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Q: I have not designated beneficiaries for my IRA. Why do I need to complete a beneficiary designation form? Won’t it be
If you are a homeowner, and especially if you also own a small business, you should know about the “Augusta Rule”, which
One of the unique attributes of Maryland real estate law, especially in Baltimore and its surrounding counties, is the prevalence of “ground
There’s been a lot of buzz about when benefits and contributions must begin ever since Maryland’s paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance
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On Monday, March 6, 2023, Montgomery County Democrat Vaughn Stewart pulled the bill proposing a pilot program for employers to adopt a
We recently celebrated Mother’s Day on May 12 and Father’s Day is just around the corner on June 15. In between these
Most employers are aware that a number of federal, state, and local laws prohibit discriminating against applicants and employees based on a
I love talking to young people about their first jobs. I’m curious to know why they chose to work for a particular
The District of Maryland Strike Force has struck! As one of three federal forces established throughout the United States by the U.S.
Despite a recent reduction in interest rates for residential mortgages, rates are still considerably higher than what most homebuyers received over the
There is no such thing as a “1099-Employee.” It’s a misnomer. A person who works for a company is either an employee
While the potential loss of TikTok for advertising, marketing, and sales may disrupt many businesses, three other pending Supreme Court cases could
The ongoing issues concerning TikTok, one of the world’s most heavily used apps, continue with more bans and renewed mistrust of its
Many busy, successful people like to get to the point quickly. They favor actions over words, they like to make decisions quickly
Whether you are a business owner or an employee, understanding restrictive covenants (“non-competes”) is important. Restrictive covenants are promises in contracts that
As almost all Government Contractors are aware, the recent flurry of Executive Orders from the Trump Presidency has caused a seismic shift
One of the unintended consequences as the #MeToo movement has swept across the country, is an occasional rush to judgment by employers
If you are starting a new business with one or more partners – or if you are in an existing partnership business
“At will” employment and “right to work” laws are often confused with one another. They are very different. “At will” employment means that