In one of the most significant decisions on flow control since the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision in United Haulers Ass'n v. Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority, 550 U.S. 330 (2007), the United States District Court for the Southern...
PLDO Law Blog
Month: March 2014
Preparing for Organics to Energy Technologies in Project Development
States across the country are expected to pass new laws and revisions to their solid waste policies that ban commercial organics from landfills. Massachusetts was the first and will implement a statewide ban to divert certain volumes of commercial food waste from...
The Importance of “First Impressions”
While the cliché, "You only get one chance to make a first impression," rings true in the social context, the phrase is also true in the business world where the stakes can be much higher. If you are applying for a bank loan, seeking capital from equity...
Considerations for Distressed Companies in a Down Economy
With the current state of the economy, some businesses have been more adversely affected than others. Typically, there are fewer options in financing debt for distressed companies. In his latest business advisory, PLDO Partner and business attorney Bill Miller,...
SHOULD CLIENTS KNOW IF THEIR ATTORNEY USES AI? CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMED CONSENT CONSIDERATIONS
Once safely confined to the realm of science fiction, AI is now an undeniable reality. AI driven tools are rapidly evolving and becoming indispensable across industries, including the legal field. Attorneys now have access to AI-powered research assistants, contract...
DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE “AI” POLICY
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is now a very real part of our business ecosystem, and will play an increasing role in many companies’ continued growth. Leveraging a business's data assets and the skills of its workforce, there are numerous ways that AI can help...
TO COMPETE OR NOT TO COMPETE
Scrutiny of new and existing noncompetition and nonsolicitation provisions affecting employees and independent contractors has magnified since February 26, 2025. That Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a directive to form a Task Force to examine...
BUSINESSES VS. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: AN UPDATE ON THE ONGOING LEGAL BATTLE OVER THE CTA
The fight over the Corporate Transparency Act drags on as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network further postpones reporting requirements. PLDO Attorney Javellys Polanco provides the latest update for businesses below: The Corporate Transparency Act, 31 U.S.C. §...
WHY BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING SHOULD BE A PRIORITY IN 2025
Succession planning is a vital yet often neglected component of a comprehensive business strategy. Whether it is a start-up or a ten-year-old business, developing a succession plan is a critical step in ensuring the continuity and long-term stability of any business....
