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OK at Work: What will the New Year Bring for Employers?
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss what they predict 2023 will bring for employers. Amid potentially challenging economic conditions, employers can expect to find a silver lining in the form of a more favorable job market. Employers should also brace themselves for more regulation, though employers should have an…
Considering Using an Agency?
If you are considering an agency adoption, be sure to understand what services will be covered. I have seen an increasing number of agencies “networking” placements for third parties. In these cases, the agency is not working directly with the birthparents, leaving the prospective adoptive parents two steps removed from the birthparents. Sometimes this translates…
Read Delete: America’s Top New Year’s Resolutions for 2023
America’s Top New Year’s Resolutions for 2023 The plan to live a healthier life is once again top of mind for Americans making resolutions for 2023. Vowing to exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight were the top 3 New Year’s resolutions in the U.S. this year, according to the Statista Global Consumer Survey. In…
Pathways to Adoption
I often get asked what is the “best” or “fastest” way to adopt. Simply put, there is no right answer. The best pathway is unique for every family, taking into account their goals, openness to medical and legal risk, comfort level in publicizing their desire to adopt, availability to build relationships with expectant parents during…
Foreign Proceedings: When is Chapter 15 Out of Reach for Foreign Liquidators?
This article provides an update on trends in the case law recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings under Bankruptcy law. Global Cord Blood Corp. (the “Company”) is a company registered in the Cayman Islands with headquarters in Hong Kong and primary operations in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). The Company is in the business of…
What is the Difference between a Divorce and an Annulment?
The most important distinction between divorce and annulment is that a divorce is based on there being a valid marriage whereas annulment is based on the marriage being invalid- in other words, void or voidable. A divorce is the “termination” of a marriage, which recognizes that there was a legal marriage that existed and now…
New Goals, Fresh Start, & A Brighter Future in 2023
As we prepare to leave 2022 in the rearview mirror, it can be exciting to think about all the possibilities that await us in 2023. As a family and domestic law attorney for almost three decades, I know this rings especially true for those facing separation, divorce, and child custody cases this time…
Temporary Document Management Specialist (Tysons Corner)
Offit Kurman, a quickly growing full-service law firm, is currently seeking a Temporary Document Management Specialist to join its Tysons Corner, VA office. The Temporary Document Management Specialist will provide support to other legal support staff through the management of document workflow, managing paper and electronic files, providing general administrative back-up, and other duties as…
OK at Work: Happy Holidays!
This week, OK at Work creators Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger would like to wish everyone a happy holiday!
New Year, Fresh Start: When the Future Includes Planning for a Divorce
Reflecting and Moving Forward The new year represents a fresh start, a time to reflect on the past and set goals for your future. It is also a common time of year for people to speak to a family law attorney for information about their rights and responsibilities should they file for divorce. Often, people…
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