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Questions About An Applicant’s Prior Salary History
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Questions About An Applicant’s Prior Salary History Could They Be At Risk? In what may be a signal of a provocative trend in the workplace, on September 14, 2016, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton of the District of Columbia introduced a bill in Congress entitled…
M & A Nuggets: Real Estate Issues- No. 2
This nugget is the second 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 a potentially valuable tax planning tool. Suppose that the owner of the seller also owns the real estate used by the…
Must HOA’s act to end discriminatory actions by others?
A few years ago one of our HOA clients came to us with a discrimination lawsuit that had been filed against them by the local housing agency. Apparently a group of homeowners had started a Facebook page using the HOA’s name, without the HOA’s knowledge or authorization, and were posting disparaging and racially-charged comments about…
Asset Protection: Build A Wall Around Your Assets
The assets that you have worked long and hard to accumulate can be lost within a very short period if they are not properly protected. Good asset protection requires starting early and taking steps to place your assets beyond the reach of frivolous lawsuits or judgments. Join Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors and Offit Kurman Attorneys at…
Avoid These Financial Mistakes in Divorce
When a couple separates and ultimately divorces, a large part of what needs to be addressed is the financial circumstances of the parties. People make certain assumptions about what will happen financially, many of which are not accurate. Some common misconceptions and consequent problems to be avoided are as follows: Assume the status quo will…
The Weekly Scenario: Things to Consider When Moving Out of The State
Question: I’m moving out of state and was curious as to the types of things I should consider in the context of my estate plan. Answer: With respect to your estate plan there are a number of things to consider. 1. If you are moving to another state, your Will is most likely valid in the new…
A Video Conversation with Philip DiMuro, CEO and Co-Founder of Loople- 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 bars by drink types, seating…
What is an easement and should I give one away?
What is an easement and should I give one away? One day your next door neighbor approaches you and asks for an easement over your property for a driveway to her house. Should you say, yes, because I want to be a good neighbor, or no because it is my property. As with most legal…
Friday Factoid: It’s a Race to the Trademark Office!
In anticipation of a potential relocation of the NFL’s Raiders from Oakland, California to Las Vegas, Nevada, the Raiders and six unaffiliated parties all filed applications to register LAS VEGAS RAIDERS with the USPTO (for entertainment services, T-Shirts and other offerings). Sources: ESPN, USPTO Serial Nos. 87160312; 87145341; 87145339; 87145331; 86892184; 86890633; 86891711; 86891158; 86891240…
Dissecting The Deal: Confidentiality & Merging Two Companies
Michael N. Mercurio, Esq. is the head of Offit Kurman’s Anatomy of the Deal, a series of exclusive events for entrepreneurs, owners, and C-level officers interested in learning more about mergers, combinations, and joint ventures for small and mid-sized companies. Mr. Mercurio provides business strategy and legal counsel to businesses going through a merger or an…
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