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November 22, 2017 | Delaware Business Court Insider
Bridging the GAAP: Contractual Interpretation Issues in 'Chicago Bridge & Iron'On June 28, 2017, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the Court of Chancery's prior ruling in Chicago Bridge & Iron v. Westinghouse Electric, 2016 WL 7048031 (Del. Ch. Dec. 5, 2016), rev'd, 2017 WL 2774563 (Del. June 28), holding that an independent auditor appointed to resolve purchase price adjustment disputes relating to a sale transaction was not empowered to decide challenges to the seller's compliance with GAAP in connection with a post-closing true up of net working capital.
By Pamela L. Millard
7 minute read
November 22, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Defense Claimed Lack of Time to Clear Ice Before Plaintiff SlippedWilliams v. IBS CommunicationsDefense VerdictDate of Verdict: Oct. 25.Court and Case No.: C.P. Montgomery No. 2013-26656.Judge: Steven…
By VerdictSearch
8 minute read
November 21, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
You Win Some, You Lose Some: Beer Manufacturers and False Labeling in 2017Following a trend for food and beverage manufacturers generally, beer manufacturers have seen an increasing number of class action lawsuits filed against them under state false labeling and consumer fraud statutes.
By Alva C. Mather
9 minute read
November 21, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
How to Effectively Present Evidence to Millennials, an Important Subset of JurorsIn the paradigm shift of digital transformation, communicating with millennials becomes a tool for personal injury attorneys in effectively arguing to a jury.
By Suzanne Edwards Irvin
12 minute read
November 21, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Creditors' Rights: How to Deal With Debt and Today's Hottest Rap StarsBling and drama are two words that come to mind when one thinks of today's rap stars. However, a third more common word seems to permeate this genre of musicians and performers–that is debt. Whether it is due to a feeling of entitlement, a result of being surrounded by inept handlers or just plain old theft can be debated, but the fact remains that the failure of many of such performers to pay their bills is epidemic.
By Andrew Dector
5 minute read
November 20, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
What Restaurant Franchising Tells Us About the FutureRestaurant operators and their financiers often need to predict the future. The operators, mostly from franchised brands, need to adapt to changing tastes and fashion. The financiers need to assess risk before making commitments or investments.
By Craig R. Tractenberg
5 minute read
November 20, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Eastern District in Transition: An Interview With Chief Judge StengelPaintings of Lancaster County hang on the walls of his chambers. There is a photo of Judge Guy Bard, the first federal judge from Lancaster County. Chief Judge Stengel is the fourth federal judge from Lancaster County; but, make no mistake, he is no farm country judge.
By Peter F. Vaira
15 minute read
November 20, 2017 | Daily Business Review
The Key to Saving Time and Money in Dispute Resolution: Staying Out of CourtDelayed dispute resolution is harmful to the parties and the economy. Not only is it true that justice delayed is justice denied, but lengthy litigation…
By Commentary by Patricia H. Thompson
6 minute read
November 17, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Is This an Agreement to Arbitrate? Recent Cases Confront this IssueGenerally, determining whether contracting parties have agreed to arbitrate future disputes provides little difficulty. Typically, the agreement will employ the word arbitration; moreover, it will often identify a specific dispute resolution provider, and state what procedures (whether those of the provider or otherwise) are to be employed.
By Abraham J Gafni
7 minute read
November 17, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Background Check Alphabet Soup Creates NightmaresA Philadelphia employer conducting background screening may soon have to navigate no less than six federal, state and local laws. Other jurisdictions also have background-check related laws, creating an even larger headache for multistate employers.
By William J. Simmons
8 minute read
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