Posted on 2/7/17
Should Your Company be Run as a Democracy?
A business owner recently explained that her company was planning to reduce the staffing budget. She wanted to allot more funds to launch a new product . . .
Posted on 2/6/17
Read | Delete: Best Music-Based 2017 Super Bowl Commercials
Of course, the Super Bowl is one of the best days of the year for advertisers, and that’s regardless of who wins the game. Even if . . .
Posted on 2/3/17
Immigration Law Updates – What Every Employer Needs to Know
During his campaign, President Trump made a number of statements about immigration law. While many elected officials will campaign one way and govern another, from the . . .
Posted on 2/2/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series – Super Bowl Commercials Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Super Bowl Commercials EditionThis quiz will test your knowledge of the most memorable Super Bowl commercials.If you have any questions . . .
Posted on 2/2/17
M & A Nuggets: Post- Closing Matters Do Matter
Congratulations! You have either purchased a business or sold your business. Now what? There are important steps to take in the days and weeks immediately after . . .
Posted on 2/1/17
What Role Should Parents Play in a Divorce Case? Offit Kurman Family Law Attorney Joe Condo Shares His Experience in Washingtonian Article
Joseph A. Condo, a principal with Offit Kurman’s Family Law Practice Group, was recently featured in a Washingtonian article about divorce trends among millennials and members . . .
Posted on 2/1/17
District Dealing: Data Centers
Attractiveness of data centers remains high as demand for cloud-based storage continues to grow. Last month The Meridian Group sold a 280,000 square foot technology campus . . .
Posted on 1/31/17
Tips for Getting Through Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation is often used to help individuals reach an agreement instead of going to court. Divorce cases can often be extremely volatile, making it helpful . . .
Posted on 1/31/17
Biz Tek Today: Always Be Prepared to Sell Your Business
The article below on being prepared at all times to sell your business is a good one. And business owners should adopt this mindset because many . . .
Posted on 1/30/17
Read | Delete: What’s the Oldest Business in Your State?
Think your small business has staying power? It might. But it probably isn’t quite as impressive as some of the small businesses included on an infographic . . .
Posted on 1/30/17
Compensation and Compliance Matters: The Future of the CFPB Is Not Necessarily as Bleak as It Looks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requested an en banc review in November by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. If granted, the . . .
Posted on 1/27/17
The Weekly Scenario: IRA & Stocks
Question: Is my self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) permitted to acquire stock in my newly formed corporation?Answer: Yes, an IRA may own stock (majority or minority) . . .
Posted on 1/27/17
When It Comes to an FDD Review in Virginia and Maryland, Not All Attorneys are Created Equal
Brian Loffredo is an attorney with Offit Kurman, P.A., a mid-Atlantic law firm. Brian has assisted hundreds of franchisees nationwide with their FDD and franchise agreement . . .
Posted on 1/26/17
Friday Factoid: Jan 27th Patent Applications in FY 2015
In Fiscal Year 2015, 617,216 patent applications and 503,889 trademark applications were filed with the USPTO. In Fiscal Year 2015, the USPTO issued 322,448 patents and . . .
Posted on 1/26/17
Telebriefs: How Employers Should Document Workplace Issues
Employer documentation can make or break a legal defense. It is imperative that employers take documentation of workplace issues very seriously and provide adequate documentation training . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
Revising Your Will After a Divorce
An annual review of your will is a good idea for anyone, but if you’ve recently divorced, then updating your will is vital to ensuring that . . .
Posted on 1/25/17
Criminal Background Checks in the Context of “Ban-the-Box” Legislation
Employers frequently are constrained in their attempts to do criminal background checks on applicants because of so-called “Ban-the-Box” statutes/ordinances which often prohibit them from asking an . . .
Posted on 1/24/17
M & A Nuggets: IP- Is it Protected?
In the wave of technology mergers the last several years, the most important asset acquired is typically the seller’s intellectual property. As purchaser, it is important . . .
Posted on 1/24/17
Melissa Boyd Moderates Panel at PBA Family Law Section Winter Meeting
Melissa Boyd, a family law attorney at High Swartz LLP, recently moderated a panel discussion at the Pennsylvania
Posted on 1/23/17
Read | Delete: Inaugural Firsts
The first inauguration was on January 20th, 1937. Franklin Roosevelt took the oath of the Presidency for the second time, but for the first time on . . .
Posted on 1/23/17
Ethical Implications of Advertising Attorney Accolades
In 1868 The Martindale Company first produced the Martindale Legal Directory, a predecessor to the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. The Martindale Legal Directory’s stated purpose was “to . . .
Posted on 1/20/17
The Weekly Scenario: Family member as Trustees
Question: Should I name a family member as Trustee for trusts I set up for my children?Answer: It is common for family members to be named . . .
Posted on 1/19/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series-Inauguration Day Songs Edition
Friday Factoid Quiz: Inauguration Day Songs Edition Test your knowledge with this Friday Factoid quiz of songs that were #1 in the United States on the . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Bankruptcy and Divorce
A divorce can go from bad to worse when bankruptcy is involved. While each spouse may blame the other for financial problems, both may be affected . . .
Posted on 1/18/17
Offit Kurman Attorney Gregory Currey To Host Legal Lunch With Laura Webinar Series
On January 17th, Laura Rubenstein announced that Offit Kurman attorney Gregory Currey is the new host of Legal Lunch With Laura, which will be renamed Management . . .
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