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Offit Kurman’s John Raftery Received PMA’s Distinguished Service Award
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantFor Immediate Release Bethesda, MD I December 1, 2015 John Raftery, Offit Kurman shareholder and practice group leader of the Business Litigation Practice Group, received the “Distinguished Service Award” from the Property Management Association (PMA). The award signifies his dedication and contributions to the PMA and for…
Ed Talks: 10 tips on Leasing Agreements
Welcome to “Ed Talks,” a new video series by Offit Kurman business and real estate attorney Ed Bloom. In these short, 5–10 minute segments, Ed dissects real estate-related legal topics to offer practical, easy-to-grasp advice for tenants, landlords, developers, business owners, and anyone else who may be involved in a real estate transaction. With over…
A Video Conversation with Jason Kaplan, CEO of Milestone Sports on MilestonePod
Click here for Part 1 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 consumers, retailers, advertisers, and manufacturers involved in the recreational sports market. Jason founded the…
A Video Conversation with Michael Spinosa, CEO of Unleashed Technologies on Failures & Successes
Click here for Part 1, Part 2 Setting the standard for web design and enterprise hosting Michael Spinosa is the CEO of Unleashed Technologies, an enterprise web and hosting—what the company calls “Wosting”—firm headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Unleashed Technologies offers a comprehensive array of hosting, development, and design services that span ecommerce, mobile, and cloud…
A Video Conversation with Bill Penn, CEO of LarkSpear on Cyber Automated Threat Sharing System
Click here for Part 1 Equipping private and public organizations with dynamic cybersecurity protection Bill Penn is the CEO of LarkSpear, Inc., a cybersecurity company based in Ellicott City, Maryland. LarkSpear’s flagship product is its Cyber Automated Threat Sharing System (CATSS), a service that continuously monitors clients’ organizations for cyber vulnerabilities in real time. CATSS…
Read | Delete: 2016 Federal Holidays
2016 is the perfect storm for Federal holidays. Every holiday falls on a Monday or a Friday assuring at least 10 long weekends for most employees. The schedule is: Friday, January 1st – New Year’s Day Monday, January 18th – Martin Luther King Day Monday, February 15th – Presidents’ Day Monday, May 30th – Memorial…
4 Unpredictable Intersections Between Family Law and Employment Law
The convergence of family and business often leads to positive outcomes: think Ford, Comcast, or any of the dozens of successful, multinational corporations built on family lineages. Just as frequently, however, relatives—be they related by blood or marriage—who decide to work together find themselves in messy disputes over finances, taxes, and leadership matters. When personal…
Law Matters: November 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…
Friday Factoid: When is It Better to Be Arbitrary?
Some registered trademarks are entitled to a wider scope of protection than others. An arbitrary mark (when a word is used in an unusual manner) is stronger and entitled to greater protection than a suggestive mark (when a word is used in a predicable manner) but it is not as strong as a fanciful mark…
The Weekly Scenario: Implications of Same-Sex Marriage
Question: I understand that the Supreme Court has recently outlawed state bans on same-sex marriage. What are the implications of the decision? Answer: (in brief): 1. All 50 states, D.C. and all territories of the U.S. must not prohibit the marriage of same-sex couples. 2. All 50 states, D.C. and all territories of the U.S….
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