Business Law

Missouri law provides chance to rewrite criminal history – The Business Journal

A new Missouri law will let residents who broke the law years ago clear their records, KMBC-TV reports. The law, passed this session, allows people to apply to expunge their criminal records after 20 years for a felony and 10 … Continue reading

In Proposed Small-Business Rules, Big Seems to Be the New Small – New York Times Blogs

When Congress passed a law late last year reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation Research program after a long fight, many small-business advocates weren’t exactly thrilled — the new law made controversial changes that explicitly opened …

HSBC Takes Legal Action Against ‘Occupy’ Protesters – FOXBusiness

HSBC Holdings PLC (HBC) said Monday it is seeking the right to evict an encampment of protesters who have been occupying the ground floor of the bank’s Hong Kong headquarters since October, drawing inspiration from the Occupy Wall Street …

Dr. Douglas Park Joins Rimon’s Business Law And Consulting Practice In Palo Alto – San Francisco Gate

Expanding its team of top counsel who possess a unique mix of both legal and business consultancy experience, Rimon, P.C. has added Dr. Douglas Y. Park as a Partner and Chief Sustainability Officer in the firm’s Palo Alto office. Dr. … Continue reading

Less Than 3% Seen Paying U.S. Health Law Penalty: BGOV Barometer – Businessweek

That leaves President Barack Obama, who made passage of the law one of his presidency’s earliest priorities, to defend his promise not to raise taxes on the middle class. The Supreme Court ruling “changed that calculus 100 percent,” said …

Small businesses can cut duplicate paperwork with new law – The Business Journal

Our small businesses are responsible for a huge part of our economy and this law will give them the opportunity to run their business instead of jump through more hoops,” Assemblyman Henry Perea, the Fresno Democrat who carried the bill … Continue reading

NY law aimed at painkiller addiction called model – Businessweek

NEW YORK (AP) — A new state law designed to curb the prescription drug addiction that kills one American every 19 minutes is a model for the country, New York officials said Monday. Under I-STOP — the Internet System for … Continue reading

NY law aimed at painkiller addiction called model – MSN Money

NEW YORK (AP) – A new state law designed to curb the prescription drug addiction that kills one American every 19 minutes is a model for the country, New York officials said Monday. Under I-STOP — the Internet System for … Continue reading

Named partner leaves Austin law firm – The Business Journal

Austin law firm Davis & Wilkerson PC Davis & Wilkerson PC Latest from The Business Journals Chambers Law Firm Rankings: Health care David Davis, shareholder, Davis & Wilkerson PC Austin Regional Clinic to invest millions on e-records Follow this …

Rescue law ideal for distressed companies – Business Day South Africa

COMPANIES sensing trouble in their business should not wait until the last minute before seeking help under new business rescue laws aimed at avoiding liquidations and protecting jobs, says PwC, the professional services company. Business rescue came into …