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Fourth of July is upon us, which means it’s time to get your grills and lawn chairs ready for a day of
Shayla Hamlin is the visionary founder and owner of Hamlin Consulting Group, a dynamic consulting firm with a focus on supporting women
I’m a fan of the TV sitcom The Office. The character who is the Manager of Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton office, Michael Scott,
Contracts frequently don’t match what is promised in phone conversations and emails. For example, prospective employees are often told that if they
Employers– get ready to begin contributions for Maryland’s Time to Care Act (TCA) later this year. As if employers didn’t already have
Previously we reported on a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) that would eliminate some non-competes nationwide. On April
Not all nonprofits are subject to Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) wage and hour law requirements for paying overtime because the
The sources of the law are many. When most people think of “the law,” they think of constitutions, statutes, and regulations. However,
Maryland is preparing to launch a new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program starting July 1, 2026. Under the program,
The District of Columbia recently adopted the Non-Compete Clarification Amendment Act of 2022 (the “Act”), which significantly revises the near-total ban on
That question is a no-no for Maryland employers who are interviewing and recruiting new workers. Maryland, along with numerous states and localities,
On January 12, 2018, the Maryland legislature overrode Governor Hogan’s veto of the Maryland Working Families Act, after a six-year fight over
The summer Olympics are underway in Paris, France. Perhaps you’re glued to watching Simone Biles soar to new heights in gymnastics or
Paid time off (PTO) beyond any government mandated leave is a precious gift. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center confirmed
An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it
If you are a former or active Veteran, have you considered estate planning? According to the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, in
The entire justice system is based on the fundamental premise that everyone coming before the Courts is being honest in their presentation.
When someone passes away, a Federal Estate Tax Return is not required to be filed unless the decedent’s gross estate exceeds their
Like many people, after the end of Tiger King, we thirsted for a new docuseries which would meet the thrill of wild
Election Day is quickly approaching (November 5, 2024) in what is shaping up to be a very close race centered around very



















