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M & A Nuggets: Seller Financing? – Protect Yourself

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantA purchaser may not have the financial wherewithal to fund, or obtain a loan for, 100% of the purchase price for your business. The purchaser may therefore request that part of the purchase price be paid in the form of seller financing.  This often occurs…

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Major Decision on Custody and Visitation Issued by Maryland Court of Appeals

On July 7, 2016, the Maryland Court of Appeals issued an important decision changing family law as it pertains to non-parents seeking custody or visitation of children. The Court said that it was correcting a prior law that was clearly wrong and has been undermined by the passage of time, and permitted a de facto…

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The Weekly Scenario: Setting Up A Life Estate

Question: About 10 years ago, my mother set up a life estate for her residence with my sister and I as remainder individuals. My sister is considering moving into my mother’s home to care for her. What happens when my mother passes away as far as the sale of the home? If my sister wants…

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A Video Conversation with Tim Chase, CEO of WMS Partners- Part 2- Keys To Success

Click Here for Part 1 Reinventing wealth management by doing what’s best for the client Tim Chase is the CEO of WMS Partners. Based in Towson, Maryland, WMS Partners is a  multi-family office, wealth management, and investment advisory firm focused on helping individuals and their families meet their long-term financial goals, secure their wealth, and…

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What to Expect When Meeting with a Family Law Attorney for the First Time

If you are contacting a family law attorney for the first time, your head is probably swimming with questions and concerns. As an attorney with over a decade of experience in family law, I understand that this first meeting can be extremely intimidating. Here is some insight into what to expect at your first meeting…

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Friday Factoid: Don’t Forget About Trade Dress!

One can protect elements of a product that constitute “trade dress.” Trade dress refers to distinguishing and non-functional elements that affect the overall “look and feel” of the owner’s goods or services. Such elements may include a product’s shape, color, size, texture or configuration, or even the décor in which the owner’s services are offered….

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A Video Conversation with Christy Wyskiel, Senior Advisor to the President of Johns Hopkins University- Part 3- On Startups

Click here for Part 1, Part 2 Building Baltimore’s ecosystem of innovators, inventors, investors, and entrepreneurs Christy Wyskiel is the senior advisor to Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels. She runs the Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures group. During her tenure at Johns Hopkins, Christy has focused her efforts on the school’s innovation, commercialization, and…

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M & A Nuggets: Allure Of Purchaser’s Stock

If you are selling your business, you may receive a proposal from the purchaser to pay you in part with cash and in part with shares of stock in the purchaser.  The allure of owning an interest in the purchaser, and therefore indirectly continuing to own an interest in your company, is enticing, but should…

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Telebriefs®: EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding the Protection and Accommodation of Pregnant Employees

In June, the EEOC issued documents to provide guidance related to the rights of pregnant employees in the workforce. In one of the documents, the EEOC provides in some detail examples of accommodations that pregnant workers may be entitled to such as reduced schedules and work adjustments. In another guidance document, the EEOC outlines the…

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A Video Conversation with Param Shah, CEO of Fusiform Medical Devices- Part 2 – On John Hopkins

Click Here for Part 1 Leveraging the latest advances in medical technology to bring patients better orthotic devices faster than ever before Param Shah is the co-founder and CEO of Fusiform Medical Devices. Fusiform is a medical technology startup that seeks to revolutionize orthotics—instruments, such as leg braces, that provide skeletal and muscular support. Fusiform’s…

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