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How Not To Get Zoned Out Of Your Transaction Or Project

Written By Eric J. Remington

Commercial real estate transactions and projects have become more complex and expensive.  So, analyzing zoning and land use restrictions prior to the closing has become more important than ever.  The goal is to m…

Google Glass^TM: The Newest Technology Craze And "Game-Changer" For Employment Laws

Written By Will Oden and Devon D. Williams

Google® recently began marketing its newest product:  Google Glass™.  Seemingly identical to the futuristic spy gadgets worn by James Bond, Google Glass™ is ahead of its time and on track to make…

Tax Listings And Tax Maps: Do You Own What The Tax Office Thinks You Own?

Most people are aware of what property they own, whether individually or through a business, but a person's understanding of his or her property may not always be consistent with the records of the county tax office &ndash…

Freedom Of Speech On Facebook^®

Written By Hayley R. Wells

A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit holds that when a public employee clicks "Like" on a political candidate's Facebook® post, that is constitutionally-protected free speech.…

My Spouse Did What and I Owe How Much in Taxes?

Written By Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn

Filing a joint tax return seems like an innocuous and pre-determined action for most married couples.  It is important to understand what obligations come with signing a joint return and what options are available for…