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Advisory Boards – A Team Approach Toward A Successful Business
Because no business owner can know everything, he or she often relies on advisors (e.g., accountants, attorneys, etc.) to provide business guidance and advice....more

What’s In A Name? Trademarks, Etc.
When a client starts a new business, we often are asked what the client needs to do to protect the name of the new business....more

Bankruptcy – Creditor’s Rights
Have you ever been owed money by a customer who files for bankruptcy? If so, your reaction might have been that there was nothing you could do to collect the debt and to advise your bookkeeper to write off the balance owed....more

Real Estate – Tax Free Transfers to a LLC
If you own commercial real estate in your individual name, you and your assets could be personally liable for any loss or injury that occurs on the property....more

January 2004 – Unemployment Insurance Increase
Beginning January 2004, most Maryland employers will have to pay additional unemployment insurance taxes....more

IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate To Increase
Beginning January 1, 2004, the IRS will increase the standard mileage rates for the use of a car....more

A sampling of deals transacted by the Offit Kurman Business Group within the past month....more

Eight Things Every Business Person Ought To Know About Business Contracts
This article addresses some of the more important practical points of business contracts involving small and privately-owned business clients....more

Plus...Offit Kurman Attorney Happenings



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