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EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Effect on US M&A
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive will affect US M&A

Paul Peter Nicolai
Aug 27, 202410 min read


Owners Can Sue As Employees
A minority owner in a limited liability company can be an employee for bringing misclassification and Wage Act claims.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Litigation Risks for Failing to Preserve Messaging Data
Litigation Risks for Failing to Preserve Messaging Data

Paul Peter Nicolai
Aug 13, 20244 min read


Who Decides Arbitrability When Contracts Conflict
The Supreme Court has ruled that when there are two conflicting agreements, a court must decide which contract governs arbitrability

Paul Peter Nicolai
Aug 6, 20241 min read


Copyright Infringement Remedies Expanded
Supreme Court expands copyright infringement remedies

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 30, 20241 min read


New 2023 Privacy Laws
Six states have enacted new data privacy laws.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 23, 20246 min read


Supreme Court Rules No Three-Year Limit for Copyright Damages
Supreme Court Rules No Three-Year Limit for Copyright Damages

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations Issued
EEOC issues Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Biometric Identifier Law & Litigation Update
Biometric Identifier Law & Litigation Update

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 2, 20244 min read


Commissions-Based Compensation Violated Overtime and Sunday Pay Laws
Commissions-Based Compensation Violated Overtime and Sunday Pay Laws

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 25, 20241 min read


US Department of Labor Increases Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions
US Department of Labor Increases Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Non-Contract Claims Allowed Despite Contract
A plaintiff sued for contract damages, unjust enrichment, and what is called a quasi-contract concerning services he provided to a...

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Land Sale Contract Overridden
A person sold a piece of land with a side agreement that said that, under certain circumstances, they could repurchase the property at a...

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Will Overrides Anti-Lapse Law
A will provision saying “if she survives me” lapsed in spite of anti-lapse law.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 28, 20241 min read


FLSA Claims Costs Owners $550,000
A court gas approved a class action settlement awarding $550,000 for FLSA violations. The owners will be personally liable.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 21, 20241 min read


Arbitrator’s Witness Credibility Findings Mean Possible Bias
A California appellate court vacated an arbitration award saying the arbitrator’s adverse credibility determinations were misconduct.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 14, 20241 min read


New Hampshire's New Data Privacy Rights
New Hampshire residents will soon have broader controls over how their data is used by businesses in the state.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 7, 20243 min read


Supreme Court Limits Shareholder Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a corporation's failure to disclose certain information about its future business risks,...

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Failing to File IRS Form 8300
One of the most underrated and undiscussed IRS forms is Form 8300. Many business owners are confused about their need to report cash...

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional
The US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama has held that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional. The...

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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