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Dislike that Recent Rulemaking? Then You’ll Adore the Congressional Review Act

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe Congressional Review Act (“CRA”), which has only been successfully utilized once since its enactment in 1996, provides the United States Congress with a streamlined procedural tool to pass a joint resolution overriding final administrative rulemakings that are considered economically significant.  If Congress passes a…

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The Weekly Scenario: Reporting Large Cash Payments

Question: I have a business and sometimes receive substantial cash payments. Is there a penalty for not reporting a large cash payment? Answer: If you operate a trade or business and receive $10,000 or more in cash for goods or services you must file IRS Form 8300 and report the payment within 15 days. The calculation…

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M & A Nuggets: Don’t Buy A Turkey

The allure of acquiring a business can cause a purchaser to fail to exercise sound business judgement.  Sometimes, the best deal is the one that does not happen.  There are warning signs that can alert you to this.  A few of these signs are listed below: An owner who has devoted less time to the…

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Offit Kurman Named to List of Baltimore’s Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists

Offit Kurman Named to List of Baltimore’s Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists   The Baltimore Business Journal has recognized Offit Kurman, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s fastest growing law firms, among the top 25 corporate philanthropists in the Baltimore area. The list, which can be in found in the magazine’s October 28–November 3, 2016 issue, ranks corporations…

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Read | Delete: Markdown Mania

  Holiday shoppers spent less money over the Black Friday weekend than in 2015. Shoppers spent an average of $289.19 over the four-day weekend, including both online and offline purchases. The weekend was characterized by heavy markdowns and a shift toward e-commerce, meaning there were smaller crowds at the mall. Forty-four percent of consumers did…

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Telebriefs®: How Ethics or Compliance Hotlines Can Help Your HR Department

Ethics or compliance hotlines consist of phone numbers which employees can call to register observations or complaints against fellow employees, supervisors, or managers, with the option of keeping anonymous. The call service may in fact be organized and run by third party businesses, but ultimately can be funneled to the employer’s HR department or compliance…

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Friday Factoid: Google Delists 1.75 Billion URLs

Google’s Transparency Report lists the number of URLs it has deactivated due to copyright takedown requests. The current number of deactivated pages exceeds 1.75 billion. Sources: Google Transparency Report   If you have any questions regarding the content of this communication, please contact Jonathan R. Wachs: jwachs@offitkurman.com | 301.575.0302. If you would like to subscribe to receive…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you a happy thanksgiving!

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M & A Nuggets: Antitrust Concerns?

Many companies involved in business acquisitions may not think that their transaction is subject to antitrust scrutiny.  However, many midmarket transactions are subject to review by the federal government.  The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act requires that parties to a merger that is a certain size must report the transaction to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department…

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Who Gets Access on Important Dates?

The circumstances involving child visitation, or access, in the state of Maryland can be complex; no standard access schedule exists. As parents, you should work together to determine which dates are important and then decide with whom your child will spend those dates. Some of the more commonly addressed important dates include: Mother’s Day, Father’s…

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