Posted on 6/17/16
Estate Planning for Disabled Individuals Video Series – Part 3 - Economics for Caring
Estate planning can be a challenging process when disabled individuals are involved. There are legal issues that, even those with the best intentions, can completely alter . . .
Posted on 6/17/16
Gardere Partner Michelle Schulz Named Co-Chair of Firm’s International Practice
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Michelle Schulz has been named co-chair of the Firm’s international practice,
Posted on 6/16/16
Friday Factoid: White House Concerned About Use of Non-Competes
On May 5, 2016, the White House released a report analyzing the use of non-competition agreements across the country
Posted on 6/15/16
The Weekly Scenario: Estate Planning With A Child
Question: I don’t have a lot in assets, but I have a young child. Is it important that I have a Will?Answer: An estate plan (which . . .
Posted on 6/15/16
EEOC To Revise Guidance on National Origin Discrimination
On June 2, 2016 the EEOC published a press release notifying the public that it was going to release for public comment its revised enforcement guidance . . .
Posted on 6/14/16
Mike Mercurio Offers Advice About Exit Planning in His AHA! Business Radio Interview - Part 2
Every Tuesday from 6–7pm, Baltimore’s CBS Sports Radio airs AHA! Business Radio, a show produced by Allan Hirsh Advisors. Hosted by the eponymous Allan Hirsh, AHA! . . .
Posted on 6/14/16
M & A Nuggets: Accrued Leave
When conducting due diligence in connection with the purchase of a business, make sure that you understand the amount of accrued leave the seller’s employees have . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
Read | Delete: Women CEO Gender Pay Gap
Companies are paying a “diversity premium” for high-level women, according to a paper due out in an upcoming issue of the Academy of Management Journal and . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
Financially Rebounding from Divorce
When the dust settles after a divorce, many people find themselves contemplating their next steps financially. This process is never an easy one, but there are . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
Texas' Best Lawyers Selects Six from Jones Day's Houston Office
The global law firm Jones Day is pleased to announce that six of its Houston Office lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
V&E Adds Top Litigation Team to Global Intellectual Property Practice
Five New Partners in Austin and Dallas Bolster Growing IP Practice Vinson & Elkins LLP continues to enhance its global Intellectual Property practice with the addition . . .
Posted on 6/11/16
8 Questions to Ask When Hiring Family Members
In today’s hyper-competitive employment market, nepotism has once again become a topic of contention. Job seekers who feel snubbed frequently claim they were overlooked in favor . . .
Posted on 6/11/16
Estate Planning for Disabled Individuals Video Series – Part 2- Caregiver’s Role
Estate planning can be a challenging process when disabled individuals are involved. There are legal issues that, even those with the best intentions, can completely alter . . .
Posted on 6/10/16
Kasich Signed Law Makes Ohio the 25th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
On Wednesday, June 8th, Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical Cannabis after Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 523 into law.
Posted on 6/10/16
The Weekly Scenario: Your Will After A Divorce
Question: I am divorced from my husband but have not changed my Will, which leaves my entire estate to him. I do not wish to leave . . .
Posted on 6/9/16
Friday Factoid: Is Prince’s Estate Worth that of a King or a Pauper?
Representatives for the recently deceased pop star Prince must assign a future value to the celebrity’s name, likeness and image.
Posted on 6/8/16
Why Companies Should Be Concerned About the EEOC and Its Ever-Growing Reach Into Your Business – Part 1
This article is the first installment in a series adapted from our March 15th, 2016 Legal Lunch with Laura presentation: “Why Companies Should Be Concerned About . . .
Posted on 6/8/16
Telebriefs®: The EEOC’s Policy Pronouncement on the Use of Leaves of Absence as an Accommodation under the ADA
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has noted troubling trends in the prevalence of employer policies that deny or unlawfully restrict the use of leave as . . .
Posted on 6/8/16
Dallas-based Trial Law Firm Deans & Lyons Expands to Houston
Noted Dallas-based trial law firm Deans & Lyons, LLP, is expanding its Texas footprint with the addition of five prominent trial attorneys in the firm’s newly . . .
Posted on 6/8/16
Why Use an Outsourced Legal Department? – Part 3
Click here for Part 1 & Part 2Why should an organization consider using an outsourced legal department? This six-part series takes a look at some of the most . . .
Posted on 6/8/16
Preparing for Divorce Mediation
Parties can engage in mediation either by way of their voluntary agreement or as the result of a Court Order. In family law cases, court ordered . . .
Posted on 6/6/16
M & A Nuggets: All Aboard Employees
When purchasing a business, you will likely be bringing some or all of the seller’s employees onboard to your company. In order to achieve a smooth . . .
Posted on 6/6/16
Read | Delete: Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Quotes
Perhaps his most infamous, Muhammad Ali’s “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” saying stuck with him. Members of his team wore the words on . . .
Posted on 6/6/16
Andrews Kurth Highly Ranked in IAM Patent 1000 2016
Andrews Kurth is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as a Recommended Firm in Patent Prosecution and Patent Transactions in Texas and the . . .
Posted on 6/3/16
Join Offit Kurman’s Medical Cannabis Practice Group on June 10th for an Exclusive Webinar About the DOL’s New Overtime Rules
Published last month, the Department of Labor’s Final Rule on overtime payments stands to impact millions of businesses and their employees. Companies active in the nation’s . . .
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