Posted on 6/14/16
M & A Nuggets: Accrued Leave
When conducting due diligence in connection with the purchase of a business, make sure that you understand the amount of accrued leave the seller’s employees have . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
Read | Delete: Women CEO Gender Pay Gap
Companies are paying a “diversity premium” for high-level women, according to a paper due out in an upcoming issue of the Academy of Management Journal and . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
Financially Rebounding from Divorce
When the dust settles after a divorce, many people find themselves contemplating their next steps financially. This process is never an easy one, but there are . . .
Posted on 6/13/16
Associated Black Charities Honors Ballard Spahr Chair Mark Stewart
Associated Black Charities (ABC) honored Ballard Spahr Chair Mark Stewart with the Change Agents Award at its Annual Gala
Posted on 6/13/16
Womble Carlyle Named a BTI Most Recommended Law Firm for Fifth Straight Year
In the legal profession, few things are more valuable that client feedback--and nothing is more meaningful than a client’s appreciation
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 6/12/16
Michael Schollaert Named Chair-Elect of MSBA Construction Law Section
Michael Schollaert, a principal in the Construction Group at the law firm Ober|Kaler, has been named Chair-Elect of the Construction
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 6/9/16
Three Baltimore Zuckerman Spaeder Attorneys Recognized in 2016 Edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
The 2016 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized three attorneys from Zuckerman Spaeder LLP’sBaltimore office. In its national rankings, Paula M. Junghans . . .
Posted on 6/10/16
Chambers USA Ranks Shapiro Sher Among Leading Law Firms
Chambers USA, a preeminent guide to the U.S. legal industry, has released its 2016 rankings, naming four Shapiro
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
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
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
Drew Eckl & Farnham Attorney Jennifer Parrott Admitted into the TIPS Leadership Academy
Congratulations to Jennifer Parrott on being admitted into the TIPS Leadership Academy for 2016-17. The TIPS Leadership
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 6/6/16
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
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 . . .

