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The best board members are reluctant heroes with heart

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThis week’s column was written by Melissa Merritt-Darden, Vice President of HOA management company Associa Carolinas, in Charlotte. J. R. R. Tolkien started his classic tale, “The Hobbit: There and Back Again,” with these words, “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.”…

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Compensation and Compliance Matters: In 2016, Worry Less About MSAs and More About Compensation

While marketing services agreements caused a stir during the second half of 2015, the mortgage industry has a more pressing issue at hand: loan officer compensation. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s deputy assistant director for originations announced recently that the agency would focus its exams on loan officer compensation in 2016. Also mentioned as focal…

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Join Offit Kurman in Giving Back This Holiday Season

Want to make a difference this holiday season? Join Offit Kurman in supporting a cause that matters. Fight to Learn is a Philadelphia nonprofit that provides after school services and support to local, at-risk youth. Started by boxing champion and two-time Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Rodney Moore, Fight to Learn aims to empower children…

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A Video Conversation with Luke Cooper, CEO of Fixt, From Lawyer to Uber for Device Repair

Click here for Part 1 Revolutionizing the mobile phone and tablet replacement process Luke Cooper is the founder and CEO of Fixt, which he calls the “Uber for device replacement.” When a smartphone, tablet, or other device stops working, Fixt allows users to push a button and receive offsite repair in 30 minutes, onsite repair…

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Read | Delete: What Happens in 60 Seconds on the Internet

Every minute of every day, staggering amounts of data are being generated as consumers connect to, search for, watch, create, download, and shop for content. Making sense of what all this data means is critical for the success of your company or brand.  Here are a few huge stats from Domo’s infographic Facebook users Like…

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Law Matters: December 2015

Welcome to Law Matters, Offit Kurman’s monthly newsletter. The holidays may be around the corner, but news in and outside our firm shows no signs of slowing down. From copyright matters to conversations with local CEOs to tips for business owners and entrepreneurs, this month’s issue of Law Matters covers a diverse selection of legal…

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A Video Conversation with Michelle Pujadas, Founder and Co-CEO of Zer0 to 5ive Part 4, On Growth

Click here for Part 1, Part 2 Part 3 Delivering an award-winning blend of strategy, experience, and technology Michelle Pujadas is the founder and co-CEO of Zer0 to 5ive, a marketing and communications firm based in Philadelphia, with offices in New York and Pittsburgh. Since 1999, Zer0 to 5ive has helped clients in industries like…

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Friday Factoid: Hamster Toy Leads to $5 Million Dollar Right of Publicity Suit

Public figures may sue others who misappropriate their name and likeness for commercial gain. Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner recently filed a $5 million right of publicity suit against toy maker Hasbro, claiming that Hasbro’s inch tall toy hamster that shares the broadcaster’s name also bears her likeness in terms of the toy’s complexion and…

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The First Holiday Without Your Children

Your divorce is probably one of the biggest challenges of your life, especially if you have children. Once a custody schedule has been approved, you will begin to establish a new way of life and newly defined interactions with your soon to be ex-spouse. With the holidays approaching, you may be the parent that has…

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