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Maurice Offit and Ted Offit participated as featured speakers in the Maryland Symposium for Closely Held Businesses, a three part series sponsored by Provident Bank and Smart CEO Magazine focused on (i) creating value for the business, (ii) obtaining value for the business and (iii) preserving value obtained from the business. |
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In December 2005, Michael Mercurio presented a seminar to approximately forty (40) Long & Foster real estate agents relating to the change in Maryland law concerning corporate entity formation. |
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Rajiv Goel and William Onorato will appear on a show called “Your Money Matters” on the Harford County Cable Network in February 2006 to discuss planning for death and disability. |
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Michael Mercurio will be a featured speaker at the Howard County Economic Development Authority March 2006 Smart Start to Business Success series. |
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BUSINESS & REAL
ESTATE GROUP |
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JESSE D. DELANOY
BERNARD S. DENICK
JENNIFER M. EYLER
DAVID K. McRAE
MICHAEL N. MERCURIO
THEODORE A. OFFIT
ANDREW R. POLOTT
DAVID A. RAHNIS
GLENN D. SOLOMON
STUART H. SORKIN
RICHARD C. STERRN
JONATHAN R. WACHS |
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ESTATES & ASSET
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MARY ROSE E. COOK
RAJIV K. GOEL
MAURICE OFFIT
WILLIAM M. ONORATO, JR.
STEVEN E. SHANE |
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| LABOR & EMPLOYMENT GROUP |
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LAURA L. HOPPENSTEIN
HOWARD K. KURMAN |
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| HEALTH CARE GROUP |
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| LITIGATION GROUP |
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ALEX M. ALLMAN
TIMOTHY C. LYNCH
RICHARD D. MIRSKY
TIMOTHY M. MONAHAN
ERIC PELLETIER
MILLER J. POPPLETON
MAX S. STADFELD
CHARLES YUMKAS |
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| We've Grown |
Offit Kurman is growing! We now have four office locations to serve your legal needs in Bel Air, Owings Mills, Maple Lawn/Fulton and Rockville. We also have expanded our practice areas to meet all of your personal and professional needs. Our lawyers are experienced in the practices of: asset protection, estate planning, estate administration, bankruptcy, business planning, commercial litigation, construction law, corporate mergers and acquisitions, criminal law, elder law, first amendment law, employment law, health care law, intellectual property and trade secrets law, labor law, personal injury, and real estate.
We also acquired Democracy Title Corp., a Maryland-based title insurance company, to assist with all of your real estate needs.
Please do not hesitate to contact Offit Kurman at 443.738.1500.
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| Maryland Jury Trial Waivers |
The latest Maryland employment trend is to have employees waive their right to a jury trial. Such waivers can provide employers the best of both worlds — a judicial forum and no risk of a runaway jury verdict.
Employees Over Age 40
Jury trial waivers must comply with the Older Worker Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA). If an employee has an age discrimination claim that he/she wishes to bring in court, the employer can ensure that the jury trial waiver is enforced by including waiver language consistent with the Act. For example, before executing the waiver, the following language must be included in the waiver: (1) the applicant/employee must be given up to twenty-one (21) days to consider signing the waiver (although 21 days need not be taken); (2) either party may revoke the waiver within seven (7) days of execution; and (3) the applicant/employee is advised to consult with an attorney before signing this waiver.
Applicants Over Age 40
If an individual is applying to the company, the application should include language that an applicant is required to sign which states that he/she understands that execution of the waiver is required to be considered for employment and the applicant knowingly and voluntarily chooses to sign the Jury Trial Waiver.
For more information on Jury Trial Waivers for your company, please contact Howard K. Kurman, Chairperson of the Labor & Employment Department at 443.738.1517.
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| Welcome Eric Pelletier, Esquire |
| Eric Pelletier is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Group. Mr. Pelletier
received his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Maryland in 1992. In 1995, he graduated from the Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law. Mr. Pelletier’s practice concentrates in complex civil litigation matters with an emphasis in disputes concerning businesses and business owners, general commercial litigation, professional malpractice, and employment litigation. Mr. Pelletier is a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia Bar Associations. |
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| Offit Kurman Happenings |
| FROM THE BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE GROUP |
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Represented seller of forty-six retail stores in the sale to an investment group. |
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Representing owner of a nationwide mortgage lending institution in the sale to a publicly owned financial services corporation. |
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Participation in the design and implementation of a succession planning strategy for a family owned business with fragmented ownership held by active and inactive family members. |
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Settled nine (9) trademark infringement claims for a regional product manufacturer. Developed and implemented a proactive intellectual property protection program that detects trademark infringements. |
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Represented purchaser of the real property and car wash business in York, Pennsylvania. |
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Represented client in obtaining two favorable union arbitration decisions affirming the
termination of long-term employees.
Represented client in motion to disqualify a plaintiff’s attorney in Philadelphia. This effectuated a favorable client settlement. |
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Convinced a district attorney and the federal government to seize the proceeds from a property in foreclosure and not actually take the property. |
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| Edward Snyder and Joe Crossney Join Offit Kurman |
Edward Snyder joined Offit Kurman in August, 2005 as the firm’s Controller. Mr. Snyder’s
primary responsibilities include cash management, financial reporting, and supervising
the Billing Department.
Joe Crossney joined Offit Kurman in October, 2005 as Chief Administrative Officer,
with responsibility for all support personnel, processes, and facilities.
On February 2, 2006, Berman, Goldman and Ribakow welcomed Offit Kurman
to Howard County with a reception in its office.
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Baltimore County Office
8 Park Center Court
Suite 200
Owings Mills, MD 21117
443.738.1500 |
Harford County Office
112 West Pennsylvania Ave.
Suite 200
Bel Air, MD 21014
443.738.1500 |
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Howard County Office
8171 Maple Lawn Blvd.
Suite 200
Maple Lawn, MD 20759
301.575.0300 |
Montgomery County Office
15400 Calhoun Drive
Suite 140
Rockville, MD 20855
240.499.3000 |
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