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What to Expect When Meeting with a Family Law Attorney for the First Time
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantIf you are contacting a family law attorney for the first time, your head is probably swimming with questions and concerns. As an attorney with over a decade of experience in family law, I understand that this first meeting can be extremely intimidating. Here is…
Friday Factoid: Don’t Forget About Trade Dress!
One can protect elements of a product that constitute “trade dress.” Trade dress refers to distinguishing and non-functional elements that affect the overall “look and feel” of the owner’s goods or services. Such elements may include a product’s shape, color, size, texture or configuration, or even the décor in which the owner’s services are offered….
A Video Conversation with Christy Wyskiel, Senior Advisor to the President of Johns Hopkins University- Part 3- On Startups
Click here for Part 1, Part 2 Building Baltimore’s ecosystem of innovators, inventors, investors, and entrepreneurs Christy Wyskiel is the senior advisor to Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels. She runs the Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures group. During her tenure at Johns Hopkins, Christy has focused her efforts on the school’s innovation, commercialization, and…
M & A Nuggets: Allure Of Purchaser’s Stock
If you are selling your business, you may receive a proposal from the purchaser to pay you in part with cash and in part with shares of stock in the purchaser. The allure of owning an interest in the purchaser, and therefore indirectly continuing to own an interest in your company, is enticing, but should…
Telebriefs®: EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding the Protection and Accommodation of Pregnant Employees
In June, the EEOC issued documents to provide guidance related to the rights of pregnant employees in the workforce. In one of the documents, the EEOC provides in some detail examples of accommodations that pregnant workers may be entitled to such as reduced schedules and work adjustments. In another guidance document, the EEOC outlines the…
A Video Conversation with Param Shah, CEO of Fusiform Medical Devices- Part 2 – On John Hopkins
Click Here for Part 1 Leveraging the latest advances in medical technology to bring patients better orthotic devices faster than ever before Param Shah is the co-founder and CEO of Fusiform Medical Devices. Fusiform is a medical technology startup that seeks to revolutionize orthotics—instruments, such as leg braces, that provide skeletal and muscular support. Fusiform’s…
The Benefits of Mediation vs. Litigation in Divorce
Obtaining a divorce can be a long, contentious and expensive process. However, if you and your spouse are able to communicate in a respectful manner throughout the process, then there are many benefits to using mediation instead of litigation to resolve the issues involved in your case. During the mediation process, the parties meet with…
Landlord Tenant Tips: Discontinuing Acceptance of Section 8 Vouchers
Question from Landlord: My property is in Prince William County and we currently accept applicants with Section 8 vouchers, but we are looking to discontinue our acceptance of vouchers. Are we able to do this? Answer: Income source/status is not a protected class under the Federal Fair Housing Act, the Virginia Fair Housing Act, or the…
Read | Delete: Happy 4th of July!
Did you know…the Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776, but didn’t approve the declaration until the 4th. Source: History.com Got an interesting Fast Fact for a business audience? Please send and share it with our 1,653 subscribers. Click here to subscribe to Read|Delete and receive fast facts delivered weekly. mmercurio@offitkurman.com | 301.575.0332 | Biz Tek…
Biz Tek Today: Leadership In Business
Reading the article below on the leadership of Muhammad Ali, I got to thinking about the traits of leadership and Ali as a leader in sports and perhaps in certain life circles. As the CEO, and leader of your business, what are your leadership traits and more importantly what will…
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