Insights

On February 14, 2025, the Maryland Department of Labor (MD DOL) proposed delaying implementation of the upcoming Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Romantic partner moving out
Question: In Maryland and the District of Columbia, how long do I have to live apart from my spouse before I can file
Couple with Estate Planning Documents
As poet Robert Burns mused centuries ago, the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Despite thoughtful effort and a
Ever been around the table during a job interview and you think this is the perfect candidate. And just then, a colleague
Rental Abstract Imagery
If you are thinking of acquiring, or perhaps already under contract to buy, real property – whether commercial, residential, or mixed –
Report Button on a Keyboard
EEO-1 reports are annual surveys that employers with 100 or more employees, and federal contractors with 50 or more employees, must submit
Non Compete Agreement Banned
What seemed like a distant threat is now rapidly approaching. On July 1, 2025, certain non-compete agreements for certain healthcare professionals in Maryland will be null
Tony's Take
We get it – lawyers are expensive. This recurring series seeks to help employers and employees in deciding whether calling your lawyer
Premarital Agreement Q and A
Question: How do I approach my fiancé about a premarital agreement? Short Answer: Carefully. Longer Answer: In an open-ended way before a
Puzzle Pieces
As children with disabilities approach adulthood, families face a critical transition: the end of services provided through the public school system. Under
Tony's Take
We get it – lawyers are expensive. This recurring series seeks to help employers and employees in deciding whether calling your lawyer
Money and a tiny graduation cap
After a 5-year hiatus, the U.S. Department of Education reports that it will begin resuming collections of defaulted student loans on May
Tony's Take
We get it – lawyers are expensive. This recurring series seeks to help employers and employees in deciding whether calling your lawyer
Special Needs Trusts
For those with a special needs child or grandchild, taking steps to ensure they have a safe, happy, and healthy future is
Answer: Whenever you have questions or concerns. Meeting with a lawyer does not by itself commence any separation or divorce from your
House Key Delivery
Breaking a lease early can be stressful – and potentially expensive. However, in certain situations, tenants may have legal options for terminating
Many people would like to bring a family member or friend with them to meet with their divorce lawyer, or potential divorce
As you know from previous updates, a Maryland Federal Court enjoined President Trump’s Executive Order attempting to eliminate DEI initiatives. The Fourth
Diane Kotkin recently attended Wealth Counsel’s Elder Law Immersive Program and received her Elder Law Certification to further assist her clients with
Shortly after taking office, President Trump swiftly reshaped the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), with changes that were, frankly, anticipated by employment