Veterans’ benefits have a long and storied history in this country. While the area of law is unique, it is a deeply fulfilling practice that aims to deliver earned benefits to veterans and their family members. This article provides a short...
HOW TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN SELECTING A TRADEMARK
A distinctive trademark in a competitive marketplace can be one of a company’s most valuable assets. It not only indicates the source of a good or service, but also differentiates the good or service from that of other competitors. Separate and...
THE USE OF MASTER LEASES IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
There is no single legal definition of a “master lease.” Such an arrangement may be used in equipment leasing as well as in the real estate space. A master lease may be an alternative to traditional bank financing or a means of credit support. It...
THE CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY OF SMALL BUSINESSES: WHAT YOUR CLIENTS NEED TO KNOW (PART 2)
Government agencies and Fortune 500 companies nationwide have supplier diversity programs that are intended to facilitate the establishment, growth, and success of small businesses that are majority-owned, controlled, and operated by one or more...
HYBRID WORK SPAWNS “GREAT DECENTRALIZATION”: A CORRECTION TOWARDS RESILIENCY?
In the aftermath of the pandemic, one thing everyone can agree on is that remote work is here to stay, sending a clear message to employers as they struggle to retain workers and rethink their business models. Most also agree that Covid accelerated...
ETHICAL DO’S AND DON’TS FOR SOLO, SMALL, AND MID-SIZED FIRM ATTORNEYS
Lawyers must comply with their states’ versions of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (Rules), the ethics rules that govern how we handle clients and their matters and how we address confidentiality, staff, technology and cybersecurity,...
EXIT AND RESTRUCTURING STRATEGIES FOR RETAIL DEALS (WITH FORM)
Entering into a retail deal, regardless of whether it involves a lease, ground lease, or pad sale, takes optimism. Each party enters into a new venture that it fully expects will be a mutual success. Unfortunately, the success of a retail...
WETLANDS REGULATIONS
A wetland is an area of land that is either covered by water or saturated with water for at least part of the year. The depth and duration of this seasonal flooding varies. There are various types of wetlands, generally categorized as either...
NON-COMPETE PROVISIONS IN REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS
A thorny question in any joint venture relationship is to what extent the partners are permitted to freely engage in business outside of the venture that may compete with the venture. On the one hand, certain partners are likely to engage in...