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Estate Planning for Young Professional Athletes: A Comprehensive Guide
The Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn recently buzzed with the first round of the NBA draft — a gathering of young, exceptionally talented players hoping to be drafted to a professional team, the pinnacle and the reward for years of hard work and dedication. As young athletes, their focus rightly revolves around training, competition, and achieving…
OK at Work: When Do You Call Your Lawyer?
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the obvious and the not-so-obvious reasons for business owners and in-house counsel to call their lawyers.
A Divorce Checklist – Death and Bankruptcy Considerations
A substantial portion of estate and trust litigation and post-divorce enforcement litigation (“contempt proceedings”) is rooted in failures or shortcomings in negotiations or drafting during the divorce process itself. Here is a recommended “best practices” checklist of questions developed based on my nearly three decades of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, collection and enforcement, and estate and…
Child Privilege Attorney in Divorce: Protecting Confidentiality and Best Interests
Child Privilege Attorney in Divorce: Protecting Confidentiality and Best Interests A Child Privilege Attorney (CPA) is a legal professional appointed to protect a child’s privilege, or right to confidentiality, concerning therapeutic and counseling communications. This role is vital in divorce cases where parents may seek access to the child’s therapy records to support their custody…
What Happens to the Marital Home During Divorce?
The marital home is often one of the most significant and emotionally charged assets in a divorce. Deciding what happens to the home can be a complex and contentious process involving both financial considerations and personal attachments. There are options with regard to the Marital Home, including: Selling the Home Pros: Selling the marital home…
Don’t Use an M&A Attorney for an Investment Banker’s Job
Originally posted 10/3/2019, no content changes. Most people will never experience a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction firsthand. Of those business owners who do sell their companies, few will go through the process more than once. Therefore, M&A professionals exist. When you’re embarking on the most complex and challenging business deal of your lifetime,…
Texas Court Blocks FTC Non-Compete Rule: What It Means for Businesses
On July 3, 2024, a federal district court in Texas took a significant step, temporarily blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed rule banning non-competes. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown for the Northern District of Texas granted the motion for preliminary injunction filed by plaintiffs Ryan LLC and plaintiff-intervenors U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable,…
Employee Classification: Recent California Developments
The battle over employee classification in California has been a long one, and there is still uncertainty surrounding the future of independent contractor vs. employee classification in the state. One sector this impacts greatly is the gig economy, with companies such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart awaiting a major decision that could have serious…
OK at Work: Minimum Wage Increases
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss changes to local minimum wage standards going into effect on July 1 and beyond. Listen to learn more.
OK at Work: Happy 4th of July!
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger would like to wish everyone a happy 4th of July!
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