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The Weekly Scenario: Things to Consider About Your Estate Plan When Moving
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantQuestion: I’m moving out of state and was curious as to the types of things I should consider in the context of my estate plan. Answer: With respect to your estate plan there are a number of things to consider. 1. If you are moving…
Read|Delete: Thanksgiving Day Fun Fact
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 with 400 Macy’s employees marching from Convent Ave to 145th Street in New York City. No large balloons were at this parade, as it featured only live animals from Central Park Zoo. Source: AllParenting.com Got an interesting Fast Fact for a…
Is developer responsible to help with HOA shortfalls?
Q: We live in a community in South Carolina that was severely affected by the recession. Unfortunately, the original developer was unable to meet his obligations and the property was foreclosed upon. The original developer covered the HOA’s budget shortfalls each year prior to losing the partially completed development in a foreclosure. The new developer,…
Executive Leaders Radio CEO Interview with Todd Raba Hosted by Offit Kurman
Executive Leaders Radio conducts “elite interviews” of prominent CEOs, CFOs, and Presidents focusing on “what makes people tick.” The ten to twenty-five minute on-air interviews are really informal POSITIVE conversations. Guests may be asked about their background education, influences, mentors and early career experiences, asked about their business, what they do and who they serve. They…
Executive Leaders Radio CEO Interview with David Notari Hosted by Offit Kurman
Executive Leaders Radio conducts “elite interviews” of prominent CEOs, CFOs, and Presidents focusing on “what makes people tick.” The ten to twenty-five minute on-air interviews are really informal POSITIVE conversations. Guests may be asked about their background education, influences, mentors and early career experiences, asked about their business, what they do and who they serve. They…
Friday Factoid: A Thanksgiving Day Patent to Remember
In 1999, the USPTO issued to Rodney Barbour of Brandon, Mississippi a patent for a device to deep fry turkeys. Sources: USPTO If you have any questions regarding the content of this communication, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs: jwachs@offitkurman.com | 301.575.0302. If you would like to subscribe to receive Friday Factoids® in your inbox click here.
Telebriefs®: Election Results Impact on Labor and Employment
The Election results last week resulted in a big win for the Republicans. Republicans now take over a majority of the Senate and the House, which in turn may have an impact on the enforcement efforts of the formerly Democratic controlled administrative agencies such as the Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board, and Equal…
The Weekly Scenario: Will the Government Take My Money and Home Before I Can Qualify for Medicaid?
Question: Will the government take all my money and my home before I can qualify for Medical Assistance (Medicaid)? Answer: Medicaid eligibility is a concern for many people who fear the increasing costs of nursing home care. Medicaid is the government program which is designed to pay the cost of nursing home care for people who do…
Read|Delete: Five Ways To Prepare for Small Business Saturday
November 29th is Small Business Saturday! Small Business Saturday is fast becoming a holiday tradition, and it’s an especially powerful opportunity for brick-and-mortar retailers to boost holiday sales. Here are five steps you can take to make November 29th a big day for your small business. 1. Incorporate Small Business Saturday into Your Bigger Holiday…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: CFPB Requires Franklin Loan Corp To Pay Damages
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has entered into a consent order with another lender that had been violating the loan officer compensation laws. Franklin Loan Corp. violated the compensation rule by paying quarterly bonuses based upon the terms of closed loans into “expense accounts” for use by the loan officers, according to the CFPB. The…
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