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Real Estate Focus: Homeowners’ Association Limitations – What to Know
Owning a home is still part of the American dream for many people. Having your own property can mean more space and growth of an investment. Many also see it as a form of freedom from the requirements of a landlord or lease. While property owned – rather than leased – provides more rights, it…
Five Phases of a Deal from a Sell-Side Perspective
Originally posted 3/26/2021, no content changes. M&A can be complex. For most sellers, it is a one-time event and likely their most significant financial transaction in life. Given the complexity and the stakes, many sellers can be confused as to what is essential and where to focus. I understand. To help, I created the below…
Chew on This – SCOTUS Rules that Dog Toy Parodying Jack Daniel’s Can’t Hide Behind First Amendment
On June 8, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Jack Daniel’s in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC, overturning the decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the opinion, holding that VIP Products’ sale of a dog chew toy in the shape of a Jack Daniel’s…
OK at Work: Overly Broad Non-Competes Agreements
Non-competes are making news headlines again after National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memo opining that overly broad non-compete agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) because they interfere with opportunities for employees to get new jobs. On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss…
COVID-19 and State Franchise Renewals
Originally posted on June 12, 2020, content updated on June 12, 2023. This blog post may contain information that was accurate at the time of publication but could become outdated over time. We strive to provide relevant and timely content, but circumstances, facts, and data can change. Users are encouraged to verify the current status…
Fine Wine, Cheese and M&A?
Originally posted 1/22/21, no content changes. What do wine and cheese have to do with M&A? Well, unlike fine wine and good cheese, M&A transactions don’t age well (I heard this analogy recently at a TAB Board meeting). M&A transactions are driven by timing considerations, both internal and external. Market conditions continually change and having…
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Primer
This blog post may contain information that was accurate at the time of publication but could become outdated over time. We strive to provide relevant and timely content, but circumstances, facts, and data can change. Users are encouraged to verify the current status of any information presented and seek updated guidance where necessary. Originally posted…
The Maryland Cannabis Administration Releases Draft Emergency Regulations For The Expanded Adult-Use Cannabis Market
On May 26, 2023, the Maryland Cannabis Administration (“MCA”) submitted a draft of emergency regulations for the expanded adult-use cannabis market to the Joint Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review Committee (“AELR Committee”). The emergency regulations must be approved by AELR Committee and published in the Maryland Register before they are enacted. Highlights of the draft…
OK at Work: Terms of a Successful Employment Agreement
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss executive employment agreements and how businesses can utilize these contracts to attract top talent and incentivize performance. These agreements can also be utilized to protect the business as well, both in the present and in the future. Employers should thoughtfully construct terms to…
There is More Than One Way to Get Divorced
One of the most important decisions that a couple makes after they have made the difficult decision to separate and divorce is choosing which process to use to make the significant decisions about the terms of their separation. Many separating parties do not even realize this is a choice that can be made; instead, by…
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