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Law Matters: June 2015
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant 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…
Telebriefs®: Religious Accommodation in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch
On June 1st, the Supreme Court announced its decision in the case of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) v. Abercrombie & Fitch. Those unfamiliar with this highly publicized case are encouraged to read the pertinent facts and background information, which have been covered in previous Telebriefs®. The case concerns a Muslim woman named Samantha Elauf who wore a hijab…
Interviews With The 2015 EY Maryland Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalists
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 group of entrepreneurs represents the state’s present and future. Winners will be announced at gala event Thursday, June 25,…
Offit Kurman Co-Founder Ted Offit Video On Why Time is the Enemy of Deal Flow
Preparing to sell your business? Theodore “Ted” Offit, co-founder of Offit Kurman, offers advice you cannot afford to ignore. In this excerpt from his recent appearance at the Ravens locker room at M&T Bank Stadium, Ted breaks down the steps of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process. Although preparing to sell your business takes organization…
The Weekly Scenario: Net Investment Income Tax
Question: Does the relatively new 3.8% net investment income tax (“NII Tax”) apply to estates and trusts? Answer: Yes the same 3.8% surtax that applies to individuals (married joint filers whose income exceeds $250,000 or single filers whose income exceeds $200,000) applies to estates and trusts with adjusted gross income over the highest income tax…
A Video Conversation with Bob Graybill, 2015 EY MD Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
CEO and President of FMS Solutions 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 group of entrepreneurs represents the state’s present and future. Winners will be announced…
Read | Delete: Nation’s First “Father’s Day
Happy belated Father’s Day! On July 19, 1910, the governor of the U.S. state of Washington proclaimed the nation’s first “Father’s Day.” However, it was not until 1972, 58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official, that the day became a nationwide holiday in the United States. Source: History.com Got an interesting Fast Fact…
Bankruptcy Preference Demand Video: How to be Proactive- Part 3
What happens when a company that owes you money goes bankrupt? And how should you respond when that company claims the reverse, and threatens you with a lawsuit if you refuse to return whatever payment they have made? In this video series, Offit Kurman business law and transaction attorney Glenn D. Solomon explains how and why some…
Offit Kurman Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Project HEAL With Silver Sponsorship
Offit Kurman will join in commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Project HEAL as a Silver Sponsor of the celebration event in September. Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law) is a community-based program of Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, and Maryland’s only comprehensive medical–legal partnership. For nearly…
A California Ruling May Become Uber’s Worst Nightmare
On June 3 2015, the California Labor Commissioner’s Officer determined that an Uber driver should be classified as an employee and not an independent contractor. This is the kind of decision that Uber has fought vigorously and, if the decision becomes precedent, it will have serious repercussions for Uber and other economy sharing companies. Uber,…
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