By Robert G. Brody and Luis A. Torres The Biden Administration’s unbridled support of Labor continues. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, the NLRB’s chief prosecutor, released an advice memorandum on May 25, 2022, arguing that the Board has improperly been allowing employers to ban unions from accessing portions of their…
By Robert J. Brody and Luis A. Torres California passed two laws that require diversity for certain corporate boards. The first required diversity based on gender and the second for “underrepresented communities.” The effective date and required amount of representation varies based on board size. In two separate actions, each law was found unconstitutional….
May 20, 2022 By Robert G. Brody and Luis A. Torres As of July 14, 2022, New York will be launching a statewide toll-free confidential hotline that will provide counsel and assistance to individuals with concerns about workplace sexual harassment. Employers will be required to include the hotline number in any sexual harassment postings and…
Join us on Wednesday, March 9 from 10-10:45am for the next edition of our Scaling Skills Speaker Series as Tracy Falagrady, Senior Personal Risk Advisor at USI Insurance Services, talks with us about “Risk Management 101: How NOT to Wind Up with Your Hindparts in a Sling.” Tracy is a former college basketball player who…
Brand counsel use many tools to help businesses protect their brands. The most common tool is registering a trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office. This process seems simple but there is much that goes into the strategy behind filing the application and moving it towards registration. I thought it might be helpful to share information to…
Program produced by XPX Chicago. Mark Bennett is a trial attorney who defends business from various lawsuits and who works directly with business owners to mitigate legal liability, in order for their companies to grow safely and sustainably. Mark’s practice focuses on personal injury, transportation, supply chain, commercial law, and business development. His presentation will…
There are four basic components to brand protection: searching, registering, policing and enforcing. These four aspects each have their own challenges which create a series of risks and opportunities. If done well, the four components work together in a way that achieves the business objectives of the brand owner. The area of enforcement is critical if you…
This recorded webinar introduces ESOPs as an exit strategy for business owners contemplating a sale. Lavelle Law attorneys Steve Migala and David O’Leary describe the structure of an ESOP, when it makes sense for a corporation and its shareholders to consider an ESOP, its typical use cases, and an ESOP’s unique tax advantages for corporations…
Program produced by XPX Fairfield County and XPX Hartford. Fine Print: The Deal’s Not Done Until the Paperwork is Signed The LOI and Asset/Stock Purchase Agreement is a critical step in the M&A process. Negotiating these agreements takes experience and skills to properly protect the client. All of this must take place before the deal…
Program produced by XPX Maryland. Understanding New Tax Laws: What Do they mean for business owners Ed Kidner, Attorney at Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, helps us traverse new Tax Reform legislation and understand how the new laws will impact business owners. Our Speaker: Ed Kidner, Attorney at Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC Ed…
Simulated Legal Negotiation Please join us for this unique opportunity – Put yourself in the driver’s seat as you watch legal teams simulate the real-world of negotiating the deal including the good bad and the ugly. Watch as counsel for each of the seller and the buyer “face-off” in this action packed negotiation. Learn some…
When do I start my exit planning and how much is my company worth? We have gotten these questions for decades, especially from Baby Boomers. Sometimes it comes across casually: “So what do you think, should I start my exit plan 2 years ahead, maybe 3 years ahead?” They often ask knowing the answer. They are trying…
When a valuable employee tells you that they’ve received a job offer from another company, making a counteroffer may seem like a no-brainer. But before you do, consider these potential downsides. If you are throwing money at jobs, think twice. Owners that have not paid attention to employee compensation on an annual basis will now…
By Tom Aiken While more companies transact and store their business off premises, SaaS companies have seen a run up in their valuations. Since 2015, the SaaS market continues to grow—18% annually—while 99% of organizations are using at least one cloud solution to drive demand. From an investor perspective, SaaS companies provide a dependable revenue…
Coming up on mid-year, you might be reflecting on the first half and are either looking to course correct or finish strong. What are you going to start doing, stop doing, and keep doing? One of the ways to determine this is to look at the key metrics of your business and see if you’re on…
Many business owners wonder, “What will I do after I sell my business?” While most envision travel, or golf, etc., many fail to understand that they will likely have to stay on board for months or even a couple years to transition the business to the new owners. This period can be hard for many…
What is a Unique Contributor? Employers that are committed to engaging the reliable strengths of their teams cultivate what we call a Unique Contributor business model. These employers have a direct line of sight to their best competitive advantage, their secret weapon to ongoing growth, their talent base. What about you? Knowledge of your true…
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