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New U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Rule Is Likely To Increase Trademark Fee Scams
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantBusinesses that own trademark registrations or pending applications have undoubtedly received letters in the mail from scammers, designed to look like official government notices and containing bogus invoices for fees. Unfortunately, we now have reason to anticipate a new flood of scams that will arrive…
2020 Estate and Gift Taxes
Estate and gift taxes can worry our clients—especially when the numbers change. The numbers for many of these taxes have changed for 2020, so a new-year review is wise. You will see in the chart below that, while the amounts that are excluded from taxes keep going up, if you haven’t reviewed your estate planning…
D.C. Property Management Minute: What is Discovery in Landlord/Tenant cases?
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: The Most Sampled Tracks of All Time
Remember back in 2013 when everyone couldn’t stop singing Miley Cyrus’ “La-da-di-da-di, we like to party” song? So original America thought she was, but her famous tune was reworked and inspired by one of the most sampled songs in the world: La Di Da Di by rappers Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh. But that’s…
Tuesdays with Todd: Filing Suits Every Month That You Can
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.
Offit Kurman Telebriefs: New DOL Salary Threshold, Minimum Wage Increases in NJ and MD, and More
On January 1st, 2020, the Department of Labor’s new salary exemption test took effect. The rule increases the salary required to meet the exemption test to $684 per week, or the equivalent of approximately $36,000 per year. Employers who have classified exempt employees as executives, professionals, or other administratively exempt employees must ensure that those…
Adverse Possession: What Every New York Land Owner Must Know | Part Four
It might happen that your friendly neighbor plants shrubbery that extends on your land, or maybe a dry wall. On the one hand, you want to make sure that you don’t lose title to your land. On the other hand, you like your…
The Weekly Scenario: Can I Use 529 Plan Funds To Pay Off Student Loan Debt?
Question: Can I use 529 plan funds to pay off student loan debt?
CEOminutes: Meet Brad Blackwell of Lost Ark Distilling
Crafting with a passion describes Brad Blackwell, founder and distiller of Lost Ark Distilling in Columbia, MD. Brad has a serious passion for all things distilling. He comes across as quiet and shy but carries a hard-charging and passionate drive for success. He prides himself on being creative and relentless in any pursuit. With a start…
To “B” or Not to “B” – Is B Corporation Certification Right for Your Business?
A number of our clients have converted, or are considering converting, their business entities into B Corporations. The B Corporation structure is not ideal for everyone but is certainly worth a look. How is a B Corporation different from a traditional corporation? Traditional corporations often are required to maximize shareholder value as their primary mission,…
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