The internet makes it easier than ever for counterfeiters to promote their wares around the world. They don’t have to operate a brick-and-mortar storefront or even appear anywhere physically. Instead, they can hide behind the anonymity that the net provides....
Year: 2018
The Kiddie Tax: Think Twice Before Making Gifts
Co–authored by Kristine M. Scott, Estate Planning Associate Whether it’s to start your kids’ portfolio early, or provide income to students already in college, parents and grandparents make gifts to their children and grandchildren more than you may think. And if...
Giselle Carson & Leadership Florida
Celebrating Florida, the Gulf Coast Region, and the Ringling with Giselle’s Leadership Florida classmates!
Guides for Managing Someone Else’s Money
Co-authored by Sharon L. Palmer, ACP, FRP Being named to take care of someone else’s money – whether as a trustee of a trust, as a court appointed guardian, or as an agent under someone’s durable power of attorney – can be a tremendous responsibility. It’s easy for...
Accused of Trademark Infringement: Do You Have Insurance?
As more businesses use the internet to advertise their goods and services, more business owners are discovering copyright and trademark infringement issues that impact their businesses. People duplicate photos, logos, portions of books, manuals, and websites that...
Podcast Interview: The Immigration Lawyers Podcast
We're excited to share Giselle’s podcast interview with John Khosravi on his show "The Immigration Lawyers Podcast", covering issues of work-life balance, H-1B updates, and the invisible wall. Listen now.
Summer-Mid-Year Estate Planning Review
Co-authored by Kristine M. Scott, Estate Planning Associate School is out, the kids are home, and you’re traveling to new places and spending time with your family. It’s summer time! While going out on the boat sounds like a good idea, try to make time to take a fresh...
Judge Confirms: You Can Be Fired for Flipping Off the President without Violating Your First Amendment Rights
At the end of last year, I shared about the case of Juli Briskman, who was photographed flipping the bird at President Trump’s motorcade. Her company, which oversees government contractors, fired her after she shared the photo on social media. Briskman then filed a...