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M & A Nuggets: Avoid Hairline Fractures

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantA hairline fracture is a fracture of the bone caused by stress.  It can result from trauma, is painful and can slow down your activity.  In the purchase of a business, it is important to avoid hairline fractures along the way.  Hairline fractures can be…

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A Video Conversation with Sean McDade, CEO of PeopleMetrics- Part 2 – On Collecting Data

Click here for Part 1 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 by thousands every day to increase customer retention,…

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Compensation and Compliance Matters: Avoiding Compliance Blind Spots

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued general policy objectives, which included goals related to mortgages. The main focus of the CFPB’s efforts has been multipronged: to increase its education campaign aimed at improving consumer understanding of the role that ability-to-repay occupies in lending decisions; to integrate the capability of financial decision-making into the lending…

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Landlord Tenant Tips: Eviction of a Tenant

Question from Landlord: I received a judgment for possession and rent against one of my tenants and an eviction is scheduled for next week, however the tenant now has a $0.00 balance. What are my options? Answer: If you want to proceed with the eviction: You can move forward with the scheduled eviction so long…

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Friday Factoid: Wearable Tech Patent Wars Continue

Through its MapMyFitness app, Under Armour offers technology that allows users to map, record, display and share their workout data. In 2014, Adidas filed a lawsuit claiming Under Armour’s use of this technology infringes upon ten wearable tech-related patents held by Adidas. Under Armour recently argued to the court that some of these patents should…

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EEOC Files First Suits Challenging Sexual Orientation Discrimination as Sex Discrimination

In a press release dated March 1, 2016, the EEOC announced that it was filing two separate lawsuits against private employers under the theory that individuals who have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have suffered discrimination on the basis of sex in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights…

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A Video Conversation with Jane Scaccetti, CEO of Drucker & Scaccetti – Part 2 – On Being A Trailblazer

Click Here for Part 1 Applying tactical accounting and tax planning expertise to support clients’ business strategies Jane Scaccetti is the CEO of Drucker & Scaccetti, P.C. (D&S), an accounting and tax advising firm headquartered in Philadelphia. For over 25 years, D&S has provided specialized financial consulting services to entrepreneurs as well as private and…

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The Weekly Scenario: Handwritten Wills

Question: Does Maryland recognize handwritten Wills? Answer: The question of whether a Maryland court will recognize a handwritten Will comes up from time to time. The technical legal word for a handwritten Will is a ‘holographic” will. A number of states do recognize holographic Wills (Virginia, California and New Jersey to name a few). Maryland,…

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The Legal Minute Video Series: Causes of Divorce

The Legal Minute is your trusted video series about family law issues that may affect you or someone you know. Family Law Attorney, Alex Allman, shares his stories, experiences, tips and recent family law news through this fast-paced, entertaining animated video series. After 15 years of counseling clients and listening to their stories, I have…

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Read | Delete: Signals To D.I.T.C.H Your Customers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzuqDhT0Qq4 Every business leader wants customers. After all, they are the lifeline that keeps businesses alive. However, not all customers are good customers. Bad clients can eat up value resources such as time, energy, and money all of which are needed to move a business forward. So how do you know when it is time…

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