Posted on 1/31/17
Tips for Getting Through Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is often used to help individuals reach an agreement instead of going to court. Divorce cases can often be extremely volatile, making it helpful . . .
Posted on 1/31/17
Biz Tek Today: Always Be Prepared to Sell Your Business
The article below on being prepared at all times to sell your business is a good one. And business owners should adopt this mindset because many . . .
Posted on 1/30/17
Read | Delete: What’s the Oldest Business in Your State?
Think your small business has staying power? It might. But it probably isn’t quite as impressive as some of the small businesses included on an infographic . . .
Posted on 1/30/17
Compensation and Compliance Matters: The Future of the CFPB Is Not Necessarily as Bleak as It Looks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requested an en banc review in November by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. If granted, the . . .
Posted on 1/30/17
Vinson & Elkins Promotes Nine to Counsel
Vinson & Elkins has named nine new counsel. The promotions include attorneys spanning five offices and seven practice areas, including energy transactions and projects, energy regulatory, . . .
Posted on 1/27/17
The Weekly Scenario: IRA & Stocks
Question: Is my self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) permitted to acquire stock in my newly formed corporation?Answer: Yes, an IRA may own stock (majority or minority) . . .
Posted on 1/27/17
When It Comes to an FDD Review in Virginia and Maryland, Not All Attorneys are Created Equal
Brian Loffredo is an attorney with Offit Kurman, P.A., a mid-Atlantic law firm. Brian has assisted hundreds of franchisees nationwide with their FDD and franchise agreement . . .
Posted on 1/27/17
Andrews Kurth Kenyon Selected as Counsel to Las Vegas Stadium Authority
Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP is pleased to announce its selection as counsel to the Clark County Stadium Authority, d/b/a the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, in the . . .
Posted on 1/26/17
Friday Factoid: Jan 27th Patent Applications in FY 2015
In Fiscal Year 2015, 617,216 patent applications and 503,889 trademark applications were filed with the USPTO. In Fiscal Year 2015, the USPTO issued 322,448 patents and . . .
Posted on 1/26/17
Telebriefs: How Employers Should Document Workplace Issues
Employer documentation can make or break a legal defense. It is imperative that employers take documentation of workplace issues very seriously and provide adequate documentation training . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
Andrews Kurth Kenyon Partner Rose Cordero Prey Selected as Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2017 Fellow
Andrews Kurth Kenyon has selected Rose Cordero Prey to participate as a member of the 2017 class of
Posted on 1/25/17
Revising Your Will After a Divorce
An annual review of your will is a good idea for anyone, but if you’ve recently divorced, then updating your will is vital to ensuring that . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
Criminal Background Checks in the Context of “Ban-the-Box” Legislation
Employers frequently are constrained in their attempts to do criminal background checks on applicants because of so-called “Ban-the-Box” statutes/ordinances which often prohibit them from asking an . . .
Posted on 1/24/17
M & A Nuggets: IP- Is it Protected?
In the wave of technology mergers the last several years, the most important asset acquired is typically the seller’s intellectual property. As purchaser, it is important . . .
Posted on 1/23/17
Read | Delete: Inaugural Firsts
The first inauguration was on January 20th, 1937. Franklin Roosevelt took the oath of the Presidency for the second time, but for the first time on . . .
Posted on 1/23/17
Ethical Implications of Advertising Attorney Accolades
In 1868 The Martindale Company first produced the Martindale Legal Directory, a predecessor to the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. The Martindale Legal Directory’s stated purpose was “to . . .
Posted on 1/20/17
The Weekly Scenario: Family member as Trustees
Question: Should I name a family member as Trustee for trusts I set up for my children?Answer: It is common for family members to be named . . .
Posted on 1/19/17
Norton Rose Fulbright Names Jeff Margulies New Los Angeles Partner-in-Charge
Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Jeff Margulies, an accomplished class action litigator and consumer product
Posted on 1/19/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series-Inauguration Day Songs Edition
Friday Factoid Quiz: Inauguration Day Songs Edition Test your knowledge with this Friday Factoid quiz of songs that were #1 in the United States on the . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Bankruptcy and Divorce
A divorce can go from bad to worse when bankruptcy is involved. While each spouse may blame the other for financial problems, both may be affected . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Offit Kurman Attorney Gregory Currey To Host Legal Lunch With Laura Webinar Series
On January 17th, Laura Rubenstein announced that Offit Kurman attorney Gregory Currey is the new host of Legal Lunch With Laura, which will be renamed Management . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Seven Attorneys From The National Construction Law Firm Of Peckar & Abramson, P.C. Achieve Texas Board Certification In Construction Law
The national construction law firm of Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that seven attorneys from its Texas offices in Austin, Dallas and . . .
Posted on 1/17/17
M & A Nuggets: President-Elect Trump’s Tax Proposals
Although the business terms of a merger transaction are usually not driven primarily by tax consequences, the purchaser and seller do consider tax consequences in arriving . . .
Posted on 1/16/17
Read | Delete: The Best and Worst Airlines of 2016
The annual analysis of U.S. carriers again shows a smaller competitor ahead of Delta, United and American. The annual Middle Seat scorecard of U.S. airline performance, . . .
Posted on 1/16/17
Derek Potts Appointed Liaison Counsel in California Xarelto JCCP Cases
Derek H. Potts, founder and national managing partner of Potts Law Firm, was recently appointed Liaison Counsel in
Houston
