In February [Fireworks Business #265, February, 2006], I outlined an argument that 1.3 explosive materials be regulated separately and distinctly from other explosives, such as commercial explosives or military explosives. Essentially, I argued that for a variety of reasons users of 1.3 products should be relieved from the burden of complying with the more stringent…
Last month’s article analyzed the statutory framework regarding long-arm statutes, while this month’s article examines the minimum contacts test that court’s employ in determining whether or not long-arm jurisdiction is available over a non-resident defendant. As a general rule, there are two species of jurisdiction: (a) general and (b) specific, and the court will analyze…
Oftentimes, I am asked why one attorney will accept a case while another lawyer has declined to do so. Simply stated, lawyers are like snowflakes, no two are identical. However, some general rules apply. As a threshold issue, you need to determine whether or not your matter is susceptible to a straight fee or a…
Effective damage control starts with the policies that govern your business operations. While it is vitally important to direct the flow of information you do not, however, have to assume the role of control freak to accomplish this task. This article will briefly describe the two types of damage control most commonly encountered in the…
