Posted on 2/14/17
Immigration Law Updates – Travel Ban Updates and ICE Raids
On Thursday, February 9th, a three judge motions panel for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision of the US District Court for the . . .
Posted on 2/14/17
Jewish National Fund Maryland Lawyers for Israel Cocktail Reception
Join Jewish National Fund Maryland Lawyers for Israel for a cocktail reception on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Fedder and Garten Professional Association (36 S. Charles . . .
Posted on 2/13/17
Family Law Legislation to Watch During the 2017 Session
The 2017 Maryland Legislative session is underway and, as of the end of January, 40 family-law related bills have been filed. Of note:SB 499 — If . . .
Posted on 2/13/17
Read | Delete: The Bicycle’s 200 Years
The humble bicycle, which marks its 200th anniversary this year, owes its birth to the gigantic eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Tambora in 1815. The debris launched . . .
Posted on 2/13/17
Jennifer Ciarrocchi Joins PK Law as an Associate
Pessin Katz Law, P.A. (PK Law) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Ciarrocchi has joined the firm as an Associate
Posted on 2/14/17
Hugh Marbury Joins the American Law Institute’s Restatement of Copyright Law Project
Hugh Marbury, a partner in DLA Piper’s Baltimore Litigation practice, has joined the Members Consultative Group
Posted on 2/13/17
The ReSET - Tale of Two Cities - A Lesson on Innovation Districts from St. Louis
?Our Urban Doppelganger. There’s a lot of buzz around innovation districts, much of it fed by the
Posted on 2/10/17
The Weekly Scenario: Charitable Contributions from an IRA
Question: Is there a way to make charitable contributions directly from my IRA?Answer: Yes, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 that went into . . .
Posted on 2/10/17
John Raftery To Speak At PMA Fair Housing Seminar In Rockville, Maryland
John Raftery will lead an, in-depth discussion of fair housing laws (federal, state and local) as they impact the rental and management of residential properties.Topics will . . .
Posted on 2/9/17
Trademarks: Are They Worth Registering?
Businesses often use trademarks or service marks to market products or services that they offer, investing thousands of dollars in artwork and advertising in the process. . . .
Posted on 2/9/17
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- Valentine’s Edition
The World’s Most Famous Brands Series: Valentine’s EditionThis quiz will test your knowledge of Valentine's Day facts.Start QuizIf you have any questions regarding the content of . . .
Posted on 2/9/17
Symposium Addresses Critical Needs of Children Living With FASD
On Friday, January 27, 2017, nearly 150 child welfare, legal, education and health professionals, volunteers, and parents attended Maryland Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association’s Fetal . . .
Posted on 2/8/17
Telebriefs: Criminal Background Checks- What are Employers Allowed to Ask and When?
On January 22nd, 2017, the Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance became effective in Los Angeles, CA. The ordinance, similarly to “Ban the Box” legislation in other jurisdictions . . .
Posted on 2/8/17
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Why All Signs Point to a CFPB Commission
When Donald Trump was elected president, there were reports of the president-elect’s intention to do away with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau altogether. Now, only a . . .
Posted on 2/7/17
Understanding the Different Types of Alimony
A potentially contentious issue in divorce is alimony, or money that the economically independent spouse may pay to the economically dependent spouse. Its function is to . . .
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
Offit Kurman Attorney Revée M. Walters To Speak At The Young Lawyers Section, Diversity Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association
On Wednesday February 8th, Offit Kurman attorney, Revée M. Walters, will be speaking at a free, Maryland State Bar Association event on women in private practice. . . .
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 2/6/17
Shapiro Sher Names New Partner: Pat Gill
Shapiro Sher congratulates Pat Gill on becoming a partner of the firm. Previously, Mr. Gill was an associate in Shapiro Sher’s
Posted on 2/6/17
MVLS Launches New Cyber Civil Clinics to Reach Clients in Maryland’s Underserved Counties
First Cyber Clinic to be Offered at Wicomico Public Library Downtown Branch on February 8 from 2-4 p.m.Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS), the largest provider of . . .
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
Miller, Miller & Canby Names Soo Lee-Cho Principal; Joins Jody Kline as Co-Chair of Land Use Group
Miller, Miller & Canby is pleased to announce that Soo Lee-Cho, member of the Land Use Group, has been named Principal
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 . . .
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