Posted on 2/21/17
DEF Adds New Attorney: David Olson
David Olson is a passionate trial lawyer focused on helping people when they need it most, and he devotes his practice to bodily injury litigation, including . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
Seven Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggle Partners Honored As Georgia's Top Family Lawyers
Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggle is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2017 in the area of . . .
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
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
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
Utility Exec L. Craig Dowdy Joins MMM to Create Energy & Utilities Practice
Utility executive L. Craig Dowdy has joined Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP as a Partner. He will create an Energy &
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 2/8/17
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 2/8/17
Eight Jones Day Lawyers Named BTI "2017 Client Service All-Stars"
Eight Jones Day lawyers are named as 2017 BTI Client Service All-Stars in the BTI Consulting Group survey of corporate counsel and other legal services decision . . .
Posted on 2/9/17
Chamberlain Hrdlicka to Host Tax Forum to Discuss the Current State of Estate Tax Proposals
Chamberlain Hrdlicka announces that its Atlanta office will host its Tax Forum at the Cobb Galleria on Thursday, February 16 from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m EST. . . .
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 . . .
Posted on 2/6/17
Read | Delete: Best Music-Based 2017 Super Bowl Commercials
Of course, the Super Bowl is one of the best days of the year for advertisers, and that’s regardless of who wins the game. Even if . . .
Posted on 2/6/17
Mark Zisholtz Joins MMM Employment Group
To serve the employment law needs of the increasing number of businesses relying on a contingent or on-demand labor force
Posted on 2/3/17
Immigration Law Updates – What Every Employer Needs to Know
During his campaign, President Trump made a number of statements about immigration law. While many elected officials will campaign one way and govern another, from the . . .
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