Legal Blog
Subscribe To Our Blog!
Legal Resources
Do your HOA board members have insurance?
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThis week’s column was written by David L. Hood III of Hood Hargett & Associates, Inc., an insurance agency based in Charlotte. The first question a person should ask before serving on a homeowners’ association (HOA) board is: “Does the association have a directors and…
Labor & Employment Telebrief – 11.11.13
To listen to the Telebrief click on play arrow. By Howard B. Kurman, Esquire An Edited Transcription Issues discussed: EEOC VS. BMW and Dollar General Corp – re: Use of criminal background checks; “green factors” Case in Southern District of NY Federal Court against Black Swan executives – Employees or unpaid interns? Equal Employment Opportunity…
Compensation and Compliance Matters – November 8, 2013
Can I pay differently between banked/brokered loans? The answer is it depends. Assuming that the loans you broker are niche products only used in the event there is not banked product available, then yes you could have a different compensation structure then funded loans. Of course, you would clearly need written policies ensuring there was…
Friday Factoid – 11.8.13
The artist who created the unique tattoo image around Mike Tyson’s left eye sued Warner Bros. for copyright infringement in connection with the display of such image on Ed Helms’ face inThe Hangover, Part II. The judge determined that the artist possessed a valid claim, and this case was ultimately settled on undisclosed terms. Source:…
Anticipated Crowdfunding Rules
The 2012 JOBS Act required the SEC to issue rules in early 2013. So much for that. The SEC has still not even issued proposed rules to implement the Crowdfunding rules set forth in the JOBS Act. Even so, we have a reasonable idea as to what those rules will require when they do come…
Starting A Business? Think About What Can Go Wrong To Make Sure Things Go Right.
By Don P. Foster You and your brother, sister, neighbor, best friend, college roommate, internet chat buddy or some combination of all of the above develop a great idea for a business and decide to become “partners”. You have a great idea, are all going to work hard and make a lot of money. One…
Offit Kurman Initiates Relationship with CrowdCampuses and coPhilly
Offit Kurman recently struck up a strategic relationship with CrowdCampuses and coPhilly, Philadelphia based companies that work with businesses to assist in their funding and crowd sourcing needs. Based in center city Philadelphia, they bridge the gap between Main Street and institutions of Higher Education. The goal of CrowdCampuses and coPhilly is to help new…
Offit Kurman Attorney Speaks at Sixth Annual “Knowledge is Power” Forum
The Hotel at Anne Arundel Reserve recently hosted The Baltimore Business Journal’s sixth annual “Knowledge is Power” forum. There were panelists from four local companies, including the firm’s Government Contracting Practice Group. The topic of the forum was Sequestration and its Effect on businesses that work with the federal government. When asked about the effect…
How An HR Audit Can Benefit Your Company
Running a company without knowing all of the current employment laws can be a serious problem, but there is a solution to this problem: a Human Resources Audit. Mistakes can happen – knowingly or unknowingly. If you are not sure whether your HR department is in compliance with current employment laws, we recommend an HR…
The Weekly Scenario from Steve Shane – 11.04.13
Question: Are non-citizen residents of the U.S. subject to estate and gift taxes? Answer: Yes, non-citizen residents here in the States are subject to the same estate and gift taxes (and often income taxes) as other U.S. citizens. In fact, an individual can even be considered a U.S. resident for estate and gift tax purposes…
Skip to content