Posted on 8/20/16
Nine Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Attorneys Honored Among Best Lawyers in America
Nine attorneys from the Family Law firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, have been selected to the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, . . .
Posted on 8/18/16
Best Lawyers in America Selects Six from Jones Day's Houston Office
The Houston Office of global law firm Jones Day is pleased to announce that six of its lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 . . .
Posted on 8/18/16
Seventeen Chamberlain Hrdlicka Attorneys Named to US News - Best Lawyers in America
Attorneys Ranked in Tax, Litigation and Controversy, Construction, Trust and Estates, Employee Benefits and Immigration CategoriesSeventeen attorneys with national law firm Chamberlain Hrdlicka have been selected . . .
Posted on 8/18/16
Biz Tek Today: Millennials & Entrepreneurship
Are Millennials not as inclined for entrepreneurship as other generations (see the article below)? The author provides some thoughts as to why it appears Millennials are . . .
Posted on 8/18/16
Friday Factoid: Happy Birthday Song in the Public Domain
In the wake of the recent $14 million settlement which placed the Happy Birthday song in the public domain, law suits were
Posted on 8/17/16
The Advantages of a Separation Agreement
In my practice, I frequently get asked by clients if they can file for a “legal separation” from their spouse. Unfortunately, Maryland does not recognize a . . .
Posted on 8/17/16
M&A FAQs: How Much Does M&A Cost?
If you’re considering selling your business, you may find it extraordinarily difficult—if not impossible—to estimate the fees you’ll pay your attorney, accountant, banker, and anyone else . . .
Posted on 8/17/16
Sixty-One Gardere Attorneys Recognized in the Best Lawyers in America 2017
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to announce that 61 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 edition, . . .
Posted on 8/16/16
Fifteen Offit Kurman Attorneys Make the Best Lawyers in America 2017 List
Offit Kurman is pleased to announce that 15 of the firm’s attorneys have been included on the 2017 list of The Best Lawyers in America©. Based . . .
Posted on 8/16/16
Life after Divorce: Becoming a Stepparent
Nothing in life prepares an adult or a child for the stepparent relationship. Approaches to the role of a stepparent vary greatly. Some take the view . . .
Posted on 8/16/16
To Correct Or Not To Correct: A Survival Guide to the IRS Pension Plan Correction Minefield
Despite the best intentions of the various players in the qualified pension plan drama, including Plan Sponsors, Plan Administrators, and Trustees, it is inevitable that an . . .
Posted on 8/17/16
East Texas Attorney Johnny Ward of Ward, Smith & Hill Earns National Honors
Longtime East Texas lawyer Johnny Ward of Longview’s Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC, once again has been named among the country’s top attorneys in the latest . . .
Posted on 8/15/16
M & A Nuggets: Indemnification – Let’s Get Specific No. 2
This next nugget drills down the specifics of an indemnification clause. As a reminder, the purpose of the clause is for the seller to indemnify, or . . .
Posted on 8/15/16
Read | Delete: Profit Squeeze on U.S. Corporate Earnings
America’s biggest companies logged a fourth straight quarter of shrinking profits and tepid sales, as weakness from energy companies and lower business investment more than offset . . .
Posted on 8/15/16
Offit Kurman Cannabis Attorneys Featured in the Daily Record
Banks out of reach, Md. marijuana businesses eye unique solutionsWith state regulators next week revealing the recipients of the first round of licenses for growing and . . .
Posted on 8/15/16
Three Fisher Phillips Texas Attorneys Selected To The Best Lawyers In America 2017
Michael V. Abcarian, Teresa S. Valderrama and Bob Kilgore Have Been Selected for this Honor Fisher Phillips announced today that three Texas attorneys have been selected for . . .
Posted on 8/15/16
Renowned Corporate Technology Partner Paul Tobias Joins Vinson & Elkins in Austin
Corporate attorney Paul Tobias, widely regarded for his work with technology and growth companies, has joined Vinson & Elkins LLP
Posted on 8/16/16
53 Andrews Kurth Lawyers Named Best Lawyers in America 2017
Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that 53 of its attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2017 (Copyright 2016 by Woodward/White, . . .
Posted on 8/16/16
Provost Umphrey Law Firm Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America
The Best Lawyers in America has named 13 attorneys from Beaumont, Texas-based Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., among the country’s best, including firm partner D’Juana Parks, . . .
Posted on 8/16/16
16 Chamberlain Hrdlicka Lawyers Named Among Best Lawyers In America
Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry announces that 16 of its attorneys have been included among Best Lawyers in America for 2017. As one of the . . .
Posted on 8/11/16
The Weekly Scenario: Importance of an IRS Form 8971
Question: I am the beneficiary of my aunt’s estate. I received an IRS Form 8971 in the mail. What is the importance of this form?Answer: When . . .
Posted on 8/11/16
Friday Factoid: USPTO Provides Fast Track Status for Cancer Treatment-Related Applications
In July 2016 the USPTO launched its Patents for Patients program, which provides a fast-track review
Posted on 8/11/16
Gardere Earns Highest Firm Score on Austin Law Firm Diversity Report Card
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm has received the highest composite score of all reporting firms in the 2015 Law Firm . . .
Posted on 8/10/16
Get A Life
As published in the Virginia LawyerThere is a song by James Taylor that’s always been a personal favorite of mine, and it starts out like this:- The . . .
Posted on 8/10/16
How the FLSA Affects the Mortgage Industry
Recently, I heard in the news about a two million dollar settlement from a single business unit of large bank for minimum wage and overtime violations. . . .
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