Posted on 9/26/16
Brian Lenihan Named “M&A Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP announced today that Brian Lenihan, co-chair of the firm’s Private Equity Group, has been named
Posted on 9/25/16
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Lending Loopholes Could Lead to UDAAP Traps
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent victory against an online loan servicer serves as an important lesson both as to the CFPB’s expansive use of Unfair, . . .
Posted on 9/22/16
Friday Factoid: Panera Wins Order Over Papa John’s In Trade Secret Fight
A federal judge recently issued a temporary restraining order to bar a former Panera’s executive from working at Papa John’s
Posted on 9/22/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Selling a Business
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. The videos are adapted from . . .
Posted on 9/21/16
For Lawyers, Cybersecurity Competence is also an Ethical Obligation
Late last year the ABA Journal published a brief news article about an Oklahoma attorney who was forced to pay $700 in ransom to criminals who . . .
Posted on 9/21/16
The Weekly Scenario: Revoking A Financial Power of Attorney
Question: Can I revoke my financial power of attorney if I am unhappy with the agent I named to serve in the event of my incapacity?Answer: . . .
Posted on 9/22/16
Choate, Hall & Stewart Receives Top Honors in 2016 Summer Associate Rankings
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP today announced that it ranked No. 1 nationally in the 2016 Summer Associate Survey conducted by The American Lawyer. This is . . .
Posted on 9/22/16
Fish & Richardson Named Among Most Feared Firms in Litigation in BTI Litigation Outlook 2017
Fish & Richardson announced today that the firm was named one of the “Most Feared Firms in Litigation” in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2017 report. . . .
Posted on 9/20/16
M&A FAQs: Why Would an M&A Deal Fail?
Just as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can have many kinds of successful outcomes, there are plenty of ways in which a transaction can fail. A significant . . .
Posted on 9/20/16
Sole Custody Parenting Alone After Divorce
No one ever said parenting would be easy. And parenting after a divorce can be especially challenging for both the parent and child. In a small . . .
Posted on 9/21/16
Wendy K. Venoit Joins Hinckley Allen’s Construction & Public Contracts Practice
Hinckley Allen is pleased to welcome Wendy K. Venoit as a Partner into our Construction & Public Contracts practice group. Wendy joins our Boston office after . . .
Posted on 9/19/16
Read | Delete: Proposed Regulations Would Affect Estate Valuation Discounts
On August 4, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued its long-awaited proposed regulations to Section 2704. The proposed regulations are designed to inhibit taxpayers from . . .
Posted on 9/19/16
Avoid Breach of Fiduciary Duty Lawsuits Over 401(k) Investments
Last month, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Story in Atlanta certified a class action by participants in the SunTrust Banks, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan. According to . . .
Posted on 9/19/16
Former General Electric General Counsel Brackett Denniston Returns to Goodwin
Global 50 law firm Goodwin announced today that Brackett B. Denniston III, who led General Electric’s renowned legal organization for more than a
Posted on 9/19/16
Morgan Lewis Boston Office to Host British American Business Council of New England Panel on Brexit Implications
Morgan Lewis will host the British American Business Council of New England (BABCNE) on Wednesday, September 21 for an informative session about the implications of Brexit.London-based . . .
Posted on 9/16/16
Dissecting The Deal: Legal Precautions When Merging Two Companies
Michael N. Mercurio, Esq. is the head of Offit Kurman’s Anatomy of the Deal, a series of exclusive events for entrepreneurs, owners, and C-level officers interested . . .
Posted on 9/16/16
The Weekly Scenario: Trustee of a Child’s Trust
Question: Should the same person who is raising my children also be in charge of the financial assets left in trust for them?Answer: The person you . . .
Posted on 9/16/16
Stradley Ronon Partner Kenneth Greenberg to Serve as Panelist at the IA Compliance Fall Conference
Stradley Ronon Partner Kenneth L. Greenberg will participate in a panel discussion at IA Watch’s 16th Annual IA Compliance Fall Conference on Sept. 26 in Boston. Greenberg’s . . .
Posted on 9/15/16
How to Deal with Victims of Domestic Violence at Your Property
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law enacted in 1994 and reauthorized in 2013. VAWA provides important protections from domestic violence, dating violence, . . .
Posted on 9/15/16
Friday Factoid: Google Visitor Center at Yellowstone National Park – Coming Soon?
In March 2016, the Director of the U.S. National Park System proposed an Order which, if adopted, will allow corporate
Posted on 9/16/16
Fish & Richardson Receives ILTA’s 2016 “Innovative Project of the Year” Award
Fish & Richardson announced today that the firm has received the 2016 Innovative Project of the Year award from the
Posted on 9/16/16
Dr. Brenda Herschbach Jarrell Named 2016 “Attorney of the Year - Patent Strategy & Management - Massachusetts” by LMG Life Sciences
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP announced today that Dr. Brenda Herschbach Jarrell, co-chair of the firm’s Life Sciences
Posted on 9/14/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Independent Contractor
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. The videos are adapted from Business . . .
Posted on 9/14/16
Myths of Mediation
Divorce can be an expensive and time-consuming process. However, if the parties are willing to communicate with mutual respect, then mediation may offer a better outcome . . .
Posted on 9/14/16
Five Tips for Charging What You are Worth
Many of us have aspirations of starting our own business. We strive for the financial independence and satisfaction of turning our vision into a marketable product . . .
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