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Gelfman Retirement
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe Honorable Lenore R. Gelfman, affectionately known as LRG, was honored for her almost 30 years of service to the Howard County judiciary. Since mandatory retirement is a thing for judges in the State of Maryland, she had no choice but to leave her beloved…
CEOminutes: Christi Green, Founder & Executive Director of the St. Francis Neighborhood Center
Christi Green is the Executive Director of the St. Francis Neighborhood Center, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), community-based organization based in Baltimore, Maryland’s Reservoir Hill neighborhood. Since 1963, the Center has served and enriched the lives of underserved community residents through education, art, mentoring, and tutoring. The organization works to break cycles of poverty through an approach centered on…
The Weekly Scenario: Dividing Pursuant To A QDRO – IRA Vs. Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
Question: Is there a difference in the way an IRA and an employer-sponsored retirement plan is divided pursuant to a QDRO? Answer: A qualified domestic relations order or QDRO is necessary to transfer employer plan assets due to divorce, but not necessary to divide an IRA. The way to divide an IRA in fulfillment of a divorce…
Why Owners, Contractors, & Design Professionals Need a Mass Tort Litigator on Their Team – Part 5
Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 In prior posted blogs, I stressed that a good lawyer needs to know the law, but a great lawyer knows the judge. Because I monitor asbestos cases around the country, I have learned that a great lawyer must also know the jury pool. In…
Franchise Facts: Reaching a Deal – Letters of Intent
If you are getting close to reaching a deal for a franchise, you may encounter what is known as a letter of intent, or its cousin the memorandum of understanding. If you are presented with such a document, there is typically nothing to fear. Letters of intent lay out the basic framework for the transaction,…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Honey
How sweet it is!!! Because much of the nation’s supply of honey is harvested during September, this month is National Honey Month. In honor of this lesser known holiday, test your knowledge of intellectual property relating to honey and honey bees: [quiz-cat id=”64014″] If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs…
Overview: Rights of Data Subjects Under the GDPR
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provide that everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him or her. The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), effective as of May 25, 2018, identifies rights of data subjects in this respect….
Bid Protests 101
The decision to file a bid protest is not always an easy one. Any business seeking to challenge a government contract needs to consider not only the potential costs and return on investment associated with a protest but a number of key practical and legal questions. These questions include: Do I qualify for a protest?…
CEOminutes: Ryan Corey, CEO & Co-Founder of Cybrary
Ryan Corey is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cybrary, a cybersecurity and information technology training platform. Founded in 2015, Cybrary seeks to democratize access to cybersecurity and IT education. Users gain access to a catalog of online courses, tools, and collaborative learning opportunities accessible anytime, anywhere, for free. The company was a Golden Bridge Startup…
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