On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss what is in store for employers now that most states, including Maryland, are in the process of eliminating COVID-19 restrictions. In Maryland, Governor Hogan announced that most COVID-19 restrictions will conclude on July 1st with any remaining orders ending 45 days later. Employers are wondering: what […]
There is a saying that is common among guardianship attorneys, namely: “When in doubt, let the Court sort it out.” In other words, if the guardianship statutes or rules do not specifically allow you to do something, get a court order blessing your action in advance. The recent case of United Bank v. Buckingham, 472 Md. […]
I appreciate that many of you wouldn’t have slept much last night, waiting in eager anticipation for today’s AWIR and a succinct commentary on the Government’s recently released discussion document titled ‘Design of the interest limitation rule and additional bright-line rules’. Well, I’ve managed to read through the lengthy 144 pages, although I started to […]
Some clients ask why all the formalities when we execute estate planning documents such as a Will. When a client comes in to sign a Will, we always assist the client with witnesses and a notary. In many states, a Will is not valid if not witnessed by at least two individuals. A DC case […]
A client contacted me about a business acquisition she was considering. The company had a value of $10 million and had two owners: one owned 80% of the company and the other owned the remaining 20%. My client was being offered the 20% owned by the second owner. The math seemed simple. 20% of a […]
This Week in Real Estate continues its current series on Leases. This week, we’ll remain focused on commercial leasing and discuss the different types of net commercial leases. The net lease is a highly adjustable commercial real estate lease. The base rent for a net lease is fixed (typically with an escalation which is set at […]
On May 6, 2021, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (“MMCC”) issued Bulletin 2021–006 providing revised rules and requirements for the manufacture and sale of edible cannabis products. The May 6, 2021 Bulletin revised and amended the MMCC’s April 9, 2021 Bulletin on the same subject. The revised Bulletin includes updated packaging and labeling requirements and provides […]
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss how finding ways to engage, train and manage remote workers is paramount in today’s workplace. It can be easier for employment issues to go unnoticed or remain unresolved in a remote work environment, making remote work policies and thoughtful management of employees more critical than […]
Many times, a business seeking to sell is in discussions with the wrong buyer – a mismatch. Negotiating with a mismatched buyer can be a waste of time, money and resources and lead to either the demise of a potential transaction or a transaction taking longer with much greater effort, all of which could have […]
We first blogged about C Investments 2 v. Auger, a potentially impactful case for older communities, several months ago. The North Carolina Court of Appeals has now rendered its opinion, which is discussed below. C Investments purchased seven lots in the Country Colony neighborhood in Mecklenburg County. As is typical with many subdivisions in Charlotte (and […]
Firm continues to grow in the Southeast United States BETHESDA, Md. – May 18, 2021 – Offit Kurman announced today that it will open an office in Spartanburg, South Carolina, marking the opening of the firm’s second office in South Carolina. The Stevens Firm Family Law Center, and its founder Ben Stevens, bring their deep […]
Heiler Painting: Tom Heiler, Founder & Sean Davies, Co-Owner Offit Kurman Labor and Employment attorney, Susie Cirilli, brings you the video series “Employment Practice Playbook: Client Spotlight.” The brief video interviews feature standout clients doing extraordinary things to help their business shine in their respective industries. Ms. Cirilli highlights business owners and leaders and allows them […]