Posted on 2/21/17
Deborah P. Kelly Joins Manatt as Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, announced today that Deborah P. Kelly has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner
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
Governor Appoints David Winstead to Maryland Aviation Commission
David L. Winstead, a Ballard Spahr real estate attorney and resident of Chevy Chase, has been appointed by Governor Larry
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 2/15/17
Andrew D. Irwin Joins Jenner & Block as Partner
Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that government contracts and international regulatory compliance lawyer Andrew D. Irwin has joined the firm as a partner in . . .
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 2/14/17
Thompson Hine’s Investment Management Practice Named Innovation Award Finalist
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that its Investment Management practice is a finalist for the ETF.com Lawyer of the Year – 2016 award, . . .
Posted on 2/13/17
Family Law Legislation to Watch During the 2017 Session
The 2017 Maryland Legislative session is underway and, as of the end of January, 40 family-law related bills have been filed. Of note:SB 499 — If . . .
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 2/14/17
Jewish National Fund-D.C. Lawyers for Israel Kampelman Forum Luncheon
Join Jewish National Fund Washington, D.C. for a Kampelman Forum Luncheon on Thurday, March 16, 2017 at Van Ness Feldman (1050 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, . . .
Posted on 2/14/17
Leon Rodriguez Joins Seyfarth Shaw as Partner
Leon Rodriguez, former director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the Department of Homeland Security, is joining Seyfarth Shaw LLP as a partner in the . . .
Posted on 2/14/17
Melissa Gierach Joins DLA Piper in Washington, DC
DLA Piper announced today that Melissa Gierach has joined the firm’s Government Affairs practice and Federal Law and Policy group as a policy advisor in Washington, . . .
Posted on 2/13/17
The ReSET - Tale of Two Cities - A Lesson on Innovation Districts from St. Louis
?Our Urban Doppelganger. There’s a lot of buzz around innovation districts, much of it fed by the
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 2/10/17
John Raftery To Speak At PMA Fair Housing Seminar In Rockville, Maryland
John Raftery will lead an, in-depth discussion of fair housing laws (federal, state and local) as they impact the rental and management of residential properties.Topics will . . .
Posted on 2/10/17
Attorney Josh Gerben of Gerben Law Firm Ranked #9 Trademark Filer in the US, Honored as Leading Trademark Practitioner
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The World Trademark Review 1000, a guide to the world’s leading trademark attorneys, recently released its 2017 edition. In it, trademark attorney Josh Gerben from . . .
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
MMM’s Daniel Prywes Wins Client Choice Award
Daniel Prywes, a partner in Morris, Manning & Martin’s Washington, D.C. office, is the exclusive winner of the
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. . . .
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