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Excluding Non-Accredited Investors from Private Placements

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantWhen raising capital, many private companies, or issuers, regularly rely on the exemption from registration provided in Rule 506(b) under Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act).  A private placement under Rule 506(b) is appealing to issuers because (1)…

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In Pennsylvania – Is Your Business “Life-Sustaining” or Not?

Practice Group: Business Law & Transactions Most of us know that to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic, governments have ordered certain businesses to close. As recently as three weeks ago, few imagined that the world would be turned on its head. The global pandemic is a different kind of crisis. Businesses are struggling to determine…

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The Weekly Scenario: Who Can Serve as Executor of Your Estate?

Question: Who can serve as executor of your estate? Answer: One important reason to have a will is to be able to name your executor (also called a personal representative in my state). An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration of your estate after you die. If you don’t choose an executor,…

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COVID-19 and its Legal Implications [Webinar]

LIVE WEBINAR HELD Thursday, March 26th10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The consequences of COVID-19 are far-reaching. How do I handle my employee issues, will there be rent abatement, is there insurance coverage for any of my losses? Get answers to these questions and more… Topics will include: Employees’ issues Force Majeure Landlord/tenant issues Insurance recovery…

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Special Coronavirus Briefing for Hotel and Restaurant Employers [Webinar]

LIVE WEBINAR HELD March 26th, 20201:00 – 2:00 p.m. The Coronavirus Crisis is presenting a host of new challenges for employers in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry. During this Special Briefing we will discuss existing and expected challenges you can expect to face in the weeks to come: Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act…

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Coronavirus: Creating a Legally Compliant Remote Workforce [Webinar]

LIVE WEBINAR HELD Thursday, March 2612:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT Many businesses have been forced to shut their physical doors given the outbreak of the Coronavirus. The switch to a completely remote workforce presents many logistical and legal challenges. Join Offit Kurman Principal Attorney Theodora Stringham to discuss best practices for managing a remote…

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Keeping the Doors Open During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Essential Business Employers Need to Know

Now that Maryland has acted to close external operations of non-essential businesses, those essential businesses that will be able to maintain operations need to consider how they will operate in the current climate.  The COVID-19 pandemic is progressing at a staggering rate, and so are local and federal policies aimed at keeping people safe and…

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CEOminutes: Meet Rich Gue and Geoff Lopez of Hysteria Brewing Company

They say lightning doesn’t strike twice but for Hysteria Co-Founders Rich Gue and Geoff Lopes, it did, literally. Back when Rich and Geoff were going through the painstaking, and expensive process of brewing their first batches of beer, they realized they did not have enough power to meet their production goals. It was then a…

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I.R. 2020-58 and I.R. 2020-59 Announce Extended IRS Filing Deadline and Suspend IRS Enforcement Actions

The IRS deferred the federal income tax filing deadline of April 15, 2020 for all taxpayers because of the coronavirus in Notice 2020-18 (“Notice”). The Notice and Q&A available on the IRS website detail the filing and payment relief. In a related March 21, 2020 news release, I.R. 2020-58, the IRS announced the due date…

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In Maryland – Is Your Business “Essential” Or Not? A Deep Dive With Our Guidance

Practice Group: Business Law & Transactions Most of us know, that to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic, governments have ordered certain businesses to close. Three or so weeks ago, few imagined that the world would be turned on its head. The global pandemic is a different kind of crisis. Businesses are struggling to determine what…

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