Cyber Monday Surprise Planned by Call2Get for the E-tail Industry
12/2/2010 The electronics retailer Call2Get revealed that Cyber Monday is in for a big surprise. Call2Get’s spokesman, Paul Frank, however adamantly declined to give out any details of the surprise, stating that secrecy is absolutely necessary with regards to any major announcements that the company plans to make. “What I can say, however, is that […]
Legal Dispute Arise Over Christmas Tree Design Between Wreath Companies in Maine
12/2/2010 A design of a miniature Christmas tree caused a wreath-making company in Maine to file a lawsuit against its competitor. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, by Worcester Wreath Co. owner, Morrill Worcester, against its competitor, Machias-based Whitney Originals Inc. The dispute arose from the alleged ripping off […]
A Looming Legal Squabble Over Daytona Beach Bike Week Name Is Seen
12/2/2010 An unknown holding company in New York is claiming full patronage over the “Daytona Beach Bike Week” name and has manifested its intention to “take all legal actions to protect its rights.” This plan, should it come to fruition, can drag the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, which, through an agreement with the city, […]
Dodd-Frank Act Requires the U.S. SEC to Draft More Than 100 Rules
12/2/2010 More than 100 rules have been drafted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in compliance with the requirement of the Dodd-Frank Act. This was made possible despite the vacancy of a top level position. The Commission has been functioning without a chief economist, since March of this year when James Overdahl stepped down. […]
A New State Law Declare Sparklers Legal
12/2/2010 A state law that will take effect on December 1 will make sparklers finally legal. This developed after the state of Arizona passed a law that allowed the use of sparklers during occasions like a birthday party. However, the law is very specific as to the coverage of the use of sparklers and apparently, […]