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Prenuptial Primer

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Many people associate the word “prenup” with celebrities or the rich and famous, and it’s possible that the only time a person has heard anything about prenuptial agreements is in music or the movies. The truth is that anyone...more

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The Effect of Choice of Law Provisions in Prenuptial Agreements

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When wedding bells are ringing, the last thing most couples want to think about is the possibility of death or divorce. However, for those entering long-term relationships or preparing for marriage, prenuptial agreements can...more

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Tennessee v. BlackRock: How this Case Informs How We Look Back and Look Ahead at ESG

This is the final post in our 2024 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year... Politicians in Republican-led states have painted a target on environmental,...more

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The Pitfalls of Transferring Assets Into Trust Prior to Divorce

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Transferring assets into trust for the benefit of children or others is a common estate planning tool. The party making the transfer into a trust gives up any right to control the property or its distribution....more

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Opportunity Zones: New Guidance Sheds Light on How Private Equity Industry Can Take Advantage

• Proposed regulations issued on October 19 provide welcome guidance to asset managers regarding the formation of qualified opportunity funds (QOFs) that may provide investors with the following three tax benefits: (1)...more

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America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018: United States Senate Passes S.3021

The United States Senate on October 19th passed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (“S.3021”). The comprehensive water infrastructure legislation now moves to President Trump for execution....more

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Pennsylvania's Imminent Report on Investment Fees: What's Coming Next?

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The schedule for review of the investment strategies of the Public Employees' Retirement System and School Employees' Retirement System just became accelerated. At its hearing on July 30, 2018, Pennsylvania's...more

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PSERS Takes Action to Reduce Fees Paid to External Investment Managers

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This development represents just one aspect of the ongoing debate over active versus passive asset management. Earlier this month, Pennsylvania's largest public pension fund, the Public School Employees' Retirement System...more

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Should You Revise Your Power Of Attorney?

Powers of attorney serve an essential role in estate planning, giving North Carolinians control over who will manage their affairs during periods of lifetime incapacity. Changes to North Carolina’s Power of Attorney statute,...more

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