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Offit Kurman ranks among the “Largest Law Firms in the Baltimore Area”
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantWe are very proud to announce the Baltimore Business Journal has again this year ranked Offit Kurman among the “largest law firms in the Baltimore Area,” based on the Journal’s own survey results. The rankings are based on the number of lawyers working in the…
Offit Kurman Business and Real Estate Attorney Honored
Offit Kurman business law and real estate attorney Seymour Stern was recently honored by Frederick, Maryland Mayor Randy McClement, who presented Seymour with a 50th Anniversary Serving the Frederick Community Resolution. The Resolution reads: “The City of Frederick congratulates you for providing 50 years of outstanding legal services to the Frederick business community and for…
What does the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) mean for my Business?
There are few more hotly debated topics nowadays than the Affordable Care Act, more commonly referred to as ObamaCare. However, as a business owner, there is likely one question that is foremost on your mind: “What does the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) mean for my Business?” What the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) means for your…
Compensation and Compliance Matters – October 11, 2013
HMDA Systems Drawing Scrutiny Recently the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it was issuing fines and consent orders against both a depository and a nondepository lender for submitting inaccurate Home Mortgage Disclosure Act reports. Importantly, the CFPB did not claim the the reports were intentionally inaccurate. Rather, the CFPB acted based upon its belief that…
Family Law Attorney gives his Thoughts on Government’s Marriage Squabble
Offit Kurman Family Law Attorney Ronald Ogens provides his thoughts on the marriage squabble currently happening between the White House and House of Representatives. Mr. Ogens serves as the firm’s Chairman of the Family Law Practice Group and handles a variety of divorce matters, including separation and divorce, annulment, alimony and child support issues and analysis, child custody and…
The Weekly Scenario from Steve Shane – 10.14.13
Question: My dad mentioned to me that he would like me to have his house when he passes away. I have 3 other siblings and my dad doesn’t have a Will. If this is dad’s intention, what can I do? Answer: When a person dies without a Will, there are certain complications that may arise…
Friday Factoid – 10.11.13
One of the top songs of the summer, Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, recently became the subject of copyright litigation. Marvin Gaye’s family, as owners of Gaye’s Got to Give It Up, and Bridgeport Music, as owner of Funkadelic’s Sexy Ways, each claimed that Blurred Lines infringes on the copyright they owned. Robin Thicke and…
Legal Q&A – 10.10.13
QUESTION My company has no security policy, but with the recent occurrences of workplace violence, shouldn’t we do something? ANSWER Companies can never predict when violence will occur, be it a domestic spillover into the office or a former disgruntled employee out for revenge. Most local law enforcement units provide a free security assessment…
Offit Kurman Labor and Employment Attorney obtains Mediation Certification
Offit Kurman labor and employment attorney has obtained her Mediation Certification through a course sponsored by the Maryland Bar Association. She has also been accepted as a member of the Maryland Program of Mediator Excellence (MPME), a program created to assist Maryland Mediators in providing high quality services for their clients. Acceptance into the MPME…
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