Posted on 1/11/17
The Weekly Scenario: College Savings Plan
Question: Can a Roth IRA be a good way to accumulate savings for college? How does it compare to a 529 plan for college savings?Answer: The . . .
Posted on 1/11/17
M & A Nuggets: Excluded Assets
The purchase agreement used in a business sale usually states that the purchaser is acquiring all of the assets of the seller, except as specifically excluded. . . .
Posted on 1/9/17
Read | Delete: Business Goals for 2017
Consider these items when planning for the year ahead!Source: NFIBGot an interesting Fast Fact for a business audience? Please send and share it with our 1,653 . . .
Posted on 1/9/17
Filing For a Fault-Based Divorce
Grounds for divorce in Maryland fall into two categories: fault or no-fault. Couples may choose to file for a no-fault divorce because the entire process is . . .
Posted on 1/9/17
Moore & Van Allen Announces Newly Elected Firm Members
Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that the following five attorneys have been elected as the Firm’s newest members: Christopher T. Colwell, Brandon . . .
Posted on 1/5/17
Friday Factoid: The Best Inventions of 2016
According to Time Magazine, the top 25 inventions for 2016 include a levitating light bulb, shoes that tie themselves
Posted on 1/5/17
Womble Carlyle Promotes Todd Billmire to Partner
Womble Carlyle has promoted attorney Todd Billmire to Partner. Billmire represents and advises businesses, utilities,
Posted on 1/4/17
The Weekly Scenario: Who will raise my children if I died while they are still minors?
Question: Who will raise my children if I died while they are still minors?Answer: Some view estate planning as just for ‘wealthy’ people (to govern how . . .
Posted on 1/4/17
Legal 101 with Mike Mercurio: Choosing a Business Entity
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 1/4/17
Nelson Mullins Promotes Two Charlotte Attorneys to Partner
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Julia B. Hartley and Lawrence L. Ostema
Posted on 1/3/17
M & A Nuggets: Win-Win
In Stephen Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, habit 4 is “Think Win-Win”. The use of this habit during merger negotiations can lead . . .
Posted on 1/3/17
The Changing American Family
Divorce is tough on most families, but a U.S. Gallup Values and Beliefs poll conducted in 2013, shows divorce is growing in moral acceptability. The new . . .
Posted on 12/21/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Lawsuits
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Each installment of “The Entrepreneur’s . . .
Posted on 12/21/16
New Year’s Resolutions
For many people, it is very difficult to go through a major life transition like separation or divorce at this time of the year. It can . . .
Posted on 12/20/16
M & A Nuggets: Year-End Closing?
In the 1980s and 1990s, it was almost a rule that a purchase transaction being negotiated in the last quarter of a year had to close . . .
Posted on 12/20/16
VIVA SARA! – Department of Education Releases Long Awaited State Authorization Rule for Distance Education
Over the last decade higher education has been revolutionized by distance education. Initially the distance education market was dominated by several large for-profit institutions. However, due . . .
Posted on 12/19/16
Read | Delete: Hogan Backs Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan said companies with at least 50 employees would be required to offer full-time workers five sick days per year. He said he . . .
Posted on 12/15/16
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Santa Claus Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Santa Claus EditionHoliday symbols such as Santa Claus have distinct names in different languages. Take this quiz to learn how . . .
Posted on 12/14/16
Asset Protection in Divorce
Prior to filing for divorce, Maryland spouses are advised to think about asset protection. A fair and equitable division of assets is more likely if some . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
The Future of the Affordable Care Act In A Trump Administration
A new guessing game has enveloped the Nation’s Capital: What will happen to the Affordable Care Act when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes the oath of . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
M & A Nuggets: Giving The Owner Stock In The Purchaser
Sometimes, the purchaser in an asset acquisition issues shares of stock in the purchaser to the seller’s owner. This may or may not be a good . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
Lou Ulman: Reflections & Congratulations
It is with great admiration and respect that we congratulate our colleague, Louis Ulman, on a simply stellar legal career. His contributions to our firm have . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
Bulldog Bites - Podcast Offers Legal Insight and Humor
Womble Carlyle is proud to announce the launch of its first podcast, “Bulldog Bites.” Hosted by veteran business litigator
Posted on 12/12/16
Read | Delete: Best Breeding Grounds for Small Businesses
The best breeding grounds for small businesses? Look no further than the American South and Southwest. Texas and Florida are home to nine of the 10 . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
Deuterman Law Group Appoints Attorney Jack Waissen
Jack Waissen leveraged his talent as a nationally competitive junior tennis player to earn a college scholarship that eventually led him
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