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Washington, D.C. Upcoming Event | A Reminder of Anne Frank’s Courageous Voice
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant This year, Anne Frank would have turned 90 years-old, and on May 18th, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will be hosting an “Anne Frank Tour” to commemorate her birthday and reflect on her brief, but powerful life. Check out details on the event…
Second Circuit Hands Victory to Consumer Protection Interests, Holds That Predatory Payday Loan Providers Are Not Shielded by Native American Immunity
Second Circuit Hands Victory to Consumer Protection Interests, Holds That Predatory Payday Loan Providers Are Not Shielded by Native American Immunity Gingras v. Think Finance Inc. 16-cv-2019 (2d Cir.) The Internet exposed Americans to predatory high-interest payday loans with interest rates that often exceed 300 percent, 500 percent, or even 1,000 percent. Prior to the…
Offit Kurman Telebriefs | A New Name and A Significant Win
On April 24th the Supreme Court, in a significant “win” for employers decided in Lamps Plus that an employer need not arbitrate class-based employment claims unless its arbitration agreement expressly provides for such arbitration. In other words, an arbitration agreement that is either silent or ambiguous on the obligation of an employer to permit class-based…
D.C. Property Management Minute: How to communicate to a tenant that you plan on withholding part of the security deposit
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.
Legalese Explained: Catastrophe Bond
This week’s phrase is catastrophe bond. No, this has nothing to do with the British comedy Catastrophe. I’ve only seen series one and two of Catastrophe. I’m a sucker for British comedy, and I really loved Sharon Horgan in this when I watched the show a few years ago. In writing this post, I learned…
Rules of the Road for HOAs
We frequently are asked by our HOA (homeowners’ association) clients to review their rules and regulations. Boards are often granted the authority to adopt rules by the HOA’s governing docum`ents, and even if not, North Carolina statutes authorize boards to enact rules and regulations. Within HOAs there exists a hierarchy of governing documents. At the…
Weekly Scenario: Is There Flexibility in an Irrevocable Trust Fund?
Question: I would like to set aside funds in trust for my children. However, I worry about the future, which if nothing else, is unpredictable. How can I make an irrevocable trust a more flexible document?
Read Delete: Cyber Security Investments
For those who manage the assets of high net worth individuals, interest in cybersecurity grew significantly between 2018 and 2019. The necessity of Cybersecurity is becoming more important as assets and information become traded digitally…
The Monday Morning Minute: What is Familial Status in Fair Housing?
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
You Bet!: A Guide to the Legalization of Sports Gambling in the District of Columbia – Part 3
While the legalization of sports gambling in the District of Columbia is almost certain to become a reality in the near future, the regulatory regime that will govern this brand-new industry remains a mystery…
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