Jerry Cohen
Jerry Cohen Hello. I'm Jerry Cohen and with this blog I'll be providing insight and solutions regarding legal matters affecting the furniture industry, including operational issues, trends, and current and proposed legislation. I've worked on the business and legal side of the furniture industry which gives me an unusual perspective on the complexities we face. My firm and I currently counsel furniture manufacturers and national, regional and local retailers with their corporate, commercial and intellectual property transactions, as well as day to day matters. In the course of our work we deal on a regular basis with federal, state and local authorities, attorneys general, financial institutions (such as banks, asset based lenders, hedge funds and private equity); licensors and licensees; the media; sale promoters; creditors and debtors, landlords, and others. Have a comment? Add it to this blog or write to jcohen@homefurnishingslaw.com
Email: jcohen@homefurnishingslaw.com
Law and the Business of FurnitureLink This | Email This | Comments (0) Surviving the Economic Bust – Using U.S. Immigration Laws to Strengthen Your BusinessI. Introduction Recent immigration raids targeting the furniture business in Arizona are proof that no industry is immune from scrutiny by U.S. immigration officials. However, U.S. immigration law can also be a useful tool in your strategic business plan by attracting foreign investors. When a foreign investor creates a legal relationship or affiliation with a U.S. manufacturer or retailer in t... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (1) Avoiding Foreclosure and Bankruptcy -- Working with your Vendors and BankSome manufacturers and retailers in our industry are finding themselves in a cash flow squeeze and fearful that they may soon be unable to fulfill their obligations to vendors, landlords, banks and other creditors. There are several strategies and actions a company may pursue under such circumstances. After first reducing all unnecessary overhead, performing financial triage and taking other cost... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (0) Interview With California’s Lead Formaldehyde InspectorAs I discussed in a previous post, California’s new formaldehyde regulations that affect manufacturers of composite wood products and furniture fabricators, importers/exporters and retailers will be effective on January 1, 2009. Judging from the emails I’m receiving, there is a tremendous amount of confusion concerning how to comply with the regulations. We discussed these issues with Darrell Ha... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (6) California’s Formaldehyde Regulations: Compliance PrimerCalifornia means business. Despite the confusion, the lack of infrastructure for required third party testing, and numerous other unanswered questions, California is rolling out and is poised to vigorously enforce its new formaldehyde regulations on January 1, 2009. We’ll leave the wisdom of the regulations to the legislators and lobbyists. The guidelines below should help fabricators (i.e., users... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (0) Avoid Lawsuits Through Effective Customer ServiceWhen our clients call us to defend a customer lawsuit, or to reply to the applicable State consumer protection agency, a governmental authority, or the Better Business Bureau, it’s too late. As the Wall Street Journal (“WSJ”) recently stated: “…it’s crucial for companies to realize that the way they handle customer complaints is every bit as important as trying to provide great service in the fi... More |
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