The Pitfalls of DIY Wills: Lessons Learned from a Florida Probate Case

by Leslie Marenco | Oct 13, 2017 | Articles, Case Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills

  DIY wills are becoming more prevalent as legal services can now be accessed easily online. For better or worse, more and more people are turning to online services to meet their legal needs, maybe even you.   Here’s what you need to know before you decide...

Will a Florida Court Recognize a Foreign Will?

by Leslie Marenco | Jun 2, 2017 | Articles, Case Law, Wills

  One of the effects of globalization is the increase in foreign-born individuals and families visiting, living, and/or investing in the United States and it is very common for those people to own property in both their native home, as well as here in the United...

Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Will Have Monumental Effects

by Leslie Marenco | Aug 14, 2015 | Articles, Case Law, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills

In June, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, a highly publicized case upholding the rights of same-sex couples to marry. This decision has widespread implications in various areas, many of which have not been anticipated in...

Unintended Consequences From the Case of the Missing Will

by Leslie Marenco | Mar 20, 2015 | Articles, Case Law, Wills

Even the best intentions can have unintended consequences when it comes to estate planning.  A case now winding its way through the New York appellate court system provides a cautionary tale when it comes to the safekeeping of your estate planning documents. According...

How Your Employees’ Social Media Contacts Could be Protectable Trade Secrets

by Leslie Marenco | Dec 31, 2014 | Articles, Business/ Corporate Law, Case Law

The question of whether an employee’s LinkedIn contacts can be considered trade secrets belonging to a former employer is a question currently before a Central California district court. In Cellular Accessories For Less, Inc. v. Trinitas, LLC, defendant David Oakes...

How to Avoid a Trademark Infringement Dogfight

by Leslie Marenco | Nov 8, 2014 | Articles, Case Law

A New Jersey entrepreneur who sells organic dog treats under the label, “Snaks 5th Avenchew” has prevailed in her fight to keep the name after a short scrap with fashion retailer Saks Fifth Avenue. Carrie Sarabella, who sells her organic dog treats online and direct...