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This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantMany of my HOA clients hold their annual meetings in the first quarter. The N.C. Legislature passed a law in 2013 that promotes mediation of HOA disputes, and mandates the publication of a notice to the community regarding the availability of the mediation process. The…
Enforcing Your Patent: Considerations in sending a Demand Letter
For companies, innovation is often the key means of staying competitive in the marketplace. Patents enable companies to protect innovative ideas and maintain an edge over competitors. Since patents are assets to companies, they have weight and should be enforced. The first means of enforcement is to assert rights when the company has identified unauthorized…
Friday Factoid: Patent for Matchmaking Software
In 2004, the USPTO issued a patent (owned by E-Harmony.com) for an invention that matches people via electronic survey with others for whom they have a statistically high chance for maintaining a lasting relationship. Source: USPTO.gov 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…
The Weekly Scenario: Name on Birth Certificate Versus Name in a Will
Question: If an individual’s name appears differently in the Will as the person’s birth certificate, is the Will still valid? Will this affect the ability of the Will to be properly probated? Answer: If the individual is commonly known by the name used in the Will, then you should not have any difficulties. It is highly…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Deceptive Acts and Practices Enforcement Keeps Coming
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last week entered into consent decrees with two credit card issuers over deceptive acts and practices. In one case, the CFPB took enforcement action against a buying club that allegedly misled consumers into believing a credit card used to purchase club goods was a general purpose credit card. In another…
Expanding Your Franchise- Part 1 Area Development Agreements
For many business owners, the decision to start a franchise is fraught with financial and legal risk. When your dreams of expansion come within reach, how can you make sure you are prepared for the challenges ahead? Offit Kurman franchising attorney Brian Loffredo is here to help. In this video, Mr. Loffredo explores methods to…
Read|Delete: What Entrepreneurs Should Pay Themselves
How much should company founders pay themselves? It’s a thorny question that touches on many aspects of the startup experience, such as doing right by investors and throwing everything you have into a fledgling business with the promise of a big payoff down the road. Below is the reported annual earning for self-employed workers: ….
Executive Leaders Radio CEO Interview with Nick Sanna 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: USPTO Lists Companies That Have Registered the Most Marks
The applicants who registered the most marks with the USPTO in FY 2013 are: (1) Mattel (346 registrations); (2) LG Electronics (183 registrations); (3) Johnson & Johnson (169 registrations); (4) Disney (156 registrations); (5) Procter & Gamble (136 registrations); (6) Boehringer Ingelheim (129 registrations); (7) 20th Century Fox (104 registrations); and (8) Target (98 registrations)….
The Weekly Scenario: Criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance
Question: Can my wife (soon to be ex-wife) continue to receive SSD (Social Security Disability benefits) after we are divorced? Answer: Yes, assuming certain criteria are met. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) provides a benefit to individuals who are considered (i) disabled and (ii) have paid enough money into the Social Security system. Dependent family…
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