Posted on 9/7/16
M & A Nuggets: The 338 Election- Important Rules
The last nugget discussed a valuable tax tool known as the Section 338 (h)(10) election, by which the parties can elect to treat a stock purchase . . .
Posted on 9/7/16
Lesson Learned from Recent Divorce Case: Put It in Writing
On September 1, 2016, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals issued an opinion that confirmed what most of us already knew. You cannot get what you . . .
Posted on 9/7/16
iDiscovery Solutions to Sponsor and Speak at Today’s General Counsel Institute’s The Exchange eDiscovery Summit in Houston
iDiscovery Solutions, Inc. (iDS), an award-winning, legal technology, data privacy and information governance expert services firm, is a platinum sponsor of Today’s General Counsel Institute’s (TGCI) . . .
Posted on 9/6/16
The Weekly Scenario: Accessing a College Child’s Health Information
Question: How would I access my college aged child’s health information if there were a medical emergency?Answer: No one would want to find out that their . . .
Posted on 9/6/16
Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA
Written by Neil Morris and Gabriel CeliiThis summer the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued updated enforcement guidelines to help employers stay in compliance with the . . .
Posted on 9/6/16
Houston Janitorial Service Wins $5.3 Million from Union Over Disparagement
A Harris County jury has delivered a $5.3 million verdict against the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) for wrongly disparaging Professional Janitorial Service of Houston when . . .
Posted on 9/6/16
14 Cantey Hanger attorneys named Super Lawyers
Fourteen Cantey Hanger attorneys have been named Texas Super Lawyers for 2016 by Texas Monthly magazine. The entire lists are in a special September/October issue of . . .
Posted on 9/5/16
Andrews Kurth Helps Fast Felt to a Rare Complete Patent Owner IPR Victory at USPTO
Andrews Kurth partner Gregory L. Porter recently assisted Fast Felt Corp. in winning a rare complete patent owner victory before
Posted on 9/1/16
Berry Appleman & Leiden Announces Opening of Mozambique Office
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL) announced today it has officially opened its Maputo, Mozambique Office. BAL had previously announced that Owen Davies had been hired . . .
Posted on 8/31/16
Six Questions to Ask Yourself to Prepare for the Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act
If you own a business or manage employees, you may already know that the implementation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will change on December . . .
Posted on 8/31/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Finding & Retaining Talent
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Videos are adapted from business . . .
Posted on 8/30/16
Defend Trade Secrets Act: New Weapons for the War Against IP Thieves
On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, which gives United States companies new legal weapons to use in . . .
Posted on 8/30/16
The Role of Technology in Co-Parenting
For parents, maintaining open lines of communication during and after a divorce is extremely important for all parties involved. This means that parent-to-parent communication and parent-to-child . . .
Posted on 8/29/16
Read | Delete: Rio 2016 Alternative Medal Table
The Rio Olympics has been dominated by the United States, Great Britain and China, which between them claimed 99 golds and a total of 258 medals . . .
Posted on 8/29/16
Andrews Kurth Elects 2016-2017 Policy Committee
Andrews Kurth has announced the election of the 2016-2017 Policy Committee and the re-election of Bob Jewell for another three-year term as Managing Partner. The Policy . . .
Posted on 8/26/16
The Weekly Scenario: Minimum Required Distributions
Question: I have two Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and one 401(k) account from my old employer. I am not presently working. I have to begin taking . . .
Posted on 8/26/16
Mithoff Law Attorney, Joseph Alexander Jr., Announces the Opening of The Alexander Firm
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joseph Alexander Jr. of Mithoff Law is pleased to announce the formation of The Alexander Firm with his son, Joshua Alexander and E. Troy Blakeney . . .
Posted on 8/25/16
Friday Factoid: Dick’s Sporting Goods Purchases Sports Authority IP for $15M
In a recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction sale, Dick’s Sporting Goods purchased most of Sports Authority’s intellectual
Posted on 8/24/16
Telebriefs: Is Sexual Orientation Protected Under the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) believes that sexual orientation falls within the protected classification of sex under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. However, in a . . .
Posted on 8/23/16
Going Back to School after Divorce
For many people, going back to school after divorce can be an enriching way to increase earning potential. However, there are several things to consider before . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
Read | Delete: Teaming Agreements
Teaming agreements, used by prime contractors and subcontractors to agree to use their combined resources to bid on a prospective contract, have caused some headaches among . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
M & A Nuggets: Indemnification – Let’s Get Specific No. 3
The most recent nuggets discussed the “what” and “how much” issues on indemnification clauses. Another issue that arises on indemnities is the “when”, that is, how . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
Dissecting The Deal: What is Merger?
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 8/22/16
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Compliance Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Lenders have been struggling for some time with convincing business partners and employees that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s reach can and will extend to them. . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
Offit Kurman Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with Cannabis Compliance Software Leader
Offit Kurman and Adherence Compliance have formed an exclusive, strategic alliance to provide members of the cannabis industry with the first comprehensive, legally reviewed regulatory compliance . . .
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