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Who’s responsible for troublesome tree?
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantNote: This week’s column was written by my law partner, Cynthia Jones, who is licensed in North and South Carolina. Q: When I bought my South Carolina townhome in 2005, I was told that I would own a certain amount of land surrounding my home,…
Friday Factoid: Halloween Candy Trademarks Include More than Candy Packaging
Halloween candy trademarks are not limited to the words on the candy packaging. Non-traditional candy trademarks registered with the USPTO include the jewel shape of Ring Pop, the candy brick configuration of PEZ, the three-dimensional oval shape of Tic Tacs, Tootsie Roll’s Cylindrical package wrap with twisted ends, the cone shape of Hershey’s Kisses and…
The Weekly Scenario: Problems with Naming a Minor as a Beneficiary
Question: Should I name a minor child as a beneficiary or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy? Answer: The answer as always is that it depends on the objective of the life insurance. But as a general rule, if minor children are designated as the beneficiaries, a guardian of the property (or conservator perhaps if there…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: CFPB Enforcement May Just be the Start of Concerns
A lawsuit recently filed against Castle & Cook illustrates the dangers companies face in the wake of compliance problems. Although most focus on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in assessing compliance risks, the agency is only part of the concern. Castle & Cook, which paid millions in connection with a consent decree pertaining to violations of the loan…
Raising the Bar: Social Media Best Practices and Legal Considerations
Too often, employers only start paying attention to social media once it’s too late. That is after an employee has tweeted a disparaging remark, a copyright holder has claimed infringement over the use of footage on YouTube, confidential information has leaked onto Facebook, or any one of the myriad legal circumstances that regularly spring up…
Offit Kurman Attorney Revisits Benghazi at Objective Rally Point Breakfast
Offit Kurman attorney was joined by 180 veterans and non veterans this morning at his Objective Rally Point Breakfast held once a month at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington Virginia. This mornings event featured a presentation from Kris “Tanto” Paronto, co-author of 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really happened in Benghazi. …
Are you fully protected? On the cyber front, Offit Kurman has your back
This October, Offit Kurman is commemorating National Cyber Security Awareness Month with a host of cyber-related events and resources for businesses and entrepreneurs culminating with CyberMaryland on Wednesday October 29 through Thursday October 30. Please stop by Booth 207 at CyberMaryland to see how Offit Kurman has your back on the cyber front. Events CyberMaryland 2014…
Read|Delete: 7 Signs a Great Employee Might Be a Bad Boss
Trying to decide whether to promote an employee to a management position is a challenge many employers face. For employers thinking about promoting someone into a management position, here are seven warning signs that the person perhaps should not become a boss. Watch out for the following traits: 1. Never asking for help. 2. Ignoring co-workers’…
How a Facebook “Like” Can Affect Your Job and Other Legal Workplace Developments
While recent Supreme Court decisions garner the bulk of legal media attention, business owners and HR personnel should be equally aware of lesser-known rulings made by other federal and state courts in their jurisdiction and neighboring jurisdictions. Indeed, even a matter as seemingly minor as a Facebook “Like” can prompt significant debate over our First…
Do homeowners need to pay for HOA records? Rewriting covenants?
Q: I recently requested records from my condominium’s property management company. They told me that they only have records for the past two years that they can email to me at no cost, and that the prior six years’ worth of records are in a storage unit. In order to inspect them, I would need…
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