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2019 Estate and Gift Tax Changes Create Good News-Bad News Scenarios
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant2019 Estate and Gift Tax Changes Create Good News-Bad News Scenarios Print Article | Download Article December 2018 – Brian J. Hundertmark. Estate and gift taxes always worry our clients—especially when the laws change. The numbers for many of these taxes have indeed changed for 2019, so…
Major changes coming to SC HOA laws in January!
This column was written by my law partner Cynthia Jones, who is licensed to practice in both North and South Carolina. There have been multiple attempts by the South Carolina Legislature over the years to enact laws concerning planned communities and homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”). Unlike North Carolina, until recently South Carolina had no laws for…
Virginia’s New Rent With Reservation Law Simplifies the Process for Landlords—But Likely Raises the Standard for Compliance
A late rent payment does not necessarily protect a tenant who has breached a lease from losing their home. In Virginia, a landlord who has entered into the eviction process may receive full or partial payment for past due rent and any applicable fees—and decide to proceed with eviction regardless. To do so, however, the…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Top Inventions of 2018
HOORAY FOR INVENTORS!!!! As we approach the end of December, let us pause to honor some of the most promising inventions of the year, as recognized on Time Magazine’s list of the Best 50 Inventions of 2018 (http://www.time.com/collection/best-inventions-2018/) [quiz-cat id=”69675″] If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs at jwachs@offitkurman.com or…
Suing Tinder for Sexual Harassment: The Legality of Dating Apps
A former employee of the dating app Tinder filed suit against the company for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation she experienced by a manager. Tinder moved to dismiss the complaint asserting that the employee signed away her rights to be heard in court because of the company’s arbitration agreement. Mandatory arbitration agreements have come under…
CEOminutes: Todd Marks, Founder and CEO of Mindgrub
Todd Marks is the CEO of Mindgrub Technologies and Mindgrub Robotics. Headquartered in Baltimore, Mindgrub is a pioneering technological innovation company that develops software applications, digital products, and marketing solutions—many of which leverage emerging tech, such as VR and AR, wearable devices, and mobile gaming.
A Record Year of M&A Activity at Offit Kurman Led by Corporate Attorney Michael Mercurio
A Record Year of M&A Activity at Offit Kurman Led by Corporate Attorney Michael Mercurio For the attorneys of Offit Kurman’s Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice Group, 2018 will go down in history. This year was the year the M&A team set a new record for the number of transactions successfully closed for clients. What’s…
The Weekly Scenario: What Does The Term ‘Portability’ Refer To In The Estate Tax Context?
Question: What does the term ‘portability’ refer to in the estate tax context? Answer: For a married couple, any unused federal estate tax exemption (and gift tax exemption) of the first spouse to die can be left to the surviving spouse. This is the exemption portability ‘privilege’ that existed under prior law and will continue to…
Read Delete: What Tech Mogul Is Winning The Battle?
Innovation is key in the technology industry. That is why tech companies are constantly working to come up with new ideas. As seen on the chart above, Samsung leads with the most patents. Samsung’s 138,934 registered patents are more than Apple, Google, Facebook, Uber, and Netflix combined. Unicorns, which are startups valued at over $1…
Offit Kurman’s M&A Group Represents South Florida Pain & Rehabilitation in Sale to Trive Capital Management
Offit Kurman’s M&A Group Represents South Florida Pain & Rehabilitation in Sale to Trive Capital Management As a record-setting year of successful deals for firm clients draws to an end, the attorneys of Offit Kurman’s Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Practice Group are pleased to announce the closure of another large business transaction. Attorney Michael N….
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