Business Law Professionals
What Makes a Shopper Spend Their Money?
It's almost Thanksgiving, which means it's almost Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. Of course, the holidays in general are a big time for shopping and a good time for a business to consider whether they are doing all they can to get shoppers to...
Caterpillar’s Acquisition of Bucyrus, Part 2
As discussed in the previous post, Caterpillar Inc. has agreed to purchase Bucyrus International Inc. for $7.6 billion. The deal must still be approved by regulatory agencies. The world's mining equipment makers have been consolidating at a fast rate and the latest...
Successful New Heart Pump Makes Company a Takeover Target
According to The Wall Street Journal, a study touting the success of HeartWare International Inc.'s heart pump has made the company a potential target for acquisition by larger medical device companies. The American Heart Association reported the findings of a study...
Caterpillar’s Acquisition of Bucyrus, Part 1
According to The Wall Street Journal, Caterpillar Inc. has announced it will buy Bucyrus International Inc. for $7.6 billion. Caterpillar is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment. This deal will also make them the world's broadest supplier of...
Microsoft and Motorola Intensify Litigation Over Intellectual Property
Commercial litigation over intellectual property and patent ownership has been increasing in the last couple of years as the newest technology becomes ubiquitous in various gadgets. Last year, the phone makers Nokia, based in Finland, and Apple Inc became embroiled in...
Singer Taylor Swift Sued for Breach of Contract
Singer Taylor Swift's new album, "Speak Now," was released on October 25th. The album has already sold more than one million copies and it is enjoying success on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Meanwhile, Swift's former manager wants a piece of her success. According to...
MGM Files for Bankruptcy; No Merger with Lions Gate
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week. According to Reuters, the studio and its shareholders had been in talks for a possible merger with Lions Gate Entertainment Corp as one possible strategy for reorganizing the...
Consider Carefully Whether to Invest in Child’s Business Venture
Parents naturally want to help their children succeed, but what if your high hopes for their success lead to financial failure for both parents and children? Late last week, The New York Times published a helpful and informative article for parents who may be...
Federal Regulators to Investigate Lenders’ Foreclosure Practices
Last week, some of the nation's largest lenders, such as Bank of America and Ally Financial (formerly GMAC), resumed processing foreclosures after a temporary moratorium to redo, recheck and resubmit some paperwork. The banks have asserted that, despite some possibly...
Toyota: Working to Improve Company Image, Issues New Recalls
On Thursday, Toyota Motor Corp. announced the recall of 1.53 million vehicles, mostly in the U.S. and Japan, for brake fluid and fuel pump problems. Over the past year, Toyota has recalled over 10 million vehicles for various problems, including defective gas...
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