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Offit Kurman Add Two Iconic Philadelphia Attorneys
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantOffit Kurman Attorneys At Law is a dynamic legal services provider assisting clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region. As you may recall from a previous blog, Offit Kurman was listed as one of the 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the United States by Inc….
Managing the sale of your Business
As a business owner, your company is like your child. You have watched it grow up right before your eyes. You have been there for the good times, the bad times, and all you want is for your company to have a bright future. This is especially true when you are selling your business. To…
Compensation and Compliance Matters – October 25, 2013
Understanding Affiliate Compensation What many have overlooked in evaluating the impact of affiliate compensation on the qualified mortgage rule points and fees calculation is that the definition of an affiliate is slightly different for QM laws than is used in determining the need for an affiliated business disclosure. An affiliate under the QM law relies…
What happens if I die without a Will?
You have worked your entire life to provide a good life for your family. You have a beautiful house, lots of valuable possessions, and, because you have lived within your means, you have been able to put away a decent amount of money, all which you plan to pass on when you pass on. But…
Legal Q&A: October 24, 2013
QUESTION Is it true that the use of one racist, sexist or anti-religious statement in the workplace can constitute a hostile work environment? ANSWER Probably so. In April 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia held that a supervisor’s use of the “N word” when yelling at an employee was…
Read|Delete 10.22.13
In celebration of Columbus Day (10/14) and of all those who refuse to let boundaries limit their horizons. “Here’s to the crazy ones…the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes…the ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules…you can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them,…
Compensation and Compliance Matters – October 21, 2013
LO Referral Policies Have Become Crucial Lenders should immediately put in place referral policies. These are policies that dictate the limited situations (if any) in which a loan officer or branch manager can refer loans to another loan officer within the company. Generally, this practice should be prohibited as it could lead to situations where…
The Weekly Scenario from Steve Shane – 10.21.13
Question: My uncle is entering into a nursing home and my aunt needs an additional source of income for her maintenance and support. We are applying for medical assistance (i.e., Medicaid) for my uncle since they cannot afford the monthly payments. I’m concerned that my aunt does not have sufficient assets to sustain her for…
Friday Factoid – 10.18.13
There is a narrowly tailored exemption in U.S. Customs law that permits people entering the U.S. to carry one trademark infringing article into the country every 30 days, if such item is used for personal use and not for resale. Source: http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/legal/directives/2310-008a.ctt/2310-008a.pdf
Legal Q&A: October 17, 2013
QUESTION As a new CEO, I have very little formal human resources education, so how do I ensure my HR department is in compliance with current laws? ANSWER Mistakes can happen – knowingly or unknowingly. If you are not sure whether your HR department is in compliance with current employment laws, I recommend an…
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