Business Law

PMI Hires Evercore, Law Firms to Explore Restructuring – BusinessWeek

PMI has also retained the law firms Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP, according to a regulatory filing today from the Walnut Creek, California-based insurer, which has posted 16 straight quarterly losses.

Personal injury law firm finds business booming – Brookfield Elm Grove Now

You won’t see attorney Jon Groth touting his expertise in personal injury lawsuits in television commercials with celebrities standing at his side. Still, the Milwaukee native’s reputation and knack for litigating intricate cases has brought …

Opinion: Why we’re better off with Right-to-Know laws – NorthJersey.com

“This is probably the single most anti-business bill to become law in New Jersey in recent years. The governor’s decision to sign it will cause serious doubts among people in business about the state’s commitment to encouraging growth and jobs.

AmCham notes Congress moves to okay reforms – BusinessWorld Online

THE AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) is optimistic about recommended business laws given recent progress in Congress. Of 105 reforms listed under the Arangkada Philippines (Accelerate Philippines) initiative led by the Joint …

States should amend laws to protect labour: Kharge (Lead) – Thaindian.com

Coonoor (Tamil Nadu), Oct 23 (IANS) As laws to protect labour from exploitation and inequality are on the concurrent list, the onus is on states to amend the various acts to safeguard their interests, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mallikarjun … Continue reading

Insurance exchange could ease health care cost for small businesses – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Law raises worries Some business owners, however, are skeptical of an exchange, the health care law in general and the new regulations, financial penalties and layers of bureaucracy they could be saddled with. One big concern is a new fee … Continue reading

Black laws on way out: Rather – GroundReport

Srinagar, October 23 (Scoop News)- Saying that people of the state have suffered a lot due to black laws Implemented since 1990 when Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was Home Minister of the country, the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul … Continue reading

State’s concealed carry law will give options to business – Green Bay Press-Gazette

There may be an initial flurry of sign posting and gymnastic legal speculation, but Wisconsin’s new concealed carry law may prove to be much ado about nothing for businesses. The law, which is effective Nov. 1, allows licensed citizens to … Continue reading

Law on taxes on home improvements quashed – Democrat and Chronicle

Democratic Monroe County legislators this week reintroduced a bill aimed at limiting taxes on home improvements that was quashed without debate last week. The legislation was blocked by President Jeffrey Adair, R-Wheatland, who determined that …

Law cannot be allowed to be violated for investment: court – MSN India

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Rule of the law cannot be allowed to be compromised for seeking private investment, a Delhi Court today said while allowing the trial of three telecom firms and their executives in 2G scam. Brushing aside … Continue reading