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An Interview with Mick Arnold | Inspiring Views from the Bright Side

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Inspiring Views from the Bright SideSM An Interview with Mick Arnold President Arnold Packaging | Baltimore, MD Connect with Mick Arnold on LinkedIn Read the Q and A Watch the Inteview 1. What are the goods/services offered by your primary business? We are a…

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Association Answers: Virtual HOA Meetings

One of the oft-heard concerns of our HOA and condominium clients during the Covid-19 crisis is whether annual or special meetings of the membership may proceed. Boards and members are justifiably worried about violating mass-gathering restrictions, and more importantly, about exposing themselves and their families to Covid-19 health risks.  The foundational principle of HOA and…

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LawMatters – July 2020

In the July 2020 edition of LawMatters, the attorneys of Offit Kurman continue to discuss the phases of COVID-19 and what it means for each state, as well as address some noteworthy topics presented in the news.

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Covid-19 Leave-Based Donation Program Necessitates Strict Compliance With Safe Harbor

On June 11, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-46 (the “Notice”) permitting employers to claim a charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for cash payments to charities amounting to paid leave donated by employees. Alternatively, even if the requirements for a Section 170(c) deduction are met, an…

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Tuesdays with Todd: Don’t Wait To Issue A Notice

Tuesdays with Todd is a weekly, one-minute, video series with tips and important information for the Maryland landlord and property manager. From instructions on filing non-payment to rent suits to steps you need to take to schedule an eviction, Todd puts the pieces together for you to help you be the most informed property manager or landlord.

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Read & Share: USPS On The Path Towards Financial Catastrophe

The United States Postal Service has been in financial trouble for years. Even with the onslaught of package deliveries during COVID-19, which has helped reduce some of its financial problems, the risk of insolvency has not been eliminated. The USPS recently let Congress know that because of drops in mail revenue and increased costs due…

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South Carolina Supreme Court Abolishes Common-Law Marriage!

Breaking News: South Carolina’s highest court has abolished common-law marriage effective today, July 24, 2019, with it’s ruling in the Stone v. Thompson, Appellate Case No. 2017-000227 ruling. The Court found that there was evidence to show that the foundations supporting the need for common-law marriage have “eroded” with the passage of time and that the legal outcomes…

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An Interview with Holly Chapple | Inspiring Views from the Bright Side

Inspiring Views from the Bright SideSM An Interview with Holly Chapple Owner President, Lead Designer Holly Heider Chapple | Leesburg, VA Read the Q and A 1. What are the goods/services offered by your primary business? Our company provides wedding flowers and event flowers. We also offer floral design education for professionals. We also own…

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Remote Rundown: July 24, 2020

This week’s Remote Rundown discusses how Maryland, which has steadily been in phase two of reopening, may actually roll back to phase one after seeing a slight increase of positive COVID-19 cases. Sarah Sawyer and Russell Burger address Governor Hogan’s press conference and Maryland’s positivity rates, face masks, the different rules between each county and…

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A Clean Slate – The Benefits of the FINRA Expungement Process to Financial Advisors

In addition to fierce competition for business, increasingly strict regulatory oversight and the need to navigate volatile markets registered brokers and financial advisors registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are also saddled with the requirement for their entire regulatory and business history to be accessible to prospective clients and the general public. Unlike…

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