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OK at Work: How to Handle Workplace Violence
This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger explore the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident at the Oscars through the lens of how to prevent and handle workplace violence. While, as of late, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a primary area of focus related to workplace safety, workplace violence is a…
Read & Share: How Much Living Space Does $1,500/Month Get You in the U.S?
How Much Living Space Does $1,500/Month Get You in the U.S? A RentCafe analysis of Yardi Matrix data has revealed the U.S. city where renters get the most space on average for a monthly outlay of $1,500. Wichita, Kansas offers the most square feet of real estate, at 1,597. The city, with a population…
The Weekly Scenario: New FDIC Rule to Simplify Banking for Trusts
On January 21, 2022, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) approved a new rule (going into effect on April 1, 2024) that will simplify the agency’s deposit insurance coverage regulations (after you can through 20 pages of rules!). For clients with deposits in Revocable and Irrevocable Trust accounts, the FDIC is merging the two deposit…
This Week in Real Estate: Share Equity Agreements
As home prices continue to rise across the county, many homeowners are researching whether to obtain home equity loans to take advantage of the value appreciation and unlock some of the increased equity. I similarly did this research. While researching home equity loans, I came across a vehicle that investors have been using for quite…
Lenders Beware:
WHEN IS A LENDER CROSSING THE LINE AND ENTERING LENDER LIABILITY WONDERLAND? A 2022 decision out of a bankruptcy court in Texas reminded lenders that an overly aggressive approach to a borrower can result in lender liability[1] and substantial damages. In this case, brought by a Chapter 7 trustee, the bankruptcy court concluded that the…
Don’t Let Your Family Be Destroyed Because of False Child Abuse Allegations
Child Abuse Allegations Trending in Family Court Cases Since the family courts have re-opened following lengthy COVID-related shutdowns, family court attorneys locally and nationally have seen an upward trend in child abuse allegations being raised in private divorce and child custody cases. It’s too soon to say for sure why this pattern is emerging, but…
D.C. Non-Compete Ban Limited: What to Know
In 2020, the District of Columbia Council passed a law stating that non-compete agreements would be illegal. The law, entitled the “Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020,” has far-reaching implications for the many employers that do business in D.C. Unlike Virginia, Maryland, and other jurisdictions that prohibited non-compete agreements for low-wage workers in recent…
Responding to a State Board Request for Voluntary Recovery Program
The Situation: A physician was out for dinner with his wife and a few friends. They all had a few drinks. The physician thought he was okay to drive. On the way home, he was pulled over by the police and charged with driving under the influence. This was his first DUI arrest. He…
OK at Work: Today’s Challenges for Employers
This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the myriad of challenges business owners are facing right now and the tools that are available to help lighten the load. While pandemic-related issues and the Great Resignation continue, running a business has only been further complicated by global challenges such as inflation,…
Spartanburg County Grants Rare Window of Opportunity to Delinquent Child Support Payors to Avoid Jail Time
Are You Delinquent in Paying Your Court-Ordered Child Support in Spartanburg County? The Spartanburg County Family Court is partnering with the Sheriff’s Department for three days in April 2022 to offer a second chance to those who have found themselves behind in their court-ordered child support payments. Beginning April 6 through April 8, 2022, delinquent…
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