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How Using Latest Technology Can Lower Stress During Your Child Custody Lawsuit
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe Future is Now It’s hard for me to believe I’ve been practicing law for almost 27 years now. Most of that time, I’ve handled exclusively family court cases dealing with divorce and child custody. When I took my very first family court case, the…
Is Your Company Keeping Records as Legally Required?
A client just asked me in the course of moving offices what employee files the company needs to retain. What I’ve unearthed indicates that this is complicated. (Be sure to check with a lawyer to confirm that these requirements are in effect at the time the company is deciding this issue. Never rely on the internet for…
M&A Nuggets: Listen, Listen, Listen
In the first M & A Nugget five years ago, I discussed the importance of “Think Win-Win”, which is Habit 4 in Stephen Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. Habit 5 from that book is “Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood”. This Habit is equally important in an…
How a Family Court Judge Ruled in TV Star’s Emotional Child Custody Battle
Actor Jesse Williams Settles Child Custody Case with Ex-Wife, Aryn Drake-Lee Earlier this month, Jesse Williams, best known for his portrayal of Dr. Jackson Avery on the hit TV series, Grey’s Anatomy, finally settled his child custody case with ex-wife, Aryn Drake-Lee. Drake-Lee had originally filed a post-divorce action seeking to reduce Williams’ custodial time…
OK at Work: What to Consider with CDC’s New Mask Guidance
This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the latest mask guidance from the CDC. Many local and state governments are rolling back their mask mandates based on the new guidance. While this is exciting news, there are still several considerations for employers related to their COVID-19 policies. Listen in to…
Read & Share: U.S. Gas Prices Climb Towards Record High
U.S. Gas Prices Climb Towards Record High U.S. and global oil benchmark prices climbed to their highest levels since 2011 and 2014, respectively, after OPEC and its oil-producing allies decided to stick to their plan of gradual output hikes, despite the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. For Americans, already plagued by inflation, that…
The Weekly Scenario: Planning for Diminished Capacity
There are numerous decisions that must be made when considering an estate plan. One decision to think about is who will decide things for me from a financial standpoint if I am not able to decide for myself. This could be in a temporary or permanent situation or a situation of ‘cognitive decline’ or ‘diminished…
Prenuptial Agreements – Benefits and Mistakes to Avoid
Who Needs a Prenuptial Agreement? Not everyone considering marriage will need a prenuptial agreement, but there are a few categories of people who should consider having a prenuptial agreement before the wedding. If either or both parties have significant assets, a prenuptial agreement may be right for your situation. Similarly, anyone who owns a business…
Warning: Audit Your Worker’s Pay
This week I wanted to address a news item about the women’s U.S. national soccer team. These players have very high earning potential (depending upon their performance in the World Cup.) Unfortunately for their employer, the U.S. Soccer Federation, the men’s national team has even higher earning potential (depending upon various issues mentioned below.) This…
OK at Work: Congress Passes Legislation Banning Forced Arbitration of Workplace Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims
This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the bill that has passed Congress and awaits President Biden’s signature that will prohibit employers from mandating arbitration of sexual harassment and sexual assault claims. This new law is a direct result of the #MeToo movement and, as such, employers may need to…
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