FINANCE LAW

Carriers using all modes of transportation issue bills of lading when they undertake the transportation of cargo. A bill of lading is, in addition to a receipt for the delivery of goods, a contract for their carriage and a document of title to them. Its terms describe the freight for identification purposes; state the name […]

The Investor’s Advocate: How the SEC Protects Investors, Maintains Market Integrity, and Facilitates Capital Formation The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. As more and more first-time investors turn to the markets to help secure their futures, pay for […]

United States 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Reports STATES v. DAVIS, 05-3481 (7th. cir. 12-15-2006) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. THOMAS BRANDON DAVIS, Defendant-Appellant. No. 05-3481. United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. Argued September 7, 2006. Decided December 15, 2006. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, […]

Accountant Malpractice Lawyers Can an Accountant Be Sued for Malpractice? Like attorneys and other professionals, accountants can be sued for malpractice if they fail to provide services at a level expected of a reasonably competent accountant. What Kinds of Accountant Malpractice are There? There are two common types of accountant malpractice: GAAP and GAAS: Accounts […]

Washington Court of Appeals Reports Unpublished STATE v. QUINTON SHUNTEL CRITTENDEN, 57020-0-I (Wash.App. 12-11-2006) STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. QUINTON SHUNTEL CRITTENDEN, Appellant. No. 57020-0-I. The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division One. Filed: December 11, 2006. UNPUBLISHED OPINION. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from Snohomish Superior […]

What to do if your taxes are too high? APPEALING YOUR TAX ASSESSMENT TO A MICHIGAN PROPERTY TAX BOARD OF REVIEW You cannot appeal an assessment simply because you cannot afford to pay the tax levy. Property taxes are based upon a property’s value – not the owner’s income. An inability to afford paying taxes […]