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Posted on 12/13/16
Attorney Ben Burnside Earns Certification to Represent Veterans in VA Disability Cases
Deuterman Law Group attorney Benjamin Burnside has earned accreditation from the Veterans Administration to handle veterans disability benefits claims. Only certified attorneys and representatives can represent . . .
Posted on 12/13/16
N.C. State Bar Certifies Attorney Casey S. Francis As a Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law
Casey S. Francis, an attorney with the Deuterman Law Group, has earned the status of Board Certified Specialist in Workers’
Posted on 12/12/16
Top Ways Trial Consultants Help Trial Lawyers And Their Clients
Are you unsure about what themes would be effective? Is your best witness on the facts a terrible communicator? With a very
Posted on 12/11/16
Moore & Van Allen Receives 2016 Outstanding Firm Pro Bono Award
Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized with Legal Aid of North Carolina’s (LANC) 2016 Outstanding Firm Pro . . .
Posted on 12/9/16
The Weekly Scenario: Reasons To Have A Will
Drawing up a Will is an important task that anyone with property or children should consider doing. The Will provides a means to legally protect your . . .
Posted on 12/8/16
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Holiday Foods Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Holiday Foods EditionWhich brand is featured in each of these famous holiday advertisements and products?Start QuizIf you have any questions . . .
Posted on 12/8/16
Telebriefs: EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on National Origin Discrimination
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a press release updating its enforcement guidance on national origin discrimination to replace its version from 2002. As . . .
Posted on 12/7/16
Using Asset Protection Trusts with or without a Prenuptial Agreement
From The Desk Of HerbIt is reported that 40% to 50% of first marriages and 60% of second marriages end in divorce. Without appropriate planning, a . . .
Posted on 12/7/16
Consistency: A Key to Healthy Parenting After Divorce
Maintaining a healthy parent-child relationship during and after a divorce is sometimes difficult. Along with the separation comes a change in relationships, communication, and routine for . . .
Posted on 12/7/16
HRC Corporate Equality Index Names Womble Carlyle a “Best Place to Work” for LGBT Equality for Third Consecutive Year
Once again, Womble Carlyle has been honored for its support of LGBT equality. The Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 Corporate Equality Index has awarded the super-regional powerhouse . . .
Posted on 12/6/16
M & A Nuggets: Buy A Star
Last week’s nugget discussed warning signs that can alert you to avoid buying a turkey. This week we will reverse that and identify positive signals that . . .
Posted on 12/5/16
Read | Delete: White House urges ban on non-compete agreements for many workers
The Obama administration called on U.S. states to ban agreements prohibiting many workers from moving to their employers’ rivals, saying it would lead to a more . . .
Posted on 12/5/16
Urgent Overtime Ruling!
U.S. Department Of Labor Shake Up, Doubling The Minimum Salary For Four (4) Million Exempt Employees, Is Put On Hold By A Federal Court Preliminary InjunctionThe . . .
Posted on 12/5/16
Fisher Phillips Launches New Pay Equity Practice Group
National labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips announced today the formation of its Pay Equity Practice Group, launched in response to recent legislative and regulatory . . .
Posted on 12/2/16
Biz Tek Today: President-Elect Trump’s Impact On Your Business
Whew! The election craze is over. Twelve plus months of non-stop talk (or rather bickering) about who is better suited for the Office of the President . . .
Posted on 12/1/16
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Holiday Movies Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Holiday Movies EditionWhat is the holiday season without a Christmas movie? According to BoxOfficeMojo, the holiday season that runs from . . .
Posted on 12/1/16
Appellate Court Rules CFPB Structure is Unconstitutional
In a long-awaited decision in the case of PHH Corporation v. CFPB, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that, among . . .
Posted on 11/30/16
Dislike that Recent Rulemaking? Then You’ll Adore the Congressional Review Act
The Congressional Review Act (“CRA”), which has only been successfully utilized once since its enactment in 1996, provides the United States Congress with a streamlined procedural . . .
Posted on 11/30/16
The Weekly Scenario: Reporting Large Cash Payments
Question: I have a business and sometimes receive substantial cash payments. Is there a penalty for not reporting a large cash payment?Answer: If you operate a . . .
Posted on 11/29/16
M & A Nuggets: Don’t Buy A Turkey
The allure of acquiring a business can cause a purchaser to fail to exercise sound business judgement. Sometimes, the best deal is the one that does . . .
Posted on 11/28/16
Telebriefs: How Ethics or Compliance Hotlines Can Help Your HR Department
Ethics or compliance hotlines consist of phone numbers which employees can call to register observations or complaints against fellow employees, supervisors, or managers, with the option . . .
Posted on 11/28/16
Read | Delete: Markdown Mania
Holiday shoppers spent less money over the Black Friday weekend than in 2015. Shoppers spent an average of $289.19 over the four-day weekend, including both online . . .
Posted on 11/28/16
FordHarrison Makes Holiday Donation to Local Food Banks Across the U.S. for Eighth Consecutive Year
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that for the eighth consecutive year, in lieu of . . .
Posted on 11/22/16
Who Gets Access on Important Dates?
The circumstances involving child visitation, or access, in the state of Maryland can be complex; no standard access schedule exists. As parents, you should work together . . .
Posted on 11/22/16
M & A Nuggets: Antitrust Concerns?
Many companies involved in business acquisitions may not think that their transaction is subject to antitrust scrutiny. However, many midmarket transactions are subject to review by . . .