Posted on 11/2/16
Paid Meals Break Can Not Offset Overtime
In Bobbi-Jo Smiley v. E.I. DuPont, No. 14-4583, Slip Op. (3d. Cir. 10/7/16), a case of first impression in Pennsylvania, workers at DuPont’s Pennsylvania manufacturing plant . . .
Posted on 11/2/16
The Weekly Scenario: Retirement Plan Loans
Question: I am considering taking a loan from my company retirement plan. Is it risky to do so?Answer: The decision to borrow money from a retirement . . .
Posted on 11/2/16
Offit Kurman Client Integrity Consulting Solutions Completes Successful Merger with WeiserMazars
Michael N. Mercurio and Brent T. Salmons, two attorneys with Offit Kurman’s Business Law and Transactions Group, represented Integrity Consulting Solutions LLC during its recent sale . . .
Posted on 11/2/16
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Ranked in 29 National Practice Areas in the 2017 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Report
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney received top-tier national and metropolitan practice rankings in the 2017 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" report. Specifically, . . .
Posted on 11/2/16
Cohen & Grigsby Recognized in "Best Law Firms" Rankings by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers
Business law firm Cohen & Grigsby is pleased to announce its 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" rankings. Several practice areas have been . . .
Posted on 11/1/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Nonprofits
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Each installment of “The Entrepreneur’s . . .
Posted on 11/1/16
M & A Nuggets: Labor Matters
One of the most important assets you will “acquire” when purchasing a business is the seller’s pool of employees. That pool of employees has benefits and . . .
Posted on 11/1/16
Burns White Attains 13 Rankings in the 2017 U.S. News Best Law Firms Survey
Burns White earned 13 rankings in the 2017 U.S.News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. Most notably, the firm received a national first-tier . . .
Posted on 10/31/16
Important Details about Taxes and Divorce
According to the IRS website: you are jointly and individually responsible for any tax, interest, and penalties due on a joint return for a tax year . . .
Posted on 10/31/16
Williams Family Law Named a 2017 'Best Law Firm' by U.S. News - Best Lawyers
Bucks County law firm ranked among the best for family law in Philadelphia areaBucks County family law firm Williams Family Law, P.C. is pleased to announced . . .
Posted on 10/31/16
U.S. News - Best Lawyers Names High Swartz 2017 ‘Best Law Firm’
Full-service law firm honored for family, municipal and environmental lawFull-service law firm High Swartz has been named a “Best Law Firm” for 2017 by U.S. News . . .
Posted on 10/27/16
Dissecting The Deal: Integration Planning
Michael N. Mercurio, Esq. is the head of Offit Kurman’s Anatomy of the Deal, a series of exclusive events for entrepreneurs, owners, and C-level officers interested . . .
Posted on 10/26/16
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Company’s Name
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Each installment of “The Entrepreneur’s . . .
Posted on 10/25/16
M & A Nuggets: Real Estate Issues-No. 4
This nugget is the fourth in a series discussing real estate issues related to the purchase of a business that uses real estate owned by the . . .
Posted on 10/25/16
Focus on the Children When Co-Parenting: Keeping Balance and Managing Frustration
Co-parenting after a divorce can be a very complex matter, especially if contention exists between the parents. Much of what a child will experience depends upon . . .
Posted on 10/24/16
Offit Kurman Celebrated Among 2016 Daily Record Innovators of the Year
The Maryland Daily Record has named Offit Kurman a 2016 Innovator of the Year, recognizing the firm for its groundbreaking Cannabis Practice Group, which was founded . . .
Posted on 10/24/16
Read | Delete: Hiring The Right People
Mark Miller, Vice President of Leadership Development for Chick-Fil-A, once said, “Hiring the right people is 90% of the equation.” Have you ever noticed how Chick-Fil-A . . .
Posted on 10/24/16
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Bank Statement Loans Are Only as Safe as the Lenders Originating Them
As consumers increasingly accept nontraditional jobs and move away from standard, well-documented income patterns, mortgage lenders are faced with an old dilemma taking on a slightly . . .
Posted on 10/21/16
Dissecting The Deal: Due Diligence by Both Companies
Michael N. Mercurio, Esq. is the head of Offit Kurman’s Anatomy of the Deal, a series of exclusive events for entrepreneurs, owners, and C-level officers interested . . .
Posted on 10/21/16
The Weekly Scenario: Supplemental Society Income Benefits
Question: My child is currently receiving Supplemental Society Income (SSI) benefits and is going to turn 18. Is there anything I should consider before that time?Answer: . . .
Posted on 10/20/16
Find Great Entrepreneurial Stories on the Offit Kurman Podcast
Looking for more business and legal perspectives on your commute, at the gym, around the house, or anywhere you don’t have time to read? Subscribe to . . .
Posted on 10/20/16
Friday Factoid: Trader Joe’s May Proceed Against Pirate Joe’s in Canada
Normally, trademark owners in the U.S. cannot enforce the federal Lanham Act against parties that are using their registered
Posted on 10/19/16
Telebriefs: Workplace Drug Testing Study Shows Nationwide Increase in Drug Use
Last month, Quest Diagnostics, a clinical laboratory service, published a workplace drug study called The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ that revealed an increase in positive . . .
Posted on 10/19/16
Read | Delete: Age Discrimination in the Workplace
In a decision that has shocked the employment bar, an en banc federal appeals court recently ruled that older job applicants can’t rely on disparate impact . . .
Posted on 10/13/16
Friday Factoid: Who Owns Houston?
The University of Houston recently sued Houston College of Law (formerly known as South Texas College of Law) to prevent
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