Recently added articles from Mondaq Business Briefing:
Daimler Loses Mercedes-Benz Trade Mark Case.
Nov 05, 2009 ... The High Court has found that the well known Mercedes-Benz three pointed star trade mark is not infringed by a similar three pointed star trade mark owned by Sany, a Chinese manufacturer of construction machinery. Sany's counterclaim for part cancellation based on non use by Daimler was ...
California Court Erects A Strong Barrier To Creditor Claims Against Corporate Directors And Officers.
Nov 05, 2009 ... The Sixth District Court of Appeal, resolving a previously unanswered question in California, has drawn a bright line shielding company directorsand officers from personal liability arising from creditor claims of breach of fiduciary duty. Berg & Berg Enterprises, LLC v. Boyle, ...
Second Circuit Expands Scope Of Permissible Sales Of Assets In Chapter 11 Pursuant To Section 363 Of The Bankruptcy Code.
Nov 04, 2009 ... Article by John J. Rapisardi , Peter M. Friedman and Thomas Donigan 1 Originally published August 19, 2009 As is now well known, General Motors, Inc. and Chrysler LLC financially restructured themselves with the help of the United States Treasury. These ...
Reorganizing Your Subsidiaries? Pay Me Again For That Software!
Nov 04, 2009 ... A recent opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Cincom Systems Inc. v. Novelis Corp., ___ F.3d ___, 92 U.S.P.Q.2d 1085 (6th Cir. 2009), serves as a strong reminder to those structuring and evaluating mergers, acquisitions, and even internal corporate reorganizations ...
The Latest On Poison Pills, Duties Of The Board And Securities Commissions.
Nov 04, 2009 ... Three recent cases addressing the duties of the board of directors and the treatment of shareholder rights plans may signify a change in the law or its application. On the surface, these cases all point to less interference by Courts and Securities Commissions in the decisions of boards of ...