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Posted on 6/11/16
8 Questions to Ask When Hiring Family Members
In today’s hyper-competitive employment market, nepotism has once again become a topic of contention. Job seekers who feel snubbed frequently claim they were overlooked in favor . . .
Posted on 6/11/16
Estate Planning for Disabled Individuals Video Series – Part 2- Caregiver’s Role
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 6/10/16
Kasich Signed Law Makes Ohio the 25th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis
On Wednesday, June 8th, Ohio became the 25th state to legalize medical Cannabis after Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 523 into law.
Posted on 6/10/16
The Weekly Scenario: Your Will After A Divorce
Question: I am divorced from my husband but have not changed my Will, which leaves my entire estate to him. I do not wish to leave . . .
Posted on 6/9/16
Friday Factoid: Is Prince’s Estate Worth that of a King or a Pauper?
Representatives for the recently deceased pop star Prince must assign a future value to the celebrity’s name, likeness and image.
Posted on 6/10/16
Fish & Richardson Receives Top “Band 1” National Rankings for Intellectual Property and ITC Practices in Chambers USA 2016
Fish & Richardson has received top “Band 1” national rankings for its Intellectual Property (IP) practice and its International Trade Commission (ITC) patent litigation practice in . . .
Posted on 6/8/16
Why Companies Should Be Concerned About the EEOC and Its Ever-Growing Reach Into Your Business – Part 1
This article is the first installment in a series adapted from our March 15th, 2016 Legal Lunch with Laura presentation: “Why Companies Should Be Concerned About . . .
Posted on 6/8/16
Telebriefs®: The EEOC’s Policy Pronouncement on the Use of Leaves of Absence as an Accommodation under the ADA
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has noted troubling trends in the prevalence of employer policies that deny or unlawfully restrict the use of leave as . . .
Posted on 6/8/16
Fish & Richardson Named to NLJ’s “2016 Intellectual Property Hot List” for Fifth Straight Year
Fish & Richardson has been named to The National Law Journal’s (NLJ) “2016 Intellectual Property Hot List” as one
Posted on 6/8/16
Why Use an Outsourced Legal Department? – Part 3
Click here for Part 1 & Part 2Why should an organization consider using an outsourced legal department? This six-part series takes a look at some of the most . . .
Posted on 6/8/16
Preparing for Divorce Mediation
Parties can engage in mediation either by way of their voluntary agreement or as the result of a Court Order. In family law cases, court ordered . . .
Posted on 6/7/16
Mark Yacura Joins Quarles & Brady's Health & Life Sciences Practice Group as Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Mark M. Yacura has joined the firm's Washington, D.C.
Posted on 6/7/16
iDiscovery Solutions to Speak on IoT and Relational Analytics at the Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Live Webcast
CEO Dan Regard and Sr. Managing Consultant Charlie Platt will talk IoT data, its related analytics, and the importance in today’s litigation landscapeiDiscovery Solutions, Inc. (iDS), . . .
Posted on 6/7/16
Fish & Richardson Named #1 Top Patent Litigation Firm for 13th Consecutive Year by Corporate Counsel Magazine
Fish & Richardson announced today that it has been named the #1 patent litigation firm in the country for the 13th year in a row
Posted on 6/7/16
Jenner & Block Appoints Kyle Gann
Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that corporate lawyer Kyle Gann is joining the firm as a partner in its Chicago office. Mr. Gann
Posted on 6/7/16
Manatt Expands Life Sciences Offerings in D.C.
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, today announced that Sandy W. Robinson has joined the Washington, D.C., office as a managing director with Manatt Health, the . . .
Posted on 6/6/16
M & A Nuggets: All Aboard Employees
When purchasing a business, you will likely be bringing some or all of the seller’s employees onboard to your company. In order to achieve a smooth . . .
Posted on 6/6/16
Read | Delete: Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Quotes
Perhaps his most infamous, Muhammad Ali’s “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” saying stuck with him. Members of his team wore the words on . . .
Posted on 6/6/16
Andrews Kurth Highly Ranked in IAM Patent 1000 2016
Andrews Kurth is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as a Recommended Firm in Patent Prosecution and Patent Transactions in Texas and the . . .
Posted on 6/6/16
Sandy Robinson Joins Manatt, Phelps & Phillips as Managing Director
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, today announced that Sandy W. Robinson has joined the Washington, D.C., office as a managing
Posted on 6/6/16
The ReSET – Pulling the Trigger – A CEO’s Conundrum
Firing a colleague is hard. We talk about how CEOs are measured by how well the team they assemble executes; but they’re
Posted on 6/3/16
Eight Ober|Kaler Attorneys Named "Leaders in their Field" by Chambers USA
Ober|Kaler is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been ranked among the top in the nation in the 2016 edition of Chambers USA, a . . .
Posted on 6/3/16
Join Offit Kurman’s Medical Cannabis Practice Group on June 10th for an Exclusive Webinar About the DOL’s New Overtime Rules
Published last month, the Department of Labor’s Final Rule on overtime payments stands to impact millions of businesses and their employees. Companies active in the nation’s . . .
Posted on 6/3/16
How to Avoid Conflict When Establishing Roles in a Family Business
emember drawing your family tree? One of the first ways we are taught to think about our families is to imagine them on a hierarchy, placing . . .
Posted on 6/3/16
The Role of Future Tax Liabilities in Determining the Value of Marital Property
In proceedings for Absolute Divorce or Annulment, the court may make a monetary award or transfer certain retirement assets or the former marital home. In doing . . .