Posted on 2/25/17
Attorney John A. Torrente Elected to Begley, Carlin & Mandio Partnership
Begley, Carlin & Mandio, LLP is pleased to announce that John A. Torrente has been elected to partnership in the firm.
Posted on 2/24/17
Telebriefs: The National Right to Work Bill and Its Effects on Unions
Earlier this month, a National Right to Work Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives. Given the current composition of Congress in both the Senate . . .
Posted on 2/23/17
Friday Factoid: Mardi Gras King Cake
The King Cake is one of the many deep-rooted traditions of Mardi Gras. Lorine Jane OKeefe-Galasso obtained a design patent in 2012 for the tiny trinket . . .
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 2/21/17
Attorney William G. Roark Appointed as Co-Chair of Newly Formed Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Committee
?Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin attorney William G. Roark has been appointed co-chair of the newly formed
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 2/14/17
Williams Family Law Founder and Managing Partner Honored by Martindale-Hubbell
Jeffrey M. Williams, Founder and Managing Partner of Williams Family Law, P.C., once again has been awarded
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
Attorney William G. Roark Presents at Lafayette College on Medical Marijuana Legislation
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin attorney William G. Roark recently presented a program to municipal managers
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 2/8/17
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 . . .
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