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Why Estate Planning Still Matters, Even With a Mega Exemption

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the federal estate and gift tax exemption is slated to increase permanently to $15 million per person (or $30 million per married couple) starting in 2026. For many high net worth families, this shift is being hailed as a long-awaited alleviation from looming estate tax concerns. But don’t be fooled by the size […]

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What Clients Don’t See During Litigation and Why It Matters 

The Work Between the Milestones For most clients, litigation is defined by visible events like filings, hearings, and outcomes. These milestones matter, but they represent only a fraction of the work required to move a matter forward. Much of the progress happens in between, through planning and coordination, that keep the case moving even when nothing new appears on the docket.  Legal project managers

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Attractive Hubs for Web3 Companies (Part III) 

Choosing where to base your company is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In this three-part series, we’ve explored global hubs for Web3 companies, weighing regulatory clarity and tax incentives. In the first and second parts, we highlighted Switzerland, Bermuda, and Dubai, UAE, as leading jurisdictions for fintech and blockchain businesses. This final part looks at Panama.  Panama has long

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Staying Organized During the Holidays: A Project Manager’s Best Tips

The holiday season is a time of celebration, family, and reflection. It’s also one of the busiest times of the year. Between travel, parties, shopping, and year-end obligations, it’s easy for important tasks to slip through the cracks. For clients with legal matters, this can be even more stressful. Deadlines don’t take a holiday, and legal issues, whether related to real estate,

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Attractive Hubs for Web3 Companies (Part II) 

Choosing a permanent home for your company is a decision not to be taken lightly. This three-part series explores global hubs for Web3 companies, comparing regulations and tax incentives. Part I focused on Switzerland and Bermuda, in this second part, we will focus on Dubai, United Arab Emirates.   Dubai is an appealing jurisdiction that combines innovation with strategic access to the

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The Delaware Trapdoor: When Authorized Shares Become a Six-Figure Surprise

For as long as I can remember Delaware has been hailed as the pro-business jurisdiction; the gold standard for corporate law, investor predictability, and efficient courts. Law schools use it as the gold standard and companies have flocked there for good reasons, such as a sophisticated Court of Chancery, a robust body of case law, and streamlined governance rules.  But there is one corner of Delaware law

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The Hidden Dangers of Starting a Business Without a Written Agreement

Every great business starts with excitement, energy, and big ideas. That energy often convinces partners they do not need paperwork. After all, you trust each other. You agree on the vision. You shook hands. What could go wrong?  A lot. And it usually does.  Unclear Ownership Leads to Costly Fights Without a written agreement, you do not actually know who owns

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Juries Still Exist in Declaratory Judgment Actions: Lawyers Just Forgot

Somewhere along the procedural line, lawyers started treating declaratory judgment actions like purely equitable matters, handled by judges alone. That assumption is wrong. South Carolina law still allows jury trials in declaratory judgment cases when the underlying issue is legal in nature. Rule 57 says so plainly.  Rule 57 Says What It Says  Rule 57

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Navigating Holiday PTO: A Guide for South Carolina Employers 

Thanksgiving turkeys are already on the horizon, Christmas lights are winking from storage bins, and New Year’s resolutions are… well, still in draft form. But before your team decks the halls (or the office), let’s talk PTO and vacation policies.  The good news? South Carolina’s at-will employment rules give you plenty of wiggle room—no law

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Keeping Chaos in Check: Building Repeatable Workflows for Complex Litigation 

Managing multiple litigation matters at once can feel like juggling flaming torches, each one with its own deadlines, filings, and client expectations. For legal project managers, the key to maintaining order amid the chaos is to develop repeatable workflows that bring structure and predictability to even the most complex cases. By systematizing routine processes, you

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