Law

Posted on 1/31/17
Biz Tek Today: Always Be Prepared to Sell Your Business
The article below on being prepared at all times to sell your business is a good one. And business owners should adopt this mindset because many . . .
Posted on 1/30/17
Read | Delete: What’s the Oldest Business in Your State?
Think your small business has staying power? It might. But it probably isn’t quite as impressive as some of the small businesses included on an infographic . . .
Posted on 1/30/17
Compensation and Compliance Matters: The Future of the CFPB Is Not Necessarily as Bleak as It Looks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requested an en banc review in November by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. If granted, the . . .
Posted on 1/27/17
The Weekly Scenario: IRA & Stocks
Question: Is my self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) permitted to acquire stock in my newly formed corporation?Answer: Yes, an IRA may own stock (majority or minority) . . .
Posted on 1/27/17
When It Comes to an FDD Review in Virginia and Maryland, Not All Attorneys are Created Equal
Brian Loffredo is an attorney with Offit Kurman, P.A., a mid-Atlantic law firm. Brian has assisted hundreds of franchisees nationwide with their FDD and franchise agreement . . .
Posted on 1/26/17
Friday Factoid: Jan 27th Patent Applications in FY 2015
In Fiscal Year 2015, 617,216 patent applications and 503,889 trademark applications were filed with the USPTO. In Fiscal Year 2015, the USPTO issued 322,448 patents and . . .
Posted on 1/26/17
Telebriefs: How Employers Should Document Workplace Issues
Employer documentation can make or break a legal defense. It is imperative that employers take documentation of workplace issues very seriously and provide adequate documentation training . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
Revising Your Will After a Divorce
An annual review of your will is a good idea for anyone, but if you’ve recently divorced, then updating your will is vital to ensuring that . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
Criminal Background Checks in the Context of “Ban-the-Box” Legislation
Employers frequently are constrained in their attempts to do criminal background checks on applicants because of so-called “Ban-the-Box” statutes/ordinances which often prohibit them from asking an . . .
Posted on 1/24/17
M & A Nuggets: IP- Is it Protected?
In the wave of technology mergers the last several years, the most important asset acquired is typically the seller’s intellectual property. As purchaser, it is important . . .
Posted on 1/24/17
Thirty-Seven Moore & Van Allen Attorneys Named by Super Lawyers
Thirty-Seven Moore & Van Allen Attorneys Named by Super LawyersMoore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that 28 attorneys have been named to Super . . .
Posted on 1/23/17
Read | Delete: Inaugural Firsts
The first inauguration was on January 20th, 1937. Franklin Roosevelt took the oath of the Presidency for the second time, but for the first time on . . .
Posted on 1/23/17
Ethical Implications of Advertising Attorney Accolades
In 1868 The Martindale Company first produced the Martindale Legal Directory, a predecessor to the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. The Martindale Legal Directory’s stated purpose was “to . . .
Posted on 1/23/17
Eight Bradley Attorneys Named 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that eight attorneys in the firm’s Charlotte office have been named 2017 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars.The . . .
Posted on 1/20/17
The Weekly Scenario: Family member as Trustees
Question: Should I name a family member as Trustee for trusts I set up for my children?Answer: It is common for family members to be named . . .
Posted on 1/23/17
Four Charlotte Office Fisher Phillips’ Attorneys Among Top-Rated Lawyers in N.C.
Four attorneys in the Charlotte office of labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips have been rated among the best attorneys in North Carolina. Mason G. . . .
Posted on 1/19/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series-Inauguration Day Songs Edition
Friday Factoid Quiz: Inauguration Day Songs Edition Test your knowledge with this Friday Factoid quiz of songs that were #1 in the United States on the . . .
Posted on 1/20/17
Patent Law Firm Sharing Best Practices in Intellectual Property Asset Management
NK Patent Law continues to participate in important innovation events across North Carolina, sharing best practices on protecting and exploiting intellectual property assets as a competitive . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Bankruptcy and Divorce
A divorce can go from bad to worse when bankruptcy is involved. While each spouse may blame the other for financial problems, both may be affected . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Offit Kurman Attorney Gregory Currey To Host Legal Lunch With Laura Webinar Series
On January 17th, Laura Rubenstein announced that Offit Kurman attorney Gregory Currey is the new host of Legal Lunch With Laura, which will be renamed Management . . .
Posted on 1/17/17
M & A Nuggets: President-Elect Trump’s Tax Proposals
Although the business terms of a merger transaction are usually not driven primarily by tax consequences, the purchaser and seller do consider tax consequences in arriving . . .
Posted on 1/16/17
Read | Delete: The Best and Worst Airlines of 2016
The annual analysis of U.S. carriers again shows a smaller competitor ahead of Delta, United and American. The annual Middle Seat scorecard of U.S. airline performance, . . .
Posted on 1/13/17
The Risks of Non-Compliance with Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws
Imagine the following scenario: You are the owner of a business. You are investing time and money and dedicating your life to making this business successful. . . .
Posted on 1/12/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Winter Brands Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Winter Brands Edition Can you name the brand for each of these winter-related products? If you have any questions regarding . . .
Posted on 1/11/17
Telebriefs: The Rights of Job Applicants and Employees with Mental Health Conditions
In December, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a publication entitled, “EEOC Issues Publication on the Rights of Job Applicants and Employees with Mental Health . . .