Although businesses generate and use far less paper today than they did in the past, they continue to generate, transmit, receive, and store swelling volumes of information. Developing and implementing a clear and consistent policy for managing all of this data is an important, but often overlooked strategy for keeping... Read More »
Oct
27
Oct
07
In its 2014 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed a number of laws in a wide variety of areas. Some of the most significant laws in the area of construction and procurement law are listed below. Maryland Home Improvement Commission Guaranty Fund The Maryland Home Improvement Fund statute permits... Read More »
Oct
06
Minimum Wage Increase Over four years, Maryland’s minimum wage will rise to $10.10 per hour, starting with a bump to $8.00 per hour on January 1, 2015. Wages for tipped workers will still be half the usual minimum wage and exceptions are carved out for seasonal amusement and recreational staff. ... Read More »
Oct
03
Hats off to Meighan Burton, who was featured in the Chesapeake Boating online and print magazine this month. The article recognized Ms. Burton for her announcement as VIP on the Maryland Daily Record's Very Important Professionals Successful Before the Age of 40 List for 2014. This List recognizes leaders in Maryland... Read More »
Oct
03
The 110th Congress of the United States, House of Representative resolution creating National Estate Planning Awareness Week stated: Whereas it is estimated that over 120,000,000 Americans do not have up-to-date estate plans to protect themselves or their families in the event of sickness, accidents, or untimely death; Whereas a 2004 Roper... Read More »
Sep
30
The 2014 legislative session included significant legislation affecting the estate and trust laws of Maryland. A new Maryland Trust Code encompassing approximately 70 pages was passed. While many of the code provisions retain existing Maryland law, it includes other provisions which significantly change the way trusts will be administered... Read More »
Sep
26
WCS attorney James Constable was recognized as a winner in the Daily Record’s Leadership in Law for the year 2014. Leadership in Law was created in 2001 to draw attention to the many Maryland legal professionals-lawyers and judges-whose dedication to their occupation and to their communities deserves particular recognition. After... Read More »
Sep
25
WCS has been selected to participate in the UM Carey School of Law Lunch Series on October 17th. The Law Firm Lunch Series has been created to expose 2L/3L students to area law firms in the small and mid-sized market. This is an informal networking opportunity to provide resources and... Read More »
Sep
23
Lou Kozlakowski was honored Friday, September 19th at the Rebuilding Together Baltimore 25 Year Anniversary Celebration.Lou has served as RTB’s pro bono counsel to the board for over 10 years. He has also worked tirelessly as a House Captain for many years, including heading up a tremendous project when they... Read More »
Sep
23
The students had the opportunity to meet and greet our female attorneys in unique areas of law: Construction, Estate & Trusts, Family, and Maritime Law. 19 students joined us from 10 different Baltimore City high schools. We are thrilled to be working with Baltimore's best and brightest during our Rosie... Read More »