Law

Posted on 8/30/16
Defend Trade Secrets Act: New Weapons for the War Against IP Thieves
On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, which gives United States companies new legal weapons to use in . . .
Posted on 8/30/16
The Role of Technology in Co-Parenting
For parents, maintaining open lines of communication during and after a divorce is extremely important for all parties involved. This means that parent-to-parent communication and parent-to-child . . .
Posted on 8/29/16
Read | Delete: Rio 2016 Alternative Medal Table
The Rio Olympics has been dominated by the United States, Great Britain and China, which between them claimed 99 golds and a total of 258 medals . . .
Posted on 8/26/16
The Weekly Scenario: Minimum Required Distributions
Question: I have two Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and one 401(k) account from my old employer. I am not presently working. I have to begin taking . . .
Posted on 8/26/16
Horack Talley Litigation Attorney Terry Brown Jr. Named to Charlotte Agenda’s 30 Under 30
Charlotte Agenda has chosen Horack Talley litigation attorney Terry Brown Jr. for its 2016 class of 30 Under 30. Charlotte
Posted on 8/25/16
Friday Factoid: Dick’s Sporting Goods Purchases Sports Authority IP for $15M
In a recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction sale, Dick’s Sporting Goods purchased most of Sports Authority’s intellectual
Posted on 8/24/16
Telebriefs: Is Sexual Orientation Protected Under the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) believes that sexual orientation falls within the protected classification of sex under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. However, in a . . .
Posted on 8/23/16
Going Back to School after Divorce
For many people, going back to school after divorce can be an enriching way to increase earning potential. However, there are several things to consider before . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
Read | Delete: Teaming Agreements
Teaming agreements, used by prime contractors and subcontractors to agree to use their combined resources to bid on a prospective contract, have caused some headaches among . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
M & A Nuggets: Indemnification – Let’s Get Specific No. 3
The most recent nuggets discussed the “what” and “how much” issues on indemnification clauses. Another issue that arises on indemnities is the “when”, that is, how . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
Dissecting The Deal: What is Merger?
Michael N. Mercurio, Esq. is the head of Offit Kurman’s Anatomy of the Deal, a series of exclusive events for entrepreneurs, owners and C-level officers interested . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
Compensation and Compliance Matters: Compliance Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Lenders have been struggling for some time with convincing business partners and employees that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s reach can and will extend to them. . . .
Posted on 8/22/16
Offit Kurman Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with Cannabis Compliance Software Leader
Offit Kurman and Adherence Compliance have formed an exclusive, strategic alliance to provide members of the cannabis industry with the first comprehensive, legally reviewed regulatory compliance . . .
Posted on 8/19/16
More Than 230 Bradley Attorneys Listed In The Best Lawyers In America 2017
Eighteen Attorneys Named “Lawyer of the Year” Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that 231 of the firm’s attorneys have been listed in . . .
Posted on 8/18/16
Biz Tek Today: Millennials & Entrepreneurship
Are Millennials not as inclined for entrepreneurship as other generations (see the article below)? The author provides some thoughts as to why it appears Millennials are . . .
Posted on 8/18/16
Friday Factoid: Happy Birthday Song in the Public Domain
In the wake of the recent $14 million settlement which placed the Happy Birthday song in the public domain, law suits were
Posted on 8/17/16
The Advantages of a Separation Agreement
In my practice, I frequently get asked by clients if they can file for a “legal separation” from their spouse. Unfortunately, Maryland does not recognize a . . .
Posted on 8/17/16
M&A FAQs: How Much Does M&A Cost?
If you’re considering selling your business, you may find it extraordinarily difficult—if not impossible—to estimate the fees you’ll pay your attorney, accountant, banker, and anyone else . . .
Posted on 8/17/16
Best Lawyers Recognizes 74 Moore & Van Allen Attorneys
Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that 74 attorneys representing each of the Firm’s three offices were selected by their peers for inclusion . . .
Posted on 8/16/16
Fifteen Offit Kurman Attorneys Make the Best Lawyers in America 2017 List
Offit Kurman is pleased to announce that 15 of the firm’s attorneys have been included on the 2017 list of The Best Lawyers in America©. Based . . .
Posted on 8/16/16
Life after Divorce: Becoming a Stepparent
Nothing in life prepares an adult or a child for the stepparent relationship. Approaches to the role of a stepparent vary greatly. Some take the view . . .
Posted on 8/16/16
To Correct Or Not To Correct: A Survival Guide to the IRS Pension Plan Correction Minefield
Despite the best intentions of the various players in the qualified pension plan drama, including Plan Sponsors, Plan Administrators, and Trustees, it is inevitable that an . . .
Posted on 8/15/16
M & A Nuggets: Indemnification – Let’s Get Specific No. 2
This next nugget drills down the specifics of an indemnification clause. As a reminder, the purpose of the clause is for the seller to indemnify, or . . .
Posted on 8/15/16
Read | Delete: Profit Squeeze on U.S. Corporate Earnings
America’s biggest companies logged a fourth straight quarter of shrinking profits and tepid sales, as weakness from energy companies and lower business investment more than offset . . .
Posted on 8/15/16
Offit Kurman Cannabis Attorneys Featured in the Daily Record
Banks out of reach, Md. marijuana businesses eye unique solutionsWith state regulators next week revealing the recipients of the first round of licenses for growing and . . .