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M&A Nuggets: The Little Things Can Add Up
Most of the time and effort on an M & A transaction is rightfully devoted to the big ticket items – the enterprise value, the due diligence process, negotiations over indemnifications and post-merger integration. As a result, less significant items, or the “little things”, may be swept under the rug and not paid attention to. …
OK at Work: Returning Back to the Office
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the growing trend of employers bringing employees back into the office with more frequency. While employees benefitted from the flexibility necessitated by the pandemic, some employers have struggled to manage and engage a workforce that is prominently remote-based. However, in trying to remedy…
Can Your Trademarks Come Out and Play?
Trademarks at the NFL’s Biggest Game The recent Super Bowl was a hard-fought, nail-biter of a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Ultimately, the Chiefs came out on top in dramatic fashion. For the National Football League and its sponsors, their brands were on prominent display and widely celebrated (or…
Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning No. 2
Welcome to “Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning.” This blog series explores the rarified world of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate the complexities. Blunder No. 2: Overlooking the Role of Cash as King There are numerous proverbs and sayings regarding money: You can’t take it with…
Exploring Alienation in Family Law
Understanding Its Impact and Addressing the Challenges Among the many complexities that arise within family law, alienation stands out as a particularly challenging issue. Alienation in the context of family law refers to situations where one parent or family member deliberately undermines the relationship between a child and another parent or family member. This phenomenon…
Navigating High-Asset Divorce Cases
High-asset divorces typically involve couples with substantial wealth, including real estate, investments, business interests, and other valuable assets. These cases require a meticulous approach to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements. Determining the value of complex assets such as businesses, stock options, and intellectual property can be…
Upcycling, Customization, and Trademark Infringement
Can Upcycling or Customization Land You in Court? With its potential environmental and sustainability benefits, upcycling is a popular trend. Likewise, product customization, allowing consumers to express their own style, is also popular. As illustrated by two cases involving watches, both can give rise to claims of trademark infringement and counterfeiting. Rolex Watch USA,…
OK at Work: Job Duties vs. Specific Skillsets
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss how employers can distinguish between job duties and specific skillsets. Employers should focus on what employees need to do in order to perform their job and succeed and, in some cases and with obvious boundaries, should not be overly concerned about how the…
Virginia Civil Lawsuit Filings Surge in 2023
Civil lawsuit filings in Virginia’s General District Courts increased more than 14% in 2023. The biggest increase? Unlawful detainer (eviction) filings rose by more than 40%. Meanwhile, Circuit Court civil filings increased only 4% during 2023. Full data from the Supreme Court of Virginia can be found here: cr01_2023_dec.pdf (vacourts.gov) and gcms1001_dec.pdf (vacourts.gov). If you…
OK at Work: Benefits of Participating in Anti-Harassment Training
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss what employers can learn from professional wrestling and the salacious allegations of Vince McMahon’s misconduct. This is a good reminder that all employees, including owners, should participate in anti-harassment training. Likewise, employers should be aware of the extent to which e-discovery is likely…
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