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The Asset Forfeiture Boogie Monster
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant By definition, “asset forfeiture or asset seizure is a form of confiscation of assets by the state. It typically applies to the alleged proceeds or instruments of crime. This applies, but is not limited, to terrorist activities, drug related crimes, and other criminal and…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: CFPB Strong-Arms Statute Of Limitation, Referrals
In the first-ever appeal from the decision of an administrative law judge, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray imposed a $109 million award against PHH Mortgage — far more than the $6.4 million awarded by the ALJ. Although not a decision involving marketing, every lender should take the time to carefully review the PHH…
The Weekly Scenario: Savings Bonds Options
Question: I recently inherited some EE savings bonds I’m not sure what options I have. Answer: The inclination of many people who inherit savings bonds (EE and I for example) is to immediately cash them out. But this first inclination may prove to be an unwise move. To answer this question, there are a few general rules…
Inside Offit Kurman’s Legal Services in Frederick, MD
Fit. That three-letter word comprises everything that makes a partnership work. When Offit Kurman decided to expand our Frederick, Maryland legal services through the addition of Severn & Kresslein, P.A. last year, our key consideration was fit: how attorneys David A. Severn, Robert J. Kresslein, and Ian P. Bartman would fit into the Offit Kurman…
Read | Delete: What other countries celebrate the Fourth of July?
England, Norway, Portugal and Sweden celebrated American Independence Day. Norwegians celebrated American Independence Day because thousands emigrated to the U.S. in the early 1900s. Other European countries, like England, Portugal and Sweden, held celebrations near American military bases and or spots frequented by American tourists to boost travel during early July. Source: International Business Times Got…
A Video Conversation with Leo Kelly, CEO and Managing Partner of Kelly Wealth Management at HighTower
Interviews with the 2015 EY Maryland Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists Giving clients an unobstructed view of the market Offit Kurman and Citybizlist would like to congratulate the 2015 finalists nominated for the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Maryland. Comprised of the region’s outstanding and innovative business leaders, this diverse…
Distribution of Your Children’s Trusts
Options to Consider Picture that you’ve just met with your estate planning attorney and in the course of discussing the terms of your new Will, you’ve decided that it’s best to leave your children’s inheritance to them in trust. Now, the hard part begins, as you need to decide how the trustee will distribute…
A Video Conversation with Robert Wallace, Founder and CEO of BITHGROUP Technologies
Interviews with the 2015 EY Maryland Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists Solving large-scale technological problems through innovation and creative leadership Offit Kurman and Citybizlist would like to congratulate the 2015 finalists nominated for the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in Maryland. Comprised of the region’s outstanding and innovative business leaders, this…
Friday Factoid: Annual Holiday To Celebrate Intellectual Property
On April 26 of each year, World Intellectual Property Day is observed across the globe with events and activities designed to increase people’s appreciation and understanding of intellectual property. April 26 was chosen as the day to celebrate this holiday because on this day in 1970, WIPO (The World Intellectual Property Organization) was created as…
Open Your Mind to New Regulations
Wholesale lenders should learn new disclosure requirements to avoid liability issues Editor’s Note: In the time since this article was written and published, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has changed the effective date for TRID. The new effective date is Oct. 3. The new Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act…
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