Jim DeCarlo is the chief executive officer of StratWealth, a financial planning firm based in Maryland. Since its founding in 1991, StratWealth has provided extraordinary wealth management for clients by holding to an overarching mission: serve others to make lives better. The firm serves a diverse range of clients in various age groups and stages of […]
There’s no such thing as an “ordinary” divorce. That being said, it’s fair to call some divorces extraordinary—for the extraordinary legal guidance they require. Imagine that you and your spouse have been together for 25 years. Together during that time, you’ve built a business, amassed a multimillion-dollar fortune, and invested in over a dozen ventures. […]
In our ever-connected workplaces, many employees work more than their “regular” schedule. Recently, the federal government announced an update to its rules surrounding overtime. While primarily governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Department of Labor has many modifying rules that set out how employers/employees apply the FLSA Under the update, employees that make more […]
LEGAL ASEAN, a boutique law firm with a focus on providing practical and business-related legal services to assist clients in navigating through local regulations and practices in ASEAN, with a particular focus in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Our office in Bangkok provides dedicated on-the-ground liaison and support services to clients investing and implementing projects in-country. […]
The #MeToo movement has spread like wildfire in the US, and thanks to social media, the hashtag has brought increased awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace. The #MeToo movement has also gained footing in Japan, with increased media coverage as a few male politicians and officials have found themselves in the spotlight for alleged […]
Although National Elephant Appreciation Day is formally celebrated September 22nd, it is always a good time to recognize Thailand’s national animal. To honour these majestic (and unfortunately endangered) creatures, test your knowledge of several famous fictional elephants and elephant brands: To take the quiz please click here
Question: I have a valuable piece of artwork as part of a larger collection. I don’t want to lose control of this piece in my collection and may even want to consider a sale. How can I keep the piece in the control of my family, but mitigate the potential tax liability (income or estate tax)? […]
Several new laws that may be relevant to business owners and managers will take effect on October 1, 2019, after being approved by the Maryland General Assembly earlier this year. Chapter 753 – Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses Over the last several years, many states have witnessed the gradual erosion of the enforceability of […]
Economic redundancy : Connections between the time frames for administrative and judicial remedies. Unfitness for work : Clarification relating to the obligation of redeployment. Discipline : Sanctions for concealing remuneration overpayments. Psychological harassment : Impact of an occupational accident covered by social security on compensation for harassment. Health and safety : Extension of the prejudice […]
Munich, Germany – the welcoming home of Oktoberfest. However, what’s not so welcoming is the rising cost of beer. According to a study conducted by Oktoberfest.de, a litre of beer will cost between €10.80 and €11.80 this year, which is 3.1% more expensive than that of the previous year. This study also found that the […]
Question: I have been an educator my entire life and hold my retirement plan accounts with The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund, also known as TIAA and formerly, TIAA-CREF. What types of options will TIAA give me now that I am retired? Answer: While I am not a TIAA employee or have any affiliation, […]
Technology for MSMEs: A new corridor between India and Thailand will be created to connect SMEs, to enable them to strike new trade deals and is estimated to bring more than 40,000 SMEs from Thailand and India onto the GlobalLinker platform. Technology for MSMEs: Thailand India Business Council has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) […]