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Trade Secret Protection Under Federal Law – The Basics
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantIt is a general practice of many employers to utilize non-competition and confidentiality agreements to protect information that is vital to their business. Much of the information that employers seek to protect, such as pricing information, customer lists, and business/marketing strategies, also may be entitled…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Presidential Slogan Marks
In honor of Election Day, test your knowledge of famous Presidential slogans. Which U.S. President or Presidential candidate is known for each of these phrases? [quiz-cat id=”66969″] If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs at jwachs@offitkurman.com or 301-575-0302 ABOUT JONATHAN WACHS If you would like to subscribe…
M&A Nugget: The TSA
As the volume of merger transactions continues to be large and many transactions are being closed in a relatively short time frame, transition service agreements (TSAs) are being used more frequently. A TSA is an agreement that allows for a transition of the seller’s operations after the closing, by setting a period of time that…
Is THAT Legal? – Horse Edition
[quiz-cat id=”64229″] “Is THAT Legal?” shines a light on not-so-obvious statutory and/or regulatory laws the existence of which you might find surprising and serves to remind that consulting a knowledgeable legal advisor before acting might just help you avoid breaking a law you didn’t even know existed! . . . . If you have any questions or concerns,…
Franchise Facts: Franchise Fees – I Have to Pay What? | Part 2
In my last post, I discussed several different types of franchise fees, including initial fees, royalty fees, and national brand fees. In this post, I will discuss coop fees, as well as some additional fees to look out for. Coop Fees. Many franchise agreements also contain fees for coops, which are regional groups formed for…
Estate Planning for Parents of Young Children: A Horror Story
(Just Kidding.) (Ok, 80% Kidding.) Congratulations! You have a baby on the way. You’ve shared the happy news with your family and friends. You’ve done the latest Pinterest-inspired gender reveal. You’ve decorated the nursery and posted the pictures on social media. You’ve agonized over your baby registry. Perhaps you have even packed the diaper bag…
Chamber Legislative Preview Breakfast
On October 25th, the Chamber hosted its annual legislative preview breakfast at the Doubletree by Hilton. The goal of this gathering is to have the Howard County delegation inform us of what’s on the horizon from a legislative perspective. As the midterms could have an effect on who is making the decisions, some positions are…
The Weekly Scenario: Estate Planning For A Mobile Society
Question: Are there any estate planning considerations for a person who wishes to move and live overseas? Answer: We are a mobile society so more and more often, Americans like to travel and in many cases, live overseas. We all know that it is important to have a Will as part of an estate plan…
Read Delete: Halloween Fun Facts
Spending for Halloween this year is expected to reach $9 billion according to the National Retail Federation. A notable trend in 2018 is the increased spending on pet costumes with approximately 20% of consumers deciding to dress their pets for the holiday. Source: Business 2 Community Have an interesting, fast fact for a…
Determining if Nursing Occupations Qualify for H-1B Visa Category
Adjudication of H-1B petitions for Nursing Occupations The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy memorandum issued on February 18, 2015 provides guidance on the adjudication of H-1B petitions for nursing proceeds to determine if a nursing position meets the definition of a specialty occupation.[1] Although most Registered Nurse (RN) positions do not fall under…
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