Posted on 12/8/16
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Holiday Foods Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Holiday Foods EditionWhich brand is featured in each of these famous holiday advertisements and products?Start QuizIf you have any questions . . .
Posted on 12/8/16
Telebriefs: EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on National Origin Discrimination
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a press release updating its enforcement guidance on national origin discrimination to replace its version from 2002. As . . .
Posted on 12/8/16
Verrill Dana Adds Telecommunications Attorney Geoffrey Why
Verrill Dana is pleased to welcome telecommunications attorney Geoffrey Why to the firm’s Boston, Massachusetts office.
Posted on 12/7/16
Using Asset Protection Trusts with or without a Prenuptial Agreement
From The Desk Of HerbIt is reported that 40% to 50% of first marriages and 60% of second marriages end in divorce. Without appropriate planning, a . . .
Posted on 12/7/16
Consistency: A Key to Healthy Parenting After Divorce
Maintaining a healthy parent-child relationship during and after a divorce is sometimes difficult. Along with the separation comes a change in relationships, communication, and routine for . . .
Posted on 12/6/16
M & A Nuggets: Buy A Star
Last week’s nugget discussed warning signs that can alert you to avoid buying a turkey. This week we will reverse that and identify positive signals that . . .
Posted on 12/5/16
Read | Delete: White House urges ban on non-compete agreements for many workers
The Obama administration called on U.S. states to ban agreements prohibiting many workers from moving to their employers’ rivals, saying it would lead to a more . . .
Posted on 12/5/16
Urgent Overtime Ruling!
U.S. Department Of Labor Shake Up, Doubling The Minimum Salary For Four (4) Million Exempt Employees, Is Put On Hold By A Federal Court Preliminary InjunctionThe . . .
Posted on 12/5/16
Burns & Levinson Partner Brian Bixby Named "Litigation Trailblazer" by The National Law Journal
Burns & Levinson announced today that Brian Bixby, partner and chair of the firm's Probate & Trust Litigation Group, has been named
Posted on 12/4/16
North End Law Firm, Kelly & Soto Offers “12 Days of Christmas” Giveaway
Local attorneys recognize the importance of giving back to the communityThe attorneys at Kelly & Soto Law, a personal injury firm located in the North End . . .
Posted on 12/2/16
Biz Tek Today: President-Elect Trump’s Impact On Your Business
Whew! The election craze is over. Twelve plus months of non-stop talk (or rather bickering) about who is better suited for the Office of the President . . .
Posted on 12/1/16
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Holiday Movies Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Holiday Movies EditionWhat is the holiday season without a Christmas movie? According to BoxOfficeMojo, the holiday season that runs from . . .
Posted on 12/1/16
Appellate Court Rules CFPB Structure is Unconstitutional
In a long-awaited decision in the case of PHH Corporation v. CFPB, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that, among . . .
Posted on 12/2/16
Kimberley J. Kaplan-Gross Joins Choate as Partner
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP today announced that Kimberley J. Kaplan-Gross has joined the firm as a partner in
Posted on 11/30/16
Dislike that Recent Rulemaking? Then You’ll Adore the Congressional Review Act
The Congressional Review Act (“CRA”), which has only been successfully utilized once since its enactment in 1996, provides the United States Congress with a streamlined procedural . . .
Posted on 11/30/16
The Weekly Scenario: Reporting Large Cash Payments
Question: I have a business and sometimes receive substantial cash payments. Is there a penalty for not reporting a large cash payment?Answer: If you operate a . . .
Posted on 11/29/16
M & A Nuggets: Don’t Buy A Turkey
The allure of acquiring a business can cause a purchaser to fail to exercise sound business judgement. Sometimes, the best deal is the one that does . . .
Posted on 11/28/16
Telebriefs: How Ethics or Compliance Hotlines Can Help Your HR Department
Ethics or compliance hotlines consist of phone numbers which employees can call to register observations or complaints against fellow employees, supervisors, or managers, with the option . . .
Posted on 11/28/16
Read | Delete: Markdown Mania
Holiday shoppers spent less money over the Black Friday weekend than in 2015. Shoppers spent an average of $289.19 over the four-day weekend, including both online . . .
Posted on 11/22/16
Who Gets Access on Important Dates?
The circumstances involving child visitation, or access, in the state of Maryland can be complex; no standard access schedule exists. As parents, you should work together . . .
Posted on 11/22/16
M & A Nuggets: Antitrust Concerns?
Many companies involved in business acquisitions may not think that their transaction is subject to antitrust scrutiny. However, many midmarket transactions are subject to review by . . .
Posted on 11/23/16
Choate, Hall & Stewart Lands Paul Laudano to Chair Real Estate Department
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP today announced that Paul Laudano has joined the firm as a partner and chair of the Real Estate Department. Mr. Laudano . . .
Posted on 11/21/16
Fish & Richardson Announces Six Principals Named 2016 "Life Science Stars" by LMG Life Sciences
Fish & Richardson announced today that six of its principals -- Gwilym Attwell, Juanita Brooks, Dr. Janis Fraser, Dr. Teresa Lavoie, Terry Mahn, and Jonathan Singer . . .
Posted on 11/21/16
Read | Delete: Thanksgiving by the Numbers
Source: NationwideGot an interesting Fast Fact for a business audience? Please send and share it with our 1,653 subscribers. Click here to subscribe to Read|Delete and . . .
Posted on 11/18/16
The Weekly Scenario: Required Minimum Distribution After 70 Years Old
Question: How do I calculate the required minimum distribution on my IRA once I have reached the age of 70 1/2?Answer: I have broken this down . . .
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