Blog Archive: 2017

New York State Paid Family Leave Program Set To Begin January 1, 2018

The New York Paid Family Leave Act (Paid Leave Law) is set to take effect on January 1, 2018. The Paid Leave Law is broader than the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as it covers…

Keeping It Under Wraps: Confidentiality Agreements In The M&A Context

Confidentiality agreements are one of the first agreements addressed in the mergers and acquisitions context, their primary purpose being to govern the disclosure and protection of proprietary…

Combating Financial Exploitation Of The Elderly

Daniel S. Williford

Financial exploitation of the elderly continues to be one of the fastest growing forms of elder abuse. As population dynamics shift to a higher percentage of U.S. citizens over 65, the trend is…

Schrödinger's Fire Engine: The $20,000 Paradox

Peter J. Weishaar

Diamond Rings, Stamp Collections & Hummels: Estate Considerations for Tangible Personal Property

Daniel S. Williford

Corporate Minutes: Keeping The House Clean

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Not In My Backyard! Why Neighbors Often Think Their Concerns Are Ignored

Peter J. Weishaar

Do I Have the Capacity? Execution and Agency for Powers of Attorney

Daniel S. Williford

Shareholders' Agreements: Keeping The Peace