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Cannabis Business Executive: The End of Zero Tolerance? Drafting Workable Substance Abuse Policies in a Legal Cannabis Climate
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Employers across the nation have long incorporated into their workplace policies a statement providing that their offices, job sites, and factories are “drug free” and that they take a “zero tolerance” approach to the use of drugs. The zero tolerance movement has enjoyed considerable…
The Weekly Scenario: Disclaiming Assets
Question: I’m set to receive an inheritance from my mother. I don’t need the money and don’t foresee needing it in the future. Frankly, I’d like to pass it right to my children instead. Is a disclaimer of assets worth considering and are there adverse estate tax consequences to using a disclaimer? Answer: If you disclaim…
Friday Factoid: Think Globally in Selecting A Brand
In creating brands for products to be sold or promoted in multiple countries, companies should consider the meanings of names in various languages. Products sold outside the U.S. with unintended meanings in English include: (1) Poo Poo Smoothie (sold by Burger King China in 2014); (2) Pee Cola (from Ghana); (3) Barf dishwasher detergent (from…
Maryland’s Minimum Wage Increases on July 1, 2016
For companies that pay minimum wage, remember that Maryland’s minimum wage is increasing on July 1, 2016 from $8.25 to $8.75 per hour. Additional increases are mandated for July 1, 2017 to $9.25 per hour and for July 1, 2018 to $10.10 per hour. These changes are applicable to, among other job categories, home health…
The Legal Minute Video Series: How to Plan Family Vacations as a Divorced Couple
The Legal Minute is your trusted video series about family law issues that may affect you or someone you know. Family Law Attorney, Alex Allman, shares his stories, experiences, tips and recent family law news through this fast-paced, entertaining animated video series. https://youtu.be/IpX0n8CE-VQ Hi, it’s Alex Allman here, your trusted family law attorney…
A Video Conversation with Terry Neimeyer, CEO and Chairman of the Board of KCI Technologies- Part 3- On Their Future
Click Here for Part 1, Part 2 A 100% employee owned firm providing engineering solutions for all kinds of development projects Terry Neimeyer is the CEO and chairman of the board of KCI Technologies. Founded in 1955, KCI Technologies is a leading architectural, engineering, consulting, and construction firm that serves state and local governmental agencies,…
A Video Conversation with Joe Condo, Founder of the Condo Law Firm and the Newest Principal at Offit Kurman- Part 2- Why Family Law?
Click Here for Part 1 Helping clients through their most sensitive legal issues with integrity, excellence, and compassion for more than 40 years Joe Condo is a family lawyer, founder of the Condo Law Group, and the latest Principal to join Offit Kurman. For over 40 years, Joe has solidified his reputation as a go-to…
M&A FAQs: How Do I Know If It’s Time to Sell My Business?
Entrepreneurs and business owners thinking about selling their companies often equate timing with value. The concern goes something like this: Sell too soon, and your business may not be ready. Sell too late, and you may miss your chance to receive the highest payout. Basing your decision solely on your perceptions of the M&A market…
Social Media and Divorce – Don’t Click “Like”
If you are like 41% of Americans, you have a Facebook account. If you are like 50% of Americans, your first marriage may end in divorce, but if you are like most Americans, you may never have considered the overlap between Social Media and Divorce. While it’s great to keep in contact with family members, colleagues…
A Video Conversation with Christy Wyskiel, Senior Advisor to the President of Johns Hopkins University- Part 2- On Resources for Entrepreneurs
Click here for Part 1 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 technology transfer…
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