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Estate Planning for Professional Athletes: The Playbook for Success on and off the Field
Professional athletes are no strangers to the limelight, but beyond the enthusiastic cheers of the fans lies the need for careful planning that extends far beyond their playing days. Estate planning can easily be forgotten amid the hustle and bustle of a rigorous training schedule and a busy sports season. In this article, we will…
The Maryland Cannabis Administration Releases Further Guidance Regarding the Upcoming Licensing Round
The Maryland Cannabis Administration (“MCA”) announced the Adult-Use Cannabis License Application will open on November 13th and issued additional directives pertaining to the Social Equity Verification Process. In an effort to further streamline the application process, prospective applicants must complete the following steps: Step 1: Complete the Cannabis Business Licensing Interest Form: Prospective applicants are…
M&A Nugget: Every Word Matters
This Nugget is for those English majors out there. In a purchase agreement, every word matters. The omission of a keyword or the incorrect use of a word can have an adverse impact on the purchaser’s or seller’s rights under the agreement. For example, in describing a list of assets to be acquired, using the…
GPS Surveillance Data in Civil Cases
They show us where we are, get us where we need to go, and prevent us from losing our way. It is hard to imagine modern life without Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. Indeed, many people not only have navigational systems installed in their cars but carry GPS around all day within their phones. As…
M & A Nuggets: The “KEIP”
The Key Employee Incentive Plan (“KEIP”), has become common as a way to incentivize key employees. The KEIP usually allows key employees to participate in an exit transaction through the grant of a percentage of the net proceeds from the sale of the business. Many transactions are structured with potential post-closing payments through…
What’s the Use of a Trademark?
Whether you are launching a new business or a new product line or service offering within your established business, you will undoubtedly come up with ways to identify it for your customers. This can include giving it a name but maybe also associating it with a graphic logo and/or icon or even colors, a sound,…
Maryland Joins the ‘Irreconcilable Differences’ States
Maryland will become a no-fault grounds state for filing for divorce on October 1, 2023. Maryland will be adding irreconcilable differences and six (6) month separation to its rule books while also retaining the ground of mutual consent. This eliminates all fault grounds for divorce in Maryland. What does this mean? Well, back in the…
Hotel Travel Tips
Have you ever wondered how you might be able to make the hotel experience more pleasant? Here are some things you may not have thought about. Some hotels send out pre-registration emails, asking for your preference as to pillows and the like. If given that opportunity, respond to the options they make available and…
What Does “No Fault” Divorce Mean?
Originally posted on 6/01/2019, no content changes. The Pennsylvania Divorce Code provides two no-fault grounds for divorce: Divorce by Mutual Consent and a Divorce based upon a One Year Separation. In the case of a divorce by mutual consent, the parties often are able to reach an agreement and memorialize the terms in a writing…
OK at Work: How to Set Your Business Up for Success
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the top things employers should consider when starting a business and first hiring employees. Employers need to implement best practices from the start to avoid legal pitfalls and set themselves up for future growth. Listen to learn more!
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