LawMatters - July 2018
SPOTLIGHT ON US
Offit Kurman Ranks 275th on NLJ 500
Offit Kurman is now the 275th largest law firm in the United States, as recognized by the NLJ 500, the National Law Journal’s annual survey of the nation’s biggest firms. Additionally, Offit Kurman ranked 11th among firms whose largest office is located in Philadelphia....Read More
Also See: 'Hope Is Not a Strategy' for Midsize Law Firms in NY. Here's What Works
PLACES TO BE
Maryland State Bar Association’s Succession Planning Seminar on Aug 30, 2018 at 2:00 pm
August 9, 2018 at 7:30 AM
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Virginia employers: Addressing Disabilities and Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace by Theodora Stringham, Esq.
An employee’s illness or sudden injury has ramifications for their personal well-being and their workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, Virginians with Disabilities Act (“VDA”), and Virginia Human Rights Act (“VHRA”) place affirmative obligations on employers when addressing disabilities. The following should be kept in mind for employers who have disabled or ill employees. The ADA applies to employers with fifteen (15) or more employees while the VDHA applies to employees with...Read More
Also See: So You Want To Sell Your Business? – Part 1 by Daniel Hofherr, Esq.
Mick Arnold, President of Arnold Packaging
Mick Arnold is the president of Arnold Packaging. Founded in Baltimore in 1933 as Arnold’s Factory Supplies, the company has developed into one of the region's premier packaging providers and expanded into markets in Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Toronto. The company has served leading brands—including Saks Fifth Avenue, the U.S. Army, and Lenox—and has a rich history of partnerships with organizations such as the 3M Company, Northrop Grumman, General Electric, and Bethlehem Steel. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW
Also See: Leah Heise, CXO of 4Front Ventures
OFFIT KURMAN PRESENTS
Risk Challenge: Bridge the Gap by Mike Mercurio, Esq.
Entrepreneurs are a different than most people. Entrepreneurs embrace risk…every day. Business and personal risk to an entrepreneur are always present. Just ask an entrepreneur about their personal guarantee of the business’ debt (as an example). The smart management of risk by an entrepreneur is how he or she advances the business and sleeps at night....Read More
Also see: Pinnacles- Pathway to the Apex with Donna Kolb, CEO of Walter Electric
THE LAWYER IS IN
What Every Government Contractor Needs to Know About Federal Cybersecurity Requirements
This article series is meant to provide crucial information to government contractors regarding the cybersecurity policies of the Unites States Government (“USG”). If you missed Part 1, it began the discussion with a review of FAR § 52.204-21 (the “Basic Rule”) and DFARS § 252.204-7008 (the “Compliance Clause”)....Read More
Also See: Law for Architects: Forming an Architecture Firm in New York