Posted on 1/27/17
The Weekly Scenario: IRA & Stocks
Question: Is my self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) permitted to acquire stock in my newly formed corporation?Answer: Yes, an IRA may own stock (majority or minority) . . .
Posted on 1/27/17
When It Comes to an FDD Review in Virginia and Maryland, Not All Attorneys are Created Equal
Brian Loffredo is an attorney with Offit Kurman, P.A., a mid-Atlantic law firm. Brian has assisted hundreds of franchisees nationwide with their FDD and franchise agreement . . .
Posted on 1/27/17
Drinker Biddle Expands into Texas with Arrival of 23 Lawyers in Dallas
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Drinker Biddle & Reath is opening an office in Texas with the arrival of 23 lawyers in Dallas, one of the largest entries into the . . .
Posted on 1/26/17
Friday Factoid: Jan 27th Patent Applications in FY 2015
In Fiscal Year 2015, 617,216 patent applications and 503,889 trademark applications were filed with the USPTO. In Fiscal Year 2015, the USPTO issued 322,448 patents and . . .
Posted on 1/26/17
Telebriefs: How Employers Should Document Workplace Issues
Employer documentation can make or break a legal defense. It is imperative that employers take documentation of workplace issues very seriously and provide adequate documentation training . . .
Posted on 1/26/17
35 Lawyers and Staff Spin Off to Launch Litigation Boutique Tanenbaum Keale
NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Veteran litigators Michael A. Tanenbaum, James H. Keale and Thomas D. Robertson today announced the formation of litigation boutique Tanenbaum Keale LLP. They will . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
Philadelphia Business Journal Ranks Offit Kurman on 2017 List of Largest Philadelphia Law Firms
As reported in the Philadelphia Business Journal, Offit Kurman is one of Philadelphia’s largest law firms, ranking 54 out of the top 68. The annual list . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
Revising Your Will After a Divorce
An annual review of your will is a good idea for anyone, but if you’ve recently divorced, then updating your will is vital to ensuring that . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
Criminal Background Checks in the Context of “Ban-the-Box” Legislation
Employers frequently are constrained in their attempts to do criminal background checks on applicants because of so-called “Ban-the-Box” statutes/ordinances which often prohibit them from asking an . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
DLA Piper Partner John Grady Becomes President of the Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association
John Grady, a partner in DLA Piper’s Philadelphia office, took over as president of the Alternative
Posted on 1/24/17
M & A Nuggets: IP- Is it Protected?
In the wave of technology mergers the last several years, the most important asset acquired is typically the seller’s intellectual property. As purchaser, it is important . . .
Posted on 1/24/17
Melissa Boyd Moderates Panel at PBA Family Law Section Winter Meeting
Melissa Boyd, a family law attorney at High Swartz LLP, recently moderated a panel discussion at the Pennsylvania
Posted on 1/24/17
Jacobs Law Group Founder Neal Jacobs Honored With AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Jacobs Law Group founder and managing attorney Neal Jacobs has once again received the prestigious Martindale-
Posted on 1/24/17
Stradley Ronon Attorneys Present Webinar on Evolving Offering Documents and Side Letter Responses
Stradley Ronon Partners Ranan Z. Well and Roger Wise, and Counsel Peter Tsirigotis presented the
Posted on 1/23/17
Read | Delete: Inaugural Firsts
The first inauguration was on January 20th, 1937. Franklin Roosevelt took the oath of the Presidency for the second time, but for the first time on . . .
Posted on 1/23/17
Ethical Implications of Advertising Attorney Accolades
In 1868 The Martindale Company first produced the Martindale Legal Directory, a predecessor to the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. The Martindale Legal Directory’s stated purpose was “to . . .
Posted on 1/20/17
The Weekly Scenario: Family member as Trustees
Question: Should I name a family member as Trustee for trusts I set up for my children?Answer: It is common for family members to be named . . .
Posted on 1/20/17
Attorney Rob Sachs Named to The Lawyers' Club of Philadelphia Board of Directors
Attorney Rob Sachs, Managing Partner of the Philadelphia medical malpractice and injury law firm of Shrager, Spivey & Sachs
Posted on 1/19/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series-Inauguration Day Songs Edition
Friday Factoid Quiz: Inauguration Day Songs Edition Test your knowledge with this Friday Factoid quiz of songs that were #1 in the United States on the . . .
Posted on 1/19/17
EliGranek Presents at Webinar Regarding Talc and Ovarian Cancer Litigation
Swartz Campbell LLC is pleased to announce that Eli Granek presented at the Talc and Ovarian Cancer Litigation Overview Webinar
Posted on 1/20/17
Duane Morris Names 10 Attorneys to Partnership
Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has promoted to the firm partnership 10 associates and special counsel in seven of the firm’s offices. These . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Bankruptcy and Divorce
A divorce can go from bad to worse when bankruptcy is involved. While each spouse may blame the other for financial problems, both may be affected . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Offit Kurman Attorney Gregory Currey To Host Legal Lunch With Laura Webinar Series
On January 17th, Laura Rubenstein announced that Offit Kurman attorney Gregory Currey is the new host of Legal Lunch With Laura, which will be renamed Management . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Richard L. Scheff Elected to Philadelphia VIP Board of Directors
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that executive chairman Richard L. Scheff has been elected to
Posted on 1/18/17
Lamb McErlane Partner Helen H. Mountain Appointed to Multiple Boards / Offices
Lamb McErlane PC is pleased to announce that partner Helen H. Mountain has been appointed by the Radnor Township
Philadelphia
