Avoiding Estate Litigation

Q:  My best friend’s mom passed away and her brother is challenging her estate planning documents in Court. The situation is very stressful, and she says she will never speak with her brother after this fiasco. I have three children. How do I prevent a legal...

Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020

Washington D.C. joins California and Montana as one of the few jurisdictions with a nearly complete ban on noncompetition provisions applicable to employees. The Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (the “Act”) was signed into law on January 11, 2021 by...

Seven Tips for Navigating a Customer’s Bankruptcy

The Federal Courts of the United States recently reported that total bankruptcy filings rose 14.2%, with increases in both business and non-business bankruptcies in the 12-month period ending December 31, 2024. This continues an ongoing rebound in filings after more...