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CBD, THC, the FDA & Other Acronyms in an Emerging Industry: A Consumer Perspective

Patrick Brickman November 19, 2019

Cannabidiol. Tetrahydrocannabinol. These are the scientific terms for the compounds found in hemp and marijuana, respectively (thank goodness for acronyms). With the swiftly changing cultural and legal landscape dealing with these (potentially useful) chemicals, it’s important that consumers and consumer advocates stay aware of the nature of this emerging industry, and how its accelerating growth can attract snake oil salesmen,

Illinois Enacts New Trust Code

Kurt Mattson November 6, 2019

Illinois residents will have a new Illinois Trust Code that replaces the Illinois Trusts and Trustees Act. The new legislation has a few notable changes concerning fiduciaries. The new code goes into effect on January 1, 2020 and for the most part adheres to the Uniform Trust Code (UTC) which has been enacted in 33 other states and D.C. However,

Think Twice Before Posting That Facebook Rant: How Social Media Can Be Used Against You in Family Court

Attorney at Law Magazine October 28, 2019

Partner Gary Fishbein with Brot•Gross•Fishbein•LLP, one of the most soughtafter family law attorneys in Southern California, catering to celebrities and high-net-worth individuals, sat down with Attorney at Law Magazine to discuss the impact of social media on today’s family law cases. AALM: Is it common practice to review social media accounts in contested divorces or child custody battles? Fishbein: California

Enhancing Value for Injured Clients at Settlement

Keith Maynard October 9, 2019

As attorneys, we are trained to pursue and resolve legal issues for the benefit of our clients. Primarily, those benefits are in the form of compensation. A verdict or settlement for an injured client is intended to compensate them for their losses, cover past and future medical care, and supplement or replace a loss of the ability to earn future

Exceptions to the Parol Evidence Rule an Important Consideration for Litigation Strategy

Tyler J. Oldenburg October 9, 2019

Most remember “merger” and “integration” clauses from their contracts courses in law school. Where a contract purports to state it is the entire agreement between the parties as to the subject matter of the contract, no parol evidence can be offered to contradict, modify, or amend the terms of that contract. The fundamental purpose of a merger clause “is to

SCOTUS Strikes Down North Carolina Trust Tax Law

Kurt Mattson September 26, 2019

The United States Supreme Court recently decided a case about the limits of a State’s power to tax a trust. In North Carolina v. Kaestner, Justice Sotomayor and a majority of the Court affirmed the decision of the North Carolina Supreme Court that it’s unconstitutional to tax trust income when the trust has nearly no connection with the state. The

What Is Killing Us These Days?

Kay Van Wey September 26, 2019

OK, all you smartypants, you get style points if you said heart disease or cancer. You get bonus points if you have been reading my articles and you guessed opioids! If you guessed preventable medical errors, you are my new BFF and I’ll buy you a cup of coffee if you’d like to come to my office to collect your

What If You’re Not Sure Whether an Order Is Final and Appealable?

Robin Bresky September 23, 2019

Some Florida trial court orders are final and appealable. Some orders are nonfinal but appealable on an interlocutory basis. Some orders are nonfinal and nonappealable; they cannot be reviewed except perhaps in an original proceeding via a petition for a writ such as a writ of certiorari. When considering an appeal, it is important to know which category the order

What is Intellectual Property?

Wayne Carroll September 17, 2019

Most people think that patents, trademarks and copyrights are intellectual property, but these are not intellectual property. Intellectual property is a form of property, but it is something that you cannot really see or touch because it is intangible property. Tangible property, like a house or a car, is something that you can touch and see, but intellectual property is

Do I Need to File a Trademark in Arizona?

Wayne Carroll September 17, 2019

Many businesses ask if they need a federal trademark to protect the name of their company, or their brand name, or a logo. While usually it is better to have the extra protection that a federally registered trademark provides, there are reasons why businesses choose not to file for federal protection. The following are three questions that businesses have asked,

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