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Friday Factoid Quiz: Pumpkins
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant In October, consumers are exposed to many pumpkin-themed brands and products. To mark the season, test your knowledge of these pumpkin-related items. [quiz-cat id=”65318″] If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs at jwachs@offitkurman.com or 301-575-0302 ABOUT JONATHAN…
M&A Nugget: The Art of Negotiation
“Unreasonable! Flabbergasted! Absurd!” Words like these, casually thrown about by parties or their advisors when negotiating a transaction can prevent a fair and productive resolution of transaction issues. Negotiation is an art and the form it takes can make or break a deal. “Logical advocacy” is a term I like to use to negotiate transactions….
Is THAT Legal? – Swear Words Edition
[quiz-cat id=”64227″] “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,…
Offit Kurman Secures Win for Don Imus Against Wrongful Termination Claim
The Supreme Court of New York today dismissed a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by sportscaster Warner Wolf against radio personality Don Imus. Offit Kurman attorney Brendan Marx and special counsel Martin Garbus represented Mr. Imus throughout the proceedings. Mr. Imus is the former host of “Imus in the Morning.” The nationally acclaimed talk show, which aired on WABC and…
To Serve or Not to Serve?
This week’s column was written by my law partner Kimberly Sullivan, whose practice is focused on liability and insurance defense and risk management. Q: Our HOA is planning a fall party at the community clubhouse, and we want to serve (but not sell) alcohol. How can we minimize our risk? A: Selling alcohol at a…
Franchise Facts: What Franchisees Need to Know About National Accounts
Many franchisors secure “national clients” for their franchisees. These clients typically have a large geographical footprint, which makes service by one franchisee impossible. Because of this reality, these “national accounts” do not belong to any particular franchisee, but are assigned by the franchisor to various franchisees in the system, depending on location. In theory, national…
“Read the Writing on the Wall”: How Street Artists’ and Property Owners’ Rights Intersect, Post-5Pointz
If a building achieves world renown as a canvas for street art, do its walls still “belong” to the property owner? Moreover, will the owner’s decision to demolish the building infringe on the artists’ rights to their work? These questions were at the heart of a $6.7 million intellectual property dispute in the Eastern District…
Read Delete: The Top Ten Blind Spots of Leadership
Being a successful leader requires self-awareness. Yet many leaders are not aware of blind spots that are limiting the way they act, behave, and believe. Without acknowledging these blind spots, leaders are often unaware of how others perceive them, and this can limit their effectiveness as a leader. Read more about how to cure these blind…
The Weekly Scenario: What Happens If I Don’t Have A Will?
Question: I’m not sure I need a Will but what happens if I die without a Will? Answer: If you have property, it is important to have a Will. With that being said, the more property you have, having a will could become that much more important. I’ll take an extreme case of a recent celebrity who…
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