Members Rebecca Torrey (The Torrey Firm) and Laura Thalacker (Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd.) enjoyed an outdoor, socially distanced visit on August 15th while Rebecca was traveling. Rebecca and Laura, respectively, are the California and Nevada Labor & Employment members for IR and, through the network, have worked closely together on several matters and frequently collaborate.
Contrary to just about every jurisdiction in the country, all real estate settlements for real property located within the State of Delaware must be performed by a Delaware licensed attorney. The Delaware Supreme Court has designated just about all aspects of a real estate transaction as the practice of law. As such, each and every […]
After passing out of committee earlier this summer, two nominees to the National Labor Relations Board – one Republican, one Democrat – were recently confirmed by the full Senate. Even though both nominees have Board experience, the confirmation votes reflected the ongoing partisan contention that has in recent years surrounded the labor agency, with Republican […]
A problem that occurs not too infrequently in the realm of businesses owned by individuals organized as limited liability companies (LLCs) is how to deal with the death or incompetency of the last remaining member. This is particularly true in the case of single-member LLCs. Under the Maryland LLC Act, Section 4A-902(a)(4) and (b), an […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Whenever the gig economy comes up in conversation, app-based technology companies such as Uber usually get a mention as the emerging business models for ‘gig’ workers. And while these new ‘gig’ business models are changing the way people work, many jurisdictions are resisting the changes taking place. Back in the pre-COVID-19 […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Whenever the gig economy comes up in conversation, app-based technology companies such as Uber usually get a mention as the emerging business models for ‘gig’ workers. And while these new ‘gig’ business models are changing the way people work, many jurisdictions are resisting the changes taking place. Back in the pre-COVID-19 […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Whenever the gig economy comes up in conversation, app-based technology companies such as Uber usually get a mention as the emerging business models for ‘gig’ workers. And while these new ‘gig’ business models are changing the way people work, many jurisdictions are resisting the changes taking place. Back in the pre-COVID-19 […]
Whenever the gig economy comes up in conversation, app-based technology companies such as Uber usually get a mention as the emerging business models for ‘gig’ workers. And while these new […]
Read moreOn July 24th, USCIS (the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) issued a Policy Alert to clarify guidance regarding the redeployment of capital under the EB-5 program. This new guidance will substantially impact how EB-5 project sponsors and regional centers approach the future re-deployment of EB-5 capital. EB-5 investor program allows U.S. permanent residence for […]
In the July 2020 edition of LawMatters, the attorneys of Offit Kurman continue to discuss the phases of COVID-19 and what it means for each state, as well as address some noteworthy topics presented in the news. This edition also includes more interviews from our new series, Inspiring Views from the Bright Side, which highlights individuals […]
Introduction The Bombay High Court (“Bom HC”) has, on 13 July 2020, passed a landmark order in the cases of Premier Employees Union [Note to Kruti – It is Union only as per the judgment.] Vs. State of Maharashtra and others1 and M/s. Premier Limited and another Vs. Premier Employees Union2 , inter alia ruling […]
1. What are the goods/services offered by your primary business? We are a residential real estate firm, and represent buyers, sellers, and investors throughout the Baltimore Metro area. 2. What did you launch in response to the COVD-19 pandemic? Our business model is all repeat and referral, and typically we host very special events for […]
