If you have a foreign national employee who is authorized to work for you pursuant to Optional Practical Training (OPT) or STEM OPT, now is the time to think about
Registration Period Announced For the H-1B Visa to Retain Foreign National Employees
Potential Changes Coming to Florida’s Name, Image, and Likeness Law
Last week, my colleague Kyle J. Scandore wrote about potential issues with Jaden Rashada requesting to be released from his letter of intent with the University of Florida as a
Employment Agreements: Considerations for Independent Schools During the Hiring Season
Brian B. Garrett, Linda S. Johnson, and Vineesha S. Sow discuss the process of updating faculty and staff employment agreements, including guidance on what language is essential for this annual
A Primer on Accountants and Attorneys Working Together on the Sale of a Client’s Business
In the relatively small-dollar sale of a closely-held business (for these purposes, a sale with total consideration between $2 million and $10 million), a relationship that is often not fully
Know the Law: Dangers of Recording Conversations
Q: My business competitor (or business partner, neighbor, ex-spouse, boss, co-worker, etc.) is doing bad things. I just need to prove it. I can record our conversations secretly on my
Jaden Rashada, NIL, and Pay for Play
In November 2022, it was reported that Jaden Rashada, a four-star All-American quarterback recruited to play football at the University of Florida, agreed to an NIL deal worth an alleged
Pro Athletes Investing in Farmland
Here’s an interesting article from Sports Business Journal, which highlights Patricof Co’s new farmland investment strategy for its athlete clients. Approximately two dozen athletes, including Blake Griffin (Boston Celtics) and
Pay Transparency Continues to Expand in the Workplace
No Pay Secrecy at Work Bans on pay secrecy in the workplace have been around for years under the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and under many state laws,
Real Estate Tips for Pro Athletes #2
Continuing a series I started last month on real estate tips for pro athletes, this piece discusses how athletes can take ownership of property. The most common real estate people
Know the Law: Prenuptial Agreements
Q: I just got engaged. Should I enter into a Prenuptial Agreement? A: Prenuptial agreements are growing in popularity as couples are generally marrying later in life after acquiring significant
Will Congress Pass Federal NIL Legislation?
A few months ago, our Sports Practice Group hosted a panel event focused on name, image, and likeness (NIL), which featured discussion among Michael McCann of The University of New
Maximizing the Effectiveness and Impact of School Employee Interviews
The employee interview process is a critical component of building and shaping school culture. Not only is it a chance to learn more about candidates to your school and to
Know The Law: Complete Setting Up Your Business
Q: I wanted to start my own business, so I created a New Hampshire corporation by filing Articles of Incorporation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. While I was
Mitigating Liability from a Cyber Breach
All businesses – in all industries and of all sizes – are now targets for cyber criminals. Therefore, implementing reasonable measures to reduce the risk of cyber breach is the
An Introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act
For many years, Congress and law enforcement officials have recognized that organized crime, terrorists, and various other bad actors have utilized legally created entities to engage in and finance illegal
Malpractice Risks in Forming New Hampshire Multi-Member LLCs
To sue a lawyer for breaching her duty of care in forming a New Hampshire multimember LLC, a plaintiff must prove, on the basis of expert testimony: That an attorney-client