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CEOminutes: Scott Kuhlman, CEO of Heart To Beat

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Scott Kuhlman is the CEO of Heart to Beat LLC, a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), safety, and lifeguard certification company located in Phoenix, Maryland. A graduate of Loyola University’s Business Management program, Scott has spent his life swimming, lifeguarding, and training others to become lifeguards….

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Chamber Business After Business

The new Walrus Oyster and Ale House was the location for the Chamber’s most recent Business After Business gathering.  A large crowd assembled to meet each other and to get to know a new addition to our restaurant offerings in the County. This event is just one of the many ways the Chamber offers opportunities…

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Franchise Facts: Franchise Locations – Slow Site Selection Can Result in Termination

In my last post, I discussed the levels of franchisor assistance when picking a location.  In this post, I will discuss timing.  In today’s world, most franchisees sign franchise agreements before picking a location. Many franchisees believe that finding a location will be simple and that a real estate broker can help them without issue….

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Telebriefs®: NLRB Invites the Filing of Briefs for Purple Communications Case Decision

On August 1, 2018, The National Labor Relations Board issued a notice inviting the public to file briefs on whether the Board should adhere to, modify, or overrule its 2014 Purple Communications case decision. In this case, the Board decided that employees who have been given access to their employer’s e-mail system must also be…

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June Construction Economic Numbers Mixed

According to the June 2018 measurements by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the “construction economy” remains strong. There are a couple items worth keeping a close watch on, but economists are presently calling them anomalies. Non-residential construction spending shrunk by 1.6% in June as compared to May. The total spend…

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Friday Factoid Quiz: College Logos

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!!!  Test your knowledge of some of the nation’s most famous college logos by identifying the school associated with each of these iconic marks.   [quiz-cat id=”62622″]   ABOUT JONATHAN WACHS If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs at jwachs@offitkurman.com or 301-575-0302. If you would like to subscribe to…

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The Weekly Scenario: Should I Appoint More than One Agent Under A Durable Power of Attorney?

Question: Is it a good idea to appoint more than one agent under a durable power of attorney? Answer: This is an area where I know there are a number of differences of opinion among attorneys. It is important to be careful as I have seen some financial institutions that will not accept powers of…

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Is THAT Legal? -Mattress Tag Edition

[quiz-cat id=”57597″] “Is THAT Legal?” is designed to bring awareness to the crazy and wacky laws that still exist in the United States. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at trepczynski@offitkurman.com or 703.745.1801. Stay tuned for the next edition every other week! ABOUT THOMAS REPCZYNSKI Thomas Repczynski…

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Best Lawyers Names Offit Kurman Attorney 2019 “Lawyer of the Year”

      ABOUT OFFIT KURMAN Offit Kurman is one of the fastest-growing, full-service law firms in the Mid-Atlantic region. With over 170 attorneys offering a comprehensive range of services in virtually every legal category, the firm is well positioned to meet the needs of dynamic businesses and the people who own and operate them….

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Katherine Witherspoon Fry on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

On July 14, 2018, Katherine Witherspoon Fry was interviewed on WILM 1450/ WDOV 1410 radio station about sexual harassment in the workplace as well as new legislation in Delaware regarding sexual harassment. She then discusses what some companies are doing in response to recent events involving loitering. If you’d like to listen to the interview…

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