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Navigating the Pot Hole of Tenants’ Medical Marijuana Accommodation Requests under the FHA
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantMany states, such as Maryland and New Jersey, have enacted laws legalizing medical marijuana and decriminalizing its possession. Additionally, several states, including the District of Columbia, have passed legislation permitting the sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes. As a result, there may be…
Read|Delete: Business Jargon and Gibberish- Buzzwords and Communication Killers
As a thought leader, do you speak the same way at work as you do at home? Are you communicating clearly and distinctly, not relying on tired clichés and ambiguous words? Ask, assess, and then act. Here are a few of the “most-overused business buzzwords”. To see the full list click here. Utilize High-level Socialise…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: RESPA & Section 8- Another Wake-up Call
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau entered into a consent decree with Wells Fargo for over $34 million as well as a consent decree with Chase for nearly $1 million. This arose out of an alleged illegal kickback scheme where the banks’ loan officers purportedly received money and other benefits for steering customers to…
The Search for Organizational Conflicts Of Interest
A recent General Accountability Office (GAO) decision underscores why all contractors should be on the lookout for potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs) in every nook and cranny, including in their teaming partner’s nooks and crannies. GAO’s opinion also suggests that the search for an OCI should be completed, and a mitigation plan, if necessary,…
Friday Factoid: Snow Blower Patent Approaches its 90th Birthday
In 1925, the USPTO issued to Robert E. Cole a patent for a snowplow that used cutters and a fan to blow snow away from a surface. Source: 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…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Did the CFPB Really Just Say That?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued a report showing that nearly half of all borrowers did not comparison shop in connection with obtaining a mortgage. This conclusion somewhat undermines the premise that the financial crisis was wholly caused by unscrupulous lenders. Moreover, many of the regulations, disclosures and other requirements aimed at preventing deception…
Three Reasons Why a Real Estate Title Could Be Defective
After months of searching and negotiating, you’re finally ready to buy real property, whether it be a house, commercial building, or some land. All that’s left to do is sign some papers, pay the seller and the property is yours, right? Not necessarily. If you are not careful, you may wind up with a defective…
The Weekly Scenario: Transferring a Personal Residence to a Revocable Trust
Question: I understand that an important reason to establish a revocable trust as part of one’s estate plan is to avoid the costs and delays of probate. Of course, to avoid the imposition of probate at death, it is critical that the legal title to real property is transferred to the revocable trust during my…
4 tips for a smoother HOA budget process
Yes, it’s that time of year again for HOAs. No, not the holidays, it’s budget season! Most HOAs use the calendar year as their fiscal year, and now is the time of year many boards of directors are formulating their budgets for next year. Here are tips for making the budget and next year’s finances…
Inside Offit Kurman’s Legal Services in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA is the cradle of law in the United States. Besides its role as the birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Pennsylvania’s landmark city has played host to centuries of lawyers, judges, and politicians who have shaped our nation’s history. These days that storied tradition continues on in the legal…
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