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Incentives for Emerging Growth Companies to Revoke S Election
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Introduction: IRS Chief Counsel Advice 201725027 (Mar. 6, 2017). On March 6, 2017, the IRS issued Chief Counsel Advice 201725027 (“CCA”), released on June 23, 2017, advising Associate Chief Counsel that a certain nonqualified deferred compensation (“NQDC”) plan had document and operational failures and the…
SCOTUS Strikes Down Controversial US Patent and Trademark Office Policy of Recoupment of Attorneys’ Fees
Intellectual property owners have one fewer issue to worry about if they decide to bring a civil action against the US Patent and Trademark Office as a result of a denial of a patent or trademark application. On December 11, 2019, in Peter v. Nantkwest, Inc., the US Supreme Court unanimously struck down a controversial…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Top Inventions of 2019
Each year, companies introduce transformative products that make our lives more enjoyable and easier. These innovative products are built upon the inspiration and perspiration of world-class inventors. They are likely to be the subject of patent and trademark applications and plans for the development and sale of these products are likely guarded as trade secrets. Test your knowledge of these leading inventions from 2019 – which were recognized on this year’s “Best Inventions” list from Time magazine:
The Lowdown: Federal Push For Required Diversity on Corporate Boards
Diversity and inclusion. Odds are that you’ve heard the news: studies show that organizations that include different viewpoints and backgrounds in decision making processes are more successful. Despite this data, many organizations are still dominated by one type of person or viewpoint. Change can be difficult to advance – however it may no longer be…
M&A Infographic: High Multiples for Government Contractors Who Sell Now
Own a government contracting business? Right now may be the perfect time to sell. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the government contracting space has reached new heights. That’s according to the Defense & Government Services Market Intel Report (PDF) released by investment banking firm Raymond James last month. The report shows that earnings before…
D.C. Property Management Minute: What to do if you must appear in small claims court
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.
M & A Nuggets: The Winds Of Trade Wars
Trade wars have been in the news this year, primarily the imposition of tariffs on the import of products from and to the United States and China. Have the trade wars impacted mergers and acquisitions activity? Companies which import raw materials on which tariffs have been imposed pay more to purchase the materials and companies…
New Fair Housing Law in Maryland
There are a couple of fair housing changes that will impact landlords in Maryland, specifically in Anne Arundel and Baltimore Counties. Namely, it is now illegal to discriminate against a tenant/applicant based on their source of income. Effective October 27, 2019, sources of income became a protected class in Anne Arundel County. Baltimore County soon…
Read Delete: Disney+ Hits 10 Million Subscribers Within 24 Hours
Within the first 24 hours of its launch on November 12th, Disney+ secured 10 million subscribers (including free subscriptions). When analyzing other streaming platforms, HBO Now has just under 10 million subscribers, Hulu has 28 million, and Netflix has 62 million. Will this $6.99 streaming platform that invigorates childhood nostalgia continue its growth in the…
The Monday Morning Minute: Does the Tenant Qualifications You Require Violate Any Fair Housing Rules?
Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Check out today’s The Monday Morning Minute.
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