by Gary Nissenbaum | Apr 25, 2011 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
On March 31, 2011, the New York Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s verdict in favor of two New York City police officers that claimed they were subject to retaliation for opposing discrimination against a third officer on the basis of that third officer’s perceived...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Apr 20, 2011 | Internet Law Blog
In 2008, the legislature of New York State amended its Tax Law to require out-of-state sellers to pay state taxes if they use New York residents to solicit business from other New York residents through a web site. Under New York’s Tax Law (the “Tax Law”) an...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Apr 1, 2011 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently affirmed in part and reversed in part the decision of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Erdman v. Nationwide Ins. Co., No. 07-3796, 582 F.3d 500 (3d Cir. 2009)....
by Gary Nissenbaum | Mar 28, 2011 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit was recently asked to prevent an individual from starting a new job after he was accused of stealing trade secrets from his old job. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. v. Botticella, No. 10-1510, 613 F.3d 102 (3d Cir....
by Gary Nissenbaum | Mar 14, 2011 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
In a decision on March 2, 2011, the United States Supreme Court held that a protest by church members at the funeral of an American serviceman was speech protected by the First Amendment. Snyder v. Phelps, No. 09-751, 2011 WL 709517 (2011). Marine Lance Corporal...
