In a recent development that might significantly affect commercial and multifamily residential property owners throughout Colorado, an introduction of new energy reduction mandates is coming into play. These policies, coupled with their associated costs and deadlines, could potentially put extra strain on Colorado’s already strained real estate industry. This report highlights the emerging risks and…
Child custody cases, involving some of the most delicate and emotionally charged aspects, carry enormous significance in family law. When it comes to the setting of Pennsylvania, the complications augment even further, given the state’s intricate laws regarding legal and physical custody. These laws pose quite a few challenges for the layperson to comprehend and…
A Business Records Affidavit is a critical component in a myriad of legal proceedings, as a comprehensive version of this document can provide vital information for decision-making in the courtroom. Most prominently, business records play a significant role in family law matters, and particularly in divorce cases. These records can be impactful regarding issues like…
A recent article on JD Supra, referenced an Axios piece concerning the “growing acceptance” of prenuptial agreements in today’s age. The topic, one tied intimately to the rise in significant wealth accumulation and transmission, has started to gain momentum. As detailed in the aforementioned report, their findings were based on a Harris poll which reported…
One of the most tricky and emotionally-charged intricacies in divorce proceedings is the issue of parental relocation. The relocation of a parent can cause deep-rooted conflict, with many factors to consider in reshaping post-divorce family life. Especially illuminating is the recent, ongoing case of celebrity couple Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, whose divorce and custody…
Reputation management, specifically for businesses in the senior living marketplace, is not only important, but pivotal for survival as highlighted in a recent incident. When an unsuspicious senior living residence discovered a hidden camera planted by a resident’s family members, the provider was taken by surprise. Despite having a policy against secretly videotaping staff members,…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on September 13, 2023, according to JD Supra. The aim of the MOU is to amplify their enforcement of federal employment laws. The MOU details several initiatives designed to increase collaboration and…
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), set to become effective in 2024, is making waves in the corporate world. Among the entities positioned to experience changes are family offices, who, like other affected entities, need to start preparing for the forthcoming obligations, particularly with regards to the new rules surrounding beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting. The…
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy in June 2017, an urgent spotlight was thrust on the widespread use of potentially hazardous and inappropriate cladding materials on multi-storey buildings. This attention given to the issue has impacted the market and set new regulation gears in motion. Over nearly half a decade since the…
Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolinian attorney who became a household name after taking a gunshot to the head while changing a tire, has sought a new trial. It was not just his near-death experience that made headlines. Peculiar circumstances surrounding the incident, including whether the tire had been deliberated damaged and its possible connections with…
On September 15, 2023, New York City witnessed key modifications to its Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), through the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. From the looming effective date of October 15, 2023, designated corporations and law firms will need to comply with an array of changes that impact multiple facets of ESSTA…
In a recent announcement, the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has suggested that federal administrative judges should avoid presiding over patent and trademark disputes where they or their family members have a financial interest in one of the parties involved in the case. Handling conflicts of interest such as these could…
Pro Sports Extra, a sports news outlet, recently found itself in the midst of a copyright infringement issue over the use of a photograph of Richard Stafford, the family attorney of Gabby Petito. Petito, a travel blogger who was allegedly murdered by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, during their cross-country journey, has been the focus of…
In an effort to bolster labor law enforcement in the United States, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This step is expected to significantly enhance coordination and sharing of information between the two entities. This strategic…
After identifying an issue with the handling of Medicaid and CHIP redeterminations in many states, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed that coverage will be reinstated for nearly 500,000 individuals, including children. Due to the swift response by HHS, both individuals who have already had their coverage dropped, and those…
In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged within the heart of family fun and amusement – the amusement park. While it remains a primary source of relaxation and entertainment for many, it has also become notable for an increase in personal injuries owing to dangerous conditions or defective rides. Patrons of New Jersey’s amusement…
In an overriding development in Maryland’s corporate law landscape over recent years, the Supreme Court of Maryland has overruled a previous distinction between a director’s managerial and non-managerial duties, echoing that the Maryland General Corporation Law (MGCL) is the definitive measure of director duties. This legal shift stems from a family dispute involving a 28%…
Foreign nationals and U.S. employers or family sponsors have been in anticipation for the publication of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) October 2023 Visa Bulletin to ascertain their eligibility to apply for permanent residence in the U.S. The much-anticipated bulletin is a step in the right direction, especially for employment-based visa applicants such as…
In July, a jury in Washington state awarded $2.5 million to the family of a man who died after consuming kratom, a substance he used to alleviate back pain. This case marked the inaugural wrongful death trial in the United States involving kratom. Following this decision, a separate lawsuit has been lodged in California state…
Changes effective from July 1st have brought significant updates to Georgia’s voting leave law. Among these alterations, the Georgia statute now designates “advance in-person voting” (early voting) as a valid reason for employers to sanction unpaid time off. This move is a significant step for workers’ rights, providing the employed populace with greater flexibility and…
In a compelling development that affects two highly recognized entities, Cavco Industries, Inc. and Palm Harbor Homes, Inc. were sued by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The companies are being accused of subjecting an employee to racially based harassment after discovering the employee’s multiracial family. This act is a potential violation of…
A recent example has highlighted the continuous evolution of the interpretation of federal post-conviction laws. Florida man Louis Clements, placed on the state’s sex-offender registry for life in 2008, is arguing that he is considered “in custody” under these laws due to the extensive restrictions he faces as a registered sex offender. If successful, this…
Parental alienation and narcissism, particularly within the context of divorce, can have significant emotional impacts on all involved parties. This issue takes on an added layer of complexity within the Jewish community, where divorce intersects with cultural values and traditions, according to a recent article by Fox Rothschild LLP. Beyond the conventional challenges associated with…
In their bi-monthly report, ‘Talent Without Borders: Immigration Insights’, for the months of September and October 2023, Holland & Hart – Employers’ Lawyers elaborate on the updates provided by the Department of State in the October 2023 Visa Bulletin. Detailed insights can be accessed here. On September 15, 2023, the Department of State published the October…
In a recent development from the United Kingdom, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has charged an acting police officer with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba, a Black man, which took place on September 6, 2022. The officer, who remains unnamed due to “legal reasons”, allegedly shot and killed Kaba with…