In this issue of Off The Record, we share important updates regarding the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act and changes made to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract documents. If you missed our important email regarding required
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Recent Updates to the AIA Contract Documents
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ust last year, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released its update to its contract documents library. Given that the AIA only updates the contract documents every ten (10) years, the update garners significant attention in the construction industry. This article provides a brief overview and commentary of some of the changes to AIA A201 (General Terms and Conditions)
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FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
The
ABLE Act: A New Tool for Special Needs Planning
Imagine growing up with a disability in a world where you are forced to rely on government benefits to pay for your care and, to pour salt in the wound, you can only have $2,000 or less to your name in order to qualify for those benefits. Imagine always having to rely on other people in your life to manage your finances and pay for your care. Unfortunately, that is a situation in which a lot of disabled individuals find themselves: stripped of their independence and unable to make financial decisions for themselves. With the passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act by Congress in 2014, and Maryland's ABLE program up and running as of November, 2017, there is now a new tool available to help disabled individuals regain some independence and control over their lives.
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We are excited to be a sponsor of the
Women's Leadership Conference taking place on March 8th. The event is a powerful day for women leaders to learn, grow, network and share best practices. Come out and support the Howard County Chamber for this important event.
Have you ever wondered how some laws came about? Here are some interesting ones that will make you think! Did you know that an old Colorado law states that a person must have a doctor's prescription before taking a bath? And, In Truro, Mississippi, a man must prove himself worthy before getting married by hunting and killing either six blackbirds or three crows.
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