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In the latest Weekly Wright Report: A Monumental Week from the Perspective of a Family Lawyer- read now A Monumental Week from the Perspective of a Family Lawyer by Mollie... Read More »
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In the latest Weekly Wright Report: New Corporate Transparency Act Became Effective- read now New Corporate Transparency Act Became Effective by Michael A. Stover On January 1, 2021, the Corporate... Read More »
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When the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was enacted in March, it had a built-in expiration date of December 31, 2020. Given that the pandemic is still ongoing, the stimulus... Read More »
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When the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was enacted in March, it had a built-in expiration date of December 31, 2020, based on early optimism that the pandemic, and the... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: FFCRA Expires on December 31, 2020 - What Comes Next for Employers? - read now FFCRA Expires on December 31, 2020 - What Comes... Read More »
by Renee Bronfein Ades At last, the news has broken; there is a light at the end of the tunnel! The vaccine is here and trials are beginning for children. Are... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: Don't Get "SLAPPed"- read now Don't Get "SLAPPed" by Michael Stover In today’s highly charged environment, and with the proliferation of social media,... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: To Vaccinate Your Child or Not: Taking a Shot at Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 - read now To Vaccinate Your Child or Not:... Read More »
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In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: United States Department of Labor Issues Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Status - read now United States Department of Labor Issues Proposed Rule... Read More »
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Mike Stover and Rich Pledger discuss the effect on the surety of a judgement against the principal. - audio Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Surprising Similarities Between the 2020 Presidential Election and Family Law Litigation - read now Surprising Similarities Between the 2020 Presidential Election and Family Law... Read More »
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In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: “Build That Wall…Or, Actually, Don’t.” What Happens to Wall-Building Contractors if Biden Wins the Election? - read now “Build That Wall…Or, Actually, Don’t.”... Read More »
By: Renee Bronfein Ades During the past seven months of at-home work I have had the opportunity to settle many of my pending cases. It seems people have been motivated... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: New Rules Combine SBA 8(a) Business Development Mentor-Protégé Program with the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program - read now New Rules Combine SBA 8(a)... Read More »
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In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: Four New Maryland Laws That Took Effect October 1, 2020 - read now Maryland's Minimum Wage Set to Increase January 1, 2021 - read... Read More »
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In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Maryland's Minimum Wage Set to Increase January 1, 2021 - read now New Executive Order Addresses “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” - read now... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: New Executive Order Addresses “Race or Sex Stereotyping or Scapegoating” - read now New Executive Order Addresses “Race or Sex Stereotyping or Scapegoating”... Read More »
As states and local governments expand the categories of businesses allowed to reopen and other businesses attempt to transition from a remote-centered work environment to hybrid or in-person models, employees... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Four New Maryland Laws Take Effect October 1, 2020 - read now Reopening Safely – Protecting Your Employees and Your Bottom Line - read... Read More »
by Michael A. Stover In the early days of the pandemic Congress established the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which allowed guaranteed loans through the SBA for certain qualified borrowers on... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: New Appeal Process Established by the SBA for PPP Loan Forgiveness Determinations - read now U.S. Census Bureau Releases New Data on Minority and Women-Owned... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: New Appeal Process Established by the SBA for PPP Loan Forgiveness Determinations - read now New Appeal Process Established by the SBA for... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Educate Yourself on How College Accounts are Considered When Dividing Marital Property - read now Getting Divorced? Don’t Forget Health Insurance - read now Educate... Read More »
Mike Stover and Jim Carlson, Grace Schallmo and Teresa Pham, of Partner Engineering and Sciences, Inc. Revisiting the Impact of COVID-19 on the construction industry. - audio Find us on Google... Read More »
The latest guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 addressed whether telework was here to stay as a workplace accommodation. Simply put, the... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Food Trucks, Keep On Truckin’- read now Telework During Pandemic Does Not Set Precedent - read now Food Trucks, Keep On Truckin Maryland’s highest state court,... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: New Interim Rules on the Government’s Ban on Tech From China - read now New Interim Rules on the Government’s Ban on Tech... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: If My Employees CHOOSE to Keep Their Kids Home From School for Remote Learning, Do I Have to Hold Open Their Jobs? The DOL Provides... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Update - read now Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Update by Michael Stover One of the important issues that has arisen as... Read More »
