Posted on 3/9/17
Friday Factoid: The World’s Most Famous Brands Series – March Madness Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: March Madness EditionAre you a March Madness guru? Take the quiz to find out.Start QuizIf you have any questions regarding . . .
Posted on 3/9/17
Who is Your Employer? The Perils of Joint Employment Under the FLSA
“Who is your employer?” That sounds like a simple question with a simple answer and, to most employees, it is as simple as it sounds. However, . . .
Posted on 3/10/17
Andrews Kurth Lawyers Recognized as 2017 Texas Rising Stars
Andrews Kurth is pleased to announce that 25 of the firm’s lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Texas Rising Stars.The full Rising Stars list . . .
Posted on 3/8/17
Three Bradley Attorneys Named 2017 Texas Rising Stars
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that three attorneys in the firm’s Houston office have been named 2017 Texas Rising Stars by the . . .
Posted on 3/8/17
Child Custody by Single Fathers on the Rise
In 1960, approximately 300,000 American households, or 1%, were run by single fathers. By 2011, a Pew Research study asserted that the number of such households . . .
Posted on 3/7/17
M & A Nuggets: Mergers Per Se
The term “Mergers and Acquisitions” is generically used to refer to the breadth of transactions involving the sale and purchase of a company. Most often, the . . .
Posted on 3/7/17
Telebriefs: Uber’s Sexual Harassment Claim – What Went Wrong?
Susan Fowler, a femala engineer who worked for Uber, recently posted on her personal blog a post entitled, “Reflecting On One Very, Very Strange Year At . . .
Posted on 3/7/17
Read | Delete: Women’s Shopping Decisions
Source: EntrepreneurGot an interesting Fast Fact for a business audience? Please send and share it with our 1,653 subscribers. Click here to subscribe to Read|Delete and . . .
Posted on 3/6/17
Jones Day Adds James Olson in Houston
The global law firm Jones Day has announced the arrival of James Olson, who has joined as a partner with the Firm's Energy Practice in Houston. . . .
Posted on 3/2/17
Friday Factoid: Bartender, I Would Like a Shot of PURPLE HAZE Please
A celebrity’s name and likeness may create new sources of revenue long after the celebrity has died. A federal judge
Posted on 3/2/17
3 Surefire Strategies to Incentivize Family Member Employees
“What can I do to better motivate my employees?”“How much should I pay my family members who work for my business?”Family business owners often ask these . . .
Posted on 3/2/17
M & A Nuggets: Manage a Financially Stressed Seller
A financially stressed seller in an otherwise viable industry may present an opportunity for you to acquire a business at a very reasonable price. The seller . . .
Posted on 3/2/17
The Weekly Scenario: Federal Estate Taxes for Small Business Owners
Question: I am a small business owner and am worried that I may be forced to sell off business interests at “fire sale” prices to help . . .
Posted on 2/27/17
Charitable Enterprises
From the Desk of HerbThe new movie “The Founder” is about Ray Kroc’s purchase of the hamburger chain from the MacDonald brothers. Although Mr. Kroc built . . .
Posted on 2/27/17
Read | Delete: Automated Flying Taxis
Like a scene from “The Jetsons,” commuters in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, may soon climb aboard automated flying taxis, soaring over busy streets and . . .
Posted on 2/27/17
Andrew Stubblefield Earns Board Certification as Texas Construction Attorney
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that associate Andrew R. Stubblefield has earned Board
Posted on 2/28/17
Polsinelli Creates New Department to Accommodate Growing Intellectual Property Needs
Polsinelli announced today that it will elevate Intellectual Property as a fourth Service Department to serve alongside Polsinelli’s existing Business, Litigation, and Real Estate and Financial . . .
Posted on 2/24/17
Telebriefs: The National Right to Work Bill and Its Effects on Unions
Earlier this month, a National Right to Work Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives. Given the current composition of Congress in both the Senate . . .
Posted on 2/23/17
Friday Factoid: Mardi Gras King Cake
The King Cake is one of the many deep-rooted traditions of Mardi Gras. Lorine Jane OKeefe-Galasso obtained a design patent in 2012 for the tiny trinket . . .
Posted on 2/23/17
The Weekly Scenario: Special Needs Trust
Question: How can I be sure my child will be secure that her needs are taken care of once others assume the role of guardian and/or . . .
Posted on 2/22/17
Biz Tek Today: “Sweat Equity”
The article below on changing the mindset from employee to owner got me thinking about recent situations with employees and equity. Many employees use the term . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
M & A Nuggets: Lease Matters
If you are purchasing a business and the seller is a tenant under a real estate lease, there are several matters to be dealt with well . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
Causes for Divorce
Divorce can feel like you’re giving up on your marriage and your family. You may be left wondering if you can make it without your spouse. . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
Buying An Existing Franchise Versus A New Franchise: A Franchise Lawyer’s Perspective
As the number of franchised stores continues to grow, the opportunities to purchase an existing franchise are increasing exponentially. However, purchasing an existing franchise brings with . . .
Posted on 2/17/17
Are Multi-generational Family Businesses Primed for Greater Success or Failure?
The Freakonomics Podcast Offers Arguments for and Against “Scionology”America’s oldest brewery is a family business. Up until 2008, so was the world’s largest brewery.It isn’t just . . .
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