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The Weekly Scenario: Minors and the SECURE Act
Question: My mother named my 12-year-old son as the beneficiary of her IRA. Since her grandson is a minor, is he eligible for the exception to the 10-year payout rule under the SECURE Act?
Special Edition: Leading Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Special Edition: Leading Through the Coronavirus Outbreak March 12, 2020 Leaders step up in tough times. The problems the coronavirus presents is exactly one of those situations. It presents new challenges for companies in the construction trade. Josh discusses how construction companies can…
Are District Courts Gun-Shy of Applying the HZNP Meds. LLC v. Actavis Labs. UT, Inc. Indefinite Standard at the Claim Construction Phase?
The Federal Circuit in HZNP Meds. LLC v. Actavis Labs. UT, Inc., 940 F.3d 680 (Fed. Cir. 2019) reiterated that the term “consisting essentially of” permits inclusion of components not listed in a claim, provided that they do not materially affect the basic and novel properties of the invention. Id. at 693. Importantly, the Federal…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Green Logos and Marks
Green is the color of money. It also represents the earth and eco-friendly products, causes and organizations. During March, green is also associated with St. Patrick’s Day, when people celebrate the holiday by dyeing their food, drinks and rivers green. To mark the occasion, test your knowledge of these famous green logos and brands.
Offit Kurman Labor & Employment Telebriefs: COVID-19 Update
Offit Kurman Labor & Employment Telebriefs: COVID-19 Update March 11, 2020 Offit Kurman Telebriefs® are 30-minute, information-packed phone calls geared towards executives, HR directors, supervisors, managers, and business owners. Join Howard K. Kurman, as he discusses employment law developments occurring over the past two weeks that will most significantly impact employers nationwide. Download Audio…
Employers Beware: You May be Required to Pay Your Employees Once Per Week
(Yes, You Read That Correctly), and Subject to Damages for Failing to Do So Section 191(1)(a) of New York’s Labor Law requires that, except for not-for-profits and employers that have obtained approval from the Department of Labor, employers must pay their manual workers at least once per week. Notwithstanding this rule, many have paid employees…
Coronavirus: Three Tips for Employers
The threat of the unknown and the potential for illness are perhaps two of the most unsettling ideas for employers. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus (or COVID-19/2019 the Novel Coronavirus, as it is formally known) combines both. Since its emergence in the United States a couple of weeks ago, employers have been left reeling, seeking to identify…
D.C. Property Management Minute: Why to File Failure to Pay Suits Each Month
When it comes to property management, the District of Columbia has a unique set of laws. Join Billy each week as he gives you advice on dealing with a common property management problem in D.C. and how to quickly solve it.
Read & Share: What Does Big Tech Know About You?
Who knows you better: your neighbor or your social networks? Security Baron took this question to the test and examined the privacy policies of Facebook, Google, Apple, Twitter, Amazon, and Microsoft to create an infographic that reveals just how much big tech knows about you. Not only does your dog know everything about you, so…
Tuesdays with Todd: The Concept of Rent
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.