Posts by Offit Kurman
LawMatters – June 2021
LawMatters – June 2021 Welcome to the June 2021 edition of LawMatters. This month we bring you information on a…
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SPOTLIGHT ON US Theodora Stringham Elected to Fairfax Bar Association Board of Directors Jun 18, 2021 Theodora Stringham Elected to Fairfax Bar Association Board of Directors Theodora Stringham, a Principal in Offit Kurman’s Tysons Corner, VA… Read More → UPCOMING EVENTS Offit Kurman Telebriefs® Offit Kurman Telebriefs® are 30-minute, information-packed phone calls geared towards executives,…
Read MoreOK at Work: COVID-19 State of Emergency Orders are Being Terminated
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…
Read MoreSandra Brooks Accepted Into Prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers
Sandra Brooks Accepted Into Prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers Sandra Brooks, Offit Kurman principal attorney, has been accepted into the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), a prestigious and invitation-only fellowship. The criteria to become a fellow of the IAFL is rigorous; it is a worldwide association of practicing lawyers who are recognized by…
Read MoreTheodora Stringham Elected to Fairfax Bar Association Board of Directors
Theodora Stringham Elected to Fairfax Bar Association Board of Directors Theodora Stringham, a Principal in Offit Kurman’s Tysons Corner, VA office was recently elected to serve as a Director on the Fairfax Bar Association (FBA) Board of Directors. The FBA has over 2,000 members and is one of the largest bar associations in Virginia, serving…
Read MoreJack Orrick Honored by Maryland State Bar Association for Contributions to the Practice of Law
Jack Orrick Honored by Maryland State Bar Association for Contributions to the Practice of Law The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) has awarded its James J. Hanks, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award to Offit Kurman Principal John “Jack”Orrick. The annual award, presented by the MSBA Section of Business Law every year since 2008, is given to…
Read MoreOK at Work: Non-Competes
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss strategies for using restrictive covenants to protect your business’s interests in a shifting legal landscape. In 2019, Maryland enacted a law that prohibits non-competes for lower earning employees and Washington, D.C. recently passed a ban on non-competes. In addition to non-compete…
Read MoreRestrictions on Indoor and Outdoor Meetings Lifted
Effective May 14, 2021, North Carolina Governor Cooper’s restrictions on the allowable number of people for indoor and outdoor meetings and social distancing requirements were lifted. For HOAs, this means that in-person board and member meetings may now be held with no capacity restrictions, social distancing or mask requirements. There remain some mask mandates, mostly…
Read MoreOK at Work: Safety in the Workplace
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss safety in the workplace. With today’s workforce beginning their migration back to the offices, there are increased opportunities for safety concerns for employers. As tensions rise from the return, employers are looking to understand the liabilities that they face and the…
Read MoreOK at Work: Managing Remote Workplace Policies and Culture
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…
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