Posted on 2/27/17
MDO Managing Partner Moderated Two All-Star Panels at iLaw 2017
Richard Montes de Oca, Managing Partner of MDO Partners, had the honor of moderating two all-star panels at iLaw 2017: The Global Forum on International Law, . . .
Posted on 2/23/17
Friday Factoid: Mardi Gras King Cake
The King Cake is one of the many deep-rooted traditions of Mardi Gras. Lorine Jane OKeefe-Galasso obtained a design patent in 2012 for the tiny trinket . . .
Posted on 2/23/17
The Weekly Scenario: Special Needs Trust
Question: How can I be sure my child will be secure that her needs are taken care of once others assume the role of guardian and/or . . .
Posted on 2/23/17
New Interactive Pro Bono Website Puts Attorneys in the Driver’s Seat
Lawyers in Miami-Dade County who want to volunteer their services will soon have an easy way to find just the right case through an interactive website . . .
Posted on 2/22/17
Biz Tek Today: “Sweat Equity”
The article below on changing the mindset from employee to owner got me thinking about recent situations with employees and equity. Many employees use the term . . .
Posted on 2/22/17
Milton S. Blaut Recognized By America’s Top 100 Attorneys
Blaut Weiss Law Group co-founding shareholder Milton S. Blaut has been recognized by America’s Top 100 Attorneys as a Top
Posted on 2/21/17
M & A Nuggets: Lease Matters
If you are purchasing a business and the seller is a tenant under a real estate lease, there are several matters to be dealt with well . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
Causes for Divorce
Divorce can feel like you’re giving up on your marriage and your family. You may be left wondering if you can make it without your spouse. . . .
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 2/19/17
Kelley Kronenberg Named One of South Florida’s “Top Law Firms”; Eight Attorneys also Named in the 2017 South Florida Legal Guide
Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, was selected by the South Florida Legal Guide as a “Top Law Firm” in the publication’s 2017 edition. . . .
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 2/17/17
Brian Kopelowitz Appointed As Vice-Chair For The Business For The Arts Of Broward
Brian Kopelowitz, co-founder of the law firm Kopelowitz Ostrow Ferguson Weiselberg Gilbert (KO), has been appointed as Vice Chair of Business for the Arts of Broward . . .
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
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Names Akerman's Enjolique Aytch a 2017 Fellow
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced that Litigation
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
Jacqueline Calderín Appointed To New World School Of The Arts Foundation Board
Jacqueline Calderín, an attorney and founding member of Ehrenstein Charbonneau Calderin, was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the New World School . . .
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 2/12/17
Peter Mollengarden and Allison Hertz Join Kaye Bender Rembaum
Leading Florida community association law firm Kaye Bender Rembaum has announced that Peter C. Mollengarden, Esq. and
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 2/9/17
Four Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Attorneys Promoted To Shareholder In 2017
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. is pleased to announce that the firm has promoted Jennifer R. Dixon, Ronald D. Edwards, Jr., Michael S. Provenzale and . . .
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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