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CEOminutes: James Dulkerian, Owner of Pioneer PT

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant James Dulkerian is a doctor of physical therapy and the owner of Pioneer PT. Unlike traditional physical therapy clinics, Pioneer PT is a mobile operation: James runs his clinic from a blue van converted into a full physical therapy office. Instead of asking patients…

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M&A Market Opportunity: Why the Best Possible Time to Sell Your Business May Be Right Now [Infographic]

The current mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is giving many business owners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to retire wealthy. That’s according to Offit Kurman attorney Michael N. Mercurio and Dan Doran of Quantive Business Valuations. In the midst of a record-breaking summer of transactions, Mike and Dan recently sat down together to discuss why so many…

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Friday Factoid Quiz: Car Brands

  What summer is complete without a road trip? As you contemplate the adventures you took this summer, test your knowledge of intellectual property associated with these popular car brands:   [quiz-cat id=”63538″]   If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs at jwachs@offitkurman.com or 301-575-0302     ABOUT JONATHAN WACHS If you…

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Is THAT Legal? -Gate Edition

[quiz-cat id=”57600″] “Is THAT Legal?” shines a light on not-so-obvious statutory and/or regulatory laws the existence of which you might find surprising and serves to remind that consulting a knowledgeable legal advisor before acting might just help you avoid breaking a law you didn’t even know existed! . . . . If you have any questions…

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Telebriefs®: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Sues Stanley Black & Decker for Disability Discrimination

On August 17, 2018, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a press release addressing its recently filed lawsuit against Stanley Black & Decker. In its suit, the EEOC alleges that the tool manufacturer illegally fired an employee with cancer who needed leave for necessary medical treatment. The press release further stated that the company did…

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Franchise Facts: Tips for Speaking With Other Franchisees When Doing Your Due Diligence

If you are buying a franchise, be prepared to be inundated with information. Before long, you will be presented with a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) thick enough to stop a bullet. While it is easy to get bogged down in the details disclosed in the FDD, there is a user-friendly document that must not be…

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CEOminutes: Aziz Housseini, Managing Partner at Fortis Advisory Partners

Aziz Housseini is the co-founder and managing partner of Fortis Advisory Partners, an asset management firm based in Washington, DC. Fortis takes a holistic approach to asset management, adding value to development, construction, and investment projects throughout each asset’s entire lifecycle. Among its many projects, the firm has worked on the Hyatt Regency Baltimore, the…

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The Weekly Scenario: How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?

Question: How often should I update my estate plan? Answer: For a lot of people, the most difficult part of the estate plan is getting started. As a general rule, I recommend having your estate plan reviewed and updated as needed every 5-7 years. Aside from the review, there are a number of situations that are likely…

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Why Owners, Contractors, & Design Professionals Need a Mass Tort Litigator on Their Team – Part 4

Click here for Part 1,Part 2, Part 3 A wiseman once said, “a good lawyer knows the law, but a great lawyer knows the judge.”  Most design professionals focus on construction contract language as seen through the narrow lens of their particular field of expertise.  Unfortunately, judges often do not have the expertise of design…

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US Data Privacy Developments

The European Union’s General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) went into effect on May 25, 2018 and represents the most sweeping data privacy regulatory framework enacted to date. While GDPR is geared toward protecting personal data from people and devices located in the European Economic Area, legislative developments continue in the United States that will enhance the…

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