Many people put off making a will, convinced that such documents are for older folks who are nearing the end of their lives. In fact, statistics show that more than half of Americans currently have no will or other estate plan in place, which means if they were to die tomorrow, someone else would Continue Reading
How To Assess Worker Performance Without Inviting Lawsuits
Effective employee evaluations are a crucial part of maintaining a successful business, but if not conducted carefully they can expose an employer to discrimination claims. "Employers certainly need to have a way to evaluate employees, train them and give them an opportunity to improve," said Continue Reading
Attorneys React To High Court ERISA Reimbursement Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in Montanile v. Board of Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan that a retirement plan cannot sue under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act for reimbursement of medical expenses from a third-party settlement that a plan Continue Reading
Attys React To High Court Taking Up Immigration Action Case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear the federal government's appeal of a decision that blocked President Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration. The court also asked the federal government and states involved in the case to weigh in on whether the executive action guidance runs Continue Reading
Is Filing a Patent Worthwhile?
Have you ever thought about getting a patent for an idea or invention? The process is expensive, so you should make sure that you are spending your money wisely. I asked several knowledgeable sources about the patent process and these are the key responses I received. New restrictions. Erik Continue Reading
Newark Partnership’s New Chairman Hopes to Continue Its Momentum
From bringing in new members to engaging a new mayor to launching a program to help foster young entrepreneurs, leaders with the Newark Regional Business Partnership feel they have taken a major step forward over the last two years. Now, the organization is looking to keep that momentum going as Continue Reading
Wilmington Trust Indicted For Allegedly Concealing Bad Loans
Wilmington Trust Corp. was indicted on Thursday on federal charges that it hid hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of overdue loans from investors and authorities, joining four of its former executives who are already facing criminal charges. Four former Wilmington Trust officers have been Continue Reading
The Questions You Need To Ask Before Making A Lateral Move
You may be looking to move firms as the new year has prompted a fresh look at your career. Are you moving up? Are you providing the best service to your clients? Could you make more money somewhere else? So, Law360 reached out to attorneys and asked what questions you need to ask before Continue Reading
Construction & Real Estate Clients Often Require Vigorous Advocacy
The legal issues that accompany construction and real estate transactions require vigorous advocacy, from protecting clients from unnecessary liability to guiding decisions that minimize risk and that offer an upside. These case studies illustrate that fighting can be avoided with the right counsel Continue Reading
5 Ways IP Attys Can Make The World Better This Year
Here are some pro bono options for IP lawyers looking to do some good deeds this new year: Writing for Underrepresented Groups Patent cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, IP legislation pending in Congress and proposed rule changes by regulatory agencies like the USPTO and U.S. Copyright Continue Reading