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Telebriefs®: A Labor Relations Perspective on the NFL and Ray Rice
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantHoward Kurman chair of the labor and employment practice group at Offit Kurman Attorneys at Law recently discussed the NFL handling of the Ray Rice situation in his twice monthly Telebrief® conference call. Below is an excerpt from the call followed by a link where…
Franchise Law: Five Questions to Ask Regarding Your Protected Territory
Many franchisors grant to their franchisees an exclusive territory. These territories are commonly known as protected territories, or areas of protection. As the name suggests, the purpose of a protected territory is to provide franchisees with protection. Despite the name, though, many franchise agreements do not provide the level of protection that franchisees believe they are receiving. Set forth…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Consumer Mortgage Data Breaches Do Not Just Exist in Cyberspace
There have recently been some large data breaches of consumer information that have made the news. Less known, there have been numerous examples of physical loan files being stolen from mortgage banks for the apparent purpose of identity theft. While no one can prevent data theft with 100 percent certainty, there are many simple ways lenders can…
Raising the Bar: Five More Questions to Ask Before Firing an Employee
The decision to fire an employee is almost never an easy one. After making that tough call, the last thing any manager wants is to become embroiled in litigation. Labor and employment disputes are among the most common lawsuits in the US, and even if you believe you’ve covered all of your bases prior to…
The Weekly Scenario: Estate Planning and Digital Assets
Question: I am a single individual currently doing some estate planning and am curious whether I need to be more proactive with respect to my digital assets. If I don’t, how difficult will it be for my executor to get access to my digital property (social media, email, etc.) at such time? Answer: The answer is not…
Franchise Tidbits: Know and Protect Your Franchise Renewal Rights
Just like any other business owners, franchisees invest a lot of time, energy and money to grow their businesses. However, unlike most non-franchised businesses, franchised businesses have a shelf life. Most franchise agreements have an initial “term” that expires after five to fifteen years. As a result, franchisees must be aware, prior to embarking on the franchise…
A Conversation with Linda Abell, CEO, Security Vault Works, Inc.
Linda Abell, CEO of Security Vault Works, headquartered in Laurel, Maryland, is the only woman business leader in Maryland to emerge from rigorous vetting and judging to win the EY 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year award. In fact, Linda was among only three women who made it to finalist. If you had to choose one…
Biz Tek Today: An App for M&A Matches
An app for M&A matches? Can it really be that simple to find your perfect business match for the sale and purchase of your business? Somehow I think it must be too good to be true. Next there will be a (free J) app to dispense legal advice… Entrepreneurship Wired for Success: Inside the Mind…
The Inside Scoop on Offit Kurman’s Expanded Legal Services in Frederick, MD
Fit. That three-letter word comprises everything that makes a partnership work. When Offit Kurman decided to expand our Frederick, Maryland legal services through the addition of Severn & Kresslein, P.A. earlier this month, our key consideration was fit: how attorneys David A. Severn, Robert J. Kresslein, and Ian P. Bartman would fit into the Offit…
Read|Delete: Three Questions to Ask Before a Potential M&A Transaction
Most business owners of privately held companies see mergers and acquisitions as a one-way street. They seek out M&A options only when they are ready to sell their company. In truth, M&A transactions can provide a number of innovative options to expand a business to new heights without selling the company in its entirety. To ensure your…
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