Business Law Developments February 2009
Consideraciones Legales (flyer)
Employment Law Alliance (Oct 27 28 2009)
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Summary Judgment Approach (Flyer)
Winter 2007-13 Federal minimum wage increase
Winter 2007-12 Summary of late-2006 labor laws
Winter 2007-11 Choice of forum clause enforced
Winter 2007-10 New federal law to fight e-mail spam
Winter 2007-09 Ex-parte attachment ruled to be valid
Winter 2007-08 Letter of intent binds the parties to negotiate in good faith
Winter 2007-07 Bill would ban trans fats
Winter 2007-06 Bill to ban use of thermal paper to print warranties
Winter 2007-05 Tobacco advertising ban proposed
Winter 2007-04 New changes to misleading advertising regulation
Winter 2007-03 Puerto Rico REIT law relaxed
Winter 2007-02 The "IVU" kicks off
Winter 2007-01Tax-free interest from tax-exempt companies
Spring 2007-16 Compensation for mental suffering available in breach of contract suit
Spring 2007-15 Federal law nixes commission-sharing ban in local insurance code
Spring 2007-14 New solid waste requirements take effect
Spring 2007-13 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reissues nationwide permits
Spring 2007-12 U.S. Supreme Court issues important decision on global climate change
Spring 2007-11 All employers must implement a Domestic Violence Situation Management Protocol
Spring 2007-10 When should you accept a sale tax exemption certificate?
Spring 2007-09 Sale declared to be a mortgage
Spring 2007-08 A loan is a sale because we say it is
Spring 2007-07 Rescindable loans
Spring 2007-06 Class action not available for Truth-in-Lending rescission suit
Spring 2007-05 A summary of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act rules
Spring 2007-04 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act not applicable to collection of own credits
Spring 2007-03 Commissioner of Financial Institutions held immune
Spring 2007-02 Government borrowing limit removed
Spring 2007-01 New Tax Code amendments!
Winter 2006-11Amendments to real estate brokerage law
Winter 2006-10 Transfer of copyrights upon death of composer
Winter 2006-09 Transfer of title occurs when court marshal signs the deed of judicial sale
Winter 2006-08 What is customary and regular supervision
Winter 2006-07 Automatic gratuities are not tips
Winter 2006-06 U.S. Labor Department promulgates final regulation implementing USERRA
Winter 2006-05 Hidden cameras in an unionized workplace
Winter 2006-04 Donning and doffing of work gear as compensable time
Winter 2006-03 Environmental criminal prosecution on the way
Winter 2006-02 Scope of total pollution exclusion clause limited
Winter 2006-01Summary of business laws approved in 2005
Fall 2006-14 Pension Protection Act of 2006
Fall 2006-13 - Protocol required to manage domestic violence in the workplace
Fall 2006-12 Employer's vicarious liability for sexual harassment
Fall 2006-11"Ricas" crackers infringe trademark of "Rica" crackers
Fall 2006-10 Change in ownership did not terminate franchise agreement
Fall 2006-09 Lowest contract bid rejected for being too low
Fall 2006-08 Corporate directors should register as "merchants"
Fall 2006-07 FDIC enhancing protection of exam data
Fall 2006-06 Published Opinion United States v. Vélez Vélez, 772 F. Supp. 56, (1991).
