Posted on 10/6/16
Offit Kurman Family Law Attorneys Host Wine Tasting For Paley Rothman
On October 5th Offit Kurman’s Family Law Practice Group hosted a wine tasting/food pairing gathering in their Bethesda office.Ron Ogens, chair, Sandra Brooks, Sara Donohue, Marjorie . . .
Posted on 10/6/16
Friday Factoid: It’s a Race to the Trademark Office!
In anticipation of a potential relocation of the NFL’s Raiders from Oakland, California to Las Vegas, Nevada, the Raiders
Posted on 10/5/16
Dissecting The Deal: Confidentiality & Merging Two Companies
Michael N. Mercurio, Esq. is the head of Offit Kurman’s Anatomy of the Deal, a series of exclusive events for entrepreneurs, owners, and C-level officers interested . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Telebriefs: Are Employers Allowed to Prohibit Tattoos and Body Piercings in the Workplace?
It is certainly well accepted in our society that people in their private lives have the right to adorn their bodies with tattoos and body piercings, but . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
M & A Nuggets: Real Estate Issues
If you purchase a business and intend to use the real estate that is owned by the seller or its owner, a host of issues arise . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
What To Look For In A Divorce Mediator
Do you know what to look for in a divorce mediator? Careful consideration should be used in the selection process. Don’t be tempted to pick a . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
Oil & Gas Lawyer Christopher Richardson Joins Andrews Kurth in Houston as Partner
Andrews Kurth is pleased to announce that Christopher F. Richardson, general counsel for an international oil & gas company
Posted on 10/3/16
Read | Delete: In Memory of Golf Great, Arnold Palmer
Ever wonder where the drink “Arnold Palmer” came from?“My wife made a lot of iced tea for lunch, and I said, ‘Hey, babe, I’ve got an . . .
Posted on 10/3/16
From The Desk Of Herb Fineburg
On September 8, 2016 I was a guest speaker at a tax conference sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce for the region’s businesses. We . . .
Posted on 10/3/16
Janet Bubert Joins Underwood Law Firm as Shareholder
Janet Bubert, whose practice area focuses on representing schools, has joined Underwood Law Firm, P.C. as a Shareholder.
Posted on 9/30/16
The Weekly Scenario: Calculating the Required Minimum Distribution
Question: I turned 70 last year and am trying to calculate my required minimum distribution or “RMD” on my individual retirement account. There are a number . . .
Posted on 9/30/16
Friday Factoid: Artificial Intelligence in Self-Driving Cars Is a Legal “Driver” Under Federal Law
In response to an inquiry from Google, the U.S. National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration recently determined that
Posted on 9/30/16
Have “The Talk” With Your Employees
Fall 2016 is a busy time of year for most employers, so I’ll make this blog short. You’re likely in the midst (or at least should . . .
Posted on 9/30/16
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Hosts 39th Annual Tax and Business Planning Seminar
Stephen L. Klineberg, Ph.D. to Deliver Keynote Presentation – Prophetic City: Houston at the Cusp of a Changing AmericaNational law firm Chamberlain Hrdlicka will host its . . .
Posted on 9/28/16
New Light On The Horizon For Software Patent Portfolios?
Last week, in McRO, Inc. v. Bandai Namco Games America, (slip op. 15-1080) the Federal Circuit reversed a district court’s ruling that patents for lip-sync animation . . .
Posted on 9/27/16
M & A Nuggets: Purchaser – Beware Of The Lone Wolf
As purchaser of a business, you need to be certain that the sale of the business has been authorized as required by law and by the . . .
Posted on 9/27/16
Understanding Child Custody
The divorce process can be a stressful and confusing one, especially when children are involved. Settling the terms of custody for your children will not only . . .
Posted on 9/26/16
Read | Delete: Hillary Clinton Leads Donald Trump by Six Points
Hillary Clinton is maintaining her edge over Republican rival Donald Trump despite recent campaign setbacks, but the 2016 presidential race continues to tighten going into the . . .
Posted on 9/26/16
DOL Final Rule Under Fire
Recent Challenges to the Changes to the Overtime and White Collar ExemptionsEarlier this year, the DOL announced the issuance of the final rule making significant changes . . .
Posted on 9/26/16
Andrews Kurth Kenyon Recognized in 2016 Legal 500 Latin America Guide
Legal 500 has recognized Andrews Kurth Kenyon as one of the leading practices in Latin America in the areas of: Banking and FinanceProjects and EnergyThe Legal . . .
Posted on 9/25/16
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Lending Loopholes Could Lead to UDAAP Traps
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent victory against an online loan servicer serves as an important lesson both as to the CFPB’s expansive use of Unfair, . . .
Posted on 9/22/16
Friday Factoid: Panera Wins Order Over Papa John’s In Trade Secret Fight
A federal judge recently issued a temporary restraining order to bar a former Panera’s executive from working at Papa John’s
Posted on 9/22/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Selling a Business
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. The videos are adapted from . . .
Posted on 9/21/16
For Lawyers, Cybersecurity Competence is also an Ethical Obligation
Late last year the ABA Journal published a brief news article about an Oklahoma attorney who was forced to pay $700 in ransom to criminals who . . .
Posted on 9/21/16
The Weekly Scenario: Revoking A Financial Power of Attorney
Question: Can I revoke my financial power of attorney if I am unhappy with the agent I named to serve in the event of my incapacity?Answer: . . .
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