Posted on 3/7/17
Eric Bachman Joins D.C. Whistleblower Firm Zuckerman Law
Eric Bachman has joined Zuckerman Law as Of Counsel, where he will head the firm's employment discrimination and retaliation practices. Bachman is an accomplished trial attorney, . . .
Posted on 3/7/17
Read | Delete: Women’s Shopping Decisions
Source: EntrepreneurGot an interesting Fast Fact for a business audience? Please send and share it with our 1,653 subscribers. Click here to subscribe to Read|Delete and . . .
Posted on 3/2/17
Friday Factoid: Bartender, I Would Like a Shot of PURPLE HAZE Please
A celebrity’s name and likeness may create new sources of revenue long after the celebrity has died. A federal judge
Posted on 3/2/17
3 Surefire Strategies to Incentivize Family Member Employees
“What can I do to better motivate my employees?”“How much should I pay my family members who work for my business?”Family business owners often ask these . . .
Posted on 3/2/17
M & A Nuggets: Manage a Financially Stressed Seller
A financially stressed seller in an otherwise viable industry may present an opportunity for you to acquire a business at a very reasonable price. The seller . . .
Posted on 3/2/17
The Weekly Scenario: Federal Estate Taxes for Small Business Owners
Question: I am a small business owner and am worried that I may be forced to sell off business interests at “fire sale” prices to help . . .
Posted on 3/2/17
Janet, Jenner & Suggs Law Firm and Partner Rob Jenner Named Among Most Effective, Influential of Nation's Attorneys
Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC has been named for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Forum: America's 25 Most
Posted on 2/27/17
Charitable Enterprises
From the Desk of HerbThe new movie “The Founder” is about Ray Kroc’s purchase of the hamburger chain from the MacDonald brothers. Although Mr. Kroc built . . .
Posted on 2/27/17
Read | Delete: Automated Flying Taxis
Like a scene from “The Jetsons,” commuters in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, may soon climb aboard automated flying taxis, soaring over busy streets and . . .
Posted on 2/27/17
The ReSET - Designing Innovation Districts to Benefit Everyone
Inclusive Innovation. As I discussed in my last col?umn, with the right bold thinking, innovation districts
Posted on 2/24/17
Telebriefs: The National Right to Work Bill and Its Effects on Unions
Earlier this month, a National Right to Work Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives. Given the current composition of Congress in both the Senate . . .
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 2/22/17
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 2/21/17
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
Patrick Buckler Joins Womble Carlyle as Of Counsel
Veteran business litigation attorney Patrick Buckler has joined Womble Carlyle’s Baltimore office.
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 2/14/17
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 . . .
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