Valentine’s Day

U.S. Consumers May Spend the Most On Valentines Day but the Philippines Love the Most.

U.S. Consumers May Spend the Most On Valentines Day but the Philippines Love the Most.

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Santiago A. Cueto

Valentine’s Day is big business around the world. In the U.S. alone, customers will spend around $18.6 billion on Valentine’s Day, with the average person spending around $131, according to a survey conducted by the National Retailers Association. Full Story

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Valentine’s Day Sparks Divorce Debate

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Alli Gerkman

Inspired by the spirit of a holiday devoted to love, the New York Times’ Room for Debate editorial board hosted a lively discussion that asks: “Should a divorce be more difficult to obtain? Or is the process arduous enough already?” Full Story

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More Examples of Why Valentine’s Day is a Bad Day for Employers

More Examples of Why Valentine’s Day is a Bad Day for Employers

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Daniel Schwartz

Two years ago, I wrote of the perils of Valentine’s Day.  While it may be a day for lovers, it is also a day where people do crazy (read: stupid) things. Full Story

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Need a Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift? Be Careful!

Need a Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift? Be Careful!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tiffany Blofield

Do you need to buy a last minute Valentine’s Day gift?  You may be thinking of picking up the best-selling book Fifty Shades of Grey.  Be careful – you need to read this post so that you are not confused and buy something else. Full Story

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Valentine’s Day Tips for Divorced or Separated People

Posted on February 14, 2013 by J. Benjamin Stevens

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the second most celebrated holiday around the world, trailing only New Year’s Day? Full Story

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Science and Romance – A Valentine’s Day Special

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Kirk Hartley

For Valentine’s Day, no law but some insights on the science of romance drawn from this full text online article by University of Notre Dame Sociologist Elizabeth McClintock. Full Story

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Romantic Estate Planning

Romantic Estate Planning

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Hull and Hull LLP

A heart-warming story of some unorthodox estate planning has been circulating online the past few days.  The story comes from a 68-year-old woman in Houston, Texas named Sue Johnston. Full Story

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The Love Contract:  When Cupid Aims His Bow at Your Co-Worker

The Love Contract: When Cupid Aims His Bow at Your Co-Worker

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Chelsea D. Spuck

Oh, L’Amour.  As Valentine’s Day approaches and the flowers and cookie bouquet deliveries start roaming the hallways, it is time for us to turn our sights on one of the most innocent-seeming, yet problematic, aspects of employment law:  the workplace romance.  Full Story

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‘Tis the Season for Office Romances … Love and the Office Water Cooler

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Christina M. Kennedy

As Valentine’s Day approaches, what better time to address the proverbial workplace issue — the office romance. Full Story

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Love Your Finances and Kiss Your Debts Goodbye

Love Your Finances and Kiss Your Debts Goodbye

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Christine Wilton

It’s the Season for Love and every year I endeavor to write about Love and Money.  Both seem to make me smile. Full Story

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