7 Easy Tips for Office Holiday Gift-Giving Etiquette

The holiday shopping season is officially underway! For office workers, this includes shopping for colleagues and bosses. However, buying gifts for them can be as much of an etiquette minefield as the annual holiday party. Giving the wrong gift can derail your career before New Year's. Giving the right one can probably assure you'll start 2019 off right.

Here are 7 smart tips that can help:

It's National Notary Public Day!

How to Become a Notary in the State of Maryland

Would you like the title of notary public in the state of Maryland? The information below will guide you step-by-step through the process of becoming a Maryland notary. 

Speaker Announcement: MDEC: Rules and Procedures

Please join us as Parsippany provides in-depth updates on the requirements, guidelines, and procedures for using the Maryland Electronic Court System (MDEC). She will review the basic requirements for navigating MDEC set forth in Title 20 of the Maryland Rules, with which all users of MDEC must become familiar. Attendees will become familiar with Rule 20-102 that lists all Maryland jurisdictions that are subject to MDEC.

MDEC has three principal components:

1. The Odyssey File and Serve program, which is a web-based application designed to allow registered users to file electronically all documents that are required by Rule to be filed electronically and for the electronic service of those documents on other registered users;
2. A program for the electronic processing and management of court records by the clerks and other judicial personnel; and
3. Criteria for the accessing of electronic court records.

The event is free to the public with an optional $10.00 fee for a scrumptious lunch.

2018 Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Process Servers (MAAPPS) Annual Meeting

PEOPLE, PURPOSE & PASSION:  THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
The Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Process Servers (MAAPPS), is holding their Annual Meeting and elections on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Each year, MAAPPS holds this meeting in accordance with our bylaws in order to update members on the overall status of the organization; review old and address new business objectives; and announce newly elected or re-elected volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors.

Now in its eighth year, the 2018 Annual Meeting agenda will include insights, takeaways and speakers on a range of topics that our members have identified as being relevant to them and/or their companies, including existing and proposed new projects in the areas of education, fundraising, legislation and policy as well as general industry updates. A special address will highlight chartership status and focus on our purpose and passion in the coming months to make the association even more effective.
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​Event Details

 Saturday, November 10, 2018
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Gentleman Jim's
18717 Earhart Court
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

$10.00/per person for pizza and beverages.
(Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the bar)

50/50 Raffle with prizes and much more!

What is a Registered Agent?

A registered agent is a person or company designated to receive service of process and official mail on behalf of a business. Each state requires registered business entities (corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, etc.) to appoint a registered agent on its formation documents. These formation documents (often called articles of organization or articles of incorporation) are filed with the state and the information listed in the formation documents becomes public record. When an individual, government agency, or process server wants to formally contact a business, they will look up the registered agent information on record with the state and send mail or legal documents to the business’ registered agent. When a registered agent receives a document on behalf of a client, they will forward all relevant documentation in a timely manner.

Power Tips to Get More Done at Work

Want to become more productive at work? Changing just a few crucial habits will help. Take a look at these power-charged suggestions!

Arrive early
If possible, show up a half hour to an hour before your organization’s start time, so you can work in peace, with no distractions from emails, phone calls, or fellow workers.

Prioritize
A daily to-do list is vital to success. Update it during the day, so you’re always feeling—and being—productive.