Posted on 4/6/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Friday Factoid: The World’s Most Famous Brands Series - Major League Baseball Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Major League Baseball EditionSpring time means baseball time! Test your knowledge of Major League Baseball with this Friday Factoid quiz.Start . . .
Posted on 4/5/17
Article from Offit Kurman: The Weekly Scenario: Protecting Against Identity Theft
Q: My mother passed away a few weeks ago, what do I do with credit cards in my mother’s name?Answer: In this day in age of . . .
Posted on 4/4/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Legal 101 with Mike Mercurio: General Partnerships
When starting a business, you must decide what business is best for your company. The most common forms of business are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. . . .
Posted on 4/4/17
Article from Offit Kurman: M & A Nuggets: “Get the Stock Right”
Most stock purchases entail a purchase of one hundred percent of the ownership interests in the selling company. The purchaser must ensure that it receives legal . . .
Posted on 4/3/17
Helping Your Children Heal from Divorce
Divorce is hard on the entire family. The process can be especially damaging to children involved. While you may be trying to cope with personal challenges . . .
Posted on 3/30/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Friday Factoid - The World’s Most Famous Brands Series - April Fools’ Day Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: April Fools’ Day EditionMany people were duped by these actual ads released by businesses to celebrate April Fools’ Day.Start QuizIf . . .
Posted on 3/29/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Help Your Child Successfully Transition Between Homes
Parenting is a tough job. Parenting after a divorce is even harder. Since children rarely want their parents to separate, divorce can be a very emotional . . .
Posted on 3/30/17
Womble Carlyle Adds Cybercrime Lawyer, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Allen O’Rourke
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Allen O’Rourke has joined Womble Carlyle’s Charlotte office. Drawing upon his experience prosecuting cybercrime, he will help clients facing data breaches and . . .
Posted on 3/29/17
Article from Offit Kurman: M & A Nuggets: “Who You Gonna Call”
“Who you gonna call” was the key line from the 1984 blockbuster comedy movie Ghostbusters. In the movie, Bill Murray and his crew were called upon . . .
Posted on 3/29/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Virginia State Bar Presents Joe Condo with Betty A. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award
The Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section has named Joseph A. Condo the 2017 recipient of the Betty A. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award. According to the . . .
Posted on 3/27/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Read | Delete: Surprising Stats on Every Generation’s Social Media Habits
Source: Small Business TrendsGot an interesting Fast Fact for a business audience? Please send and share it with our 1,600+ subscribers. Click here to subscribe to . . .
Posted on 3/24/17
Article from Offit Kurman: The Weekly Scenario: Adding a Child to a Deed
Q: “I’d like to leave my home to my child. Should I add my child to the deed?”A: If you add a child as a joint . . .
Posted on 3/24/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Legal 101 with Mike Mercurio: Liability and Taxes
When starting a business, you must decide what business is best for your company. The most common forms of business are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. . . .
Posted on 3/23/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Friday Factoid - The World’s Most Famous Brands Series – Spring Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Spring EditionSpring has sprung! Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Spring-themed brands.Start QuizIf you have any questions, please . . .
Posted on 3/22/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Telebriefs - What is a Jury Trial Waiver and How Can It Help My Business?
In today’s workplace, it is imperative for employers to take steps to prevent litigation or to limit their financial liability should employees file lawsuits against them. . . .
Posted on 3/22/17
Article from Offit Kurman: Reasons to Work Towards Effective Co-Parenting
When a marriage ends, parties cease being husband and wife. However, when that couple has children, they never cease being Mom and Dad. Even incompatible spouses . . .
Posted on 3/21/17
Licensing Your Cannabis-Related Intellectual Property: Possibilities and Pitfalls
Whether you own a restaurant, car dealership, widget factory or any other business, soon after you begin to enjoy commercial success you will likely search for . . .
Posted on 3/21/17
M & A Nuggets: Sandbagging
You may have heard the term “Sandbagging” in general parlance to mean hiding the strength of something you do or the difficulty of something to be . . .
Posted on 3/21/17
Read | Delete: Who’s Driving This Thing?
Thus far, auto makers have struggled to compete with tech companies in areas such as dashboard infotainment or mapping. At the same time, tech companies have . . .
Posted on 3/21/17
If It Quacks Like a Duck …
In reviewing construction contracts for clients, I often spend a great deal of time looking at indemnification clauses. These clauses come in many different shapes and . . .
Posted on 3/21/17
Carolinas Energy HR Professionals Host Forum to Address Affordable Care Act and Immigration Policy – April 4
WHO: E4 Carolinas, Inc.WHAT: Carolinas Energy HR Professionals ForumWHEN: Tuesday, April 4 Noon – 5:00PMWHERE: Duke Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas4720 Piedmont Row Charlotte, N.C. 28210The program will . . .
Posted on 3/16/17
Friday Factoid: The World’s Most Famous Brands Series – St. Patty’s Day Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: St. Patty’s Day EditionThis quiz will test your knowledge of Irish-themed products.Start QuizIf you have any questions regarding the content . . .
Posted on 3/16/17
The Weekly Scenario: HSAs & IRAs
Question: Can I combine funds held in my Health Savings Account or HSA with my IRA?Answer: For the most part, HSAs and IRAs need to be . . .
Posted on 3/15/17
Time for Spring Cleaning: Limit Your Legal Exposure as a 401(k) Fiduciary By Hiring an Investment Manager
A Plan Administrator that is a fiduciary for a 401(k) pension plan has a bull’s eye on its back. Under ERISA, the federal statute that governs . . .
Posted on 3/13/17
Are There Really “Standard” Deal Terms? The Venture Capital Investment in Snap
From the Desk of HerbLightspeed Venture Partners, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, invested $485,000 in Snap, the parent company of Snapchat that popularized disappearing messages. . . .
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