Posted on 9/27/16
Understanding Child Custody
The divorce process can be a stressful and confusing one, especially when children are involved. Settling the terms of custody for your children will not only . . .
Posted on 9/26/16
Read | Delete: Hillary Clinton Leads Donald Trump by Six Points
Hillary Clinton is maintaining her edge over Republican rival Donald Trump despite recent campaign setbacks, but the 2016 presidential race continues to tighten going into the . . .
Posted on 9/26/16
DOL Final Rule Under Fire
Recent Challenges to the Changes to the Overtime and White Collar ExemptionsEarlier this year, the DOL announced the issuance of the final rule making significant changes . . .
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 9/20/16
Family Law Attorney Tiffany A. Shoemaker Joins Doris Jonas Freed Matrimonial American Inn of Court
Delaware County full-service law firm Raffaele Puppio is pleased to announce that family law attorney Tiffany A. Shoemaker
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 9/19/16
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 9/16/16
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 9/15/16
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 9/15/16
Three Wisler Pearlstine Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2017
Wisler Pearlstine, LLP is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017. . . .
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
Lamb McErlane Partner Maureen McBride Named Chair of the Committee on Rules of Evidence by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Maureen M. McBride, Partner and Executive Committee member at Lamb McErlane PC has been designated Chair
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 . . .
Posted on 9/14/16
M & A Nuggets: Seller- Know Your Liabilities
On transactions structured as an asset purchase, the purchaser usually does not assume, (agree to pay) the seller’s liabilities. Instead, the seller usually pays its liabilities . . .
Posted on 9/14/16
Offit Kurman Wins Excellence in Employee Training Award
Offit Kurman has won BizLibrary’s 2016 award for Best New Program Launch. BizLibrary made the announcement at the Excellence in Employee Training Awards luncheon during ALIGN, . . .
Posted on 9/12/16
FTC: Bad Cybersecurity Is an Unfair Trade Practice
Companies that accept consumers’ personal data without reasonable and appropriate data security procedures to protect the data are considered by the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) . . .
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