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Why You Should Consider Joining an Executive Peer Advisory Group
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant“The only source of knowledge is experience.” Albert Einstein’s famous quotation holds particularly true for business owners and C-level executives: no amount of education or training can fully prepare an individual for the rigors of managing a real-world organization. That does not mean you have…
Read|Delete: Mobilegeddon is upon us
Google released sweeping changes to its search algorithm last week, giving mobile-friendly websites a boost on smartphones. In its mobile search results, Google now favors websites that adjust for smaller screens. Here are somethings you need to know about Google’s changes, which some have labeled “Mobilegeddon.” 1) Only smartphones impacted. Desktop and tablets will be…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: How to Survive a GSE Audit
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have begun playing for keeps when it comes to compliance, and this appears to be an upcoming challenge for many lenders. One of the advantages of representing many lenders nationwide is the ability to notice trends and anticipate potential problems for clients before the problems reach their front steps. In recent…
It’s Not That Simple: Many Employers Calculate Overtime Incorrectly
As an employer, you probably know that you need to pay your non-exempt employees at least minimum wage. Being a responsible employer, you also are likely to understand that you need to pay your non-exempt employees time and a half for overtime hours. But, what even the most responsible employers often fail to realize is…
Friday Factoid: Judge Rules Dentist Abused Copyright Laws to Censor Yelp Reviews
A federal judge held that a New York dentist misused copyright laws to prevent patients from submitting negative reviews of her practice on Yelp (the online review website). The dentist required patients to sign a contract that assigned to her the copyright in any online reviews of her practice, and then threatened to sue former…
A Done Deal: Post-Transaction Planning
The final part of a seven-part series on the anatomy of an M&A deal from the seller’s perspective. To read Part I, which covers the basics of pre-transaction planning, click here. What should a seller do after a completed M&A transaction? First, make sure the deal is in fact, done. Have you: …verified the purchase…
The Weekly Scenario: Applying for FAFSA
Question: My daughter is a senior in high school and is applying for financial aid for college. She has a special needs trust and we were wondering whether the assets of the trust should be included on the financial aid application? Answer: There is some debate on this subject by estate and special needs trust…
NC Chapter of Community Associations Institute’s Piedmont Regional Council Presents: Ask the HOA Experts: Q & A on Community Association Legal Issues
The NC Chapter of the Community Associations Institute is holding “Ask the HOA Experts: Q & A on Legal Issues affecting Community Associations” on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015. Board members, homeowners and their community managers will enjoy light refreshments in a casual atmosphere while learning from two legal experts: Jim Slaughter, partner with Rossabi Black…
NC Chapter of Community Associations Institute’s Piedmont Regional Council Presents: Ask the HOA Experts: Q & A on Community Association Legal Issues
The NC Chapter of the Community Associations Institute is holding “Ask the HOA Experts: Q & A on Legal Issues affecting Community Associations” on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015. Board members, homeowners and their community managers will enjoy light refreshments in a casual atmosphere while learning from two legal experts: Jim Slaughter, partner with Rossabi Black…
Telebriefs®: Discrimination Against Minority Women
On April 6th, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a ruling that found New York City culpable for underpaying thousands of black and Hispanic female members of its workforce. In its decision, the EEOC cited evidence that the city discriminated against minority women occupying administrative positions, a practice that could cost New York nearly…
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