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COVID-19 and Legal Custody in North Carolina
When COVID-19 made its appearance in the United States in early 2020, there was an unprecedented race among pharmaceutical companies to develop a vaccine to protect and fight the coronavirus. Once vaccines were developed and made available, millions of American adults voluntarily became vaccinated. However, not everyone wanted the shot. Many of the “anti-vaxxers” passionately…
Specific Details Announced for Mandatory Vaccination: Three Things to Know
Late last week, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) released long-awaited guidance on the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate for employers with 100 or more employees. Not long after, the mandate was stayed by a panel of judges hearing a request for a permanent injunction to stop/cancel the initiative. With the holidays…
OK at Work: OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard
This week on OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer once again discuss OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard that, among other things, requires employers with 100 or more employees to either mandate vaccination or to have unvaccinated employees submit to weekly testing. As was expected, the Standard also requires these same large employers to provide…
Five Important Tips If You Are Going Through A Separation
You’ve retained an attorney because you are going through a separation. Here are some suggestions for you to consider: MAKE SURE YOU TELL YOUR ATTORNEY EVERYTHING…NO MATTER HOW EMBARRASSING OR DAMAGING THE EVIDENCE MAY BE TO YOUR CASE. In order to be an effective advocate for you, your attorney needs to know the good, the…
Read & Share: Pandemic Recovery: Have North American Downtowns Bounced Back?
Pandemic Recovery: Have North American Downtowns Bounced Back? As we continue our journey towards recovery from the impacts of the pandemic, North American offices that sat empty for months have started to welcome back in-person workers. This small step towards normalcy has sparked questions around the future of office life—will office culture eventually bounce back…
Details on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Just in time for the holidays, OSHA has released its emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring large employers (100+ employees) to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or require employees to submit weekly COVID-19 testing. Below, I’ve detailed the key aspects of the rule, which is scheduled to be published in the federal registrar tomorrow, November 5, 2021. OSHA…
The Weekly Scenario: Portability
As I (and many others) have reported, the estate tax exemption amounts may change this year. Right now, the latest is that it does not look like the House proposal will include a lowering of the federal estate tax exemption this year, but regardless of what happens this year, the rules covering the estate…
This Week in Real Estate: Title Insurance
This Week in Real Estate (TWIRE) has explored different series in previous editions. TWIRE will now focus on a new series of discussions on a topic that is very important in the world of real estate: title insurance. Over the next several week’s TWIRE will discuss what it is, the different types and provisions included…
OK at Work: Holiday Parties Considering COVID-19
This week on OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss what employers should consider while planning company holiday parties. While a large portion of the population is vaccinated, COVID-19 is still a present consideration as companies assess whether to host parties bringing together groups in person. When determining what types of gatherings to…
Read & Share: Saying Bye to Facebook: Why Companies Change Their Name
Saying Bye to Facebook: Why Companies Change Their Name As anyone who’s started a company knows, choosing a name is no easy task. There are many considerations, such as: Are the social handles and domain name available? Is there a competitor already using a similar name? Can people spell, pronounce and remember the name? Are…
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