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New Matter CCBA Officers Michelle Bernardo-Rudy, President Bryan L. Nagle, Vice President Donald Lynn, Jr., Treasurer James Doyle, Secretary New Matter Committee Maria Janoski, Editor Rami Bishay Mark Blank, Jr. Ryan Buchanan Charles T. DeTulleo Jennifer Fink Andrew Lehr Shannon McDonald John McKenna Kim Denise Morton Mary Wade Myers Sara Planthaber Karyn L. Seace Bill Wilson
2ND QUARTER 2022
FEATURES Should a Fiduciary Tiptoe in the Crypto?..........................................6 Reducing Business Costs in Q2: What Your Competitors & Clients Are Doing ................................10 Reinforcing the Need for a Solid Benefit Program....................12
Is My Spouse Entitled to a Piece of My Inheritance if We Divorce?........................................32
IN EVERY ISSUE President’s Message.................................4
CCBA 2022 Presidents’ Dinner........18
The Blank Page.......................................14
Spring Bench Bar 2022......................19
From the Desk of the Executive Director.........................16
Lawyers Matter Legacies Matter ....................................20 Justice Brown-Jackson’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court .....................................22 Refuse To Be a Victim: Personal and Home Safety...............24
Save Our Environment........................26 Did You Ever Wonder?..........................28 Initial Consult: Kaitlyn R. Macaulay, Esq......................34
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CCBA Staff Matt Holliday Executive Director Rachel Prince Communications, Events, and Marketing Manager
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