Law

Posted on 7/28/16
Independent Contractors vs. Employees
One of the first decisions a business needs to make when it seeks to hire help is whether the individual being hired is an independent contractor . . .
Posted on 7/28/16
TaylorHittner Law Firm Debuts in Texas at Intersection of Business, Politics and Law
Prominent Texas lawyers Andy Taylor and George Hittner have joined forces in the new Texas-based law firm TaylorHittner, focusing on the intersection of business, public policy . . .
Posted on 7/27/16
Telebriefs: EEOC Issues Guidance to Reduce Employer Harassment in the Workplace
Workplace harassment of all kinds is unfortunately common today, and, specifically for employers, the cause of numerous liability issues. As revealed in the Equal Employment Opportunity . . .
Posted on 7/27/16
Financially Preparing for Divorce
Preparing for a divorce, no matter how amicable the parting, is a complicated, emotional process. Untangling your lives, finances, assets and childcare schedules takes time, good . . .
Posted on 7/27/16
Cannabis Business Executive: Thinking Strategically About the Future of an Uncertain Cannabis Market
As the cannabis market matures, new markets and consumers are preparing to come online. We are seeing a proliferation of opportunities in the cannabis industry like . . .
Posted on 7/27/16
Eight Questions to Ask When Hiring Family Members
As published in GGI InsiderIn today’s hyper-competitive employment market, nepotism has once again become a topic of contention. Job seekers who feel snubbed frequently claim they . . .
Posted on 7/25/16
M & A Nuggets: Drill Down on Earnings
To determine a purchase price to offer to the seller, purchasers most often analyze some form of the target’s earnings, whether EBITDA, net cash flow or . . .
Posted on 7/25/16
Read | Delete: Twitter’s Role in the Presidential Election
In this election year, Twitter is a battleground. This data shows how the candidates – and their campaigns – tweet in very different ways.Source: Wall Street . . .
Posted on 7/21/16
Friday Factoid: Increased Criticism for YouTube
Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”), websites like YouTube are exempt from copyright infringement
Posted on 7/21/16
Ken Trujillo Joins Chamberlain Hrdlicka as a Shareholder
Chamberlain Hrdlicka, one of the nation’s most profitable mid-size law firms, welcomes complex litigation and business attorney
Posted on 7/20/16
The Weekly Scenario: Long Term Care Insurance
Question: Why is the spouse who is in better health (the “healthy” spouse) at risk without long term care insurance?Answer: If the unhealthy or disabled spouse . . .
Posted on 7/19/16
M & A Nuggets: ESOP Owned Seller
As purchaser, you may come across a target seller that is owned in whole or in part by an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. An . . .
Posted on 7/19/16
Akerman Attracts 30 Lawyers in Texas and Louisiana from Litigation Powerhouse
Firm Bolsters Core Strengths in Financial Services Sector and Adds New Depth for Oil & Gas, Energy and Petrochemical ClientsAkerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law . . .
Posted on 7/18/16
Your Credit Score and Divorce… What You Need To Know
As you consider divorce, it is important to also consider that separating from your spouse won’t automatically terminate your financial relationship, particularly when it comes to . . .
Posted on 7/18/16
Read | Delete: Snapchat’s Attracts an “Older” Crowd
Parents have started creeping onto the messaging app, such as Snapchat, a social-media outlet long dominated by teens. Now, the “olds” are arriving in force, whether . . .
Posted on 7/18/16
The Weekly Scenario: Adding A Spouse To A Deed
Question: I am the executor of my father’s estate. I need a lawyer to draft the personal representative deed to the house. I understand that the . . .
Posted on 7/14/16
Historical Estate Freeze Opportunities
One of the tried and true estate planning opportunities is to freeze the value of your taxable estate and move the appreciation on your assets to . . .
Posted on 7/14/16
Mike Mercurio Offers Advice About Exit Planning in His AHA! Business Radio Interview- Part 3
Click here for Part 1 & Part 2Every Tuesday from 6–7pm, Baltimore’s CBS Sports Radio airs AHA! Business Radio, a show produced by Allan Hirsh Advisors. Hosted by . . .
Posted on 7/14/16
Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Validity of Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements in Maryland: To what extent are pre and post-nups binding within the jurisdiction?Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements are useful tools . . .
Posted on 7/12/16
Don’t Make the Same Mistake Prince Made, Make Sure that You Have a Will
A lot of people were surprised that Prince died without a Will. I wasn’t.A poll recently indicated that 64% of Americans don’t have a Will. Why . . .
Posted on 7/12/16
The Importance of Parenting Together After Divorce
Ending a marriage is a difficult decision, and those with children have an added challenge to face. Parents contemplating the end of a marriage must consider . . .
Posted on 7/11/16
M & A Nuggets: Seller Financing? – Protect Yourself
A purchaser may not have the financial wherewithal to fund, or obtain a loan for, 100% of the purchase price for your business. The purchaser may . . .
Posted on 7/11/16
Read | Delete: The Gig Economy is Booming
The Gig Economy is Booming – You’ve probably noticed how businesses such as Uber and Airbnb are hiring. These companies are only two examples of the . . .
Posted on 7/9/16
The Weekly Scenario: Setting Up A Life Estate
Question: About 10 years ago, my mother set up a life estate for her residence with my sister and I as remainder individuals. My sister is . . .
Posted on 7/7/16
What to Expect When Meeting with a Family Law Attorney for the First Time
If you are contacting a family law attorney for the first time, your head is probably swimming with questions and concerns. As an attorney with over . . .