April 2017


Legislative Update - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (as of April 6, 2017) 
Maryland mandatory paid sick and safe leave will most likely NOT become law this year.  Click here to read a brief summary of this bill and what it means for employers.  
   
Loan Underwriting's New Frontier - The Ticking Time Bomb Of Employee Relations
Traditional commercial loan underwriting practices have historically served lenders well; however, this article suggests lenders consider other factors.  Click here to read more about why lenders should begin looking at compliance with employment laws
 


Timing Your Charitable Giving: Now Or Later?
With April 15 right around the corner, many people review their annual charitable gifts.  Others consider whether to include a bequest in their Will or Living Trust.   Click here to learn more about both options and which path may be best for you and your family .
 

Welcome Recent Hires  
Greg Ewing recently joined our Litigation Practice Group. Focused on dispute resolution, whether it be through litigation or arbitration, he has represented clients throughout the United States.  Learn more about Greg.

Katie Rigsby, a Paralegal with our Business & Transactional Practice Group, has only been here two weeks, but already has demonstrated her commitment to Raising the Bar for our clients. Read more about Katie.  
 
Upcoming Seminars
May 24 from 9-11am: "You're Thinking Expansion, Now What?"  
In conjunction with the Restaurant Association of Maryland, Scott Osborn will lead a panel discussion featuring local restaurant owners on different ways for business expansion and "must-do's" to avoid the many pitfalls.  For registration or inquiries, please feel free to contact Scott directly.    
 
June 6 from 1130am-130pm: "Sandwich Generation: Managing Life's Demands"
A lunch seminar educating the growing population of those who care for aging relatives, along with their own children.   Click here for more information.

QUICK LINKS TO OUR PRACTICE GROUPS

Tax Planning & Litigation 

Estate Planning & Elder Law  

Estate, Trust, Probate & Guardianship Litigation  

 

 



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