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Solo and Small Firm Succession Planning: Considerations for Maryland Attorneys – Part One

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantPart One: When and What to Plan Earlier this year, I had a call with a new prospective client, a business owner who needed to finalize a buy-sell agreement with his business partner. They had started the agreement more than a year before, but it…

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Offit Kurman Shares Knowledge and Actively Recruits New Attorneys

Offit Kurman Shares Knowledge and Actively Recruits New Attorneys  Jim​ Ries, Director of Business Development at Offit Kurman, Featured in Pugh & Tiller PR By Megan Bozman | July 14, 2020 As part of our ongoing blog series, Pugh & Tiller PR is interviewing business leaders and sharing their insights on the impact of COVID-19…

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Describing Medical Devices in Trademark Applications in the COVID-19 Era

The exclusive rights associated with trademarks provide a competitive advantage and serve as valuable assets for the companies that manufacture, market, sell and service medical devices and their components and/or offer related services.  While registration of trademarks is not required in the United States, the benefits of doing so render it strongly advisable. In many…

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Guest Writer: Recent Legislation Brings Twin Impacts to Community Associations

(Note: this column was written by Hope Carmichael, Esq., CAI-NC Chapter President and fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers) Limited Immunity for Pools Gov. Cooper signed HB 902 on July 2, a bill mandating that owners and operators of community pools and their agents shall not be liable in any claim or action…

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The Employment Review: The Social Justice Movement – What Employers Need to Know

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020
12:00 p.m. – 1:00p.m.

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An Interview with Tina Beliveau | Inspiring Views from the Bright Side

Inspiring Views from the Bright SideSM An Interview with Tina Beliveau Owner, Founder, Realtor The Beliveau Group | Lutherville, MD Connect with Tina on LinkedIn Read the Q and A Watch the Video 1. What are the goods/services offered by your primary business? We are a residential real estate firm, and represent buyers, sellers, and…

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Virginia Adopts New COVID-19 Workplace Safety Standards

Virginia recently became the first state to adopt an emergency workplace safety standard addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.  While these specific regulations have not yet been published, the Governor’s press release suggests these rules will “require all employers to mandate social distancing measures and face coverings for employees in customer-facing positions and when social distancing is…

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Read & Share: Healthy Competition or Harmful Fragmentation?

Competition between companies is a good thing for the consumer. It keeps prices down and product quality up. But can there be too much of a good thing when exclusivity comes into play?  When we talk about the video streaming market, there can be. Netflix used to be the only all-you-can-eat streaming option, so paying…

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Tuesdays with Todd: Tenant Holding Over

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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Desertion as a Ground for Divorce in South Carolina

When your relationship has soured to the point that you are considering filing for divorce, it is understandable how someone would want to get out of the house as fast as possible. Leaving and living elsewhere happens all the time as couples prepare for divorce, but in some cases the decision to leave can lead…

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