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Read Delete: Why Companies Spend So Much on Super Bowl Ads

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Total spending on Super Bowl ad slots is five times larger than it was in 1995, and the average price paid for 30 seconds of airtime is now over $5 million. That doesn’t include production costs, which can be anywhere from $1 million to…

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My Love-Hate Relationship with Work Travel

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Prepare & Pair Networking

Due to the generosity of The Subzero and Wolf Showroom by Fretz, that location was the scene of an amazing Mardi Gras themed networking event last night.  Hosted by Offit Kurman, attorneys at law, the Community Foundation of Howard County, Epoch Business Technology Advisors, First Citizens Bank, The Howard Hughes Corporation, and UHY Certified Public…

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In Defense of HOAs

This column was written by my colleague Donna Dimaggio Berger. Donna is a Shareholder in the Florida law firm of Becker & Poliakoff and is the author of the popular Community Association Law blog which can be found at www.communityassociationlawblog.com.  I want to express my gratitude to Donna for allowing me to share this column…

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How to Divide Your Property Equitably in a Divorce

During the course of your marriage, you and your spouse most likely purchased and now own property together. Since you have decided to divorce, there may be disagreement about who takes ownership of joint assets. Maryland law requires an equitable division of marital property, yet deciding on what is equitable is often open to individual…

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The Weekly Scenario: Federal Estate Tax Exemption in Maryland & D.C.

Question: Will Maryland and/or D.C. follow the increase in the federal estate tax exemption? Answer: Yes, residents of Maryland and the District of Columbia will have the benefit of higher estate tax exemptions in 2019/2018 respectively. Federal Exclusion Amounts The gift and estate tax exclusion will double to $11.2 million starting Jan. 1, 2018. D.C….

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Friday Factoid Quiz: Super Bowl Sunday

  In honor of Super Bowl LII this Sunday, February 4th, test your knowledge about the NFL and its teams. [quiz-cat id=”48032″]   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 click here.      …

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How to Prevent and Remedy Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Part Two

This blog is the second part of the 3-part series, “How to Prevent and Remedy Sexual Harassment in the Workplace”. Click here to read Part 1, Part 2 will address how to handle complaints, conduct investigations and take remedial action. Part 3 will address new legislation to look out for. Take Complaints Seriously The Fourth…

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Offit Kurman’s Construction Group Wishes Best of Luck to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl

On Sunday, February 4, 2018 the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. The game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. U.S. Bank Stadium, which is the home of the Minnesota Vikings, opened in 2016. The fixed-roof stadium has capacity for 70,000 patrons across 1.75…

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Franchise Facts: Are Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Reviews Worth It?

Attorneys are expensive.  I get it.  Nobody wants to waste money, and most franchisees are hesitant to spend more money than they have to in order to begin operations.  But skipping an attorney FDD review can be costly down the road. Below are some important questions I frequently receive from people considering whether or not…

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