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In December 2023, the State of Ohio sued the NCAA in the United States District Court for the District of West Virginia, challenging the organization’s transfer waiver policy, arguing it
The Impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on Real Estate
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was a bipartisan bill enacted by Congress in 2021. It is intended to enhance transparency in entity structures and ownership, including the real estate sector,
Capitol Hill Roundtable Discussion Highlights Differing NIL Perspectives
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Contest Avoidance: A Probate Litigator’s Tips for Estate Planners
You are on the witness stand in the Probate Court in a will or trust contest, your right hand raised as you get sworn in, readying to testify about a
Florida Bar Provides Guidance on Lawyers’ Use of Generative AI
Since its launch on November 30, 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has brought generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) into the mainstream. Unlike traditional computer software, which operates within the confines of specific rules
Know the Law: Basics of Child Support
Question: I am in the process of getting divorced. I have two children. I am with my children less than half of the time. I have a six-figure salary. Will
The Basics of Non-Disparagement Clauses
Q: A settlement agreement proposed by an adverse party has a non-disparagement clause. What should I know before signing? A: When entering into a settlement agreement, the parties to a
Sell-Side Management Teams Should Have Independent Representation in Middle Market M&A Transactions
Reprinted with permission from the Massachusetts Society of CPAs One of the more important factors impacting private middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal success is the role of the target’s
Navigating AI’s Benefits and Risks in the Employment Context
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines to mimic human intelligence by perceiving, reasoning, learning, and decision-making through the use of code, algorithms and data. Machine learning, deep learning,
NLRB’s Final Rule on Joint-Employer Status under the NLRA: An Overview and Employer Tips
On February 26, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) will implement a significant rule change to the doctrine of joint employment, which will be of particular
Who Is Liable for Lost Money in a Cyber Scam?
Disaster has struck. One of your employees was tricked into changing the account for payments to your biggest vendor, sending a series of payments to a fraudulent account, and now
Planning for the Massachusetts Estate Tax Regardless of Where You Live
Estate planning when you own real estate located in two states can be tricky. Owning properties in New Hampshire and Massachusetts is no exception. For one thing, the estate and
H-1B Registration Period Beginning March 6, 2024
Employers take note that the H-1B lottery for fiscal year (FY) 2025 will take place in just a few weeks. The H-1B is a work-based visa that allows foreign nationals
Tennessee Court Issues Major Decision Enjoining the NCAA’s NIL-Recruiting Ban Effective Immediately Nationwide
On Friday, February 23, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee (the “Court”) issued a major decision granting a request from the State of Tennessee
Prospects for Performance-Based Ratemaking in New Hampshire
On January 16, 2024, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held its initial hearing on Senate Bill 320 (SB 320), which would require the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission