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Is THAT Legal? -Gate Edition
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant [quiz-cat id=”57600″] “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…
Telebriefs®: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Sues Stanley Black & Decker for Disability Discrimination
On August 17, 2018, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a press release addressing its recently filed lawsuit against Stanley Black & Decker. In its suit, the EEOC alleges that the tool manufacturer illegally fired an employee with cancer who needed leave for necessary medical treatment. The press release further stated that the company did…
Franchise Facts: Tips for Speaking With Other Franchisees When Doing Your Due Diligence
If you are buying a franchise, be prepared to be inundated with information. Before long, you will be presented with a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) thick enough to stop a bullet. While it is easy to get bogged down in the details disclosed in the FDD, there is a user-friendly document that must not be…
CEOminutes: Aziz Housseini, Managing Partner at Fortis Advisory Partners
Aziz Housseini is the co-founder and managing partner of Fortis Advisory Partners, an asset management firm based in Washington, DC. Fortis takes a holistic approach to asset management, adding value to development, construction, and investment projects throughout each asset’s entire lifecycle. Among its many projects, the firm has worked on the Hyatt Regency Baltimore, the…
The Weekly Scenario: How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?
Question: How often should I update my estate plan? Answer: For a lot of people, the most difficult part of the estate plan is getting started. As a general rule, I recommend having your estate plan reviewed and updated as needed every 5-7 years. Aside from the review, there are a number of situations that are likely…
Why Owners, Contractors, & Design Professionals Need a Mass Tort Litigator on Their Team – Part 4
Click here for Part 1,Part 2, Part 3 A wiseman once said, “a good lawyer knows the law, but a great lawyer knows the judge.” Most design professionals focus on construction contract language as seen through the narrow lens of their particular field of expertise. Unfortunately, judges often do not have the expertise of design…
US Data Privacy Developments
The European Union’s General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) went into effect on May 25, 2018 and represents the most sweeping data privacy regulatory framework enacted to date. While GDPR is geared toward protecting personal data from people and devices located in the European Economic Area, legislative developments continue in the United States that will enhance the…
IRS Shoots Down States’ Efforts to Circumvent Federal $10,000 Limit on Deduction for State and Local Tax Payments
This week, the IRS announced new regulations to thwart efforts by some states to circumvent the $10,000 limitation on individuals’ deduction of state and local taxes on their federal income tax calculation. Background The 2017 Tax Act included a $10,000 ceiling – beginning in the 2018 tax year – on deductions for state and local…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Songs of Summer Edition
Musical artists who perform a top song of the summer will likely earn millions of dollars in royalties. As we approach the end of summer 2018, it is time to test your knowledge of these previous hit songs of the summer. [quiz-cat id=”63095″] ABOUT JONATHAN WACHS If you have any questions, please contact…
Kittleman Day
Members of the bar were treated to hearing from our County Executive Allan Kittleman and Beth Levine of KO Public Affairs while enjoying lunch at Steve Wecker’s Cured/18th & 21st in Columbia. The food was amazing, as was the seamless service. A new courthouse is imminent under the leadership of Allan Kittleman, with the credit…
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