Employers may be exposed to liability under the Americans With Disability Act ("ADA") for failing to hire job applicants because of medical conditions that have no effect on job performance. Most employers now realize the ADA was designed in part to prevent employers from firing employees due to disabilities. You... Read More »
Dec
18
Nov
29
A commonly asked question by property owners is, “what rights do they have to protect their property from overhanging trees, plants and other debris from a neighboring property”. In Maryland, reasonable self-help remedies are allowed to prevent injury to one's property due to encroaching vegetation from a neighbor's property. This... Read More »
Nov
15
In today’s extremely busy world, many parents delay the drafting and execution of their last Will and Testament. Besides the ability to direct and control the distribution of your assets after death, a Will may provide for the designation of a Guardian for your minor children. If you do not... Read More »
Oct
27
Businesses today often hire independent contractors over employees, however, the distinction is often blurred and liability may result not only to a third party but also to the Internal Revenue Service. In the event the Internal Revenue Service determines a worker is an employee and not an independent contractor, an... Read More »
Aug
24
Maryland Auto Accidents During the course of a lifetime, most people unfortunately become involved in an automobile accident or know of a family member or friend that was the victim of an accident. You may have a valid negligence claim in the event you are injured as a result of... Read More »
Jul
01
PHARMACEUTICAL CASES NEWSFLASH The Law Office of J. Neil Lanzi, P.A. is associated with counsel who handles pharmaceutical cases involving drugs or medical devices that injure people. Currently, counsel is investigating or handling claims arising out of the use of the following medications or medical devices: 1) Accutane - Irritable... Read More »
May
03
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING PROCESS Every four years in Baltimore County every property is eligible for a change in zoning whether it is classified as residential or commercial. The process is as follows. First, there is an open filing period for the general public, community associations and the Baltimore County Office of... Read More »
Mar
17
ESTATE TAX After a one year delay, Congress finally passed new estate tax legislation. Effective for the years 2011 and 2012, the Federal Estate Tax and Generation Skipping Transfer tax Exclusion is Five Million Dollars. In addition, a surviving spouse can shelter up to Ten Million Dollars from Federal Estate... Read More »
Mar
02
The Law Office of J. Neil Lanzi, P.A. is associated with counsel who handles pharmaceutical cases involving drugs or medical devices that injure people. Currently, counsel is investigating or handling claims arising out of the use of the following medications or medical devices: 1) Accutane - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, stomach... Read More »
Feb
22
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