Posted on 10/5/16
Telebriefs: Are Employers Allowed to Prohibit Tattoos and Body Piercings in the Workplace?
It is certainly well accepted in our society that people in their private lives have the right to adorn their bodies with tattoos and body piercings, but . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
High-Stakes Litigator Gregory Markel Joins Seyfarth Shaw In New York
Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today that Gregory A. Markel has joined the firm’s Litigation department as a
Posted on 10/5/16
LatinFinance Names Milbank Best Infrastructure Firm in Latin America
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP earned top honors at the annual LatinFinance Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards, held on September 29 in New York receiving . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
M & A Nuggets: Real Estate Issues
If you purchase a business and intend to use the real estate that is owned by the seller or its owner, a host of issues arise . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
What To Look For In A Divorce Mediator
Do you know what to look for in a divorce mediator? Careful consideration should be used in the selection process. Don’t be tempted to pick a . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
Yasho Lahiri Joins DLA Piper as Partner
DLA Piper announced today that Yasho Lahiri has joined the firm’s Corporate practice and Investment Funds group as a partner in New York.Lahiri represents both fund . . .
Posted on 10/3/16
Read | Delete: In Memory of Golf Great, Arnold Palmer
Ever wonder where the drink “Arnold Palmer” came from?“My wife made a lot of iced tea for lunch, and I said, ‘Hey, babe, I’ve got an . . .
Posted on 10/3/16
From The Desk Of Herb Fineburg
On September 8, 2016 I was a guest speaker at a tax conference sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce for the region’s businesses. We . . .
Posted on 9/30/16
The Weekly Scenario: Calculating the Required Minimum Distribution
Question: I turned 70 last year and am trying to calculate my required minimum distribution or “RMD” on my individual retirement account. There are a number . . .
Posted on 10/3/16
Day Pitney Recognized as Top Connecticut Workplace
Day Pitney is pleased to announce that the firm was chosen as a Connecticut Top Workplaces 2016 winner in Connecticut. Day Pitney is a law firm . . .
Posted on 9/30/16
Proskauer Welcomes Leading Private Investments Lawyer Monica Arora
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International law firm Proskauer announced today that Monica Arora has joined the firm’s Private Investment Funds Group as a partner in New York.Ms. Arora . . .
Posted on 9/30/16
Marjorie Mesidor Appointed Partner at Phillips & Associates
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PHILLIPS & ASSOCIATES, a leader in the field of workplace discrimination, announces the promotion of Marjorie Mesidor to Partner effective immediately.Ms. Mesidor joined PHILLIPS . . .
Posted on 9/30/16
Friday Factoid: Artificial Intelligence in Self-Driving Cars Is a Legal “Driver” Under Federal Law
In response to an inquiry from Google, the U.S. National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration recently determined that
Posted on 9/30/16
Have “The Talk” With Your Employees
Fall 2016 is a busy time of year for most employers, so I’ll make this blog short. You’re likely in the midst (or at least should . . .
Posted on 9/28/16
New Light On The Horizon For Software Patent Portfolios?
Last week, in McRO, Inc. v. Bandai Namco Games America, (slip op. 15-1080) the Federal Circuit reversed a district court’s ruling that patents for lip-sync animation . . .
Posted on 9/28/16
Sidley Adds Team of Real Estate Partners in New York
Sidley Austin LLP announced today that Steven Koppel, Aviva Yakren and Adam Verstandig have joined the firm as partners in its New York office. All three . . .
Posted on 9/28/16
Simmons Hanly Conroy Shareholder Jayne Conroy Named One of New York Law Journal’s ‘Top Women in Law’
Simmons Hanly Conroy is pleased to announce that Jayne Conroy, a named shareholder of the firm, has been selected by
Posted on 9/28/16
Ballard Spahr Advises RAIT Financial Trust on the Sale of Independence Realty Advisors
Ballard Spahr advised a Special Committee of the Board of Trustees of RAIT Financial Trust (NYSE:RAS) in the proposed $43 million
Posted on 9/27/16
M & A Nuggets: Purchaser – Beware Of The Lone Wolf
As purchaser of a business, you need to be certain that the sale of the business has been authorized as required by law and by the . . .
Posted on 9/27/16
Understanding Child Custody
The divorce process can be a stressful and confusing one, especially when children are involved. Settling the terms of custody for your children will not only . . .
Posted on 9/26/16
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Honors New York Attorney Frank J. Cerza
Carlton Fields Shareholder Frank J. Cerza was honored by VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired on Thursday
Posted on 9/26/16
Read | Delete: Hillary Clinton Leads Donald Trump by Six Points
Hillary Clinton is maintaining her edge over Republican rival Donald Trump despite recent campaign setbacks, but the 2016 presidential race continues to tighten going into the . . .
Posted on 9/26/16
DOL Final Rule Under Fire
Recent Challenges to the Changes to the Overtime and White Collar ExemptionsEarlier this year, the DOL announced the issuance of the final rule making significant changes . . .
Posted on 9/26/16
Lanier Law Firm Attorneys Named Among New York's Best
Eight attorneys from the New York office of The Lanier Law Firm have been named among the best in the state with their listing on the . . .
Posted on 9/25/16
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Lending Loopholes Could Lead to UDAAP Traps
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent victory against an online loan servicer serves as an important lesson both as to the CFPB’s expansive use of Unfair, . . .
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