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Read & Share: The 20 Fastest Growing Jobs in the Next Decade
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe 20 Fastest Growing Jobs in the Next Decade How is the Job Market Shifting Over the Next Decade? The employment landscape is constantly shifting. While agricultural jobs played a big role in the 19th century, a large portion of U.S. jobs today are in administration,…
I Received an Inheritance – Will I have to Share the Money with My Ex-Spouse?
The answer to this question can go in two different directions, depending on what the recipient did with the money. When evaluating a divorce, most states view inherited funds as separate property, whether those funds were received before or after the marriage. In Maryland (and in the vast majority of states), inherited funds are considered…
The Weekly Scenario: How Can a Trust Protect My Children’s Inheritance?
One of the main reasons for estate planning is to provide loved ones with protection from claims of future creditors and divorcing spouses or lawsuits. If you leave your property to your child as an outright distribution, the property will not necessarily be protected. ‘Spendthrift’ Protection There is a longstanding concept in trust law…
Spying During Divorce Becoming Big Business
Gone are the days when divorcing spouses could only rely on a private investigator in order to gather all the dirt on their soon-to-be-ex. A combination of suspicious husbands and wives along with increasingly affordable high-tech gadgets have made it much easier for ordinary people to spy on their significant others. Such technology used to…
Do all employees need to be vaccinated? Three things to know about the Biden Administration’s new mandate
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a sweeping 6-prong approach known as “Path out of the Pandemic” – aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. The initiative seeks to address different areas of everyday life, including the workplace. Perhaps most significantly, the plan sets specific benchmarks and requirements for employees and vaccination – with…
OK at Work: Biden’s Instruction for an OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss President Biden’s announcement that he will ask OSHA to implement an Emergency Temporary Standard that, among other things, will require employers with more than 100 employees to either mandate vaccination or to perform weekly testing. The Standard is also expected to…
The Trouble With Lengthy Separations
Many people who notice serious trouble in their marriage are inclined to try a separation instead of moving towards a complete divorce. While this may be understandable as a bridge towards eventual change in the relationship, lengthy separations can become problematic if they linger on without end. Also, long-term trial separations without the benefit of…
Corporate Tax Proposals in House Ways and Means Committee Summary
Introduction; Summary of Proposed Tax Reforms. On September 13, 2021, the Ways and Means Committee of the United States House of Representatives released a section-by-section summary (“Summary”) of revenue provisions accompanying a $3.5 trillion budget plan released by Senate Democrats on August 9, 2021. The tax-increase provisions would be under Subtitle I of a forthcoming budget…
Navigating the New NIL Landscape: A Checklist for Athletes Looking to Profit – Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
On June 30, 2021, the college athletics landscape was significantly altered, as the NCAA announced an “interim policy” concerning the commercialization of college athletes’ names, images and likenesses (“NIL”). NIL includes an athlete’s name, appearance, signature, nicknames and any other signs, slogans, sayings or symbols that can be used to identify that individual. Here is…
Read & Share: Who Were the Highest-Paid Athletes in 2021?
Who Were the Highest-Paid Athletes in 2021? The financial figures in sport are enormous. The highest-paid athletes in the world make tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions per year. The global pandemic put a significant dent in the commercial aspect of many sports. Even though the teams and their owners earned significantly less during…
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