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Compensation and Compliance Matters: Closing Isn’t Like Cramming for an Exam
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe CFPB last week made news by publicly recognizing that borrowers felt overwhelmed in regard to the closing process. While the need for a technological solution is necessary, it is, respectfully, short sighted and naive to think that merely adapting the closing process can fix…
Mike Mercurio’s Read|Delete
“There are more important things in life than winning or losing a game.” – Lionel Messi At the end of the Boston Marathon, one runner collapsed just a quarter mile from the finish line of the 26.2 mile course. One runner stopped, then another, soon there were four and together, they all carried the…
“The Simpsons” Voice Actor Hank Azaria Wins Copyright Case
In his weekly blog, “Friday Factoid,” Offit Kurman attorney Jon Wachs delves into intellectual property issues that could affect you and your business. In one of his most recent posts, “Friday Factoid 4.11.14,” Mr. Wachs details the recent legal battle between The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria and Leap Year actor Craig Bierko. “The Simpsons” Voice…
Business Litigation Attorney on Borgata Lawsuit against Phil Ivey
Offit Kurman business litigation attorney is a regular contributor to the site pokernews.com. In one of his recent articles, “Sorting Out The Law Behind Phil Ivey’s Edge Sorting Debacle At Borgata,” Offit Kurman attorney weighs in on the Borgata lawsuit against poker player Phil Ivey, his associate Cheng Yin Sun, and Gemaco, Inc., a playing…
Friday Factoid 4/25/14
A person has a legal right to prevent others from commercially exploiting his or her identity without permission. This right, sometimes known as the right of publicity, is available to both celebrities and non-famous people. One who misappropriates the name, likeness or image of another person and uses the same on the Internet for financial…
Biz Tek Today From Michael Mercurio
News of Significance for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs are a different breed… A breed that I really admire and respect given the risks and the angst that these folks deal with day in and day out. High risk and high reward, right? Check out the article below on 6 things entrepreneurs wish family, etc. understood. Entrepreneurship 3 Emotions…
Ban the Box legislation in Baltimore City
Howard Kurman, Chair of the Offit Kurman’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, delivers Labor and Employment Telebriefs every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 9am Eastern Time. Mr. Kurman identifies 3-5 developments that have occurred over recent days/weeks that will significantly impact employers nationwide. The audio updates provide decision makers with employee relations responsibilities an easy way to stay current…
City Biz List CEO Conversation with Jay Steinmetz, CEO and Founder, Barcoding Inc., Sponsored by Offit Kurman
If you can’t imagine how a barcode could have anything to do with identifying medications and audibly communicating dosage and intake instructions, you’d be behind the information technology curve. A U.S. patent for a system to do just that was assigned a few weeks ago to Barcoding Inc., headquartered in Baltimore and piloted by Jay Steinmetz, founder…
The Weekly Scenario: Ensuring Signed Critical Documents Are Accessible
Question: Now that my documents are signed, how can I ensure that my critical documents are readily accessible? Answer: Wills/Trusts: In my opinion, it is not generally advisable to place your Will or Living Trust in a safe deposit box, as the policy of the bank and the rules of probate will likely require that…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Why LO Comp ‘Pick-A-Pay’ gets Picked On (Part One)
The so-called loan officer compensation pick-a-pay-plan is often at the center of controversy regarding its illegality. I believe the reason for this is not so much the concept as its implementation. In other words, depending on how the plan is set up and utilized its compliance level will dramatically change. This will be the first in a…
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