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Friday Factoid Quiz: Seven
August 2019 marks the seventh anniversary for Friday Factoids®. To mark the occasion, test your knowledge of these intellectual property assets relating to the number seven:
The Gimme – Ostensible Subcontractor Rule
So short and simple, don’t take it for granted… but take a minute to read me!
Not Knowing Your Suppliers Can Get You in Hot Water
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantI had the pleasure of serving as general counsel to a food additive company following the enactment of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) but prior to the deadline for bringing our outfit into compliance with its implementing regulations (luckily, we were a small business…
How Much is it Worth? Tips for Decoding Your Real Estate Appraisal
As a Real Estate attorney, there are some things that are constants. One such constant is real estate appraisals – which analyze what fair market value is for a given property. If you’ve ever bought a home or commercial property, an appraisal report was likely part of the information that you were given at some…
The Intersection of Elder Law and LGBT Issues
The Washington Post recently reported on discrimination faced by aging members of the LGBT community in receiving elder care. According to the article, there will be around 7 million members of the LGBT community by 2030, and about 4.7 million of them will need elder care and services. It is important that elder law attorneys…
The Legal Tea: Hold Up, That Song Sounds Too Familiar…
Have you ever listened to a song and thought “wait hold on, that sounds so much like this other song…”? I certainly have, which coupled with my extensive background of watching E! News every night and my law degree, usually has the follow up question of “how are they not getting sued for this…?”
D.C. Property Management Minute: What does it mean to take pictures of a unit to show repairs have been made
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.
The Weekly Scenario: Private Annuity and Estate or Gift Taxes
Question: What is a private annuity and does it save estate or gift taxes?
Read Delete: Plugging into How Travelers Use Tech
An increasing percentage of travelers are opting to use their technology more while on vacation, rather than disconnecting. Ninety-two percent of prospective travelers that YouGov surveyed planned on bringing their smartphone with them on vacation. Click here to read more about why travelers are opting to bring technology with them on vacation. Source: Statista
CEOminutes: Meet Marco Avila of Healing Hands Foundation
Marco Avila is the CEO and co-founder of The Healing Hands Foundation (THHF). He also serves as president and chairman of the board of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MDHCC). Since 2007, THHF has provided vital services, including surgical procedures, medical treatment, dental care, and educational support, to children in under-resourced communities around the world. MDHCC…