Law

Posted on 6/23/16
Cannabis Business Executive: The 5 Steps to Drafting a Winning Cannabusiness Plan
An extremely important component of establishing any business is the creation of a compelling and robust business plan. This is no less true in the cannabis . . .
Posted on 6/22/16
Buzz Words Are Not Needed For FMLA To Apply…
…In Fact, Employees Do Not Have To Even Apply – BewareA recent Pennsylvania Federal Court Decision is a “must read” if you are an employer or . . .
Posted on 6/21/16
Preparing for Divorce: Telling Your Children
As a parent, one of the most difficult experiences you will face if you’re preparing for divorce is telling your children that their parents’ marriage is . . .
Posted on 6/21/16
Microsoft Affiliation Lends Brand-Name Legitimacy to the Legal Cannabis Industry
Media outlets are saturated with the latest and greatest piece of news in the cannabis industry: Microsoft is joining the world of cannabis compliance.
Posted on 6/20/16
Help! My Ex and I Cannot Agree on Which School Our Child Will Attend Next Year
When separated or divorced parents need to decide where their child will attend school in the upcoming year, it can quickly turn into a legal dispute. . . .
Posted on 6/20/16
Landlord Tenant Tips: No Mileage/Distance Restrictions to Terminate Lease Pursuant to SCRA
Question from Landlord:One of our residents received military orders to transfer to another military base that is local (only 10 miles away from the property). Now . . .
Posted on 6/21/16
Experienced Litigators David Allen, Ben Chesson Join Nelson Mullins in Charlotte
Two experienced litigators have joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in its Charlotte office. David N. Allen
Posted on 6/21/16
Smith Anderson Attorney Sharita Whitaker Wins National Chambers Diversity Award
On Thursday, June 16, Chambers and Partners presented its inaugural Chambers Diversity Awards  at the Yale Club of New York City. Sharita Whitaker, an attorney with . . .
Posted on 6/21/16
Fisher Phillips Launches New HR Consultancy
Fisher Phillips, the management-side labor and employment law firm, has launched a wholly-owned new subsidiary called Foundations Human Resources Consulting based in Lexington, Kentucky. The new . . .
Posted on 6/17/16
Telebriefs: Kmart Paid $3.8 Million to Settle Misclassification of So-Called Exempt Employees
With the Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent changes to the salary basis test, it is no surprise that employers are being brought to court by their . . .
Posted on 6/17/16
Estate Planning for Disabled Individuals Video Series – Part 3 - Economics for Caring
Estate planning can be a challenging process when disabled individuals are involved. There are legal issues that, even those with the best intentions, can completely alter . . .
Posted on 6/20/16
Veteran Corporate & Securities Attorney Anna Mills Joins Womble Carlyle’s Charlotte Office
Experienced Charlotte-area transactions and corporate attorney and former in-house counsel Anna Mills has joined Womble Carlyle.Mills counsels companies in mergers, acquisitions, sales, corporate formations, expansions, financing, . . .
Posted on 6/16/16
Friday Factoid: White House Concerned About Use of Non-Competes
On May 5, 2016, the White House released a report analyzing the use of non-competition agreements across the country
Posted on 6/15/16
The Weekly Scenario: Estate Planning With A Child
Question: I don’t have a lot in assets, but I have a young child. Is it important that I have a Will?Answer: An estate plan (which . . .
Posted on 6/15/16
EEOC To Revise Guidance on National Origin Discrimination
On June 2, 2016 the EEOC published a press release notifying the public that it was going to release for public comment its revised enforcement guidance . . .
Posted on 6/14/16
Mike Mercurio Offers Advice About Exit Planning in His AHA! Business Radio Interview - Part 2
Every Tuesday from 6–7pm, Baltimore’s CBS Sports Radio airs AHA! Business Radio, a show produced by Allan Hirsh Advisors. Hosted by the eponymous Allan Hirsh, AHA! . . .
Posted on 6/14/16
M & A Nuggets: Accrued Leave
When conducting due diligence in connection with the purchase of a business, make sure that you understand the amount of accrued leave the seller’s employees have . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
Read | Delete: Women CEO Gender Pay Gap
Companies are paying a “diversity premium” for high-level women, according to a paper due out in an upcoming issue of the Academy of Management Journal and . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
Financially Rebounding from Divorce
When the dust settles after a divorce, many people find themselves contemplating their next steps financially. This process is never an easy one, but there are . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
Womble Carlyle Named a BTI Most Recommended Law Firm for Fifth Straight Year
In the legal profession, few things are more valuable that client feedback--and nothing is more meaningful than a client’s appreciation
Posted on 6/11/16
8 Questions to Ask When Hiring Family Members
In today’s hyper-competitive employment market, nepotism has once again become a topic of contention. Job seekers who feel snubbed frequently claim they were overlooked in favor . . .
Posted on 6/11/16
Estate Planning for Disabled Individuals Video Series – Part 2- Caregiver’s Role
Estate planning can be a challenging process when disabled individuals are involved. There are legal issues that, even those with the best intentions, can completely alter . . .
Posted on 6/10/16
Bradley’s Charlotte Office To Relocate This Fall
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that, in alignment with its continued growth in the Charlotte market, the law firm will be relocating . . .
Posted on 6/10/16
Kasich Signed Law Makes Ohio the 25th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
On Wednesday, June 8th, Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical Cannabis after Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 523 into law.
Posted on 6/10/16
The Weekly Scenario: Your Will After A Divorce
Question: I am divorced from my husband but have not changed my Will, which leaves my entire estate to him. I do not wish to leave . . .