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M&A Nuggets: Fair Notice
This nugget covers one of the mundane but important procedural aspects of a purchase agreement, called “Notice”. Every purchase agreement should contain a paragraph describing the methods by which written notice of a matter must be given. There may be important matters that the buyer/seller needs to notify the other about. For example, notification of…
Over 50 Years of Law Practice Tips
Originally posted on 08/12/2020, content updated on 07/27/2023 Having been fortunate to serve clients on every continent other than Antarctica in transactions of every size and in every kind of business and having been privileged to have mentored many newer lawyers, over 50 years of experience as an international and domestic business lawyer has taught…
D.C. Court May Consider Pets’ Best Interest in Awarding Ownership in Divorce Proceedings
Many pet owners treat their pets like children. Now the Superior Court of the District of Columbia may do so as well in divorce or legal separation proceedings, pursuant to a law that recently took effect. The Animal Care and Control Omnibus Amendment Act, which became effective on April 21, 2023, gives the Superior Court…
Creative Lawyering – Property Settlement Agreement as Written Assignment (a Supreme update)
A beneficiary’s interest in a life insurance policy is only as protected as the written assignment securing the interest with the policy issuer. In the right circumstances, a Property Settlement Agreement (PSA) – or other similar agreement! – can double as any number of other useful legal documents. I’ve previously written of trial court successes…
OK at Work: Who Owns Employee Content?
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss what employers must consider when employees use social media for business purposes. When encouraging employees to post work product, connect with business contacts, and promote the company online, employers need to have a clear plan for ownership of the posts and connections and…
Postnuptial Agreements Post COVID-19
Hope is not a financial plan.[i] Originally posted on 05/15/2020, content updated on 07/24/2023 The COVID-19 pandemic and the lifestyle slowdown that came with it provided many married couples the opportunity to reassess their marriages. For some, the crisis made their bond stronger. For others, prolonged separation and/or prolonged closeness revealed considerable cracks in their…
Governor Moore Announces Appointments to Office of Social Equity and Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council
On July 17, 2023, Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Audrey L. Johnson as Acting Executive Director of the Office of Social Equity and Courtney Davis as Deputy Director. Established by the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023, the Office of Social Equity will provide technical support for historically disadvantaged individuals and businesses seeking to…
Trade Dress at a Glance: Protecting the Look and Feel of a Product
When safeguarding their consumer reputation, most companies recognize the value in their brand names, logos, slogans, and their associated goodwill and the importance of protecting those assets. However, many neglect to protect their trade dress: the look and feel of a company’s product, packaging, or services. Trade dress can be a powerful source-identifying tool: rather…
New Maryland Law Will Remove Long-Existing Barriers to Divorce
Commencing a divorce case will soon be easier in Maryland. As of October 1, 2023, a spouse will be able to file for divorce based on “irreconcilable differences.” This is a monumental change in the law that removes significant impediments to divorce. It has long been the law in Maryland that a party seeking a…
OK at Work: Canadian Court’s Ruling on Emojis
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss what constitutes contract acceptance. In a recent case in Canada, a Canadian court found that an individual’s use of a thumbs-up emoji in response to receiving a contract constituted his acceptance of the terms of the agreement. While the party that used the…
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