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Kittleman Famliy Picnic
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantWho would have thought that it was October 7, given the bright sunshine and the 90-degree heat?! It was the Kittleman Family Picnic, along with Governor Larry Hogan, celebrating what is good in our county and in our state. Music, fun for the kids, food,…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Logos with Hidden Meanings
Company logos are highly valuable and many of them include hidden symbolism or meaning. Test your knowledge of the added significance associated with these well-recognized corporate marks: [quiz-cat id=”65806″] 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…
Chamber Signature Event
On Friday night, the Chamber hosted its Signature Event at Turf Valley. Hundreds gathered to enjoy each other’s company, applaud award winners, to have a delicious meal, and to enjoy the comedy of Greg Schwem. The 2018 Awards for Chamber Excellence were awarded to: Large Business of the Year: Tower Federal Credit Union Small Business…
The Legal DoseSM : U.S. Cannabis – Total Retail Sales
The Legal DoseSM : U.S. Cannabis – Total Retail Sales As medical and recreational cannabis markets continue to expand throughout the country and mature, total retail sales of cannabis are projected to top $8 billion – $10 billion by the end of the calendar year in 2018 (which is an increase of almost…
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Releases Preliminary Sexual Harassment Data for 2018
A year after the Harvey Weinstein scandal spurred the Me Too Movement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released preliminary sexual harassment data for the 2018 fiscal year. In the year since the Weinstein scandal, the report shows a 12% increase in the number of sexual harassment complaints that the agency has fielded. The Commission…
Telebriefs®: United States Department of Health and Human Services Publishes Report on America’s Opioid Misuse and Overdose Crisis
The United States Department of Health and Human Services recently published a report entitled, “Facing Addiction in America – The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids.” The comprehensive 40-page report discusses the national opioid epidemic and its detrimental effects on the population in the United States. In 2016, there were more than 115 American opioid overdose…
Socks Appeal
I had the pleasure of participating in the ribbon cutting of Socks Appeal, on the lower level of Columbia Mall. I was joined by other Chamber Board members, Barbara Nicklas (general manager of the mall) and Milton Matthews (President of CA). Columbia native, Susannah Siger, proudly displayed her wares in a lovely space. Socks for every…
Proving “Lost Profits” Damages | Part 1
Something Every Commercial Lawyer Should Know Commercial litigation often involves claims in which the Plaintiff is seeking damages for lost profits arising out of a breach of contract by the Defendant. Whether we as lawyers are representing the Plaintiff or the Defendant, the nature of the damages – “consequential” damages or “general” damages – will…
Giving Your Children a Voice in Divorce
Children are often the focus of a divorce case. A divorce significantly impacts the children, and children often have strong opinions about what they would like to happen in terms of the time they spend with each parent and other custody issues. To the extent possible, it is important that children not be exposed to the details of the custody…
Zaching Against Cancer/Petite Cellars
The rain and the wind, lightning, and thunder did not daunt those who attended the annual event at Turf Valley Town Center to benefit Zaching Against Cancer. My friend Betty and I sat in our respective cars for a half hour waiting for it all to subside enough to make a run for it. Well,…
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