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Objections to Discharge in Bankruptcy: Supreme Court establishes new heightened standard for defalcation in Bullock v. BankChampaign, NA Decision

Under the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Code”), if a debtor, acting as a fiduciary, incurred a debt through defalcation, the debt is non-dischargeable in bankruptcy.  The problem is that... Read More »
  • September 8, 2014
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EEOC Guidance – Religious Discrimination

By Paul Evelius The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a question-and-answer guide, entitled Religious Garb and Grooming in the Workplace; Rights and Responsibilities, which explains the prohibition of religious... Read More »
  • June 16, 2014
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Settlement Agreements – Nondisclosure Provisions

By Paul Evelius A recent Florida appellate decision illustrates the value of adding financial “teeth” to non-disclosure provisions in settlement agreements. In Gulliver Schools, Inc. v. Snay, a settlement agreement... Read More »
  • June 16, 2014
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Contracts – Liquidated Damages

By Paul Evelius In CAS Severn, Inc. v. Awalt, the Court of Special Appeals has upheld a liquidated damages clause that was part of the non-competition section of a professional... Read More »
  • June 16, 2014
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Mergers and Acquisitions – Brokers

By Paul Evelius The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets has issued a “no action” letter which should reduce the cost of brokered merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions involving private... Read More »
  • June 16, 2014
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Contracts – Forum-Selection Clauses

By Paul Evelius In Atlantic Marine Construction Company v. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, the Supreme Court has strongly endorsed contractual forum-selection clauses. The clause at... Read More »
  • June 16, 2014
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Contracts And Unjust Enrichment – Business Formations

By Paul Evelius In Dolan v. McQuaide, the Court of Special Appeals has underscored the need for parties embarking on business start-ups to set forth their rights and obligations in... Read More »
  • June 13, 2014
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Federal Practice Series Episode 2: Serving Process in Federal Court

By: Meighan Burton Once a plaintiff has filed her complaint in federal court, the next step is to request a Writ of Summons for each defendant named in the complaint, and... Read More »
  • April 16, 2014
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Womens’ History Month: The Women of Law

Fictional character Elle Woods from Legally Blonde is not the only female attorney to whom practicing women attorneys owe their gratitude, although some would say she significantly improved the garb.There... Read More »
  • March 6, 2014
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Maryland Benefit Corporations

By James W. Constable, Esq.  2013 It is self-evident that owners of for-profit businesses attempt to generate the greatest possible return on their investment.  On the other hand, founders and... Read More »
  • February 5, 2014
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