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New Paradigm Counsel: Growing Your Company with an Outsourced Legal Department
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantIn today’s unsure economic times, companies of all shapes and sizes are looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing productivity and, most importantly, profitability. Companies don’t know what’s on the horizon, but they do know what they need… high level talent who deliver on…
Friday Factoid – 12.6.13
A May 2013 Report from the Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property (chaired by Dennis Blair and Jon Huntsman) estimates that the United States annually loses as a result of IP theft an amount comparable to the current aggregate value of all of U.S. exports to Asia – over $300 billion. Source: http://www.ipcommission.org/report/IP_Commission_Report_052213.pdf
Compensation and Compliance Matters – December 6, 2013
QM Lacks Conflict with Fair Lending, Memo Promises An interagency memo has advised lenders that offering only qualified mortgages will not create fair lending concerns. According to the memorandum — jointly issued by multiple agencies including the FDIC and CFPB — confirms that lenders who choose to offer only qualified mortgages due to an inability…
The Weekly Scenario from Steve Shane – 12.6.13
Question: My spouse and I intend to divorce, but I still wish to leave him a portion of my estate. Upon my death, how do I ensure my ex-spouse will receive the bequest? Answer: When spouses divorce (or separate with the intent to end the marriage with divorce), it is important to change the estate…
Offit Kurman Business Litigation Attorney Grows Entertainment Practice
Chill Moody is a Philadelphia native and up-and-coming hip hop artist who recently released his debut album, “RFM.” Chill Moody and Offit Kurman: two individuals in very different careers who will be forever linked. Offit Kurman Business Litigation Attorney Grows Entertainment Practice The entertainment industry has been a growing part of the practice area at…
The Lawyer Is In!
Recently, national standards for whether certain housing practices violate the Fair Housing Act (FHA) have changed. Previously, housing practices that intentionally discriminated against a protected class were considered a violation of the FHA. As of March 18, 2013, however, housing practices with a “discriminatory effect” may also violate the FHA. The U.S. Department of Housing…
Business Litigation Attorney contributes to the Book Digital Thought Leadership
Offit Kurman business litigation attorney Don Foster is a featured contributor of the book Digital Thought Leadership, authoring the 12-page chapter on “The Role of Litigation Counsel in Managing Client Expectations, Costs in Closely- Held Business Disputes.” The chapter identifies the cost/benefits of particular litigation strategies in a member-managed limited liability company operating under a Membership…
Managing Risk in Exiting a Privately Owned Business – Getting Out with Value
by Mike Mercurio, Esq. After all those years of toiling to build a business and make it successful, the time has finally arrived for a graceful exit. Of course, graceful is really about maximizing value, making certain the owner reaps the rewards he or she deserves. Exit strategies abound to turn the owner into a…
Read|Delete – 12.3.13
Reflections on John Harbaugh’s recently receiving a coaching award and the Ravens’ Thanksgiving eve victory over Pittsburgh: On November 11th, “John Harbaugh was honored with the US Sport Academy’s Amos Alonza Stagg Coaching Award, named after one of the winningest coaches in football. Harbaugh guided the Ravens to the playoffs in each of his first…
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