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Friday Factoid – 9.13.13
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantNew Line Productions, Inc. in Los Angeles, California protected its FRIDAY THE 13TH mark by registering this term with the USPTO in connection with its motion picture films, television programs, pre-recorded video cassettes, activity kits, clothing, costumes, toys, children’s activity books, temporary tattoos and many…
Family Law FAQs: Upon Divorce in Maryland, are Marital Assets split 50/50?
The Family Law attorneys at Offit Kurman answer a lot of questions, especially when it comes to divorce. Our attorneys provide clients with quality advice gained through years of experience dealing with literally thousands of divorce cases and the issues that arise both before, during and after the divorce. One question that our attorneys are…
Estate Planning Issues for a New Generation
The role of, technology in our lives continues to increase. It plays a role in nearly everything we do. What businesses once did in person is now conducted online. And the information that people once stored in safes, fire proof cabinets, and safe deposit boxes is now routinely stored on computers or online. In many…
Offit Kurman Co-Founder Theodore Offit on Mergers and Acquisitions
A few years ago, Offit Kurman Attorneys at Law co-founder, business attorney, and Managing Principal Theodore A. Offit sat down with SmartCEO Magazine as part of its CEO Forum. Mr. Offit and other local CEOs shared their advice for successful mergers or acquisitions for the article “Done Deal,” which appeared in the June 2011 issue…
Tips for Negotiating a Commercial Lease
While price is often the primary reason a tenant chooses a particular location, it is important to pay close attention to other provisions when negotiating a commercial lease, provisions that may benefit you years after the execution of the lease. With vacancy rates remaining relatively high, landlords are more than willing to incentivize leases, providing…
Tips for Negotiating a Commercial Lease
While price is often the primary reason a tenant chooses a particular location, it is important to pay close attention to other provisions when negotiating a commercial lease, provisions that may benefit you years after the execution of the lease. With vacancy rates remaining relatively high, landlords are more than willing to incentivize leases, providing…
Tips for Negotiating a Commercial Lease
While price is often the primary reason a tenant chooses a particular location, it is important to pay close attention to other provisions when negotiating a commercial lease, provisions that may benefit you years after the execution of the lease. With vacancy rates remaining relatively high, landlords are more than willing to incentivize leases, providing…
Tips for Negotiating a Commercial Lease
While price is often the primary reason a tenant chooses a particular location, it is important to pay close attention to other provisions when negotiating a commercial lease, provisions that may benefit you years after the execution of the lease. With vacancy rates remaining relatively high, landlords are more than willing to incentivize leases, providing…
Can an HOA have too many rules?
Q: Could you elaborate on the differences between covenants, bylaws, and rules and regulations for condominium complexes? Are there any best practices to follow when updating the rules and regulations? For example, does the board alone approve the changes, or must the changes be approved by the homeowners? Is there such a thing as too…
The Weekly Scenario from Steve Shane – 9.9.13
Question: Is there any advantage to setting up a payable on death (or “POD”) account as part of my estate plan? Answer: The advantage of a payable on death account or transfer on death account is that the funds in the account pass directly to the named beneficiary without having to pass through the account…