Posted on 10/11/16
Questions About An Applicant’s Prior Salary History
Could They Be At Risk?In what may be a signal of a provocative trend in the workplace, on September 14, 2016, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton of . . .
Posted on 10/10/16
Offit Kurman Principal Laurie M. Wasserman Receives 2016 Ten-Year Volunteer Award
On Wednesday, October 5th Offit Kurman Principal, Laurie M. Wasserman, received the “2016 Ten-Year Volunteer” award in recognition of her outstanding pro bono commitment to Maryland Volunteer . . .
Posted on 10/10/16
Avoid These Financial Mistakes in Divorce
When a couple separates and ultimately divorces, a large part of what needs to be addressed is the financial circumstances of the parties. People make certain . . .
Posted on 10/10/16
Asset Protection: Build A Wall Around Your Assets
The assets that you have worked long and hard to accumulate can be lost within a very short period if they are not properly protected. Good . . .
Posted on 10/11/16
The ReSET – The Afterlife
When selling their company, entrepreneurs put all their energy on getting the deal done on the most favorable terms possible
Posted on 10/7/16
The Weekly Scenario: Things to Consider When Moving Out of The State
Question: I’m moving out of state and was curious as to the types of things I should consider in the context of my estate plan.Answer: With . . .
Posted on 10/6/16
Offit Kurman Family Law Attorneys Host Wine Tasting For Paley Rothman
On October 5th Offit Kurman’s Family Law Practice Group hosted a wine tasting/food pairing gathering in their Bethesda office.Ron Ogens, chair, Sandra Brooks, Sara Donohue, Marjorie . . .
Posted on 10/6/16
Friday Factoid: It’s a Race to the Trademark Office!
In anticipation of a potential relocation of the NFL’s Raiders from Oakland, California to Las Vegas, Nevada, the Raiders
Posted on 10/6/16
DLA Piper Adds Real Estate Attorney Nicki Green Johnson to Baltimore Office
Nicki Green Johnson has joined DLA Piper’s Real Estate practice as an attorney in the Baltimore office.
Posted on 10/5/16
Dissecting The Deal: Confidentiality & Merging Two 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 10/5/16
Telebriefs: Are Employers Allowed to Prohibit Tattoos and Body Piercings in the Workplace?
It is certainly well accepted in our society that people in their private lives have the right to adorn their bodies with tattoos and body piercings, but . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Ober|Kaler Releases Guide to Health Care Deals: "Due Diligence in a Dynamic Health Care Landscape,"
Driven by changes brought by the Affordable Care Act, the health care industry is experiencing a flurry of consolidations, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture activity . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
M & A Nuggets: Real Estate Issues
If you purchase a business and intend to use the real estate that is owned by the seller or its owner, a host of issues arise . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
What To Look For In A Divorce Mediator
Do you know what to look for in a divorce mediator? Careful consideration should be used in the selection process. Don’t be tempted to pick a . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
Attorney Bryan Ebert Joins PK Law
Pessin Katz Law, P.A. (PK Law) is pleased to announce that Bryan Ebert has joined the firm as an Associate in the Medical Malpractice Department.Bryan received . . .
Posted on 10/3/16
Read | Delete: In Memory of Golf Great, Arnold Palmer
Ever wonder where the drink “Arnold Palmer” came from?“My wife made a lot of iced tea for lunch, and I said, ‘Hey, babe, I’ve got an . . .
Posted on 10/3/16
From The Desk Of Herb Fineburg
On September 8, 2016 I was a guest speaker at a tax conference sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce for the region’s businesses. We . . .
Posted on 9/30/16
The Weekly Scenario: Calculating the Required Minimum Distribution
Question: I turned 70 last year and am trying to calculate my required minimum distribution or “RMD” on my individual retirement account. There are a number . . .
Posted on 10/3/16
Ballard Spahr Helps Organizations Transform Neglected Urban Tract into Culinary Center
A $23.5 million economic development project to transform 3.5 acres of dilapidated buildings and overgrown lots into a vibrant urban culinary center is underway with pro . . .
Posted on 9/30/16
Offit Kurman Principal Russell Berger Presented at Annual Chesapeake Tax Conference
On Friday, September 23rd Offit Kurman Principal, Russell Berger, presented at the Maryland Association of CPAs’ (MACPA) 47th Annual Chesapeake Tax Conference. The Chesapeake Tax Conference . . .
Posted on 9/30/16
Friday Factoid: Artificial Intelligence in Self-Driving Cars Is a Legal “Driver” Under Federal Law
In response to an inquiry from Google, the U.S. National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration recently determined that
Posted on 9/30/16
Have “The Talk” With Your Employees
Fall 2016 is a busy time of year for most employers, so I’ll make this blog short. You’re likely in the midst (or at least should . . .
Posted on 9/29/16
First Round Victory: Judge Clears Way for Food Truck Lawsuit
A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge denied the city’s motion to dismiss a constitutional challenge to a law that makes it illegal for mobile vendors to operate . . .
Posted on 9/28/16
New Light On The Horizon For Software Patent Portfolios?
Last week, in McRO, Inc. v. Bandai Namco Games America, (slip op. 15-1080) the Federal Circuit reversed a district court’s ruling that patents for lip-sync animation . . .
Posted on 9/27/16
Video: Workplace Violence in the Health Care Setting – Is Your Organization Prepared?
Workplace violence is more common than you may think – is your health care facility prepared? Recently, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated guidelines . . .
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