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Pennsylvania Public Records Requesting: Where Do You Start?
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantWhen you’re seeking a record from a Pennsylvania state or local agency (e.g., PennDOT, your local city or township government), your request is made pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. If you want a record from a federal agency (e.g., the Department of…
Legalese Explained: Mutatis Mutandis
As an attorney – especially as an attorney who is mired in contracts all day – I often see words in legal documents that never pop up anywhere else. You never see notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or pari passu in a magazine or blog, and only occasionally in a novel (and that is only if the author…
Weekly Scenario: Tenants by the Entirety Ownership
Question: What does Tenants by the Entirety (TBE) ownership mean and does TBE ownership protect property from claims of creditors?
Offit Kurman Telebriefs | Supreme Court Cases & Maryland Legislation
Recently there have been many developments in the Labor/Employment arena, particularly regarding Supreme Court developments and legislation enacted (but not yet approved by Governor Hogan) which impacts Maryland workplaces.
Read Delete: May Day
May 1st is known around the world as May Day, a holiday which once was celebrated with flowers and dancing, is now recognized as Labor Day. May 1st signifies the historic movement when…
The Monday Morning Minute: What to do when a tenant’s housing becomes affected based on their membership in a protected class
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 2
Location, location, location are the three words that drive the decision about where to open a business, and in deciding where to set up a sportsbook this is no exception. The Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 restricts…
U.S. Employer Challenges USCIS in an H-1B Petition Denial
A U.S. employer fights back against the unrelenting scrutiny on the H-1B visa classification On April 4th, a U.S. employer challenged the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in an H-1B nonimmigrant petition denial, claiming the decision was arbitrary and unlawful. The H-1B petition with a request for a change of status and extension…
Franchise Facts: Five Tips For Speaking with Other Franchisees Before Buying Your Franchise
Franchise Facts: Five Tips For Speaking with Other Franchisees Before Buying Your Franchise If you are buying a franchise, be prepared to be inundated with information. Watch this week’s video to get some helpful tips and insight so that you know what and who to ask when preparing to buy a franchise. Get tips and other…
Saturday Side Hustle Sidebar: Early Stage Fundraising
I’m taking a sidebar this week to talk about early stage fundraising, which applies to businesses of all types. This topic was recently brought to my attention from a client of mine, who is in the process of securing business funding from the State. With that being said, I wanted to mention a few programs…
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