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Friday Factoid Quiz: Works of Art
January 31 is National Art Day! The copyright in a painting is owned by the artist (or its estate or heirs), unless the painting was made as a work for hire or the copyright was assigned or has expired. Celebrate Art Day by testing your knowledge of these famous paintings
The Tax Implications of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on Divorce
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L.115-97, passed by Congress on December 22, 2017 affected numerous aspects of divorce. The most talked about and probably most important change (in the domestic relations area) involves the deductibility of spousal support (alimony) payments and the taxable…
Suing Because of The Shutdown
The federal government’s shutdown is now the longest in history – spanning almost one month. Many federal government employees have been working without pay – while others remain unpaid and out of work completely. Air traffic controller employees recently filed suit against the federal government seeking a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) for depriving them their…
Delaware Court Ruling On Medical Marijuana
On December 17, 2018, the Delaware Superior Court issued a ground-breaking decision under the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act (“DMMA”, 16 Del.C. § 4901A et seq.). In Jeremiah Chance v. Kraft Heinz Foods Co., Civil Action No. K18C-01-056 NEP, the Judge held that the DMMA is not preempted (consistent with the Supremacy Clause and conflict preemption…
The Legal Dose: Typical Cannabis Startup Costs and Annual Operating Expenses By Sector
While the numbers can vary widely within business sectors and across states, it is clear that plant touching businesses regularly experience much higher startup and operating costs than their ancillary and supportive business sector counterparts. Much of this disparity can be explained by the increased costs associated with licensing (both initial and continuing) and ongoing regulatory compliance for plant touching businesses throughout the country.
Read Delete: Millennial Investing
According to Accenture, millennials will be inheriting the biggest wealth transfer in history. This will amount to $30 trillion over the next 30-40 years. A recent survey was conducted with 9,800 respondents from North America and Europe between 18 and 35 years of age. The survey results show the group’s financial habits and attitudes toward…
The Weekly Scenario: Does A Will Substitute For A Trust?
Question: What does the term ‘portability’ refer to in the estate tax context?
Thanks to the 2018 Midterms, More States May Soon Ban Salary History Disclosures
Thanks to the 2018 Midterms, More States May Soon Ban Salary History Disclosures Zachary Glaser Featured in The Legal Intelligencer December 27, 2018 | Originally Published in The Legal Intelligencer Is it legal for an employer to request information about a job applicant’s prior salary? The answer to that question is not a simple yes…
Offit Kurman Ranks #256 Among the 400 Largest Law Firms in the U.S.—with More Than Six Times the Average Growth Rate
Offit Kurman is the 256th largest law firm in the United States, according to the most recent Law360 400 ranking. Law360, a subsidiary of LexisNexis Group, is a leading global legal news service.
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