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OK at Work: Paying for Employee Development
Investing in employee development can be a great retention tool for companies and lead to more productive and successful employees. This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the costs and benefits of paying for education, training, and employee development and some ways to potentially mitigate the risks associated with paying…
When an Affair Happens – Three Things to Know From a Divorce Attorney
If you suspect your spouse is cheating, it likely feels like your world has been completely turned upside down. You might be feeling the full range of emotions, including rage, sadness, betrayal, jealousy, and maybe even a little unexpected relief now that you know you haven’t been imagining the unspoken problems. As a divorce attorney,…
Read Delete: Rocking Around the Plastic Tree
Rocking Around the Plastic Tree For some families, the search for the right Christmas tree is an annual event. For large shares of Americans and Brits, though, this search may have ended a long time ago – the perfect tree already sitting safely in the attic or garage, ready for its glorious but fleeting…
OK at Work: What is the WARN Act?
This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the implications of the Federal WARN Act, which generally covers employers that employ 100 or more employees, and state equivalents, which tend to have lower qualification thresholds. When businesses are laying off a large number of employees or closing locations, they should consider…
3 Ways to Protect Your Assets in Divorce That Your Spouse Doesn’t Want You to Know About
Getting divorced is hard enough, but when you and/or your spouse have significant assets and high net worth, the stakes are even higher. You need to act quickly to protect your interests and make sure you come out of the divorce with what’s rightfully yours, even when your spouse may be determined to walk away…
The New European Supply Chain Regulations
In February 2022, the European Commission issued a new proposed Directive to all 26 EU countries setting forth a new legal framework to govern human rights and environmental concerns and issues in vertical supply chains. The European Parliament and the Council of the EU must still adopt this proposed Directive. Adoption is expected within about…
Wrinkles in Bankruptcy Court’s Jurisdiction: Assumption of Executory Contracts in A Foreign Company’s Chapter 11
Foreign companies frequently choose to reorganize in the United States under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Examples include various airlines that were forced into bankruptcy because of the pandemic’s effects on the industry, including LATAM Airlines, AeroMexico, and Scandinavian Airlines. Among the often-cited reasons why the U.S. is the jurisdiction of choice for foreign…
Can a Minor Child’s LGBTQ+ Status Affect Child Custody?
When parents decide to divorce, the custody of their children is often one of the most contentious issues that must be addressed. In recent years, as society has become more accepting of LGBTQ+ individuals, some courts have been asked to rule on whether a parent’s attitude toward their LGBTQ+ teenager can or should, affect child…
Small Retailers Support Millions of Jobs in the U.S.
Small Retailers Support Millions of Jobs in the U.S. Originally conceived by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by the Small Business Administration since 2011, Small Business Saturday has become a staple of the holiday shopping season in the United States. Founded to support local and independent businesses who have a hard time…
Happy Thanksgiving from Your Spartanburg Family Law Team
All the attorneys and staff at Offit Kurman – Spartanburg hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday surrounded by those who mean the most to you. As we all gather with our families and friends to celebrate this holiday, we want to take a moment to thank you for choosing our firm to help…
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