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A Video Conversation with Dan Bader, VP of Business Operations for ELTA North America- Part 1
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantSupporting Israeli and U.S. defense and security operations with top-tier surveillance technology Dan Bader is Vice President of Business Operations for ELTA North America. Affiliated with ELTA Systems—a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries—ELTA North America is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of…
Read | Delete: Millennials Work Life Balance
Which employers are most successful when it comes to procuring and keeping Millennial talent? When it comes to future career opportunities, Millennials attach the most importance to a good work/life balance. Companies that offer their employees opportunities to progress and a degree of flexibility (such as remote working possibilities) are also attractive to younger workers….
Landlord Tenant Tips: Early Termination of Lease by a Military Servicemember
Question from Landlord: A current resident received military orders relocating him across the country in two weeks. The resident put in a notice of intent to terminate the lease early. Can the resident terminate his lease early, and if so, when will the lease terminate? Answer: Yes, pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), 50…
Must CC&R’s be provided to a buyer at closing?
This column was submitted by my partners, Cynthia Jones and Chris Gelwicks. Q. Does a copy of the CC&R’s have to be given to the buyer by an attorney at closing? A friend says that’s the law and if they aren’t provided they can sue to get out of the contract. Is that true? A:…
Must CC&R’s be provided to a buyer at closing?
This column was submitted by my partners, Cynthia Jones and Chris Gelwicks. Q. Does a copy of the CC&R’s have to be given to the buyer by an attorney at closing? A friend says that’s the law and if they aren’t provided they can sue to get out of the contract. Is that true? A:…
Biz Tek Today: Technology & Business
For most of us technology is a love/hate relationship. And further most of us are completely dependent on our technology. In business, the failure of technology can mean the literal shutdown of our business. Consequently, having good technology resources is paramount. What happens, however, when the person you entrust your…
Friday Factoid: “Zombie Trademarks” Can Come Back to Life
Trademarks become unenforceable if the owner ceases to use the mark for a significant continuous period of time (three years in the U.S.). Nevertheless, the owner may seek to enforce such marks (sometimes called zombie marks) against companies that revive abandoned brands. The department store Macy’s recently won a ruling against a company that sold…
The ABC’s of Business Development & Marketing
Digital marketing – two words that have marketing teams across the globe scrambling to create social media accounts, disseminate more content and optimize company websites. In the technology-driven society we live in today, it is easy to become inundated with digital marketing opportunities, placing more traditional methods of business development on the backburner. The business…
Friday Factoid: Senate Unanimously Approves Trade Secrets Bill
In April 2016, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation to give companies the ability to sue in federal court for cases in which their trade secrets are stolen. The bill was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, which is now considering similar legislation. Source: Reuters.com If you have any questions regarding the content of…
F-1 Visa Start-Up Activities
Permissible Work for the Immigrant Student Entrepreneur You are one of those sorts of people who are great at multi tasking. You are also a foreign student on a F-1 student visa. You should really be studying for mid terms, but your mind is preoccupied elsewhere. You have been burning the midnight oil, planning your…