Posted on 4/17/17
Jones Day Welcomes Capital Markets Partner Emily Leitch to Houston Office
The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Emily Leitch has joined the Firm's Capital Markets Practice as a partner in its Houston Office.A lawyer . . .
Posted on 4/17/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Is Mediation the Best Way to Save Time and Money?
Divorce mediation is an efficient way to approach the dissolution of a marriage. It can be a time-saving method when dealing with a divorce between parties . . .
Posted on 4/16/17
Twenty Attorneys With The National Construction Law Firm Of Peckar & Abramson, P.C. Named 2017 Super Lawyers
The national construction law firm of Peckar & Abramson, P.C.(P&A) is pleased to announce that twenty (20) attorneys at the firm have been named 2017 Super . . .
Posted on 4/15/17
Article from Offit Kurman: IP Alert: Improving Software Patent Environment
Many technology companies have not embraced patent strategies for protecting their software-related inventions, and instead have embraced the open-source ethos, which forgoes proprietorship and emphasizes decentralized, . . .
Posted on 4/13/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Cultivating Your Estate Plan
As a savvy entrepreneur, you have chosen to enter the rapidly expanding cannabis industry. After successfully navigating the hurdles of property and business ownership and licensure . . .
Posted on 4/13/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Friday Factoid: Is Gruyere the new Champagne?
In some cases, the use of geographically descriptive food or beverage names can be limited to manufacturers located in a certain country or region (i.e., champagne, . . .
Posted on 4/12/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Legal 101 with Mike Mercurio: LLCs
When starting a business, you must decide what business is best for your company. The most common forms of business are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. . . .
Posted on 4/11/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Telebriefs - Can Employees Use More Than 12-Weeks of FLMA Leave?
In a recent case decided by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, an employer was found to have violated its obligations under the applicable disability statute by . . .
Posted on 4/10/17
Article from Offit Kurman: How to Find Peace Through Divorce
Divorce is a major life-changer. It can make you feel like you are failing in an important area of your life: family. If children are involved, . . .
Posted on 4/10/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Read | Delete: Extra-Safe Car Costs More to Insure
Safety features, such as autonomous braking and systems to prevent drivers from drifting out of their lanes, are increasingly available on vehicles rolling off assembly lines. . . .
Posted on 4/6/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Friday Factoid: The World’s Most Famous Brands Series - Major League Baseball Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Major League Baseball EditionSpring time means baseball time! Test your knowledge of Major League Baseball with this Friday Factoid quiz.Start . . .
Posted on 4/5/17
Article from Offit Kurman: The Weekly Scenario: Protecting Against Identity Theft
Q: My mother passed away a few weeks ago, what do I do with credit cards in my mother’s name?Answer: In this day in age of . . .
Posted on 4/4/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Legal 101 with Mike Mercurio: General Partnerships
When starting a business, you must decide what business is best for your company. The most common forms of business are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. . . .
Posted on 4/4/17
Article from Offit Kurman: M & A Nuggets: “Get the Stock Right”
Most stock purchases entail a purchase of one hundred percent of the ownership interests in the selling company. The purchaser must ensure that it receives legal . . .
Posted on 4/5/17
Aly Dossa Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka as Equity Shareholder
National law firm Chamberlain Hrdlicka today announced that Aly Dossa has joined the firm as an equity shareholder in the firm’s intellectual property practice. At Chamberlain Hrdlicka, . . .
Posted on 4/3/17
Helping Your Children Heal from Divorce
Divorce is hard on the entire family. The process can be especially damaging to children involved. While you may be trying to cope with personal challenges . . .
Posted on 4/2/17
Whirlpool Wins $7.6M Jury Verdict over Patent Infringement of Refrigerator Filters
An East Texas jury has awarded Whirlpool Corp. $7.6 million, finding that a California company willfully infringed the patent protecting Whirlpool’s replacement water filters for refrigerators.The . . .
Posted on 4/2/17
Federal Jury Sides with Womble Carlyle Client DynaEnergetics in Patent Infringement Trial
Womble Carlyle Trial Team Led by Barry Herman Successfully Defends DynaEnergetics After Two-Year Legal Battle.Womble Carlyle client DynaEnergetics US, Inc. won a complete victory in federal . . .
Posted on 3/30/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Friday Factoid - The World’s Most Famous Brands Series - April Fools’ Day Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: April Fools’ Day EditionMany people were duped by these actual ads released by businesses to celebrate April Fools’ Day.Start QuizIf . . .
Posted on 3/29/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Help Your Child Successfully Transition Between Homes
Parenting is a tough job. Parenting after a divorce is even harder. Since children rarely want their parents to separate, divorce can be a very emotional . . .
Posted on 3/29/17
Article from Offit Kurman: M & A Nuggets: “Who You Gonna Call”
“Who you gonna call” was the key line from the 1984 blockbuster comedy movie Ghostbusters. In the movie, Bill Murray and his crew were called upon . . .
Posted on 3/29/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Virginia State Bar Presents Joe Condo with Betty A. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award
The Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section has named Joseph A. Condo the 2017 recipient of the Betty A. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award. According to the . . .
Posted on 3/29/17
Three Weil Attorneys Named To Dallas Business Journal’s Inaugural List Of North Texas’ Top 35 Dealmakers
International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP today announced that Dallas-based partners James R. Griffin, Courtney S. Marcus and John E. Quattrocchi have been named . . .
Posted on 3/27/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Read | Delete: Surprising Stats on Every Generation’s Social Media Habits
Source: Small Business TrendsGot an interesting Fast Fact for a business audience? Please send and share it with our 1,600+ subscribers. Click here to subscribe to . . .
Posted on 3/24/17
Article from Offit Kurman: The Weekly Scenario: Adding a Child to a Deed
Q: “I’d like to leave my home to my child. Should I add my child to the deed?”A: If you add a child as a joint . . .
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