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The Importance of Reviewing Your FDD

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantBrian Loffredo is an attorney with Offit Kurman, P.A., a mid-Atlantic law firm.  Brian has assisted hundreds of franchisees nationwide with their FDD and franchise agreement reviews.  If you have questions with this article, or would like an initial consultation to discuss your FDD review,…

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The Weekly Scenario: Does Medicare Pay For Most Long Term Care Needs?

Question: Does Medicare pay for most Long Term Care needs? Answer: Many people believe this to be the case, but in fact, this is far from being true. Medicare does not pay for most long term health needs (in fact the statistic I see is that Medicare pays less than 2% of the cost). Medicare…

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Offit Kurman The Only MD Law Firm Named To The Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest Growing Private Companies

For the fourth time, Offit Kurman has been named to the Inc. 5000, which recognizes the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. The firm previously made the list in 2011, 2012, and 2013. Offit Kurman, a leading law firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, is one of 11 Maryland companies—as well as the only Maryland law…

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A Video Conversation with Brian Razzaque, CEO of SocialToaster- Part 2

Click here for Part 1 Empowering brands and artists with social marketing that turns fans into superfans Brian Razzaque is the CEO of SocialToaster, a social media marketing platform designed for brands and artists to leverage the influence of their biggest fans. SocialToaster’s engagement platform amplifies the reach and visibility of “superfans,” equipping clients with word-of-mouth,…

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Proposed Revisions to the Overtime Rules and the Coming Sea Change

It hardly remains breaking news that the Obama Administration has announced proposed rules which aim to extend to roughly 5 million white collar workers the ability to earn overtime pay. Although the rules have yet to be finalized, the proposal raises the salary cap on overtime eligibility from $455 per week (or $23,660 per annum)…

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Get Business Advice, Legal Information, and More at Offit Kurman’s New YouTube Channel

Whether you are about to embark on a new business venture, are considering your finance options, or simply need the facts about a specific legal topic, Offit Kurman has you covered. We are pleased to announce our recently revamped YouTube channel. In addition to our daily blog and regular email updates, Offit Kurman’s YouTube channel…

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A Conversation with Daniel Freedman, Chief Strategy Officer at Apploi – Part 2

Click here for part 1 Reinventing how applicants find jobs and organizations find talent in the employment ecosystem Daniel Freedman is the chief strategy officer and head of business development at Apploi, a networking platform that connects job-seeking professionals with recruiters at burgeoning organizations. The app allows applicants to fill out one profile that remains…

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What Makes Offit Kurman’s Family Law Group Special?

Five AAML Fellows The American Bar Association (ABA) estimates there are close to 1.2 million active attorneys in the United States. With a population that large, it is little wonder clients often have trouble finding the right lawyer for their needs. When those needs are deeply personal and emotionally charged—as is often true for divorce,…

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Read | Delete: October 1st Marks an Important Date for Small Businesses

On October 1, 2015, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express will implement a “liability shift.” What this liability shift means is that the party (issuer, acquirer or merchant) that did the least to prevent card-present fraud from a technology standpoint will now bear the responsibility for certain types of fraud, such as counterfeit and possibly…

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Compensation and Compliance Matters: Ambiguities Remain Around MSAs

By now everyone knows that at least two major lenders have pulled out ofmarketing services agreements with realtors following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s decision in the PHH case I wrote about a few weeks ago. There are rumors swirling that others are soon to follow. In connection with these announcements, the CFPB’s spokesperson applauded the…

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