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Biz Tek Today: Data Analytics are Here to Stay
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Data analytics are all the rage these days. Are you familiar with the massive effort to collect data? Just about everything we do is measured, analyzed and reviewed for marketing, statistics, security and a whole host of other uses. However, while there is much…
Offit Kurman Attorney Don Foster Prevails In Teddy Pendergrass Case
Teddy Pendergrass’ son and namesake submitted a fraudulent will to try to gain control of the singer’s estate, a Montgomery County Court judge has ruled. The decision from Judge Stanley Ott means the Pendergrass estate will remain under the control of his second wife, Joan, and will not shift to Theodore “Ted” Pendergrass II. At…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: UDAP Risk Surfaces Again, Adds CFPB Insight
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a consent decree late last week against M&T Bank. Apparently M&T advertised “no strings attached” free checking without explaining in its advertisements that if an account was inactive for 90 days it would switch to an account that could incur fees if a minimum balance was not maintained. Further,…
Factors To Consider When Closing M&A Deals
Part IV in a seven-part series on the anatomy of a M&A deal from the seller’s perspective. To read Part I, which covers the basics of pre-transaction planning, click here. No matter how thoroughly you prepare to sell your business, closing a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal requires a great deal of patience and commitment…
Friday Factoid: Heigl and Duane Reade Settle Lawsuit Regarding Use of Photo
Actress Katherine Heigl recently settled a lawsuit she filed against retailer Duane Reade Inc. regarding the company’s post on both Twitter and Facebook, of a picture taken of her without her knowledge or approval. According to the lawsuit, Heigl was photographed without her consent in March near a Duane Reade store. Duane Reade then posted…
Offit Kurman Offers Resources for Cybersecurity Awareness
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Being aware of the digital threats that face business owners is only one step in the fight against cybercrime—to truly gain an edge, you need the inside perspective and advice only a dedicated team of cybersecurity attorneys can offer. Read on for the latest happenings and viewpoints from Offit…
The Weekly Scenario: Options for Keeping a Home After the Death of a Co-owner
Question: I own a house with my ex-husband. My ex-husband died a few months ago but there is a lien on the property because my ex had multiple creditors. There is also a mortgage on the house and I am on the mortgage. One of the creditors is trying to sell the house in lieu of…
A Franchise Lawyer’s Perspective: The Amorphous Franchise Territory Getting What You Pay For
Franchised outlets are multiplying faster than fruit flies on a hot banana. Look no further than the nearest mall to confirm this phenomenon. As a potential franchisee, you cannot expect protection from other brands invading your territory. However, you should expect that your franchisor will at least provide you with protection from your own brand,…
How Recent Supreme Court and Other Legal Decisions Impact Your Workplace: Hobby Lobby, NLRB, and Ball State
A recent batch of Supreme Court decisions has dominated the news, but if you’re not a legal professional, these cases may raise more questions than answers. What does the so-called “Hobby Lobby” decision mean for your workplace? Why were President Obama’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board ruled invalid? How is a supervisor…
Read|Delete: Seattle Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Seattle City Council unanimously voted last week to redesignate the federal Columbus Day holiday as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to reflect that Native Americans were living on the continent before Christopher Columbus’ 15th Century arrival. Mayor Ed Murray was expected to swiftly sign the measure, making Seattle the second major U.S. city after Minneapolis to…
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