Pennsylvania – Blasphemous Business Names

Until recently, the Pennsylvania Corporation Bureau prohibited businesses from registering names that included "words that constitute blasphemy, profane cursing or swearing, or that profane the Lord's name" 15 Pa.C.S. § 1303(c) (2) (ii).  In a June 2010 court ruling, U.S.
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Hague Convention – New Member

On September 30, 2010, the country of Peru became a member of the Hague Convention, thus eliminating the need for authentication from the US Department of State and legalization by its embassy.  As of October 4, 2010, documents requiring authentication
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