for signing a law that … Continue reading
10 Legal Business Practices Of Dubious Ethics – Yahoo Finance
Bryan P. Marsal, Co-CEO of Alvarez & Marsal and CEO of Lehman Brothers, oversaw the proceedings for the largest bankruptcy in history – the Lehman Brothers. During a presentation to a group of businesspeople, he was asked to comment about … Continue reading
Genealogist Finds Record of Warren’s American-Indian Ancestry – New York Times
“To suggest that she needed some special advantage to be hired here or anywhere is just silly,” said Jay Westbrook, chairman of business law at the University of Texas. Officials at the University of Texas said earlier on Monday that … Continue reading
Hookah Lounge Complies with Smoking Laws – msnbc.com
Monday Rapid City Police conducted a compliance check at Ifrits Hookah Lounge. They determined the business is in compliance with state smoking laws. Just over two weeks ago, the Pennington County State’s Attorney notified the owners an independent …
Gov. Scott Signs Anti-Cuba Business Bill – msnbc.com
“Florida taxpayers should not unintentionally support the dictatorships of Assad and the Castro brothers through business contacts. This legislation will assure that this practice ends.” The new law goes into effect July 1st. In a memo to Miami-Dade County …
Union Equity, Inc. Announces Filing of Form S-1 Registration Statement Initial Public Offering; Intention to Graduate to Higher Tier of Stock Listing; and New Additional … – msnbc.com
… in house counsel for public companies to general contract law and pro bono services for non-profit organizations. About Union Equity, Inc.Union Equity is a commercial truck leasing business engaged in leasing class 8 commercial trucks to owner …
Kamenetz, council received dozens of tickets from developers – Baltimore Sun
The new ethics law was meant to bring the county into compliance with … The records — which include information such as officials’ real estate and business holdings — have not yet been posted, but Mohler said officials are working … Continue reading
Business news briefs: Heinz to keep specialty vinegar blend ketchup – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Gormly, an energy law boutique, has four attorneys and three staff employees … the report’s lead author. Also in business… Mylan Inc. said it reached a settlement with Teva in a patent lawsuit that allows Mylan to begin selling a … Continue reading
