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NYC Implements Mandatory Construction Safety Requirements

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantNew York City has taken a bold yet controversial step toward remedying a disturbing increase in construction site accidents and deaths. On September 27, 2017 the City Council of New York City adopted a site safety provision amending the local Construction Safety Act. This amendment…

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Friday Factoid Quiz: Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween! In honor of Halloween next Tuesday, see if you can identify these Halloween-themed movies by their promotional posters. [quiz-cat id=”36627″]       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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Don’t Fall Into the 401(k) Exclusion Classification Trap

With pressure on employers to cut costs, some employers have asked if they can amend their 401(k) plan to exclude participation by part-time employees.  The short answer is, “No.”  But there are ways that an employer can restrict participation in its pension plan. Under the Internal Revenue Code, an employer is prohibited from including a…

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Should You Settle?

Should you try to settle your divorce case?  Yes.  Why? Most importantly, you can control the outcome.  You won’t get everything you want through negotiation.  You will need to be prepared to compromise.  However, you, and more importantly, your family, will not be at the mercy of a judge who only has a few hours…

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Holland Awards Dinner

Imagine 500 people who live in the county, and who generously give to those who are underserved.  That was the scene at Turf Valley for the Holland Awards Dinner.  Mary Ann Scully, President and CEO of Howard Bank, reminded us of the choices we are able to make, and that not all individuals have the…

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M&A Nugget: Buying A/Rs

The purchaser sometimes acquires the seller’s accounts receivable (A/Rs) in an asset acquisition.  The purchase price for the A/Rs may be included in the overall purchase price or added to the purchase price dollar for dollar for the face amount of the A/Rs.  In any event, the purchaser should take steps before, at and after…

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LawMatters-October 2017

Even though we may not always realize it, the law impacts virtually every aspect of our lives. For example, how should you pay your employees if a natural disaster forces you to close your office? Can the NFL discipline football players who protest the national anthem? What does it mean to be a “good” divorced…

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Deadlines for H-1B work visas for next year coming soon

All aboard! The H-1B Lottery Train coming soon Speculations have begun for the next H-1B lottery season.  For positions that commence on October 1, 2018, applications are due in early April 2018.  This is part of the fiscal year 2019 cap season.  You may file an H-1B petition no more than six months before the…

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Business Women’s Network of Howard County October Meeting

On Wednesday, the Business Women’s Network of Howard County hosted its monthly lunch meeting. It is amazing what a group of dedicated business professionals can do when they get in a room together!! Martha Thomas, the editor of Her Mind Magazine, and Carolyn Walton Lynch, of Mixolo talked about the use of Storytelling to get…

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Read Delete: The Habits of Highly Successful People

  To be successful, we need to cultivate successful habits. Take it from some of the most accomplished entrepreneurs around. Source: Entrepreneur     Have an interesting, fast fact for a business audience? Please send and share it with our 1,600+ subscribers. Click here to subscribe to Read|Delete and receive fast facts delivered weekly.  …

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