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Destination Maternity Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Destination Maternity Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday in Delaware under docket number 19-12256. The large maternity-wear retailer owns approximately 458 U.S. stores comprised of 362 Motherhood Maternity Stores, 26 Pea in the Pod stores, and 70 Destination Maternity stores.
Valid Execution of a Will
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The general conception by most people is that a Last Will and Testament must be signed by the Decedent in the presence of two witnesses. While this is undoubtedly the preferred method for a Last Will and Testament to be executed, it is not the only way that a Will… Continue reading
New Jersey Lien Law vs. Pennsylvania Lien Law: The Writing Requirement
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This is the second blog in a series of blogs examining the differences between New Jersey Lien Law and Pennsylvania Lien Law. Read part one discussing notice and timing differences here. Since these states share a border, and many contractors operate in both states, they should be aware of the… Continue reading
How to Know You Have the Right Transition Attorney for Your Community Association
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When community association board members hire a transition attorney for their condominium or homeowners association, they may not know exactly what to look for. They may not know much about transition to begin with, or may not know the right questions to ask in order to find the right transition… Continue reading
Though Unattractive, You Still Need a Pre-Nup or Cohabitation Agreement
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A shortage of economically attractive men is yet another reason you may need a pre-nup before tying the knot. A recent Cornell University study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family says that one of the reasons the U.S. has seen a decline in marriage is because there is… Continue reading
California Assembly Bill 5 and the (Non-)Impact on the Financial Services Industry
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California Assembly Bill 5 (the “Bill”) was passed in Senate on September 9, 2019 after passing the Assembly back in May. According to reporting by the New York Times, it is expected that California Governor, Gavin Newsom, will sign the bill. The Bill changes the status quo on the classification… Continue reading
New Tiered, Flexible Multiple Dwelling Inspection Schedules in New Jersey
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Acting Governor Sheila Oliver has signed into law S1150, creating a flexible inspection schedule under the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for multiple dwelling inspections under Title 40. Historically, the DCA has required inspections at a minimum of once every five years. The length of time between inspections raised concerns… Continue reading
A Case of Bananas: Costume Copyright Infringement
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Not all bananas are created equally. Rasta Imposta, a retail wholesaler of Halloween costumes, filed a claim for copyright and trade dress infringement and unfair competition against Kangaroo Manufacturing, another costume retailer, after Rasta’s CEO discovered Kangaroo selling a costume that resembled one of Rasta’s costumes without a license. The… Continue reading
Puppynup – It’s a Thing, and If You Are an Animal Lover, You Need It
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Audrey and Matt are young and in love. They have just graduated college and adopted Tenley, a one-year-old shelter puppy. Carol and Jack are in their late 50s and are getting married. Carol raises show dogs, and one of her dogs, Buddy, won multiple prestigious awards for agility. Steve and… Continue reading
Perkins & Marie Callender Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Perkins & Marie Callender’s LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this morning in Delaware under docket number 19-11743. The Memphis, Tenn. family-dining chain previously filed in 2011. Prior to filing, the company operated more than 400 locations in the two brands, including 400 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery locations (134 company… Continue reading
