Posted on 11/15/16
McDermott Will & Emery Promotes 34 New Partners
2016 promotions round testament to Firm’s commitment to advancing gender diversityInternational law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the appointment of 34 new . . .
Posted on 11/15/16
CBRE Negotiates New Lease For McCathern Law Firm In Frisco, Texas
CBRE announces a 10-year lease for McCathern, PLLC, a full-service law firm, at The Star in Frisco, the new Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and Training Facility. . . .
Posted on 11/14/16
Before Donald Trump Steps Into Office: The Time is Now to Start Planning for Upcoming Rulemakings and Legislative Activity
With the election now behind us, it is time to begin planning for the Trump administration to take power on January 20, 2017. Analysts widely anticipate . . .
Posted on 11/15/16
Perkins Coie’s Dallas Office Donates $30,000 to Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce the donation of $30,000 to the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP), which provides pro bono legal assistance to low-income clients. . . .
Posted on 11/11/16
The Weekly Scenario: No Designated Beneficiary
Question: My uncle died unexpectedly owning several IRAs. The IRA custodians can’t locate the beneficiary designation forms. If no beneficiary forms can be located and I . . .
Posted on 11/11/16
New Partnership Audit Rules Video- Part One
From The Desk Of HerbOn September 8, 2016 I was a guest speaker at a tax conference sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce for . . .
Posted on 11/10/16
Friday Factoid: Divided High Court Likely to Review IP Cases
While it is ideologically divided without a tie breaking vote, in its upcoming term the Supreme Court is likely to take
Posted on 11/9/16
Why Use an Outsourced Legal Department? -Part 6
Why should an organization consider using an outsourced legal department? This six-part series takes a look at some of the most compelling reasons to engage an . . .
Posted on 11/9/16
Estes Thorne & Carr Welcomes Partner Luis Zambrano, Senior Counsel Sarah Bradbury
Respected Dallas litigation boutique Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of trial lawyer Luis Zambrano
Posted on 11/8/16
The Baby Boomer Divorce Trend: Why Hiring a Family Law Attorney is Important
In recent decades, the face of divorce has gotten older. According to Reuters, there has been a significant increase in “gray divorce,” or divorce among people . . .
Posted on 11/8/16
M & A Nuggets: Notices Provision- Boring But Important
Every agreement for the purchase and sale of a business should have a section stating exactly how the purchaser and seller will send notices to the . . .
Posted on 11/8/16
Read | Delete: 2016 Electoral College Map
A presidential election is a set of 51 contests, in each state plus the District of Columbia, to determine which candidate can build a majority in . . .
Posted on 11/5/16
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson Earns National Best Law Firms Honors
For the first time, Family Law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, has earned both national and metropolitan Best Law Firms honors in three practice . . .
Posted on 11/3/16
New ED Rules Applicable to Non-Profit and Proprietary Institutions to Impact Litigation and Risk Management Strategies
Institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs (“FSA”) are required to meet financial responsibility standards established by the United States Department of . . .
Posted on 11/3/16
Friday Factoid: The World’s Most Famous Brands Series- Election Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Election EditionTest your election knowledge with this Friday Factoid Pop QuizStart QuizIf you have any questions regarding the content of . . .
Posted on 11/3/16
Estes Thorne & Carr Among Dallas’ Largest Women-Owned Businesses
Noted Dallas litigation boutique Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC has been recognized among the 100 largest women-owned businesses in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal.One . . .
Posted on 11/2/16
FordHarrison Named Law Firm of the Year for Litigation – Labor & Employment
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that the firm was named Law Firm of the . . .
Posted on 11/2/16
Paid Meals Break Can Not Offset Overtime
In Bobbi-Jo Smiley v. E.I. DuPont, No. 14-4583, Slip Op. (3d. Cir. 10/7/16), a case of first impression in Pennsylvania, workers at DuPont’s Pennsylvania manufacturing plant . . .
Posted on 11/2/16
The Weekly Scenario: Retirement Plan Loans
Question: I am considering taking a loan from my company retirement plan. Is it risky to do so?Answer: The decision to borrow money from a retirement . . .
Posted on 11/2/16
Offit Kurman Client Integrity Consulting Solutions Completes Successful Merger with WeiserMazars
Michael N. Mercurio and Brent T. Salmons, two attorneys with Offit Kurman’s Business Law and Transactions Group, represented Integrity Consulting Solutions LLC during its recent sale . . .
Posted on 11/1/16
Dallas-based Carrington Coleman Bolsters Patent, Trademark Practice
The Dallas-based law firm Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP, is expanding its intellectual property
Posted on 11/1/16
Dykema Nationally Ranked in 16 Practice Areas by U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
Dykema Cox Smith, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 16 practice areas in the 2017 U.S. News – . . .
Posted on 11/1/16
FordHarrison Awarded 2017 "Best Law Firms" Tier 1 Ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country's largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has received Tier 1, Tier 2, . . .
Posted on 11/1/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Nonprofits
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Each installment of “The Entrepreneur’s . . .
Posted on 11/1/16
M & A Nuggets: Labor Matters
One of the most important assets you will “acquire” when purchasing a business is the seller’s pool of employees. That pool of employees has benefits and . . .

