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Sexual Harassment Rears its Head in a High Profile Media Case
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantRecently the case of Gretchen Carlson, a terminated Fox News Anchorwoman, produced a firestorm of media coverage when she filed a lawsuit in New Jersey alleging that her boss, now deposed Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, sexually harassed her on numerous occasions. Mr. Carlson alleged,…
Read | Delete: Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s new Mentor-Protégé Program will go into effect on August 24, 2016. The program is designed to assist small businesses in successfully competing for government contracts. This will be accomplished through approved mentors that provide business development assistance to 8(a) Program Participants in order to enhance their capabilities to meet their…
A Video Conversation with Tim Chase, CEO of WMS Partners- Part 3- On Managing Money
Click Here for Part 1, Part 2 Reinventing wealth management by doing what’s best for the client Tim Chase is the CEO of WMS Partners. Based in Towson, Maryland, WMS Partners is a multi-family office, wealth management, and investment advisory firm focused on helping individuals and their families meet their long-term financial goals, secure their…
Telebriefs®: Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes
Last month, Fox News employee, Gretchen Carlson, filed a sexual harassment suit against former Fox News CEO, Roger Ailes, in the New Jersey State Court. For decades, Roger Ailes has long been a powerful person at Fox News and this case was not taken lightly by the Fox Network. Fox engaged an outside law firm…
Estate Planning for Disabled Individuals Video Series – Part 6- Self Settled Trusts
Estate planning can be a challenging process when disabled individuals are involved. There are legal issues that, even those with the best intentions, can completely alter the outcome of an estate plan. In this video series, Estate Planning and Administration Principal at Offit Kurman, discusses the strategies regarding estate planning for disabled individuals, specifically children….
USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
The B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visa – Doing Business in the USA The lesser known “B-1 in lieu of H-1B” visa is not used as often as the H-1B because employers are not familiar with its existence. It is becoming increasingly difficult for employers to hire much needed foreign workers through the H1-B visa…
The Weekly Scenario: Role of an Executor
Question: What is the role of an executor? Answer: Being an executor of an estate is often a thankless job. An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration of a deceased individual’s estate. Of course, the time and effort involved will vary with the size of the estate. But in every estate, even…
Friday Factoid: World’s Greatest Brands Series- August Edition
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What is “Use and Possession” of Property and How Can I Get It?
In a Maryland divorce proceeding, the Court has the power to award limited property rights to parties, even if one spouse has sole title to the property. This power is called an Order of “use and possession.” An Order of “use and possession” allows a child and a custodial parent to remain in the family…
The Entrepreneur’s Lab Video Series: Hiring
“The Entrepreneur’s Lab,” 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 “The…
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