Posted on 7/11/16
Fisher Phillips’ Sidney Minter Graduates from N.C. Bar Association Leadership Academy
Sidney Minter, an attorney with the Charlotte office labor and employment law firm Charlotte, Fisher Phillips, recently graduated from the North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy’s . . .
Posted on 7/9/16
The Weekly Scenario: Setting Up A Life Estate
Question: About 10 years ago, my mother set up a life estate for her residence with my sister and I as remainder individuals. My sister is . . .
Posted on 7/9/16
Nelson Mullins Appoints Robert Wilson, Jr., and Patricia Markus
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has expanded its North Carolina healthcare team with the addition of two experienced partners. The team includes Robert L. Wilson, . . .
Posted on 7/7/16
What to Expect When Meeting with a Family Law Attorney for the First Time
If you are contacting a family law attorney for the first time, your head is probably swimming with questions and concerns. As an attorney with over . . .
Posted on 7/7/16
Friday Factoid: Don’t Forget About Trade Dress!
One can protect elements of a product that constitute “trade dress.” Trade dress refers to distinguishing and non-functional elements
Posted on 7/6/16
Telebriefs: EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding the Protection and Accommodation of Pregnant Employees
In June, the EEOC issued documents to provide guidance related to the rights of pregnant employees in the workforce. In one of the documents, the EEOC . . .
Posted on 7/6/16
M & A Nuggets: Allure Of Purchaser’s Stock
If you are selling your business, you may receive a proposal from the purchaser to pay you in part with cash and in part with shares . . .
Posted on 7/6/16
Kirk G. Warner Elected to N.C. Bar Association Board of Governors
Smith Anderson Partner Kirk Warner has been elected to the Board of Governors of the North Carolina Bar Association. His
Posted on 7/5/16
The Benefits of Mediation vs. Litigation in Divorce
Obtaining a divorce can be a long, contentious and expensive process. However, if you and your spouse are able to communicate in a respectful manner throughout . . .
Posted on 7/5/16
Landlord Tenant Tips: Discontinuing Acceptance of Section 8 Vouchers
Question from Landlord: My property is in Prince William County and we currently accept applicants with Section 8 vouchers, but we are looking to discontinue our . . .
Posted on 6/30/16
Friday Factoid: Think Globally in Selecting A Brand
In creating brands for products to be sold or promoted in multiple countries, companies should consider the meanings of
Posted on 6/30/16
The Weekly Scenario: Disclaiming Assets
Question: I’m set to receive an inheritance from my mother. I don’t need the money and don’t foresee needing it in the future. Frankly, I’d like . . .
Posted on 6/29/16
The Legal Minute Video Series: How to Plan Family Vacations as a Divorced Couple
The Legal Minute is your trusted video series about family law issues that may affect you or someone you know. Family Law Attorney, Alex Allman, shares . . .
Posted on 6/30/16
Smith Anderson Partner Josh Bryant Named Chair of North Carolina Bar Association Tax Section
Smith Anderson Partner Josh Bryant was recently named chair of the Tax Section of the North Carolina Bar Association at its annual meeting. Josh has been . . .
Posted on 6/28/16
M&A FAQs: How Do I Know If It’s Time to Sell My Business?
Entrepreneurs and business owners thinking about selling their companies often equate timing with value. The concern goes something like this: Sell too soon, and your business . . .
Posted on 6/28/16
Social Media and Divorce – Don’t Click “Like”
If you are like 41% of Americans, you have a Facebook account. If you are like 50% of Americans, your first marriage may end in divorce, . . .
Posted on 6/28/16
Wilson & Reives Attorney Jesse Shapiro Receives Order of Service from NC Advocates for Justice
Wilson & Reives (www.wilsonreiveslaw.com), a full-service law firm specializing in personal injury, workers’ compensation and criminal defense, is pleased to announce that attorney Jesse Shapiro has . . .
Posted on 6/28/16
Womble Carlyle’s Bill Ragland Ranked as One of the Top 300 IP Strategists in the World
Womble Carlyle attorney Bill Ragland has been named to Intellectual Asset Management magazine’s IAM Strategy 300: The World’s
Posted on 6/28/16
Inspired eLearning and Fisher Phillips Launch New Human Resources Risk & Compliance Training Modules
Inspired eLearning, the nation’s leading security and compliance training company, and Fisher Phillips, the management-side labor and employment law firm, announced today the debut of their . . .
Posted on 6/27/16
Read | Delete: Led Zeppelin Wins ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Copyright Trial
Led Zeppelin wins ‘Stairway to Heaven’ copyright trial! Plant and Page were accused of stealing the song’s iconic riff from Spirit’s 1968 instrumental track “Taurus”. US . . .
Posted on 6/27/16
Why Use an Outsourced Legal Department? - Part 4
Click here for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3Why should an organization consider using an outsourced legal department? This six-part series takes a look at some of the . . .
Posted on 6/28/16
Caryn Coppedge McNeill Named President-Elect of the North Carolina Bar Association
Smith Anderson Partner Caryn Coppedge McNeill was elected president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association at its annual meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, June . . .
Posted on 6/28/16
Sidney Minter of Fisher Phillips Appointed to North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Role
Sidney Minter, an attorney with the Charlotte office labor and employment law firm Charlotte, Fisher Phillips, has been selected to co-lead the North Carolina Bar Association’s . . .
Posted on 6/23/16
M & A Nuggets: Owners Must Sign On The Dotted Line
If your purchase transaction is structured as an asset purchase, the selling entity will agree to indemnify you against any claims arising from the seller’s breach. . . .
Posted on 6/23/16
Friday Factoid: Summer is a Time for Invention
Summer-related patents issued by the USPTO include a beach umbrella with a built-in radio, a proprietary composition for waterproof
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