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A Video Conversation with Bob Graybill CEO and President of FMS Solutions – Part 2

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantClick here to read Part 1 of the interview. Helping independent grocers gain a competitive edge in the marketplace Robert Graybill is the president and CEO of FMS Solutions, a service and IT provider to the independent grocery industry throughout North America and northern South…

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A Video Conversation with Chris Sachse, CEO and Co-founder of Horsetail Technologies

Providing IT solutions that keep organizations in highly regulated industries secure, compliant, and proactive Chris Sachse is the CEO and co-founder of Horsetail Technologies. Horsetail provides collaborative, shared IT services for credit unions as well as members of other highly regulated industries nationwide. Through assessments, managed services, staffing, project consulting, and more, Horsetail allows its…

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The Weekly Scenario: Social Security Disability Insurance

Question: I have an adult daughter who is developmentally disabled. She is able to work and receives Social Security Disability Insurance as well as Medicare. Is a special needs trust something I need to consider in my estate plan? Answer: Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI is a benefit that individuals receive because they have…

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Read | Delete: The Best Age to Go to Business School

Business school is a profitable decision but less so as students approach their 30s. An analysis of data collected by Bloomberg suggests that getting a master’s in business results in a pay bump that increases the older a graduate is—until he/ she hits 30 Source: Bloomberg.com Got an interesting Fast Fact for a business audience?…

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Offit Kurman Sponsors Warriors Ethos Casino Night Event

Offit Kurman has teamed up with Warriors Ethos to sponsor their end of summer Casino Night event. The event will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at 6:00PM. This year’s event will be at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner, just a few floors up from the Offit Kurman offices. “Warriors Ethos provides a service…

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A Video Conversation with Ron Attman, Acme Paper & Supply Company

A history of innovation and integrity spread over sixty-five years and three family generations Click here to read Part 1 of the interview Congratulations to Ron Attman  of Acme Paper & Supply Co. for being selected as one of the most admired CEOs.  Click here to see the The Daily Record list and to register…

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Law Matters: July 2015

Welcome to Law Matters, Offit Kurman’s newsletter. Here you will find the latest articles on diverse legal topics written by our team of attorneys, as well as interviews and conversations with CEOs and decision-makers, news and events from the firm, videos, and other exclusive offers and thought leadership content. Features and topics in this month’s newsletter…

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Friday Factoid: Hashtags Sometimes Function As a Mark

The USPTO in some cases will register a mark that includes a hashtag. A hashtag is a character string preceded with the symbol #, used to facilitate an Internet search on a specific keyword or topic. The USPTO may register a mark that includes HASHTAG or # symbol if the mark serves to identify the…

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Automotive Manufacturer Feels Effects of Joint Employer Liability Doctrine

Last week, the Fourth Circuit made the not entirely surprising decision to extend the joint employer liability doctrine to cases involving violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (including, for example, harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex, religion, and/or race). Brenda Butler was hired by a temporary employment agency to work…

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A Conversation with Jay Steinmetz, CEO of Barcoding, Inc. – Part III

Click here for Part 1Click here for Part 2 Increasing revenue, reducing operational costs, and improving customer experiences with industry-spanning technology solutions Jay Steinmetz is the CEO of Barcoding, Incorporated. Since 1998, Barcoding, Inc. has provided barcoding and data capture solutions to businesses on an enterprise scale. The company has designed and implements warehouse management systems, mobility systems, inventory control,…

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