Sometimes married couples creating trusts want to have a little more control over their assets after one of them is gone while still making sure to take care of the surviving spouse. A qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust serves the du…
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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a broad, controversial rule that seeks to prevent for-profit employers from entering and enforcing non-compete agreements with their employees and independent contractors. The rule is se…
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What legal documents does an 18 year old need? Amidst commencements and graduation parties, an item that does not appear on most parents’ summer checklists for their graduate is a visit to the attorney’s office. Upon turning 18 years old, a child…
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Last month, a leading RV manufacturer agreed to pay $95,460 and provide additional relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The lawsuit alleged that the company faile…
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A donor advised fund (DAF) is a tax-advantaged, flexible, and convenient tool for charitable giving. They are easy to set up: Donors simply establish a DAF account with a sponsoring organization into which they deposit funds that will be disbursed ov…
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Everyone’s life is marked by various stages, and proper estate planning may mean different things at different ages. In general, estate planning needs differ based on one’s place in their individual life journey. When you are a college student wi…
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“Put it in writing.” This is common advice in the human resources and employment law arena. Documentation plays a critical role in substantiating and, if necessary, defending employee discipline and terminations. If the written record, however, c…
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We have discussed the reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act in a November post and a January post. The reporting requires the names, addresses, birth dates, and identification numbers from a driver’s license or passport of th…
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On April 15, 2024, the EEOC issued its long-awaited final rule implementing the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). It is scheduled to become effective on June 18, 2024. The PWFA requires covered employers with 15 or more employees to…
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Do you and your business partners have a buy-sell agreement? If so, do you pay attention to its requirements? The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Connelly v. Internal Revenue Service, a dispute over the value of a closely-held corporat…
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