Drafting Considerations for Marital Settlement Agreements
November 28, 2012
Careful consideration of all unique issues in any given matter while drafting a settlement agreement will not only resolve all immediate issues, but also avoid complications before they arise and thwart the settlement reached by the parties.
Law Firm Marketing Community Loses One of Its Brightest Stars
November 28, 2012
Visionary. Leader. Mentor. Friend. It is with profound sadness that, as Editor-in-Chief of Marketing the Law Firm, I announce the passing of our esteemed Editorial Board member, colleague and friend, Jay M. Jaffe. Jay was a true visionary whose instincts and thought leadership about legal marketing earned him the reputation as an industry pioneer and one of our country's foremost trusted legal advisers. …
Are You a Marketing Commitment Phobe?
November 28, 2012
Are your business development mindset, attitude and efforts working for you? Tips on overcoming your "marketing commitment phobia."
Ethically Terminating an Attorney-Client Relationship
November 28, 2012
Law firms should carefully review their engagement letters to ensure they specify permissible grounds for terminating the attorney-client relationship and outline how the client file will be handled upon conclusion of the matter.
A Useful Tool for Global Employers
November 27, 2012
For the benefit of global companies with operations in Germany, this article explores how "short-time work" can be introduced, and which rules must be observed in order to qualify for associated government grants.
Religious Discrimination Claim
November 27, 2012
In a recent decision, the Maryland District Court considered, and rejected, a claim of religious discrimination filed by a former social worker at Genesis Healthcare-Franklin Wood Center (Genesis).
How to Survive the Whistleblower Epidemic
November 27, 2012
Regardless of whether an employer is publicly traded or subject to the Dodd-Frank Act, the media attention on whistleblowing and the public awareness created by the statute has increased the whistleblower pressure in all employment settings.
Landlords' Liens and Waivers
November 27, 2012
The landlord's lien may be created either by contract under the terms of the lease or through operation of law, and allows the landlord to levy the property located at the demised premises of a tenant who has failed to pay rent.
Blue Penciling
November 27, 2012
Some courts have started to change, amend, or revise unreasonable terms in noncompete agreements to render them enforceable. This practice has become generally described as "Blue Penciling."
