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Offit Kurman Grows in Frederick, MD with Affiliation of Severn & Kresslein
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant To further meet the needs of our dynamic clients throughout the mid·Atlantic region,Offit Kurman is pleased to announce the expansion of our Frederick, Maryland office. With the addition of the Severn and Kresslein P.A. team, we strengthen our expertise, breadth, geographic reach and legal…
Friday Factoid: Washington Redskins Trademarks Canceled
On June 18, 2014, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, an administrative tribunal within the USPTO, ruled that the registered WASHINGTON REDSKINS’ marks were offensive to Native Americans at the time they were registered and therefore they must be canceled. This ruling does NOT require the NFL team in Washington to cease its use of…
The Weekly Scenario: Adding Your Name To Your Parents Accounts
Question: My stepfather is ill and wants to add me to his accounts. My mother has recently passed leaving behind medical expenses. Will having my name on his accounts obligate me to pay for his/her unpaid bills/medical expenses?Answer: You should not become personally liable for your parents’ debts simply because you are added to the account…
A Conversation with Michael Spinosa, CEO, Unleashed Technologies
Unleash the WostingSM! One Platform To Rule Them All! These galvanizing catch phrases bring to life what Michael Spinosa, CEO of Unleashed Technologies is passionate about: integrating websites with critical business applications to deliver consistent experiences to online visitors and high performance results for clients. They almost sound like battle cries lifted from an extreme sports playbook. Not surprising, since…
Cyber Deals Deconstructed: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Cybersecurity Mergers & Acquisitions
As printed in US cyber Security Magazine, Summer 2014 Issue, Page 20. It’s the sales season in the cybersecurity industry. Why? Just take a look at the headlines. Edward Snowden leaked classified national security documents last year, prompting global interest in privacy matters. Retail chain Target suffered a devastating customer data breach months later. Then emerged…
Dos and Don’ts for new HOA board members
Note: This column is by Florida condo and HOA attorney Donna DiMaggio Berger, and was reprinted with her permission. Donna is a frequent speaker and writer on HOA law, and her blog can be found at www.condoandhoalawblog.com . When you first learn that you will be serving as a new member of your community’s board of…
Compensation and Compliance: Pay Attention to the HMDA Proposals
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced its proposal for 37 new data requirements in Home Mortgage Disclosure Act information. The agencies’ stated goals for this substantial increase include improved identification of risk factors for default and enhanced ability to effectively regulate these risks. To be sure, these are legitimate goals and one can envision how…
Read|Delete: Family Business in North America
The United States and Canada are home to some of the largest and most powerful family businesses in the world. It is estimated that as much as 90 percent of privately held businesses in the United States and Canada are family controlled. Many of them are in their second generation of family ownership or beyond….
Friday Factoid: Lawsuit filed for Stairway to Heaven
On May 31, 2014, the Trustee for the Estate of Randy Craig Wolfe (the lead singer for the rock group Spirit) filed a copyright lawsuit claiming that Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven (which was released in 1971) infringes upon Spirit’s Taurus (which was released in 1968). Source: Hollywood Reporter If you have any questions regarding the content of this communication,…
Things don’t have to be so complicated – Now, you can simplify your Will
Taxes are everywhere. In addition to income taxes, most of us have to pay sales taxes, real estate taxes, and payroll taxes. But, fortunately, many of us no longer have to worry about the payment of federal estate taxes. Take a look at the table set forth below – it indicates the changes that have…
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