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Is Impotence a Ground for Divorce in South Carolina?

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantIntimacy is a main reason why couples choose to get married; the feeling of closeness is something they want to share with another person for a lifetime. So what happens when that intimacy is difficult or impossible? Studies have shown that sexual dysfunction in a…

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How New York Can Be a Center for International Franchising

New York prides itself on being an international hub of trade, finance, culture and diplomacy. Lawyers know that New York is also an important venue for the resolution of international disputes. Since 1984, New York has specifically promoted designating New York law as the governing law in international contracts and New York courts as the…

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M&A Timing and Selling: Why it Matters

Peloton Interactive, which was founded in 2012 and is a brand well-known for its exercise bikes, first went public in August 2019, offering at $25.24 per share (on September 27, 2019).  At the time, the company had $915 million in total revenue for the year. Unfortunately, however, Peloton did not get the response it was…

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Jon Wachs Interviews Gregory Bandelin | Inspiring Views from the Bright Side

Inspiring Views from the Bright SideSM An Interview with Gregory Bandelin President and CEO Lion’s Wood Banquet Furniture | Baltimore, MD Connect with Greg on LinkedIn Read the Q and A 1. What are the goods/services offered by your primary business? Lion’s Wood is an innovator of banquet and food service furniture. As world leaders in…

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Too Close For Comfort: CDC Rule Update Impacts Workplaces

COVID-19 continues to serve as an imminent threat to the public. The risks extend to our places of business as well as work. As I’ve discussed in my previous posts, all employers can promote safety and minimize liability by establishing policies and protocols to govern conduct during COVID. The CDC recently released a rule revision…

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New Jersey Executive Order 192 Effective November 5, 2020 at 6:00 am

On October 30, 2020, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 192 which requires businesses to implement mandatory safety standards. The Order takes effect on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 6:00 am. The Governor explained the reason for the Order being: …[N]ow that a more significant portion of the State’s workforce has returned to in-person work, and…

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Starting the Conversation: Aging Parents

Thanksgiving is coming in a few weeks and the December holidays are right around the corner.  It’s possible you will be spending some time with your parents, virtually or otherwise.  And that could be a good time to start a conversation about their health, finances, and estate planning. Many people know little to nothing of…

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Read & Share: Visualizing How the Pandemic is Impacting American Wallets

A Snapshot of U.S. Personal Finances During the Pandemic If you’ve felt that you’ve needed to penny-pinch more during the pandemic, you’re not alone. In the past seven months, 42% of U.S. consumers have missed paying one or more bills, while over a third (39%) believe they will need to skip payments in the future. This visualization breaks down…

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Can My Spouse Empty Our Bank Account?

If you find yourself constantly worrying that you’ll discover your soon-to-be-ex has cleaned out your joint bank account, keep reading. We talk with people every day who are considering separation or who believe their spouse might be considering it, and this is a fear at the top of every list. Given that it could leave you…

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OK at Work: Election Day

With Election Day right around the corner, Offit Kurman labor and employment attorneys sit down to discuss policies employers should have in place to ensure compliance with voting leave laws. Many states have some version of a voting leave law – which may not have been around in previous years – and employers should make…

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