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A Video Conversation with Chris Sachse, CEO Horsetail Technologies and Apogee iQ- Part 4 – On His Business Career

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantClick here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Providing IT solutions that keep organizations in highly regulated industries secure, compliant, and proactive Chris Sachse is the CEO and co-founder of Horsetail Technologies, and the CEO of Apogee iQ. Horsetail provides collaborative, shared IT services…

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A Video Conversation with Sean McDade, CEO of PeopleMetrics- Part 6 – On His Background

Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Transforming the customer experience through software, services and insights Sean McDade is the founder and CEO of PeopleMetrics. With headquarters in Philadelphia, PeopleMetrics turns customer feedback into actionable insights that enables companies to improve the customer experience.  PeopleMetrics customer experience management software is used…

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Friday Factoid: “Making Available” Right Explained Under U.S. Law

Two treaties from the World Intellectual Property Organization require member states to recognize a copyright holders’ exclusive right to “make available” their protected works. This right gives authors and musical artists the exclusive right to allow others to transmit their protected works to the public via the Internet. The U.S. Copyright Office recently issued a…

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Telebriefs®: San Francisco Mandates Paid Parental Leave

On April 5th, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to mandate paid parental leave to allow parents to bond with their children. California already has a statutory scheme under which employees would get partially paid parental leave through the California Disability Insurance Program. Therefore, California employers are required to pay employees 55% of their…

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A Video Conversation with Geoff Gross, CEO and Founder of Medical Guardian- Part 4- on Preakness at the Piazza

Click Here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Providing emergency help and reliable customer service to those who need it any time Geoff Gross is the CEO and founder of Medical Guardian. The company, which started as a business run out of Geoff’s apartment, has grown into a leading provider of medical alert systems…

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Human Resources Professional Found Personally Liable in a Contested FMLA Case

In a recently published decision the influential Second Circuit Court of Appeals (with jurisdiction over the states of New York, Connecticut and Vermont) ruled that in the case of Graziadio v. Culinary Institute of America, the employer’s Director of Human Resources could be found personally liable for alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave…

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A Video Conversation with Larry Franks, Owner of Accents Grill, Cocoaccinos, and Serengeti- Part 1- On Moving From South Africa

Offering kosher dining at three establishments in Baltimore Larry and Lara Franks are the owners of three kosher restaurants and a food service business in Baltimore: Accents Grill, Cocoaccinos, and Serengeti. Accents Grill serves burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, sushi, beer, and wine. Cocoaccinos is a café that dishes out all-day breakfast and diner fare. Serengeti,…

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The Weekly Scenario: Avoiding The 10% Penalty Tax

Question: I need to withdraw funds from my retirement plan account now. How can I avoid the 10% penalty tax? Answer: The government intends that your IRAs and qualified plans be used for your retirement, not on an as needed basis. Therefore, the law imposes a penalty for early withdrawals. If you withdraw money from…

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A Video Conversation with Ashton Newhall, Managing Partner of Greenspring Associates on Lessons Learned- Part 5

Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Building a billion-dollar investment firm by putting trust and relationships first Ashton Newhall is the co-founder and co-managing partner of Greenspring Associates. Founded in 2000, Greenspring is a leading global investment firm that today manages over $3.5 billion in capital commitments worldwide. Greenspring acts…

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How Mediation Can Ease the Stress of Divorce on Children

There is the precious little comfort for a child whose family is going through a divorce. As parents, it is your job to make the transition as smooth as possible for your child. This can be difficult, especially when each parent engages an attorney to resolve key differences through litigation. However, there is another option…

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