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 2/22/17
Robinson+Cole Adds Matthew D. Ray as an Associate
Robinson+Cole’s Finance Group welcomes Matthew D. Ray (Matt) as an associate in the firm’s Boston office. Mr. Ray’s practice
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
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 2/15/17
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 2/15/17
Bruce J. McNeil Selected to Lead Plan Sponsor Council of America Meeting with U.S. GAO
Bruce McNeil, Partner at The Wagner Law Group, widely recognized as the country’s top ERISA and employee benefits law firm, has
Posted on 2/15/17
Fish & Richardson Named #1 PTAB Law Firm in the U.S. for 2016 by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine
Fish & Richardson is the #1 law firm at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for 2016 according
Posted on 2/14/17
Wolf Greenfield Named Top Trademark Law Firm by World Trademark Review
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intellectual property law firm Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. today announced that the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 has ranked the firm in the gold . . .
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 2/10/17
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
D. Deniz Aktas Joins Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green's Litigation Department
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is proud to welcome D. Deniz Aktas to its Boston office. Ms. Aktas will join the
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 . . .
Posted on 2/8/17
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Why All Signs Point to a CFPB Commission
When Donald Trump was elected president, there were reports of the president-elect’s intention to do away with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau altogether. Now, only a . . .
Posted on 2/7/17
Understanding the Different Types of Alimony
A potentially contentious issue in divorce is alimony, or money that the economically independent spouse may pay to the economically dependent spouse. Its function is to . . .
Posted on 2/7/17
Should Your Company be Run as a Democracy?
A business owner recently explained that her company was planning to reduce the staffing budget. She wanted to allot more funds to launch a new product . . .
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