Posted on 9/8/16
Friday Factoid: Colbert Strikes Back!
Stephen Colbert is well known for portraying a clueless, self-obsessed newscaster (also named Stephen Colbert) on Comedy
Posted on 9/8/16
Child Support Modifications
Child support is always subject to modification as long as the child is under eighteen (18) or is a destitute adult child, who has no means . . .
Posted on 9/7/16
M & A Nuggets: The 338 Election- Important Rules
The last nugget discussed a valuable tax tool known as the Section 338 (h)(10) election, by which the parties can elect to treat a stock purchase . . .
Posted on 9/7/16
Lesson Learned from Recent Divorce Case: Put It in Writing
On September 1, 2016, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals issued an opinion that confirmed what most of us already knew. You cannot get what you . . .
Posted on 9/6/16
14 Cantey Hanger Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers in Texas Monthly
Fourteen Cantey Hanger attorneys have been named Texas Super Lawyers for 2016 by Texas Monthly magazine. The entire lists are in a special September/October issue of . . .
Posted on 9/6/16
The Weekly Scenario: Accessing a College Child’s Health Information
Question: How would I access my college aged child’s health information if there were a medical emergency?Answer: No one would want to find out that their . . .
Posted on 9/6/16
Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA
Written by Neil Morris and Gabriel CeliiThis summer the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued updated enforcement guidelines to help employers stay in compliance with the . . .
Posted on 9/6/16
14 Cantey Hanger attorneys named Super Lawyers
Fourteen Cantey Hanger attorneys have been named Texas Super Lawyers for 2016 by Texas Monthly magazine. The entire lists are in a special September/October issue of . . .
Posted on 9/1/16
Charla Aldous Named the 2017 Personal Injury Litigation -- Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year
?Founding attorney Charla Aldous has dedicated her professional life to fighting for clients who have been harmed or wronged
Posted on 9/1/16
Baron & Budd Attorney Carla Burke Pickrel Named to National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers List
Carla Burke Pickrel, a shareholder in the Environmental Litigation Group of the national law firm Baron & Budd, has been
Posted on 8/31/16
Six Questions to Ask Yourself to Prepare for the Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act
If you own a business or manage employees, you may already know that the implementation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will change on December . . .
Posted on 8/31/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Finding & Retaining Talent
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Videos are adapted from business . . .
Posted on 8/30/16
Court Dismisses Chicken Grower’s Claims That OK Foods Breached Contract
A federal judge in the Eastern District of Oklahoma has dismissed a poultry grower’s breach of contract claim against OK Foods Inc. of Fort Smith, Arkansas, . . .
Posted on 8/30/16
Defend Trade Secrets Act: New Weapons for the War Against IP Thieves
On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, which gives United States companies new legal weapons to use in . . .
Posted on 8/30/16
The Role of Technology in Co-Parenting
For parents, maintaining open lines of communication during and after a divorce is extremely important for all parties involved. This means that parent-to-parent communication and parent-to-child . . .
Posted on 8/29/16
Read | Delete: Rio 2016 Alternative Medal Table
The Rio Olympics has been dominated by the United States, Great Britain and China, which between them claimed 99 golds and a total of 258 medals . . .
Posted on 8/29/16
Andrews Kurth Elects 2016-2017 Policy Committee
Andrews Kurth has announced the election of the 2016-2017 Policy Committee and the re-election of Bob Jewell for another three-year term as Managing Partner. The Policy . . .
Posted on 8/26/16
The Weekly Scenario: Minimum Required Distributions
Question: I have two Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and one 401(k) account from my old employer. I am not presently working. I have to begin taking . . .
Posted on 8/26/16
Caldwell Cassady & Curry Attorneys in Dallas Named to Best Lawyers in America
The three name principals from the Dallas-based law firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry have earned selection to the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America . . .
Posted on 8/25/16
Friday Factoid: Dick’s Sporting Goods Purchases Sports Authority IP for $15M
In a recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction sale, Dick’s Sporting Goods purchased most of Sports Authority’s intellectual
Posted on 8/24/16
Telebriefs: Is Sexual Orientation Protected Under the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) believes that sexual orientation falls within the protected classification of sex under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. However, in a . . .
Posted on 8/23/16
Going Back to School after Divorce
For many people, going back to school after divorce can be an enriching way to increase earning potential. However, there are several things to consider before . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
Read | Delete: Teaming Agreements
Teaming agreements, used by prime contractors and subcontractors to agree to use their combined resources to bid on a prospective contract, have caused some headaches among . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
M & A Nuggets: Indemnification – Let’s Get Specific No. 3
The most recent nuggets discussed the “what” and “how much” issues on indemnification clauses. Another issue that arises on indemnities is the “when”, that is, how . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
Dissecting The Deal: What is Merger?
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 . . .
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