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The Risks of Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for Your Company: Part 1 – Defending Trustee Lawsuits
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant This is the first of a three-part series discussing some of the risks of filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation for a business entity. If your company is unable to pay its debts as they come due, you would be prudent to seek the…
Read Delete: Where Home Buyers Need Deep Pockets
For young people saving up to buy a home in major U.S. cities, the prospect of finally owning a house or apartment is becoming a very distant dream. A new report from Unison has found that it’s becoming more costly than ever to purchase a home with large coastal cities hit the hardest. Indeed,…
Protests of a Solicitation’s NAICS code Are Different than Size/Status Protests
A recent decision released by the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) provides a good reminder that a protest challenging the NAICS code selected for a solicitation is treated differently than the typical SBA protests challenging the size or status of a presumptive awardee. For protests challenging the size or status of a presumptive…
The Legal Minute Video Series: What is Mediation?
Many, if not most, family law cases will settle either before filing in court or while the case is pending. There are many paths to reaching a settlement, and in my experience, mediation is one of the most effective. Mediation is a process in which the parties, either with or without counsel, will meet with…
Change Coming in Virginia For Same-Sex Couples?
Two recent cases in Virginia are illustrative of some of the issues following the 2015 landmark United States Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which opened the door for same-sex marriages in every state in this country. In Appel v. Celia, a trial court decided that Virginia’s assisted conception law is discriminatory as currently…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Patents
Now that was a great idea! Test your knowledge of these great inventions and inventors that changed the world as we know it. [quiz-cat id=”54705″] 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…
When You Can (and Should) Protest Your Own IDIQ Contract
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 price, or if the agency improperly evaluated the proposals. However, in…
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…
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…
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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