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Is THAT Legal? -Midnight Train Edition
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant [quiz-cat id=”57593″] “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 Weekly Scenario: SEP IRA vs. SIMPLE IRA
Question: What is the difference between a SEP IRA and a SIMPLE IRA? Answer: A SEP IRA is a traditional IRA program that can be adopted by self-employed individuals or small business owners. Contributions are made on an annual basis and are fully vested when made. Contributions are tax-deductible (for the business). But contributions do not have…
Cured and 18th & 21st
Steve Wecker, owner of Iron Bridge on Route 108, has just opened his new dining experience in the One Merriweather building at Broken Land Parkway and Little Patuxent Parkway. What a unique place! Cured is the more open and casual experience, with high ceilings and a cool bar, while 18th & 21st is the more…
Is The House Worth Keeping?
You’re working in the garden and yard of your home. You have spent countless hours tending and manicuring the lawn, bushes, shrubs and flowerbed. You are deeply attached to the home. Then your spouse tells you that he or she wants a divorce. You suddenly realize that something will have to be done with the…
Delaware To Amend Mechanic’s Lien Law To Allow Liens For Engineering And Surveying Work
As a general proposition, mechanic’s lien laws are designed to protect the economic interest a party has when it physically installs work into a construction project. Conceptually, it is a way to protect the party providing labor and materials that add value to a piece of property by being incorporated into the real estate. This…
Read Delete: AI in the Workplace
The interplay between technology and work has always been a hot topic. While technology has typically created more jobs than it has destroyed on a historical basis, this context rarely stops people from believing that things are “different” this time around. In this case, it’s the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) that is being…
Why Owners, Contractors and Design Professionals Need a Mass Tort Litigator on Their Team – Part 3
Click here for Part 1 and Part 2 If you, like me, eat at least one apple a day, you will know why owners, contractors, and design professionals need a “mass tort litigator” on their team. As I stated in a prior blog post, polyurethane foam is the world’s best insulator for buildings constructed with…
Immigration Consultations – Things to Know
Consultations: Terms and Conditions An immigration consultation is an opportunity for you meet with an experienced attorney to discuss your legal matter. Immigration law is a complex area of law that requires time and expertise to accurately evaluate your situation and advise you on an appropriate strategy. In order to respond to legal questions, we…
The Erosion of Barriers to Obtaining Out of State Discovery
Often, when attorneys are faced with obtaining out of state discovery, they hesitate to do so unless it is absolutely critical (given the cost and time that has historically been involved in the process). Over the past decade, the barriers that existed in order to gain ability to obtain discovery from out of state third-parties…
Not All Construction Projects are Created Equal When Filing a Mechanic’s Lien
Construction projects come in all shapes and sizes. But did you know that in some jurisdictions, the size of your project can dictate whether or not you have rights to file a mechanic’s lien? Maryland is one such state. The Maryland Mechanic’s Lien Law provides lien rights for those who provide labor and materials to…
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