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To Tip or Not to Tip
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantCalculating the tip at the end of a meal is as ingrained into our dining experience as the complimentary breadbasket or a glass of ice water. Although a perennial headache for the mathematically challenged, the practice of tipping wait staff after a meal is firmly…
Friday Factoid: Federal Court Orders Cancellation of REDSKINS Registrations
A federal judge recently ordered the USPTO to schedule the cancellation of six Washington Redskins’ marks, on the ground that such marks are disparaging to Native Americans. The Redskins still have the right to appeal this decision and to use the team marks on an unregistered basis. Source: USA Today If you have any questions…
The Debacle of Ashley Madison
Lawyers get ready. The hack of Ashley Madison has caused turmoil internationally. The long term turmoil will be felt not only by those personally effected but also in the courtroom. In just one month, Ashley Madison and its Canadian parent company, Avid Life Media, are facing five class actions – two in California, one in…
A Conversation with Terry Hickey, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake on Unrealistic Expectations
Click here for Part 1 & Part 2 Transforming the lives of children facing adversity Terry Hickey is the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake. A local affiliate of the youth mentoring 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, BBBSGC nurtures children in adverse circumstances by providing them…
Law Matters: August 2015
Welcome to Law Matters, Offit Kurman’s monthly newsletter. Here you will find the latest articles on diverse legal topics written by our team of attorneys, as well as interviews and conversations with CEOs and decision-makers, news and events from the firm, videos, and other exclusive thought leadership content. Features, videos and topics in this month’s…
A Video Conversation with Marty Schwartz, CEO & Founder of Vehicles for Change On How It All Got Started
Improving the quality of life and work for low-income families through donated vehicles Marty Schwartz is the president, CEO, and founder of Vehicles for Change. Established in 1999, Vehicles for Change provides low-income families with donated, renovated cars, as well as technical training for jobs in the automotive industry. The organization has awarded nearly 5,000…
The Weekly Scenario: Early Withdrawals from Pension Plans
Question: I am a police officer and I am 51 years old. I would like to start taking withdrawals from my pension plan. I also have an individual retirement account (IRA). Am I subject to the 10% early distribution penalty since I am not 59 ½? Answer: Generally, the amounts an individual withdraws from an IRA…
Groupon Paid $69M in Cash for Baltimore Based OrderUp
A Video Conversation with Chris Jeffery, Co-founder and CEO of OrderUp In July, Groupon acquired OrderUp for $69 million. A quarterly report filed with the SEC discloses the purchase included a contingency of an additional $20 million after valuation of OrderUp’s assets, for a potential total of $89 million. For more details of the deal,…
Read | Delete: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Overtime
On July 6, 2015, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a proposed rule that would extend overtime protections to nearly five million white collar workers within the first year of its implementation. Currently, a convenience store manager, fast food assistant manager, or some office workers may be expected to work 50 or 60 hours a…
The Legal Minute Video Series: Ashley Madison Scandal in Defense of the Wrongly Hacked
You have probably seen the headlines: hackers recently breached AshleyMadison.com, which markets itself as dating network for people looking to have an affair, and revealed millions of users’ identities. It’s the kind of story divorce lawyers salivate over, anticipating all of the business to come from jilted spouses who discovered their partners had kept a…
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