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Offit Kurman Featured in the Legal Intelligencer
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantFor Offit Kurman, Philadelphia Is the Next Big Thing Nearly a decade ago, Offit Kurman planted a flag in Philadelphia, opening an office with one lawyer. Now, the Baltimore-born firm has 30 lawyers in Pennsylvania, after adding three principals to the Philadelphia office in six…
M & A Nuggets: Real Estate Issues-No. 3
This nugget is the third in a series discussing real estate issues related to the purchase of a business that uses real estate owned by the seller or its owner. This nugget will discuss the importance of investigating the use and zoning of the property. As basic as this sounds, you need to make certain…
A Video Conversation with Philip DiMuro, CEO and Co-Founder of Loople- Part 2- On Entrepreneurship
Click Here for Part 1 Helping Baltimore locals create the perfect night out Philip DiMuro is the CEO and co-founder of Loople. Loople is a free app for iPhone and Android that helps users find local drink and food specials. With Loople, users can create the atmosphere for their ideal night out by filtering restaurants and…
Child Support and Your Divorce Attorney
When separating from your spouse, custody arrangements affect child support. How does the custody arrangement affect child support? When a parent is awarded custody, the noncustodial parent is required to pay child support to the custodial parent. If shared physical custody is awarded, the amount of financial support is affected. How does the court determine the…
Offit Kurman Attorney Wayne Watkinson Quoted in Rob Chrisman’s Daily Mortgage News
Offit Kurman Attorney Wayne Watkinson Quoted in Rob Chrisman’s Daily Mortgage News Offit Kurman attorney, Wayne Watkinson Principal in the Financial Institutions Regulatory practice group, was quoted in Rob Chrisman’s Daily Mortgage News & Commentary blog on October 1, 2016. This blog is a prevalent and well-read blog in the mortgage industry and featured excerpts…
The Weekly Scenario: What happens in a guardianship?
Question: What happens in a guardianship and how can I try to avoid this scenario? Answer: Generally speaking, in most states, the appointment of a guardian or conservator is handled by the probate court. Once a guardian has been appointed for an incapacitated person, the court authorizes and supervises the decisions of the decision-maker on behalf…
Friday Factoid: Who Owns Houston?
The University of Houston recently sued Houston College of Law (formerly known as South Texas College of Law) to prevent the newly named school from using Houston in its name. The Houston College of Law responded by claiming “Houston” is not the exclusive intellectual property of UH. The USPTO will normally not register on its…
A Video Conversation with Michele Tsucalas, Founder and Owner of Michele’s Granola – Part 1
Small batch granola that leaves a positive impact on the environment and community Michele Tsucalas is the founder and owner of Michele’s Granola, a Maryland-based company that bakes and sells handmade, small-batch cereal. The company’s line of products includes multiple flavors of granola as well as muesli and quinoa. As an organization committed to sustainable principles,…
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Outsourcing
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Each installment of “The Entrepreneur’s Lab” touches on a different topic related to entrepreneurship, the business lifecycle, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, organizational management, and more. Mr. Mercurio utilizes his experience as a frequent…
Joseph T. Kelley III Featured in the Legal Intelligencer
Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Rules for a New Era of Care As Published in the Legal Intelligencer According to the Center for Disease Control more than 120 Americans die every day as a result of drug overdose. Public exasperation with the opioid epidemic has helped raise the profile of treatment for substance use disorders…