Posted on 12/14/16
Asset Protection in Divorce
Prior to filing for divorce, Maryland spouses are advised to think about asset protection. A fair and equitable division of assets is more likely if some . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
Vinson & Elkins Names Eight New Partners
Vinson & Elkins announces the promotion of eight lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2017: Mark Brasher, Jason McIntosh, Becky Petereit, Bailey Pham, Simon Rootsey, . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
The Future of the Affordable Care Act In A Trump Administration
A new guessing game has enveloped the Nation’s Capital: What will happen to the Affordable Care Act when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes the oath of . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
M & A Nuggets: Giving The Owner Stock In The Purchaser
Sometimes, the purchaser in an asset acquisition issues shares of stock in the purchaser to the seller’s owner. This may or may not be a good . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
Lou Ulman: Reflections & Congratulations
It is with great admiration and respect that we congratulate our colleague, Louis Ulman, on a simply stellar legal career. His contributions to our firm have . . .
Posted on 12/12/16
Read | Delete: Best Breeding Grounds for Small Businesses
The best breeding grounds for small businesses? Look no further than the American South and Southwest. Texas and Florida are home to nine of the 10 . . .
Posted on 12/9/16
The Weekly Scenario: Reasons To Have A Will
Drawing up a Will is an important task that anyone with property or children should consider doing. The Will provides a means to legally protect your . . .
Posted on 12/8/16
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Holiday Foods Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Holiday Foods EditionWhich brand is featured in each of these famous holiday advertisements and products?Start QuizIf you have any questions . . .
Posted on 12/8/16
Telebriefs: EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on National Origin Discrimination
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a press release updating its enforcement guidance on national origin discrimination to replace its version from 2002. As . . .
Posted on 12/8/16
Akerman Ranked Among Top 20 Most Innovative Law Firms in North America by Financial Times
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, has once again been selected as one of the nation's most
Posted on 12/7/16
Using Asset Protection Trusts with or without a Prenuptial Agreement
From The Desk Of HerbIt is reported that 40% to 50% of first marriages and 60% of second marriages end in divorce. Without appropriate planning, a . . .
Posted on 12/7/16
Consistency: A Key to Healthy Parenting After Divorce
Maintaining a healthy parent-child relationship during and after a divorce is sometimes difficult. Along with the separation comes a change in relationships, communication, and routine for . . .
Posted on 12/6/16
M & A Nuggets: Buy A Star
Last week’s nugget discussed warning signs that can alert you to avoid buying a turkey. This week we will reverse that and identify positive signals that . . .
Posted on 12/5/16
Read | Delete: White House urges ban on non-compete agreements for many workers
The Obama administration called on U.S. states to ban agreements prohibiting many workers from moving to their employers’ rivals, saying it would lead to a more . . .
Posted on 12/5/16
Urgent Overtime Ruling!
U.S. Department Of Labor Shake Up, Doubling The Minimum Salary For Four (4) Million Exempt Employees, Is Put On Hold By A Federal Court Preliminary InjunctionThe . . .
Posted on 12/4/16
15 Andrews Kurth Lawyers Named 2016 Top Lawyers in Houston
Andrews Kurth is proud to announce that 15 lawyers in the Houston office have been named to Houstonia Magazine's "2016 Top Lawyers List." Stephanie BeauvaisMark BreedingTammy BrennigDavid . . .
Posted on 12/2/16
Biz Tek Today: President-Elect Trump’s Impact On Your Business
Whew! The election craze is over. Twelve plus months of non-stop talk (or rather bickering) about who is better suited for the Office of the President . . .
Posted on 12/1/16
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Holiday Movies Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Holiday Movies EditionWhat is the holiday season without a Christmas movie? According to BoxOfficeMojo, the holiday season that runs from . . .
Posted on 12/1/16
Appellate Court Rules CFPB Structure is Unconstitutional
In a long-awaited decision in the case of PHH Corporation v. CFPB, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that, among . . .
Posted on 11/30/16
Dislike that Recent Rulemaking? Then You’ll Adore the Congressional Review Act
The Congressional Review Act (“CRA”), which has only been successfully utilized once since its enactment in 1996, provides the United States Congress with a streamlined procedural . . .
Posted on 11/30/16
The Weekly Scenario: Reporting Large Cash Payments
Question: I have a business and sometimes receive substantial cash payments. Is there a penalty for not reporting a large cash payment?Answer: If you operate a . . .
Posted on 11/30/16
Andrews Kurth Kenyon Elects New Partners for 2017
Andrews Kurth Kenyon announced today the election of J. Russel Denton, Thomas R. McCulloch, Harve Truskett and Michael S. Turner to the partnership. They will assume . . .
Posted on 11/29/16
M & A Nuggets: Don’t Buy A Turkey
The allure of acquiring a business can cause a purchaser to fail to exercise sound business judgement. Sometimes, the best deal is the one that does . . .
Posted on 11/28/16
Telebriefs: How Ethics or Compliance Hotlines Can Help Your HR Department
Ethics or compliance hotlines consist of phone numbers which employees can call to register observations or complaints against fellow employees, supervisors, or managers, with the option . . .
Posted on 11/28/16
Read | Delete: Markdown Mania
Holiday shoppers spent less money over the Black Friday weekend than in 2015. Shoppers spent an average of $289.19 over the four-day weekend, including both online . . .
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