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A Video Conversation with Geoff Gross, CEO and Founder of Medical Guardian- Part 4- on Preakness at the Piazza
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantClick Here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Providing emergency help and reliable customer service to those who need it any time Geoff Gross is the CEO and founder of Medical Guardian. The company, which started as a business run out of Geoff’s apartment,…
Human Resources Professional Found Personally Liable in a Contested FMLA Case
In a recently published decision the influential Second Circuit Court of Appeals (with jurisdiction over the states of New York, Connecticut and Vermont) ruled that in the case of Graziadio v. Culinary Institute of America, the employer’s Director of Human Resources could be found personally liable for alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave…
A Video Conversation with Larry Franks, Owner of Accents Grill, Cocoaccinos, and Serengeti- Part 1- On Moving From South Africa
Offering kosher dining at three establishments in Baltimore Larry and Lara Franks are the owners of three kosher restaurants and a food service business in Baltimore: Accents Grill, Cocoaccinos, and Serengeti. Accents Grill serves burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, sushi, beer, and wine. Cocoaccinos is a café that dishes out all-day breakfast and diner fare. Serengeti,…
The Weekly Scenario: Avoiding The 10% Penalty Tax
Question: I need to withdraw funds from my retirement plan account now. How can I avoid the 10% penalty tax? Answer: The government intends that your IRAs and qualified plans be used for your retirement, not on an as needed basis. Therefore, the law imposes a penalty for early withdrawals. If you withdraw money from…
A Video Conversation with Ashton Newhall, Managing Partner of Greenspring Associates on Lessons Learned- Part 5
Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Building a billion-dollar investment firm by putting trust and relationships first Ashton Newhall is the co-founder and co-managing partner of Greenspring Associates. Founded in 2000, Greenspring is a leading global investment firm that today manages over $3.5 billion in capital commitments worldwide. Greenspring acts…
How Mediation Can Ease the Stress of Divorce on Children
There is the precious little comfort for a child whose family is going through a divorce. As parents, it is your job to make the transition as smooth as possible for your child. This can be difficult, especially when each parent engages an attorney to resolve key differences through litigation. However, there is another option…
A Video Conversation with Geoff Gross, CEO and Founder of Medical Guardian- Part 3- On The Next Five Years
Click Here for Part 1, Part 2 Providing emergency help and reliable customer service to those who need it any time Geoff Gross is the CEO and founder of Medical Guardian. The company, which started as a business run out of Geoff’s apartment, has grown into a leading provider of medical alert systems for seniors…
Law Matters: April 2016
Please enjoy this month’s Offit Kurman Law Matters newsletter. From events you should attend, to conversations with local CEOs, to labor and employment news for business owners and entrepreneurs, this month’s issue of Law Matters covers a diverse selection of legal and corporate topics. And, as always, we are pleased to offer Offit Kurman’s wide…
Read | Delete: Is There A Relationship Between Primary Turnout And The General Election?
Republican turnout is up and Democratic turnout is down in the 2016 primary contests. But Democrats shouldn’t worry. Republicans shouldn’t celebrate. As others have pointed out, voter turnout is an indication of the competitiveness of a primary contest, not of what will happen in the general election. History suggests that there is no relationship between…
M & A Nuggets: Stupid Is As Stupid Does
In the movie, Forrest Gump, the main character was asked several times if he was stupid. Forrest Gump replied “Stupid is as stupid does”, meaning that a person should be judged by his actions, not his appearance. Similarly, when you are evaluating a seller target, although appearances are important at the outset, it is more…
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