Posted on 8/10/16
Attorney Sherwin Belkin Points Out That Pending Airbnb Legislation Is Not Anti-Business Nor Does It Penalize The Company
Today’s WSJ article by Mike Vilensky http://www.wsj.com/articles/airbnb-wins-big-name-allies-in-albany-battle-1470788320 discusses the “Airbnb” bill that passed the State legislature in June, but that has not yet been signed by Governor . . .
Posted on 8/10/16
Get A Life
As published in the Virginia LawyerThere is a song by James Taylor that’s always been a personal favorite of mine, and it starts out like this:- The . . .
Posted on 8/10/16
How the FLSA Affects the Mortgage Industry
Recently, I heard in the news about a two million dollar settlement from a single business unit of large bank for minimum wage and overtime violations. . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Preparing for Divorce: Emotional Support
Whether it’s the result of a civilized mutual decision or an acrimonious battle that has been years in the making, divorce can be devastating to all . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
M & A Nuggets: Indemnification – Let’s Get Specific No. 1
One of my prior nuggets discussed the importance of having a good indemnification clause in the purchase agreement. Many important sub-issues arise during the negotiation of . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Jessica Masella to Join DLA Piper in New York
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Jessica Masella will join the firm as partner with the White Collar, Corporate Crime and Investigations practice in New . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
Jonathan Saidel Joins the Rosen Law Firm as a Partner
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rosen Law Firm, an investor rights firm announces that Jonathan Saidel, former four-time Philadelphia city controller and practicing attorney will be joining the . . .
Posted on 8/8/16
Sexual Harassment Rears its Head in a High Profile Media Case
Recently the case of Gretchen Carlson, a terminated Fox News Anchorwoman, produced a firestorm of media coverage when she filed a lawsuit in New Jersey alleging . . .
Posted on 8/8/16
Read | Delete: Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s new Mentor-Protégé Program will go into effect on August 24, 2016. The program is designed to assist small businesses in successfully . . .
Posted on 8/5/16
Estate Planning for Disabled Individuals Video Series – Part 6- Self Settled Trusts
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 8/5/16
Telebriefs: Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes
Last month, Fox News employee, Gretchen Carlson, filed a sexual harassment suit against former Fox News CEO, Roger Ailes, in the New Jersey State Court. For . . .
Posted on 8/5/16
Law Firm Levy, Sonet & Siegel Renews At ATCO Properties & Management’s 630 Third Avenue
Levy, Sonet & Siegel, LLP, a boutique New York-based law firm, has signed a three-year lease renewal at ATCO Properties & Management’s 630 Third Avenue in . . .
Posted on 8/5/16
Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Offers Services, Networking, and Resources to Maryland’s First Medical Cannabis Businesses
As Maryland’s medical cannabis program approaches an important milestone, the attorneys with Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group are ready
Posted on 8/5/16
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- August Edition
Logo Quiz August EditionTest your knowledge with this Friday Factoid Pop QuizStart QuizIf you have any questions regarding the content of this communication, please contact Jonathan . . .
Posted on 8/5/16
The Weekly Scenario: Role of an Executor
Question: What is the role of an executor?Answer: Being an executor of an estate is often a thankless job. An executor is the person responsible for . . .
Posted on 8/5/16
Canon Business Process Services Signs Agreements with Three Premier Law Firms
Three law firms have selected Canon Business Process Services(Canon), a leading provider of managed services and technology, to implement a comprehensive range of document management, digital . . .
Posted on 8/4/16
Paul, Weiss Adds Four Prominent Antitrust Lawyers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Charles F. (Rick) Rule, Jonathan S. Kanter, Joseph J. Bial and Andrew J. Forman . . .
Posted on 8/4/16
New York Law School Salutes Professor Ross Sandler as the American Bar Association’s Recipient of the Jefferson B. Fordham Lifetime Achievement Award
New York Law School (NYLS) professor Ross Sandler has been selected by the American Bar Association
Posted on 8/3/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Hiring
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab,” a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Videos are adapted from business law . . .
Posted on 8/2/16
Life Insurance and Divorce
Life Insurance and Divorce often go hand-in-hand with the many negotiations that take place in divorce proceedings, especially when there are minor children. Both parties will . . .
Posted on 8/2/16
M & A Nuggets: Seller- Do Your Due Diligence
The main due diligence that is conducted in a business acquisition is the purchaser’s investigation of the seller’s assets, financial condition and other items. A seller, . . .
Posted on 8/2/16
Lowenstein Sandler Named A 50 Best Law Firm For Women For Fifth Time
Lowenstein Sandler has been recognized for a fifth year by Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers as one of 50 Best Law Firms for Women as a . . .
Posted on 8/2/16
Michelle M. Bufano to Join Patterson Belknap as a Partner
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP is pleased to announce that Michelle M. Bufano will become a Partner of the firm in the Litigation . . .
Posted on 8/1/16
Montgomery McCracken Significantly Grows New York Real Estate Practice with Addition of Schechter & Brucker Attorneys
Montgomery McCracken announced today that nine attorneys and additional staff from the New York-based Schechter & Brucker, P.C. have joined the Firm. The addition of the . . .
Posted on 8/1/16
Medical Cannabis Attorney Darren Weiss on AHA Business Radio
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! . . .
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