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When You Can (and Should) Protest Your Own IDIQ Contract

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Government contractors who file bid protests typically do so to contest an award or proposed award of a contract to a competitor. A contractor may file a bid protest, for instance, if the contractor believes the winning offeror gave the agency an unrealistically low…

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The Weekly Scenario: Succession Planning

Question: How do I coordinate my succession plan for my business with my estate planning goals? Answer:  As Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” It is a good idea to coordinate your succession plan with your estate plan as both contemplate transfers via bequest, gift, sale or otherwise…

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Heritage Housing Partners

This morning, it was my pleasure to join in honoring Kevin Kelehan and Tom Carbo at the Heritage Housing Partners Corporation Legacy Awards Breakfast. This is the first year for these awards, and there could not have been two better, more complimentary winners. I am proud to say that Kevin and I have been friends…

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Real Developments in Virginia: Easements in Virginia – The “Do’s” and “Don’ts”

Are you unsure about the legal status of part of your property? Do you want to expand past your lot line, however, are concerned about the legal ramifications? The following is a checklist of issues to keep in mind when approaching easements (or potential easements): DO check to find out what easements currently exist on…

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Telebriefs®: Employers Receiving More Demand Letters Regarding Sexual Harassment Claims

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has not seen a surge in sexual harassment complaints since the start of the #MeToo movement, but more employees have been threatening to sue their respective employers. The Acting EEOC Commissioner, Victoria Lipnic, recently spoke at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference in Washington DC and…

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Read Delete: Leadership Lessons From Amazon’s Massive Success

Since Amazon was started in 1994 it has grown into a behemoth, netting $178 billion in revenue in 2017. It’s expanded into countless industries after beginning strictly selling books. It’s continuing to expand with acquisitions, most recently acquiring Ring. Through this growth, Amazon has also failed a lot. It’s made poor acquisitions, lost key employees…

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Bankruptcy Wave Hits Retail: What Trade Creditors Need to Know

Part one of the Trade Creditor’s Corner series.   Toy’s “R” Us. The Limited. HHGregg. Radio Shack. In 2017, the pace of chapter 11 retail filings picked up significantly. So did store closings by Sears and Kmart, J.C. Penney’s, and Payless Shoes, to name a few. The uptick in activity reflects increased competition between “bricks and…

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Don’t be a jerk… but don’t be a pushover, either

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Friday Factoid Quiz: Happy Spring!

In honor of spring, test your knowledge of these famous items that feature the animal most often associated with spring – the bunny rabbit. [quiz-cat id=”54271″]     If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs at jwachs@offitkurman.com or 301-575-0302. If you would like to subscribe to receive Friday Factoids® in your inbox…

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The Weekly Scenario: Petition for Guardianship

Question: What factors should I consider before I potentially hire an attorney to file a petition for guardianship for my elderly father? Answer: A guardianship proceeding can be a valuable tool to assist seniors and their families in difficult circumstances. But a guardianship should typically be viewed as a tool of last resort because the…

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