Fall 2006-05 Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica v. Las Américas Trust
Fall 2006-04 New DACO regulation on information security
Fall 2006-03 Federal Reserve Board
Fall 2006-02 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Summer 2006-15 FDIC joins BIF and SAIF to form DIF
Summer 2006-14 Powers of banks in Puerto Rico to be extended
Summer 2006-13 U.S. Supreme Court rules on retaliatory acts
Summer 2006-12 Arbitrator to decide on validity of contract as a whole
Summer 2006-11 EPA switching industry codes for toxic release inventory reporting
Summer 2006-10 Insurance countersignature requirement declared unconstitutional
Summer 2006-09 Right to claim because of difference in area
Summer 2006-08 Legislature passes shopping center security bill
Summer 2006-07 Electronic Transactions Act pending governor's signature
Summer 2006-06 A reply to The Economist
Summer 2006-05 Special tax imposed on dividends
Summer 2006-04 Sales tax approved
Summer 2006-03 Prepayment tax imposed on capital gains
Summer 2006-02 The Tax Bamboozle Act of 2006
Summer 2006-01 Tax reform legislation enacted
Spring 2006-09 Undocumented employees entitled to FLSA protection
Spring 2006-08 DOL modifies two prohibited transaction exemptions
Spring 2006-07 Renewal of H-1B visa denied
Spring 2006-06 Bill to make banking powers more flexible
Spring 2006-05 Forbearance agreement accelerated
Spring 2006-04 Federal regulators issue rules on external auditors' engagement letters
Spring 2006-03 EPA revisits landowner defenses to superfund liability
Spring 2006-03 EPA revisits landowner defenses to superfund liability
Spring 2006-02 Master land use plan faces many hurdles
Spring 2006-01Puerto Rico environmental compliance dates report: 2006
Winter 2005-10 Due process requirements for foreclosure notices
Winter 2005-09 Is your house in order. Legal audit
Winter 2005-08 Copyright law applied to local TV sitcom
Winter 2005-07 Loan obtained by misrepresentation survives bankruptcy
Winter 2005-06 Military leave compliance ItÆs your duty
Winter 2005-04 Electronic signatures laws
Winter 2005-03 Government immune from liability for mistakes of property registrars
Winter 2005-02 Supreme Court enforces right of first refusal
Winter 2005-01 Limited liability companies law became effective on December 22, 2004
Fall 2005-13 Bank not liable for misuse of ôin-trust-forö deposits
Fall 2005-12 Holder of original notes prevails over holder of copies
Fall 2005-11 Reimbursement order altered in mortgage rescission
Fall 2005-10 Major Bankruptcy Code amendments
Fall 2005-09 Goldman Antonetti & Córdova named RIELA member for Puerto Rico
Fall 2005-08 Enforcement delay of Pollution Prevention Regulation
Fall 2005-07 Section 965 dividends received deduction
Fall 2005-06 Limiting trademark searches to Puerto Rico may not be enough
Fall 2005-05 Actual use is required for a mark registered on ôintent-to-useö basis
Fall 2005-04 Crediting Commissions
Fall 2005-03 Employee or trainee
Fall 2005-02 Severance pay increased
Fall 2005-01 Christmas bonus increased
Spring 2005-18 Bill proposes new agency to handle all intellectual property matters
Spring 2005-17 U.S. Department of Labor issues interim final rule on USERRA posting requirements
Spring 2005-16 Employment leasing
Spring 2005-15 New HIPAA rules for group health plans and health insurers
Spring 2005-14 Repeal of new signs law proposed
Spring 2005-13 New public policy environmental law
Spring 2005-12 Landmark local environmental penalty claim In jeopardy
Spring 2005-11 Stronger vehicle warranty law considered
Spring 2005-10 Federal class action bill signed into law
Spring 2005-09 Court recaps tortious interference elements
Spring 2005-08 No federal jurisdiction based on defenses
Spring 2005-07 Bill to reduce taxes on deposit interest
Spring 2005-06 Bill would freeze only half of funds in deceasedÆs account
Spring 2005-05 New U.C.C. Article 9 proposed for P.R.
Spring 2005-04 Bank practice of honoring overdrafts defeats criminal bad check conviction
Spring 2005-03 New federal guidance on ôoverdraft protection programsö
Spring 2005-02 Financial institutions must adopt consumer information disposal policies
Spring 2005-01 Privacy of bank records
Winter 2004-14 What exactly is spam
Winter 2004-13 Anti-spam law enacted
Winter 2004-12 Puerto Rico may not restrict use of foreign-manufactured cement
Winter 2004-11 U.S. Department of Labor proposes rules on notices for COBRA continuation
Winter 2004-10 Federal rules for the removal of accountants who audit financial institutions
Winter 2004-09 New federal law to combat identity theft
Winter 2004-08 EPA to disclose environmental violations to the Securities and Exchange Commission
Winter 2004-07 SIP revisions to control emissions from solid waste incineration units
Winter 2004-06 EPA & COE monitor closely wetlands impact
Winter 2004-05 RESPA protection against illegal referral fees
Winter 2004-04 New federal program to provide down payment grants
Winter 2004-03 Bill to reverse Supreme Court ruling on government contract nullity
Winter 2004-02 Commission favors sales or value added tax
Winter 2004-01 Tax rates on debt interest reduced
Fall 2004-12 Pregnancy discrimination by bank
Fall 2004-11 Drug testing in the private sector
Fall 2004-10 Completion bond held not to be assignable
Fall 2004-09 Assignee deemed a TiLA creditor
Fall 2004-08 Over-limit fees are not finance charges
Fall 2004-07 OCC advises against certain credit card practices by national banks
Fall 2004-06 Mortgage note returned to debtor still valid
Fall 2004-05 Owner of arrested boat not entitled to bond
Fall 2004-04 Supreme Court of the United States strikes down Internet censorship law
Fall 2004-03 E-mail friend or foe
Fall 2004-02 Cost of internal revenue stamps to purchase or mortgage real estate increased
Fall 2004-01 Reduction in long-term capital gains tax
Summer 2004-09 Materials in Foreign Trade Zones are exempt from personal property tax
Summer 2004-08 The minimum you need to know about employee compensation and benefits
Summer 2004-07 New overtime pay standards promulgated
Summer-2004-06 An option deposit may have to be returned if a real estate broker is involved.
