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
Offit Kurman Attorneys Laura Rubenstein and Gregory Currey Presented at Frederick County SHRM
On January 26th, Offit Kurman Labor and Employment attorneys Laura Rubenstein and Gregory Currey
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 1/30/17
The ReSET – Why Maryland’s Maker Movement Matters to Manufacturing
Finally Maryland has something to celebrate about its manufacturing sector – a growth spurt that it
Posted on 1/27/17
Karp, Wigodsky, Norwind, Kudel & Gold, P.A. Adds John P. Kudel As Partner
Karp,Wigodsky, Norwind, Kudel & Gold, P.A. is pleased to announce that John Patrick Kudel, after being Of Counsel to the
Posted on 1/27/17
Joseph Kelley III Serves on Cybersecurity Panel
On Friday, January 20, 2017, Offit Kurman principal attorney, Joseph T. Kelley III, served on Advance’s Technology Best Practices
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
Offit Kurman Hosts Baltimore Nonprofit Executives Roundtable with Guest Dave Ryan of Compensation GPS
On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, Offit Kurman principal attorneys Howard Kurman and Laura Rubenstein hosted the firm’s first-quarter, 2017 Baltimore Nonprofit Executives Roundtable. At this roundtable . . .
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
Offit Kurman Partners with GovCon Teaming Platform, govmates
Offit Kurman is pleased to announce the firm’s new strategic marketing partnership with govmates. Founded in 2016, govmates is a free teaming partner platform for government . . .
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 1/23/17
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 1/24/17
Saul Ewing Elects Nine Attorneys To Partnership; Seven To Special Counsel
Saul Ewing LLP, a full service law firm with more than 260 lawyers in 11 East Coast offices, today announced that it has elected nine attorneys . . .
Posted on 1/24/17
Cameron Hunt Joins Womble Carlyle as Client Service Director in Northern Virginia
As part of Womble Carlyle’s focus on and continuing investment in the Northern Virginia business community, experienced sales and marketing professional Cameron Hunt
Posted on 1/24/17
Linowes and Blocher Bolsters Commercial Litigation/Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Land Use/Zoning Practices
Linowes and Blocher LLP continues to enhance its services in key practice areas with the addition of Anthony F. Cavanaugh as partner to the firm’s Commercial . . .
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
Jayme L. Levy Joins Frankel Sims Law As Associate Attorney
Frankel Sims Law is pleased to announce that Jayme L. Levy has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Levy, who concentrates her
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