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The Weekly Scenario: What is the current state of the Maryland estate tax?
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantQuestion: What is the current state of the Maryland estate tax? Answer: This past spring the Maryland General Assembly voted to decouple its state estate tax exemption from the very large new federal estate tax exemption created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The new…
Read Delete: 20 Years of Google
20 years ago, on September 4, 1998, Google Inc. was incorporated, marking the birth of what is arguably the most iconic company of the internet age. Thanks to its market-dominating search engine, web browser and mobile operating system, Google is the gatekeeper to the online world for many internet users in the world, a position…
U.S. Citizenship for Children Through Birth, Acquisition or Derivation
Three Ways a Child Receives U.S. Citizenship Through birth. If the child was born in the United States or its territories; Through acquisition. If the child was born outside of the U.S. but acquires citizenship at birth through a U.S. citizen parent; or Through Derivation. If the child becomes a citizen before they turn 18…
How to Create a Successful EB1 Extraordinary Ability Petition
EB1 Extraordinary Ability Petition An EB1 Extraordinary Ability visa is self-petitioning and available for individuals who are nationally or international recognized for their extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics. If you have not won an Oscar, Pulitzer, Olympic Medal or Nobel Peace Prize, then you must fit into at least three…
DOL Creates Office of Compliance Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the creation of an Office of Compliance Initiatives to assist companies in efforts to comply with regulations before a determination that they have violated labor laws. The duties of the OCI will include proactively communicating with companies to prevent violations and working with enforcement agencies to improve their effectiveness. The OCI’s work…
Federal Flood Insurance: Just Because You Have It, Doesn’t Mean You’re Protected
As published in the Legal Intelligencer The National Flood Insurance Act Congress passed the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (the NFIA) in part because “as a matter of national policy, a reasonable method of sharing the risk of flood losses is through a program of flood insurance which can complement and encourage preventive…
Neighbors Have Standing to Challenge Zoning Board Decision in Landfill Fight
Ryan Boland Published in The Legal Intelligencer As published in the Legal Intelligencer In Friends of Lackawanna v. Dunmore Zoning Hearing Board, the court reversed the decision of the zoning board and trial court, which held that neighbors objecting to a landfill’s zoning approval did not have standing to file an appeal. In Friends of…
CEOminutes: James Dulkerian, Owner of Pioneer PT
James Dulkerian is a doctor of physical therapy and the owner of Pioneer PT. Unlike traditional physical therapy clinics, Pioneer PT is a mobile operation: James runs his clinic from a blue van converted into a full physical therapy office. Instead of asking patients to come in, Pioneer PT takes its services directly to them,…
M&A Market Opportunity: Why the Best Possible Time to Sell Your Business May Be Right Now [Infographic]
The current mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is giving many business owners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to retire wealthy. That’s according to Offit Kurman attorney Michael N. Mercurio and Dan Doran of Quantive Business Valuations. In the midst of a record-breaking summer of transactions, Mike and Dan recently sat down together to discuss why so many…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Car Brands
What summer is complete without a road trip? As you contemplate the adventures you took this summer, test your knowledge of intellectual property associated with these popular car brands: [quiz-cat id=”63538″] If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs at jwachs@offitkurman.com or 301-575-0302 ABOUT JONATHAN WACHS If you…
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