Each year, companies introduce transformative products that make our lives more enjoyable and easier. These innovative products are built upon the inspiration and perspiration of world-class inventors. They are likely to be the subject of patent and trademark applications and plans for the development and sale of these products are likely guarded as trade secrets. […]
Within the first 24 hours of its launch on November 12th, Disney+ secured 10 million subscribers (including free subscriptions). When analyzing other streaming platforms, HBO Now has just under 10 million subscribers, Hulu has 28 million, and Netflix has 62 million. Will this $6.99 streaming platform that invigorates childhood nostalgia continue its growth in the […]
An option for parties in North Carolina in lieu of family law litigation is Collaborative Law. A true Collaborative Law proceeding requires, among other things, a formal contract among the parties and attorneys by which all attorneys must withdraw from representation if settlement is not reached and litigation is required. The contract will also provide […]
A large part of any agreement for the purchase and sale of a business relates to indemnification. But what exactly does indemnification mean? In plain English, indemnification means that the seller is required to reimburse the purchaser for its monetary losses, including legal fees, sustained as a result of the seller’s breach of the purchase […]
Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Join John each Monday morning and feel […]
Federal government contractors comprise a significant portion of our national economy. In fact, over $500 billion was spent by the federal government on contractors in 2018. Looking at the D.C.-Metro area alone, government contractor employers dominate job opportunities, second to only the federal government itself. I recently wrote about the Department of Labor’s increase to the overtime threshold, which […]
When it comes to property management, the District of Columbia has a unique set of laws. Join me each week as I give you advice on dealing with a common property management problem in D.C. and how to quickly solve it. Watch on Youtube
Information collected by Adobe Digital Insights in 2016 shows that consumers are not the only ones spending during Thanksgiving weekend. Thousands of brands are capitalizing on the downtime people have during the holiday weekend and are significantly increasing their ad spend. With more leisure time comes more screen time, meaning more digital ads being served […]
The Palm, a family-owned steakhouse opened in 1926, became first a New York institution, and then a powerhouse national and worldwide brand as the concept was rolled out from the original Second Avenue location by the grandchildren of the founders. As so often happens with successful multi-generational family businesses, control, and management of The Palm, […]
Ever wonder how certain pieces of land are exempted from development? In areas like Washington, D.C., spots of nature are oftentimes preserved through the development process. One such mechanism is syndicated conservation easements, which confer certain tax benefits while committing to preserving land. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a “crackdown” on alleged abuse relating to […]
Question: What are the primary duties of my Trustee? Answer: A Trustee has the legal duty to carry out the directions set forth in your trust. As a fiduciary, the Trustee cannot derive personal benefits from the assets he is entrusted to manage. If the Trustee does not follow the directions set forth in the trust, the […]
Public hearings are a necessary evil for participants in the licensed beverage markets. Being prepared for a public hearing is the best way to ensure it will go the way you hope. Let’s consider the rule of Howard County, MD for a moment, since that is where I am sitting right now. These rules require […]