5 Recent Supreme Court Decisions that Could Affect Your Business

At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court adjourned for its summer recess. Here are five recent cases from its 2016 term that may be of interest to business owners and managers. Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), employees are generally protected from unexpected losses in their retirement plans through various […]

William H. ShawnCo-Managing Partner, ShawnCoulson

Disclaiming Responsibility in Contracts

Contracts are part of everyday business, whether it’s the minuscule print on the back of a credit card bill or an agreement to buy office furniture. With your customers, contracts can be letter agreements, or six page documents, depending on whether the deal is simple or complex. But no matter what you’re agreeing on, one side […]

William H. ShawnCo-Managing Partner, ShawnCoulson

ShawnCoulson International Lawyers Newsletter for June 5, 2017

Sell Corporate Stock Tax-Free to an ESOP One of the best tax breaks available to closely held businesses is the ability to sell stock to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) on a tax-free basis. This strategy works well for business owners who are looking for an exit strategy and are committed to the concept of […]

William H. ShawnCo-Managing Partner, ShawnCoulson

Washington Welcomes the Wealthiest – William Shawn quoted as a well-known Washington lawyer and entrepreneur

Inside Wealth DBGB Kitchen and Bar in CityCenterDC, where there is also an Hermès store. Justin T. Gellerson for The New York Times Wealth in Washington is being redefined, as the region’s modest millionaires give rise to a new class of superrich. For years, Washington and its surrounding suburbs have been among the most affluent […]

William H. ShawnCo-Managing Partner, ShawnCoulson

U.S. PATENT OFFICE AWARDS BREAKTHROUGH PATENT TO SHAWNCOULSON’S CO-MANAGING PARTNER WILLIAM SHAWN AND COLLEAGUE RICK MURPHY

Patent Number 9,621,539, which issued April 11, 2017, is a unique combination of automated privacy compliance technology and systems architecture designed for database-agnostic communication to meet the most stringent privacy laws and regulations, including well-known U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), banking, and EU Privacy Directive requirements, among others.  Thomas Peterson, a noted […]

William H. ShawnCo-Managing Partner, ShawnCoulson

ShawnCoulson International Lawyers Newsletter for June 2, 2017.

How Consumer Protection Laws Affect Your Business Business owners can get trapped by numerous state and federal consumer protection laws. Click “Full Article” for a rundown of some of the statutes related to deceptive advertising, pricing and more.Copyright © 2017  How Crooks Use Bankruptcy to Cheat Creditors Some bankrupt businesses deliberately sell off assets so there isn’t […]

William H. ShawnCo-Managing Partner, ShawnCoulson

Critical Construction Release Mistakes to Avoid

There is no shortage of uncontrollable problems that can plague a construction project and cause a contractor to lose money. Savvy contractors understand this concept and proactively manage issues within their control, such as project releases in exchange for payment. The release gives away or “waives” the contractor’s right to payment, which means additional thought […]

Bruce LorenPartner, Loren & Kean Law

Loren & Kean Law joins IR as the exclusive Construction Law Member in US – Florida

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Bruce Loren of Loren & Kean Law. Bruce has joined IR as our exclusive Construction Law Member in US – Florida. At Loren & Kean Law, our clients are partners in the creation of their legal strategies. Our clients know and rely upon our […]

Bruce LorenPartner, Loren & Kean Law

Immigration Law: The New Administration

On January 20, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States. Because immigration was a pivotal issue in his presidential campaign, many foreign nationals and employers are wondering what changes we can expect in U.S. immigration policy and practice under the new administration.   President-elect Trump’s statements on […]

David W. CentnerMember, Clark Hill PLC