Summer 2004-05 Judicial bond limited to original remedy sought
Summer 2004-04 Legislature repeals Supreme Court ruling on government contract nullity
Summer 2004-03 Breastfeeding must be allowed in all public and private places
Summer 2004-02 Product warranties must be in Spanish
Summer 2004-01 Bond requirement for non-resident advertisers declared unconstitutional
Spring 2004-13 Plaintiff must prove actual damages under Privacy Act of 1974
Spring 2004-12 Employers required to pay for jury duty
Spring 2004-11 Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act
Spring 2004-10 New Currency Transaction Report form released
Spring 2004-09 New amendments to International Banking Center Act
Spring 2004-08 A tale of two circuits
Spring 2004-06 Navigating through the obstacles facing construction projects
Spring 2004-05 Consumer Rights Defense Code under consideration
Spring 2004-04 Developers beware EPA and COE to monitor closely impacts on wetlands
Spring 2004-03 Limited liability companies a new form of business organization
Spring 2004-02 Unfair or deceptive acts by banks
Spring 2004-01 New contest regulation
Summer 2003-02 Bill to forward business info to police
Summer 2003-01 New regulation promulgated on business registration
Winter 2003-13 Elements necessary for a RICO claim
Winter 2003-12 A judicial review of an arbitration award is very rare
Winter 2003-11 Bankruptcy judge reverses attachment rulings
Winter 2003-10 Attached goods must be returned to debtor in bankruptcy
Winter 2003-09 Company immune from claim by subcontractorÆs employee
Winter 2003-08 Ignorance of pregnancy avoids liability under the Working Mothers Act
Winter 2003-07 Stricter job health and safety requirements
Winter 2003-06 EQB to revisit the environmental impact statement
Winter 2003-05 Treasury enjoys no preference to collect tax from life insurance payment
Winter 2003-04 FRB approves new regulation on loans to affiliates
Winter 2003-03 New anti-terrorism rules issued by U.S. Treasury
Winter 2003-02 Consumers may sue provider of incorrect information to credit reporting agency
Winter 2003-01 The minimum you need to know about
Summer 2003-14 No stop payment of cashierÆs checks
Summer 2003-13 Price-fixing claim needs proof of agreement
Summer 2003-12 Store may check sales receipts at exit door
Summer 2003-11 Supreme Court ratifies limited liability of partners in special partnership
Summer 2003-09 Bill to cut taxes on interest received
Summer 2003-08 FAAAA preempts Puerto RicoÆs
Summer 2003-07 Family immigration categories
Summer 2003-06 Vaccine injury compensation program provides relief without fault
summer 2003-05 Retail installment sale contract ruled not to constitute security agreement
Summer 2003-04 EQB increases emissions fee for Title V sources
Summer 2003-03 Phase II of the NPDES Stormwater Regulation becomes effective
Spring 2003-12 AWP statutes are not preempted by ERISA
Spring 2003-11 Job rights of returning veterans
Spring 2003-10 Bank immunity for reporting apparent crime affirmed
Spring 2003-09 Municipal loan guaranty declared valid by circuit court
Spring 2003-08 Federal Credit Union fields of membership enlarged
Spring 2003-07 Interest income from hotel loans exempted from tax
Spring 2003-06 Circuit affirms ruling against
Spring 2003-05 Boats subject to excise tax
Spring 2003-04 New incentive plan for the payment of tax debts
Spring 2003-03 Proposed NSR rule for routine maintenance
Spring 2003-02 EPA revisits its new source review program
Spring 2003-01 New condominium law enacted
Fall 2003-09 New Puerto Rico telemarketing law
Fall 2003-08 An unsigned contract is not binding
Fall 2003-07 Soto Negrón v. Taber Partners Limited I affirmed
Fall 2003-06 Bill to require 911 access from
Fall 2003-05 50% of bank account to be frozen in case of death
Fall 2003-04 Amendments to laws dealing with unclaimed funds
Fall 2003-03 Use of Perfulandia mark enjoined
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