Posted on 2/17/17
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Read Between the CFPB’s Lines for Marketing Services Guidance
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Prospect Mortgage for violations of Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. The initial reaction by many . . .
Posted on 2/16/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Presidential Product Names Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Presidential Product Names EditionCan you match the U.S. President to these famous brands?Start QuizIf you have any questions regarding the . . .
Posted on 2/15/17
Telebriefs: Can Employers Ask Job Applicants to Disclose Prior Salary History?
On January 23rd, Philadelphia became the first city in the United States to ban employers from asking job applicants to disclose their prior salary history. Similar . . .
Posted on 2/15/17
Five Key Construction Contract Clauses
As a construction lawyer, a big part of my practice is reviewing, negotiating, and litigating over the terms of construction contracts. Over time, patterns start to . . .
Posted on 2/14/17
M & A Nuggets: Sale to a Public Company
If you are selling your business to a publicly traded company and part of the purchase price will be shares of stock in the purchaser, you . . .
Posted on 2/14/17
Immigration Law Updates – Travel Ban Updates and ICE Raids
On Thursday, February 9th, a three judge motions panel for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision of the US District Court for the . . .
Posted on 2/13/17
Read | Delete: The Bicycle’s 200 Years
The humble bicycle, which marks its 200th anniversary this year, owes its birth to the gigantic eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Tambora in 1815. The debris launched . . .
Posted on 2/12/17
Mostyn Law Helps Secure $1.8 Million For South Texas Homeowner
In a major consumer protection victory, Mostyn Law has secured a $1.8 million verdict on behalf of a South Texas homeowner whose insurance company knowingly committed . . .
Posted on 2/10/17
The Weekly Scenario: Charitable Contributions from an IRA
Question: Is there a way to make charitable contributions directly from my IRA?Answer: Yes, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 that went into . . .
Posted on 2/9/17
Trademarks: Are They Worth Registering?
Businesses often use trademarks or service marks to market products or services that they offer, investing thousands of dollars in artwork and advertising in the process. . . .
Posted on 2/9/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Valentine’s Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Valentine’s EditionThis quiz will test your knowledge of Valentine's Day facts.Start QuizIf you have any questions regarding the content of . . .
Posted on 2/10/17
Kathryn Boatman of Andrews Kurth Kenyon Named ABA Outstanding Young Lawyer
Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP attorney Kathryn Boatman has received the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s
Posted on 2/8/17
Telebriefs: Criminal Background Checks- What are Employers Allowed to Ask and When?
On January 22nd, 2017, the Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance became effective in Los Angeles, CA. The ordinance, similarly to “Ban the Box” legislation in other jurisdictions . . .
Posted on 2/8/17
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Why All Signs Point to a CFPB Commission
When Donald Trump was elected president, there were reports of the president-elect’s intention to do away with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau altogether. Now, only a . . .
Posted on 2/7/17
Understanding the Different Types of Alimony
A potentially contentious issue in divorce is alimony, or money that the economically independent spouse may pay to the economically dependent spouse. Its function is to . . .
Posted on 2/7/17
Should Your Company be Run as a Democracy?
A business owner recently explained that her company was planning to reduce the staffing budget. She wanted to allot more funds to launch a new product . . .
Posted on 2/7/17
Three Named Equity Partners at Cantey Hanger
Tawanna Cesare, Laura Hallmon and David Speed have been elected Equity Partners at Cantey Hanger LLP, Managing Partner Michael Appleman announced.Cesare was a law clerk for . . .
Posted on 2/6/17
Read | Delete: Best Music-Based 2017 Super Bowl Commercials
Of course, the Super Bowl is one of the best days of the year for advertisers, and that’s regardless of who wins the game. Even if . . .
Posted on 2/6/17
Vinson & Elkins Seeks Applicants for Minority College Scholarships
Vinson & Elkins is seeking applicants for its annual scholarships for high performing minority high school seniors in Texas. The scholarships provide each student $10,000 toward . . .
Posted on 2/3/17
Immigration Law Updates – What Every Employer Needs to Know
During his campaign, President Trump made a number of statements about immigration law. While many elected officials will campaign one way and govern another, from the . . .
Posted on 2/2/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series – Super Bowl Commercials Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Super Bowl Commercials EditionThis quiz will test your knowledge of the most memorable Super Bowl commercials.If you have any questions . . .
Posted on 2/2/17
M & A Nuggets: Post- Closing Matters Do Matter
Congratulations! You have either purchased a business or sold your business. Now what? There are important steps to take in the days and weeks immediately after . . .
Posted on 2/1/17
What Role Should Parents Play in a Divorce Case? Offit Kurman Family Law Attorney Joe Condo Shares His Experience in Washingtonian Article
Joseph A. Condo, a principal with Offit Kurman’s Family Law Practice Group, was recently featured in a Washingtonian article about divorce trends among millennials and members . . .
Posted on 2/1/17
District Dealing: Data Centers
Attractiveness of data centers remains high as demand for cloud-based storage continues to grow. Last month The Meridian Group sold a 280,000 square foot technology campus . . .
Posted on 2/1/17
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Names Three New Shareholders
National law firm Chamberlain Hrdlicka today announced the promotion of Sebastien Chain, John Hackney and Justin VandenBout to income shareholders.“We are excited to recognize the dedication, . . .
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