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The Weekly Scenario from Steve Shane – 9.16.13
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantQuestion: I am a beneficiary of my mother’s estate. My brother is the Personal Representative. How do I know my brother paid all taxes due and that the IRS will not be coming after me once I receive my inheritance? Answer: There is certainly cause…
Friday Factoid – 9.13.13
New 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 other products. Source: USPTO Reg. Nos. 1,791,417, 3,540,929, 3,680,205, 3,680,205,…
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…
What is a Postnuptial Agreement?
As you may remember from last week, we addressed pre-nuptial agreements in our blog, “Do I need a Pre-Nup?” We gave readers a brief overview of Maryland law and what may happen to your assets during a divorce if you do not have a pre-nuptial agreement. In Maryland the court is responsible for evaluating the…
Compensation and Compliance Matters – September 13, 2013
What’s in a Contract? An LO Comp Audit, or an Ally? Now more than ever, lenders have to pay careful attention to their contracts with employees, which in some cases will form the basis of an audit or regulatory investigation (e.g. LO comp). However, Lenders must not forget that an employment agreement is more than…
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…
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