Posted on 8/16/16
Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 (Copyright . . .
Posted on 8/15/16
Choate, Hall & Stewart Announces 52 Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017; Three Attorneys Named “Lawyer of the Year”
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP announced today that 52 attorneys at the firm – over 75 percent of the firm’s equity partners – have been selected . . .
Posted on 8/11/16
The Weekly Scenario: Importance of an IRS Form 8971
Question: I am the beneficiary of my aunt’s estate. I received an IRS Form 8971 in the mail. What is the importance of this form?Answer: When . . .
Posted on 8/11/16
Friday Factoid: USPTO Provides Fast Track Status for Cancer Treatment-Related Applications
In July 2016 the USPTO launched its Patents for Patients program, which provides a fast-track review
Posted on 8/10/16
Get A Life
As published in the Virginia LawyerThere is a song by James Taylor that’s always been a personal favorite of mine, and it starts out like this:- The . . .
Posted on 8/10/16
How the FLSA Affects the Mortgage Industry
Recently, I heard in the news about a two million dollar settlement from a single business unit of large bank for minimum wage and overtime violations. . . .
Posted on 8/10/16
Thomas F. Dunn Joins Hinckley Allen as Partner
Hinckley Allen is pleased to welcome Thomas F. Dunn to the firm’s Boston office as partner in the Intellectual Property
Posted on 8/9/16
Preparing for Divorce: Emotional Support
Whether it’s the result of a civilized mutual decision or an acrimonious battle that has been years in the making, divorce can be devastating to all . . .
Posted on 8/9/16
M & A Nuggets: Indemnification – Let’s Get Specific No. 1
One of my prior nuggets discussed the importance of having a good indemnification clause in the purchase agreement. Many important sub-issues arise during the negotiation of . . .
Posted on 8/8/16
Bowditch & Dewey Adds Attorneys Julia K. O’Neill and Laura Plourde
Bowditch & Dewey today announced that Julia K. O’Neill has joined the firm as a partner in the Business & Finance Group and Laura Plourde
Posted on 8/8/16
Sexual Harassment Rears its Head in a High Profile Media Case
Recently the case of Gretchen Carlson, a terminated Fox News Anchorwoman, produced a firestorm of media coverage when she filed a lawsuit in New Jersey alleging . . .
Posted on 8/8/16
Read | Delete: Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s new Mentor-Protégé Program will go into effect on August 24, 2016. The program is designed to assist small businesses in successfully . . .
Posted on 8/5/16
Estate Planning for Disabled Individuals Video Series – Part 6- Self Settled Trusts
Estate planning can be a challenging process when disabled individuals are involved. There are legal issues that, even those with the best intentions, can completely alter . . .
Posted on 8/5/16
Telebriefs: Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes
Last month, Fox News employee, Gretchen Carlson, filed a sexual harassment suit against former Fox News CEO, Roger Ailes, in the New Jersey State Court. For . . .
Posted on 8/5/16
Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Offers Services, Networking, and Resources to Maryland’s First Medical Cannabis Businesses
As Maryland’s medical cannabis program approaches an important milestone, the attorneys with Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group are ready
Posted on 8/5/16
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- August Edition
Logo Quiz August EditionTest your knowledge with this Friday Factoid Pop QuizStart QuizIf you have any questions regarding the content of this communication, please contact Jonathan . . .
Posted on 8/5/16
The Weekly Scenario: Role of an Executor
Question: What is the role of an executor?Answer: Being an executor of an estate is often a thankless job. An executor is the person responsible for . . .
Posted on 8/4/16
Burns & Levinson Wins Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Unanimous Reversal of Appeals Court Ruling in Pfannenstiehl v. Pfannenstiehl
Nationally watched case shined spotlight on issue of trust assets as marital property in divorce proceedingsBurns & Levinson today won an important Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court . . .
Posted on 8/4/16
Fish & Richardson Named Litigation Powerhouse by Law360
Fish & Richardson announced today that the firm has been selected as a Litigation Powerhouse by Law360 in its inaugural
Posted on 8/3/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Hiring
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab,” a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Videos are adapted from business law . . .
Posted on 8/2/16
Life Insurance and Divorce
Life Insurance and Divorce often go hand-in-hand with the many negotiations that take place in divorce proceedings, especially when there are minor children. Both parties will . . .
Posted on 8/2/16
M & A Nuggets: Seller- Do Your Due Diligence
The main due diligence that is conducted in a business acquisition is the purchaser’s investigation of the seller’s assets, financial condition and other items. A seller, . . .
Posted on 8/1/16
Medical Cannabis Attorney Darren Weiss on AHA Business Radio
Every Tuesday from 6–7pm, Baltimore’s CBS Sports Radio airs AHA! Business Radio, a show produced by Allan Hirsh Advisors. Hosted by the eponymous Allan Hirsh, AHA! . . .
Posted on 8/1/16
Read | Delete: How Brands Can Catch ‘Em All
Pokemon Go has already changed the way marketers and advertisers are thinking about young consumers. The augmented reality (AR) mobile game that has been responsible for . . .
Posted on 8/2/16
Verrill Dana Ranked Second in American Bar Association Health Law Section’s Top 10 in the Northeast
Verrill Dana was recently ranked second in the American Bar Association (ABA) Health Law Section’s Third Annual Top 10 Recognition for the Northeast Region.This recognition comes . . .
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