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Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- September Edition
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Offit Kurman Attorney Featured in the Legal Intelligencer Insurance Law Supplement
CGL Policy Coverage of IP Claims Under “Advertising Injury” As Published in the Legal Intelligencer A company can expect to accumulate significant costs in defending against claims for intellectual property infringement. Plaintiffs claiming violations are often willing to expend significant resources enforcing their rights given the central importance of intellectual property assets – whether patents,…
A Video Conversation with Bob Olsen, CEO and Founder of North Star Group and COMPASS On His Role In Both Companies- Part 3
Click here for Part 1, Part 2 Managing programs and developing solutions to safeguard sensitive data everywhere Bob Olsen is the CEO and founder of North Star Group and COMPASS Cyber Security. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., North Star Group is a project management and risk management firm offering technical services to clients in across government, nonprofit, and…
Six Questions to Ask Yourself to Prepare for the Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act
If you own a business or manage employees, you may already know that the implementation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will change on December 1, 2016. If you are not up to speed, you can learn more about the changes here. The two most significant changes to the FLSA are that (a) in…
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Finding & Retaining Talent
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab” is a one-minute video series aimed at offering practical guidance and thought leadership to entrepreneurs and business owners. Videos are adapted from business law and transactions practice group chair, Michael N. Mercurio’s recurring segment every Tuesday night from 6–7pm on AHA! Business Radio, a show produced for WJZ (CBS Sports Radio 1300). Each installment of…
Defend Trade Secrets Act: New Weapons for the War Against IP Thieves
Defend Trade Secrets Act: New Weapons for the War Against IP Thieves On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, which gives United States companies new legal weapons to use in the fight against foreign and domestic entities that steal trade secrets. Among other things, the DTSA:…
The Role of Technology in Co-Parenting
For parents, maintaining open lines of communication during and after a divorce is extremely important for all parties involved. This means that parent-to-parent communication and parent-to-child communication must be preserved and encouraged. These days, it’s nearly impossible not to be connected to others, given the availability of email, text messaging, Twitter, and Facebook. The advantages and…
Read | Delete: Rio 2016 Alternative Medal Table
The Rio Olympics has been dominated by the United States, Great Britain and China, which between them claimed 99 golds and a total of 258 medals throughout the Games. The United States finished the Olympics at the top of the medal table, with Great Britain beating China for second place. But what happens when we…
New Federal Law Eases FHA Restrictions on Condominium Mortgage Loans
Congress has just enacted new legislation on housing that should have a positive effect on condominium mortgage loans. The new law requires the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to loosen the burdensome restrictions that, in recent years, have made it more difficult for condominiums to qualify for FHA-backed mortgage loans. This is…
The Weekly Scenario: Minimum Required Distributions
Question: I have two Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and one 401(k) account from my old employer. I am not presently working. I have to begin taking required minimum distributions since I turned 70 last year. What accounts am I required to draw from in fulfilling my minimum required distribution (“MRD”). Answer: For qualified plans, the MRD…
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