Posted on 2/23/17
The Weekly Scenario: Special Needs Trust
Question: How can I be sure my child will be secure that her needs are taken care of once others assume the role of guardian and/or . . .
Posted on 2/22/17
Biz Tek Today: “Sweat Equity”
The article below on changing the mindset from employee to owner got me thinking about recent situations with employees and equity. Many employees use the term . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
Attorney William G. Roark Appointed as Co-Chair of Newly Formed Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Committee
?Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin attorney William G. Roark has been appointed co-chair of the newly formed
Posted on 2/21/17
M & A Nuggets: Lease Matters
If you are purchasing a business and the seller is a tenant under a real estate lease, there are several matters to be dealt with well . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
Causes for Divorce
Divorce can feel like you’re giving up on your marriage and your family. You may be left wondering if you can make it without your spouse. . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
Philadelphia Employers Prepare for Ban on Wage History Inquiries Set to Take Effect May 23, 2017
On May 23, 2017, the City of Philadelphia will become the first city in the United States to prohibit employers from inquiring, either in writing or . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
Buying An Existing Franchise Versus A New Franchise: A Franchise Lawyer’s Perspective
As the number of franchised stores continues to grow, the opportunities to purchase an existing franchise are increasing exponentially. However, purchasing an existing franchise brings with . . .
Posted on 2/17/17
Are Multi-generational Family Businesses Primed for Greater Success or Failure?
The Freakonomics Podcast Offers Arguments for and Against “Scionology”America’s oldest brewery is a family business. Up until 2008, so was the world’s largest brewery.It isn’t just . . .
Posted on 2/17/17
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Read Between the CFPB’s Lines for Marketing Services Guidance
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Prospect Mortgage for violations of Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. The initial reaction by many . . .
Posted on 2/16/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Presidential Product Names Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Presidential Product Names EditionCan you match the U.S. President to these famous brands?Start QuizIf you have any questions regarding the . . .
Posted on 2/17/17
Christen L. Rafuse Joins Riker Danzig as an Associate
Morristown-based law firm Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP is pleased to welcome Christen L. Rafuse, who has joined the firm’s Insurance Litigation Group. Rafuse . . .
Posted on 2/16/17
Kevin Greenberg Joins Greenberg Traurig's Government and Corporate Practices in Philadelphia
Governmental and corporate attorney Kevin Greenberg has joined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in
Posted on 2/15/17
Telebriefs: Can Employers Ask Job Applicants to Disclose Prior Salary History?
On January 23rd, Philadelphia became the first city in the United States to ban employers from asking job applicants to disclose their prior salary history. Similar . . .
Posted on 2/15/17
Five Key Construction Contract Clauses
As a construction lawyer, a big part of my practice is reviewing, negotiating, and litigating over the terms of construction contracts. Over time, patterns start to . . .
Posted on 2/14/17
Williams Family Law Founder and Managing Partner Honored by Martindale-Hubbell
Jeffrey M. Williams, Founder and Managing Partner of Williams Family Law, P.C., once again has been awarded
Posted on 2/14/17
M & A Nuggets: Sale to a Public Company
If you are selling your business to a publicly traded company and part of the purchase price will be shares of stock in the purchaser, you . . .
Posted on 2/14/17
Immigration Law Updates – Travel Ban Updates and ICE Raids
On Thursday, February 9th, a three judge motions panel for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision of the US District Court for the . . .
Posted on 2/13/17
Read | Delete: The Bicycle’s 200 Years
The humble bicycle, which marks its 200th anniversary this year, owes its birth to the gigantic eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Tambora in 1815. The debris launched . . .
Posted on 2/14/17
Duane Morris Partner Alan C. Kessler Reappointed to Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority
Duane Morris LLP partner Alan C. Kessler has been reappointed to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA) for a two-year term. Kessler was appointed by Pennsylvania . . .
Posted on 2/10/17
Attorney William G. Roark Presents at Lafayette College on Medical Marijuana Legislation
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin attorney William G. Roark recently presented a program to municipal managers
Posted on 2/10/17
The Weekly Scenario: Charitable Contributions from an IRA
Question: Is there a way to make charitable contributions directly from my IRA?Answer: Yes, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 that went into . . .
Posted on 2/9/17
Trademarks: Are They Worth Registering?
Businesses often use trademarks or service marks to market products or services that they offer, investing thousands of dollars in artwork and advertising in the process. . . .
Posted on 2/9/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Valentine’s Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Valentine’s EditionThis quiz will test your knowledge of Valentine's Day facts.Start QuizIf you have any questions regarding the content of . . .
Posted on 2/9/17
Blank Rome Welcomes Three-Partner Employee Benefits Team in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan A. Clark, Andrew J. Rudolph, and Michael A. Kadlec have joined the Firm as partners in . . .
Posted on 2/8/17
Telebriefs: Criminal Background Checks- What are Employers Allowed to Ask and When?
On January 22nd, 2017, the Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance became effective in Los Angeles, CA. The ordinance, similarly to “Ban the Box” legislation in other jurisdictions . . .
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