Law

Posted on 7/28/16
Friday Factoid: I Will NOT Always Love the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service recently determined that the Estate of Whitney Houston understated the value of the deceased
Posted on 7/28/16
Independent Contractors vs. Employees
One of the first decisions a business needs to make when it seeks to hire help is whether the individual being hired is an independent contractor . . .
Posted on 7/27/16
Telebriefs: EEOC Issues Guidance to Reduce Employer Harassment in the Workplace
Workplace harassment of all kinds is unfortunately common today, and, specifically for employers, the cause of numerous liability issues. As revealed in the Equal Employment Opportunity . . .
Posted on 7/27/16
Financially Preparing for Divorce
Preparing for a divorce, no matter how amicable the parting, is a complicated, emotional process. Untangling your lives, finances, assets and childcare schedules takes time, good . . .
Posted on 7/27/16
Cannabis Business Executive: Thinking Strategically About the Future of an Uncertain Cannabis Market
As the cannabis market matures, new markets and consumers are preparing to come online. We are seeing a proliferation of opportunities in the cannabis industry like . . .
Posted on 7/27/16
Eight Questions to Ask When Hiring Family Members
As published in GGI InsiderIn today’s hyper-competitive employment market, nepotism has once again become a topic of contention. Job seekers who feel snubbed frequently claim they . . .
Posted on 7/26/16
Bradley Named A 2016 Best Law Firm For Women
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been named one of the 2016 Working Mother and Flex-Time
Posted on 7/25/16
M & A Nuggets: Drill Down on Earnings
To determine a purchase price to offer to the seller, purchasers most often analyze some form of the target’s earnings, whether EBITDA, net cash flow or . . .
Posted on 7/25/16
Read | Delete: Twitter’s Role in the Presidential Election
In this election year, Twitter is a battleground. This data shows how the candidates – and their campaigns – tweet in very different ways.Source: Wall Street . . .
Posted on 7/21/16
Friday Factoid: Increased Criticism for YouTube
Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”), websites like YouTube are exempt from copyright infringement
Posted on 7/20/16
The Weekly Scenario: Long Term Care Insurance
Question: Why is the spouse who is in better health (the “healthy” spouse) at risk without long term care insurance?Answer: If the unhealthy or disabled spouse . . .
Posted on 7/19/16
M & A Nuggets: ESOP Owned Seller
As purchaser, you may come across a target seller that is owned in whole or in part by an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. An . . .
Posted on 7/18/16
Your Credit Score and Divorce… What You Need To Know
As you consider divorce, it is important to also consider that separating from your spouse won’t automatically terminate your financial relationship, particularly when it comes to . . .
Posted on 7/18/16
Read | Delete: Snapchat’s Attracts an “Older” Crowd
Parents have started creeping onto the messaging app, such as Snapchat, a social-media outlet long dominated by teens. Now, the “olds” are arriving in force, whether . . .
Posted on 7/18/16
The Weekly Scenario: Adding A Spouse To A Deed
Question: I am the executor of my father’s estate. I need a lawyer to draft the personal representative deed to the house. I understand that the . . .
Posted on 7/14/16
Historical Estate Freeze Opportunities
One of the tried and true estate planning opportunities is to freeze the value of your taxable estate and move the appreciation on your assets to . . .
Posted on 7/14/16
Moore & Van Allen Adds New Member Thomas Pennington
Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that Thomas A. Pennington has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as a new member
Posted on 7/14/16
Mike Mercurio Offers Advice About Exit Planning in His AHA! Business Radio Interview- Part 3
Click here for Part 1 & Part 2Every Tuesday from 6–7pm, Baltimore’s CBS Sports Radio airs AHA! Business Radio, a show produced by Allan Hirsh Advisors. Hosted by . . .
Posted on 7/14/16
Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements
Validity of Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements in Maryland: To what extent are pre and post-nups binding within the jurisdiction?Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements are useful tools . . .
Posted on 7/13/16
Moore & Van Allen Launches Sports Law Practice
Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has formally launched a sports law practice, MVA Sports. The group is led by . . .
Posted on 7/12/16
Don’t Make the Same Mistake Prince Made, Make Sure that You Have a Will
A lot of people were surprised that Prince died without a Will. I wasn’t.A poll recently indicated that 64% of Americans don’t have a Will. Why . . .
Posted on 7/12/16
The Importance of Parenting Together After Divorce
Ending a marriage is a difficult decision, and those with children have an added challenge to face. Parents contemplating the end of a marriage must consider . . .
Posted on 7/11/16
M & A Nuggets: Seller Financing? – Protect Yourself
A purchaser may not have the financial wherewithal to fund, or obtain a loan for, 100% of the purchase price for your business. The purchaser may . . .
Posted on 7/11/16
Read | Delete: The Gig Economy is Booming
The Gig Economy is Booming – You’ve probably noticed how businesses such as Uber and Airbnb are hiring. These companies are only two examples of the . . .
Posted on 7/11/16
Mitch Armbruster Named Chair of N.C. Bar Association Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Section
Smith Anderson Partner J. Mitchell “Mitch” Armbruster was recently named chair of the Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. His . . .