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Read|Delete 3.31.14
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantMarch is/was Women’s History Month in Maryland. Did you know: This past September, Maryland was named “The Best State for Women” by the Center for American Progress, which looked at economics, leadership, and health in all 50 states. Maryland ranked first in both economics and leadership: Boasting the country’s…
The Weekly Scenario: What do natural parents need to provide to a financial services company to prove guardianship of their own children?
Question: What do natural parents need to provide to a financial services company (for a tax deferred annuity) to prove guardianship of their own children? My mother recently died and had several annuities that named my minor children as beneficiaries. The company is dragging its feet about paying out the benefits. What do I do?…
Labor and Employment Counsel Regarding Employee Bankruptcy
What happens when an employee files for bankruptcy? Can employers terminate the employee’s job? Can future employers refuse employment? These questions were recently posed to an Offit Kurman attorney who also handles a wide variety of labor and employment issues. “Although Government employers are prohibited from refusing to hire based on bankruptcy filing, there is…
Friday Factoid 3.28.14
If you register a trademark with the USPTO, every few years you must also submit to the USPTO evidence that you are still using the mark in interstate commerce. Failure to submit such evidence as and when required will cause the USPTO to cancel the registration. Recently, the USPTO canceled seven highly used NJ Transit…
Intellectual Property Attorney explains what Maryland Companies should know
In his article “Understanding Your Intellectual Property Assets,” Offit Kurman intellectual property attorney Jonathan Wachs explains what every Maryland business owner should know. “Like most of today’s businesses, your company has a lot invested in its intellectual property (IP),” writes Wachs. “These assets are the unique advantages that separate you from your competitors.” What are…
Bethesda Magazine names Three Family Law Attorneys “Top Divorce Lawyers”
Offit Kurman is very pleased to announce that two of our family law attorneys, Ronald L. Ogens and Cheryl L. Hepfer, were recently named two of the “Top Divorce Lawyers” by Bethesda Magazine. Click Here to read the full article. Ronald Ogens Mr. Ogens, who is based out of Offit Kurman’s Bethesda office, serves as Chairman of…
Compensation and Compliance Matters: And the Fraud Claims Keep Coming…
The United States Department of Justice’s successful attempt to prove fraudulent conduct in connection with alleged shoddy origination practices against Countrywide has spurred copycat lawsuits against lenders. The latest is a claim against Royal Bank of Scotland, who did not even originate the loans in question, but was allegedly aware of the poor origination practices associated with…
The Weekly Scenario: Is your spouse entitled to an inheritance you receive if divorce is in process?
Question: My mother passed very recently and I am going to receive a payout from her annuity account. Is my wife entitled to my inheritance even though I have legally filed for divorce. Answer: Your wife is not entitled to your inheritance because property received by inheritance is not marital property. You should keep the…
Read|Delete 3.24.14
Coach Wooden’s Seven Keys to Life: 1. Be true to yourself. 2. Help others. 3. Make each day a masterpiece. 4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible. 5. Make friendship an art. 6. Build a shelter against a rainy day. 7. Pray for guidance and give thanks for…
Including Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan
By Maurice Offit Choosing the Right Instrument to Accomplish Your Objectives “Give and you shall receive.” This familiar adage also describes charitable giving in an estate plan. First, you reap a personal reward by supporting a social cause, your alma mater, people in need, the environment, the arts or enumerable other issues that are…
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