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Read Delete: Which Countries Change the Clock?
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantRead Delete: Which Countries Change the Clock? Every spring, the clocks in several countries around the world change by one hour and don’t change back until the fall. This practice – adhering to daylight savings time – is a contentious one. At one point, it means…
Virginia Civil Lawsuit Filings Increase in 2022
Civil lawsuit filings in Virginia’s General District Courts increased 9% during 2022. The biggest increase? Unlawful detainer (eviction) filings. Meanwhile, civil lawsuit filings in Virginia’s Circuit Courts decreased, with domestic case filings (including divorces) seeing a notable decrease. Full data from the Supreme Court of Virginia can be found here & here. If you…
M & A Nuggets: Beware the Four Corners Offense
As the NCAA Basketball Tournament begins this week, it is appropriate to remember the “Four Corners Offense” and tie it to the merger process. The “Four Corners Offense” was popularized by the University of North Carolina in the 1960s and 1970s. The offense involved four of five players standing in the corners of…
So, you’re thinking about a Prenup Agreement
More and more couples and considering entering into a prenuptial agreement before marriage. It’s often concerning that even the mention of exploring an agreement would be detrimental to the relationship. The parties are basically negotiating what would happen should there be a divorce, which can cause a great deal of stress, especially if the discussions…
Into the Haze: What is the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund and How Do You Qualify?
Maryland House Bill 556 (“Bill”) seeks to establish the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund (“Fund”) for the purpose of assisting small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses entering the adult-use cannabis industry. There is an Office of Social Equity in the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (“ATC”) that will determine which individuals and entities shall be granted loans from…
OK at Work: Does your Severance Agreement Violate the National Labor Relations Act?
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the NLRB’s recent decision finding that an employer’s use of non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements violates the National Labor Relations Act. Though there are some limits, this is a substantial shift in the law and all employers should reevaluate how they…
Read/Delete: International Travel Bounced Back Strongly in 2022
Read/Delete: International Travel Bounced Back Strongly in 2022 While few industries have been spared by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic over the past three years, even fewer have been hit as hard as the tourism sector. After Covid-19 had made 2020 “the worst year in tourism history,” international tourist arrivals increased by just 11…
Why should I get a Second Parent Adoption?
While many states have followed suit in adding protections for same-sex marriages and families after the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, there are still many uncertainties when it comes to family formation in the LGBTQ+ community. For example, in a recent case out of Oklahoma, a judge ruled that a married, non-biological mother…
Cannabis Manufacturing Complicated by New Jersey Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) and Potential Environmental Liability
New Jersey’s Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) may impose significant environmental liabilities on unsuspecting Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturers, including liability for historical contamination. ISRA requires investigation and remediation of all historical contamination, whether or not caused by the manufacturer, each time certain business goes through a change of ownership or control or ceases operations including…
Navigating Virtual Parenting Time in South Carolina
In the age of technology, virtual parenting time has become a more frequent aspect of child custody and visitation arrangements. As separated and divorced parents begin to navigate this new normal, it is essential to understand what virtual parenting time is, when it’s used, and how best to implement it into a modern family schedule….
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