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M & A Nuggets: Free and Clear? Make Sure

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe purchaser of a business typically negotiates to buy the assets free and clear of title defects, also referred to as liens.  The first step in that process is to determine what liens exist on the assets.  The standard method to determine that is to…

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The Growing Prevalence of Overtime Lawsuits

A couple of weeks ago, I was in a mediation with a federal magistrate judge involving overtime claims.  After the mediation had ended, I asked the judge about the growth of overtime litigation in federal court.  The judge estimated that 20 – 25% of the cases in his federal courthouse are overtime claims. At first,…

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Offit Kurman’s Family Law Practice in Virginia Expands with Condo Law Group Affiliation

The attorneys of The Condo Law Group are joining Offit Kurman, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s leading and fastest-growing legal services providers. The affiliation will become effective on June 1st, when Joseph A. Condo and his associates  will relocate to Offit Kurman’s offices in Tysons Corner, Virginia. There, they will work alongside 15 attorneys accomplished in various…

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Managing Finances During Divorce

Financial problems are often quoted as a leading cause of divorce in America. While fiscal challenges may have been a big part of your decision to separate, it is never too late to learn how to manage your finances even during a divorce. So, let’s explore some of the pitfalls and how to avoid, or…

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A Video Conversation with Helen Modly, President of Focus Wealth Management- Part 2- On Her Challenges

Click Here for Part 1 Guiding clients toward their financial goals with a comprehensive, disciplined approach to wealth management Helen Modly is the president of Focus Wealth Management, an SEC registered, fee-only wealth management company with offices in Middleburg and Fairfax, Virginia. Focus works with clients to understand their complete financial situations and objectives, helping…

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Like It or Not: Everyone Without a Will Ends Up with an Estate Plan

From The Desk Of Herb Fineburg For those of you who have no estate plan, you may be surprised to know that your federal and state governments already have a plan for you and your family. First, for those with no plan, the United States government will be one of the largest beneficiaries of your estate,…

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Law Matters- May 2016

Please check out this month’s Offit Kurman Law Matters newsletter coming to you from our new Offit Kurman Website. Offit Kurman has relaunched its website with improved features, capabilities, and legal service categories. The new offitkurman.com is not only quicker and easier to navigate, but its launch coincides with the introduction of two new practice groups:…

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Compensation and Compliance Matters: CFPB Warns Against LO Comp Accidentally Leading to Elder Abuse

Over the last several months the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has focused on financial abuse impacting older Americans. In March, the bureau issued a series of voluntary rules to assist institutions with identifying and responding to elder financial abuse. While many of these rules would not directly implicate the loan origination process, there is an…

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Landlord Tenant Tips: Increasing Rent

Question from Landlord: I’m planning to increase rent for the units at my apartment complex. Can I increase rent, and if so are there any restrictions for doing so?   Answer: Yes, you can increase rent following the completion of the lease term (ie. with a renewal lease) so long as you provide proper advance notice…

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Friday Factoid: USPTO Refuses to Register Mark for Serial Podcast

In most cases, the USPTO will not register a mark on its Principal Register if it determines the mark is being used in a generic or descriptive manner. The USPTO recently refused to register SERIAL for the hit podcast of the same name, on the ground that the mark was merely descriptive. In some cases,…

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