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A Video Conversation with Jason Kaplan, CEO of Milestone Sports on Technology – Part 4

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantClick here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Bringing advanced technology and data analytics to running and other recreational sports Jason Kaplan is the CEO of Milestone Sports. Milestone brings wearable sensor technology and big data analytics together to create a revolutionary platform for…

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Maurice Offit’s Video Series: When to Start Asset Protection Planning

Offit Kurman co-founder Maurice Offit is more than a member of the firm’s leadership team. He is also an experienced estate planning attorney who advises clients on estate administration and asset protection matters, helping clients minimize their taxes and claims by creditors. Over the years, his thorough, client-first perspective has earned him recognition as a…

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A Video Conversation with Bill Spotts, CEO of Heritage Benefits on the Affordable Care Act – Part 2

Click here for Part 1 Making benefits a win-win for employees and employers alike Bill Spotts is the CEO of Heritage Benefits, an employee benefits brokerage firm. Based in Hunt Valley, Heritage also has offices in Wilmington, Delaware, and Preston, Maryland. The company helps their clients review their existing employee benefit plans, analyze their alternatives,…

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Can And Should Apple Be Compelled To Help The FBI Break Into An Iphone

The Court’s Authority Versus Data Security The Justice Department has sought and obtained an order from a lower court directing Apple to do the technical redesign necessary to enable the FBI to break into the iPhone used by a terrorist in the San Bernardino attack.  The debate now is, can and should Apple be compelled…

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Friday Factoid: Hello Barbie, Goodbye Privacy

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) prevents the online collection of information provided by children under the age of 13. Toy maker Mattel was recently sued on the claim that its Hello Barbie doll violates COPPA. Hello Barbie has a feature which can record the user’s conversations with the doll and store the conversations…

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A Video Conversation with Anna Zornosa, CEO and Founder of Ruby Ribbon on Her Background – Part 2

Click here for Part 1 Tapping into social commerce to empower women to feel and look their best Anna Zornosa is the founder and CEO of Ruby Ribbon, a social commerce apparel company based in Burlingame, CA and New York City. With a network of independent stylists across the country, Ruby Ribbon delivers personalized, at-home…

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The Weekly Scenario: Will A Trust Impact Financial Aid Eligibility?

Question: My parents left me a trust. I am entitled to the interest income and $5,000 annually. The remainder of the principal stays in the trust until I die. The trust then terminates and the remaining principal is distributed to my son. My son is going to college next year. Will my trust impact my…

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Law Matters: February 2016

Please enjoy this month’s Offit Kurman Law Matters newsletter. From asset protection planning 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’re pleased to offer Offit Kurman’s wide range of stories…

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A Video Conversation with Yoni Rosenblatt, Owner of True Sports Physical Therapy- Part 1

Offering unparalleled sports rehab to Baltimore’s top-performing athletes Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS is the owner of True Sports Physical Therapy. Located in downtown Baltimore, True Sports offers one-on-one rehabilitation for athletes who have experienced a sports injury, are recovering from surgery, or suffer from chronic pain. The True Sports team is composed of…

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Can My Employees Smoke Legalized Marijuana on a Work Break?

Over the last decade or so, conventional attitudes about marijuana have begun to change. Starting with the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes, several states—such as Colorado, Washington, and Oregon—have recently passed legislation licensing the full-blown sale of cannabis for recreational use. National polls frequently indicate that people in most, if not all, states support…

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