News, Insights & Events
Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
Articles
4/20 Bill Could Sour Relationships Between Cannabis Growers and Sellers
May 3, 2023
Dustin M. Dorsino and Jeffrey B. Scheer - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Commentary on Franchising Myths from the FTC
May 3, 2023
Arthur J. DeBaugh, Intellectual Property Attorney and Olivia G. Lewis, Business Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Drive down almost any busy street, and you'll see numerous examples of well-known franchises, from McDonald's to Ace Hardware. You may have considered opening a franchise and wondered about the potential rewards and risks.
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OFCCP Issues Updated Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form
May 1, 2023
Christa Richer Cook - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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New York Proposes Greater Penalties for Illicit Cannabis Shops
May 1, 2023
Dustin M. Dorsino and Jeffrey B. Scheer - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Has Your Business Attorney Met Your Estate Planning Attorney?
April 28, 2023
Richard J. Crow, Business attorney, and Zachary F. Lamb, Trusts and estates attorney,
Has Your Business Attorney Met Your Estate Planning Attorney?
Every business should have documentation that confirms its ownership, management, and governance structures.
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Hot Topics in Title IX Athletics: Recent Cases about Title IX Compliance in Athletics
April 24, 2023
Kristen J. Thorsness - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Civil Rights Claims: Bringing a Lawsuit under Section 1983
April 21, 2023
Ellis Boyle and Taylor B. Rodney, Litigation attorneys,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Nobody is above the law. Law enforcement and other government work is a high calling of service. People deserve to trust the police and the government. Almost always, law enforcement officers and government employees earn and deserve that trust
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Hot Topics in Title IX Athletics: Transgender Athletes
April 19, 2023
Kristen J. Thorsness - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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New York Releases Final Revised Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy & Training
April 18, 2023
Kristen E. Smith and Theresa E. Rusnak - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Hot Topics in Title IX Athletics: Does Having Separate Classifications for “Major” and “Minor” Sports Violate Title IX?
April 17, 2023
Kristen J. Thorsness - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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BOLI Clarifies Intersection Between Paid Leave Oregon and the Oregon Family Leave Act
April 14, 2023
Jordan Jeter - Tonkon Torp LLP
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Playing the Long Game: Preserving Issues for Appeal
April 12, 2023
Chris S. Edwards, NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Trials happen fast. Trial counsel are rightly preoccupied with preparing to give opening statements or closing arguments, preparing to examine or cross-examine witnesses, or simply keeping track of admitted exhibits.
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