Estate Planning for the Business Owner: To Sell it, to Keep it, or to Gift it — An Outline on Planning for Transition of the Ownership of a Business
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration You’ve heard it said that for many people, their house is their largest or most important investment. But for small business owners, his or her business may well take the place of the hous
Sinovel: the Consequences of Trade Secret Theft
By: John E. Parkerson, Jr., Esq. and Katja Demmel A January 24, 2018 federal court jury conviction in Madison, Wisconsin serves as a serious warning to companies about how they can be destroyed easily by the theft of intellectual property. F
Taking on the Opioid Epidemic: Florida Legislature Considers Mandatory Participation in Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to Curb Opioid Abuse
Written by: Brent Allen, Esq. and Adam Prom, Esq. Florida is on the front lines of the opioid epidemic. According to the Florida Behavioral Health Association, opioid-related hospital costs amounted to $1.1 billion in 2015.1) This figure rep
Dangerous Phishing Scam Targeting Employers This Tax Season
Written by: Anthony E. Stewart, Esq. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state tax agencies are warning employers about one of the most dangerous phishing scams in the tax community. Cybercriminals are targeting organizations nationwide and
North Carolina Introduces New Data Breach Legislation
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. On January 8, 2018, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, and State Representative Jason Saine, proposed new data breach legislation entitled, “Act to Strengthen Identity Theft Protections” to update
Having Your Cake. . . And Eating It Too! The Basics of Planned Giving With Charitable Remainder Trusts
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration So, do you have a desire to gift or bequeath money to your favorite charitable organization, but are concerned that either (i) you will need the income generated by the property during your
Wearable Technology
Written by: Kawania James, Esq. When an injured worker is not forthcoming about his condition, it could lead to an Employer/Insurer unnecessarily paying hundreds or thousands of dollars for a work injury that has resolved or an alleged disabili
Defending the Rapidly Increasing Claims Against Individual Opioid Prescribers
With the opioid crisis heavily in the forefront of the public’s mind, particular attention must be given as new avenues for liability emerge. Most blame pharmaceutical companies for pushing drugs like Oxycontin, Vicodin, and Morphine into the
Columbus Partner Melanie Slaton on the Importance of Having Harassment Policies for the Workplace
In this short informative video presented by Columbus CEO, Columbus partner Melanie Slaton discusses the importance of having a harassment policy for your workplace and why employees should have a better understanding about what harassment i
Prenuptial Agreements: Domestic Planning Tool, Estate Planning Tool, or Asset Protection Tool?
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration A prenuptial agreement, also known as an antenuptial agreement, is a written agreement or contract between parties prior to entering into a marriage. The underlying purpose is to define the