Insights Archives - Wood + Lamping

Simply Money: Five Tips for Buying Long-Term Health Insurance

February 9, 2023

Elder Law, Medicare, and Medicaid Insights Trusts, Estates and Wealth Transfer

Employee Non-Competition Agreements Are Not Dead Yet

January 16, 2023

In early January 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed rule that would bar employers from entering into non-competition agreements with employees and require employers to rescind any existing non-competition agreements. Many sources give the impression that the ban is in place or just around the corner. While this is certainly news worth following, we strongly encourage employers and employees to understand one critical thing: employee non-competition agreements are not dead yet.

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Insights Labor and Employment Law Litigation

Simply Money: Eight Common Medicaid Mistakes

November 28, 2022

In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman walks through eight common Medicaid pitfalls you can avoid as you prepare yourself and your family financially if long-term care is needed.

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Elder Law, Medicare, and Medicaid Insights Trusts, Estates and Wealth Transfer

Simply Money: Your Legal Responsibility for Your Parents

November 4, 2022

In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman discusses the laws regarding elder abuse law, what your legal responsibility is to your parents, and what you can do to avoid liability if there is estrangement, an elder has declined assistance, or other extenuating circumstances.

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Elder Law, Medicare, and Medicaid Insights

ADA Decision Signals that Gender Identity Issues Require Careful Attention

October 4, 2022

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Insights Local Government Law

When It Comes to Harassment Under Title IX, Follow Your Policies

October 4, 2022

Title IX compliance is becoming more and more complicated as political fighting, and regulatory changes emerge. Wood + Lamping School Law attorney Claire Parsons outlines the one thing school officials can do to ensure a compliant response under Title IX, despite the confusion.

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Insights School Law

Nontaxable Divisive Reorganizations Can Protect Shareholders from Tax Burdens

October 4, 2022

It’s common for a corporation of any size to split, but taxable reorganizations can create an unnecessary tax burden on all parties involved. Wood + Lamping attorney Howard Richshafer outlines divisive reorganization structures which can protect corporations and shareholders from tax liability.

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Insights Tax Law

Simply Money: Your Financial Responsibility for Your Parents

September 19, 2022

In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman breaks down the dos and don’ts of setting up a parent in a care facility, the paperwork to watch for, and how to take care of your loved ones without putting yourself at financial risk.

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