by Michael Stover One of the important issues that has arisen as a result of the pandemic is whether business interruption insurance covers lost income claims resulting from shut-downs of businesses... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Update - read now Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Update by Michael Stover One of the important issues that has... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: What? New FMLA Forms? When Did That Happen? - read now Protesting The Space Between - read now What? New FMLA Forms? When Did That... Read More »
It’s hard for employers to keep up with anything other than COVID-19 compliance guidelines these days, so it may have flown under your radar that in June 2020, the Department... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: What Does it Mean to Disinfect the Workplace? - read now What Does it Mean to Disinfect the Workplace? As businesses return employees to work,... Read More »
Michael Stover, Cindy-Rodgers Waire, Thomas Moran discuss The Surety and Fiduciary Duty Obligations. - audio Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
by Doug Seitz According to James Hammond, CEO of New Generation Research, “we are seeing an acceleration in bankruptcies that is unprecedented.” Bankruptcies this year have already surpassed those from... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: Protesting The Space Between - read now Protesting The Space Between by Michael A. Stover In a recent decision, the Government Accountability Office... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: 2020 is Seeing Unprecedented Bankruptcies Due to COVID-19 - read now by Doug Seitz According to James Hammond, CEO of New Generation Research, “we are... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: The DOD Increases Sole Source Contract Opportunities For 8(a) Contractors - read now An Overview of Virginia’s New Insurance Data Security Act - read now... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: To Arbitrate Or Not To Arbitrate, That Is The Question - read now Employer Leave Donation Programs Benefiting COVID-19 Victims (IRC §170) -... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Baltimore County Small Business Reimbursement Grant Program - read now Calling All Parents: It’s Time to Plan for the Unknown - read now Baltimore County... Read More »
Michael Stover and special guests: Mike Saba of Guardian Group Inc., and Steve Mainello of RCM&D discuss Understanding Subcontractor Default Insurance. - audio Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous... Read More »
by Mollie Caplis | Family Law Attorney If there is one take-away that parents of minor children have learned during the Coronavirus pandemic, it is that you can do anything... Read More »
by Michael A. Stover With business interruptions and closures due to COVID-19, state courts can anticipate significant litigation surrounding “force majeure” clauses in contracts. This article illustrates one case decided... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Effect of COVID Shutdown Order on Restaurant’s Obligation to Pay Rent - read now An Overview of Virginia’s New Insurance Data Security Act - read... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: Virginia Supreme Court Says General Contractor Can Be Liable to Subcontractor’s Supplier for Unjust Enrichment - read now New Laws for Virginia Employers... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: New Virginia Laws Usher in Big Changes for Contractors - read now WCS Estates and Trusts Group Offers Safe Outdoor Signing - read now New... Read More »
by Thomas Moran All insurers doing business in Virginia should be aware of a new law going into effect on July 1, 2020. The Insurance Data Security Act, Va. Code... Read More »
As Virginia employers emerge from a COVID shelter, they are met with a long list of new and updated employment laws which are more in line with neighboring jurisdictions protections. ... Read More »
by Mollie Caplis About a week ago, the Governor of New York posted a funny image encouraging residents to answer the phone if the state Contact Tracing office reaches out,... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: All Kidding Aside, Pick Up the Phone When Your Ex Calls! - read now New Laws for Virginia Employers - read now All Kidding Aside,... Read More »
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by Mary Alice Smolarek | Estates & Trusts Attorney On June 11th, the IRS provided guidance for employers whose employees forgo sick, vacation or personal leave because of the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: The DOD Increases Sole Source Contract Opportunities For 8(a) Contractors - read now The DOD Increases Sole Source Contract Opportunities For 8(a) Contractors... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Employer Leave Donation Programs Benefiting COVID-19 Victims (IRC §170) - read now Judge Orders “Tiger King’s” Zoo Turned Over to Nemesis Carole Baskin - read now... Read More »
On the afternoon of Friday, June 5, 2020, new relief was granted to Paycheck Protection Program borrowers by way of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. The primary... Read More »
As businesses return employees to work, there should be a clear regimen for cleaning work and break areas. This regimen should also be communicated to employees who may have questions... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Grants Necessary Relief - read now What Does it Mean to Disinfect the Workplace? - read now Paycheck Protection Program... Read More »
Mike Stover and Rich Pledge review indemnity agreements. - audio | presentation Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
by Mollie G. Caplis | Family Law Attorney For most of us, the idea of social distancing is difficult. We miss having the close contact of friends and family members,... Read More »
In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: Government Knowledge Defense to False Claims Act Suits - read now U.S. Census Bureau Releases New Data on Minority and Women-Owned Businesses -... Read More »
On May 19, 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau released new statistics from the 2018 Annual Business Survey (ABS). According to the data, covering year 2017, 1.1 employer firms were owned... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: Anticipating the Effect of the Coronavirus on Divorce - read now U.S. Census Bureau Releases New Data on Minority and Women-Owned Businesses - read now Anticipating... Read More »
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In latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: Economic Toll of the Pandemic by Michael Stover We have all been affected by the stay-at-home orders and closure of non-essential businesses over... Read More »
by Renée Bronfein Ades | Family Law Attorney Like many of you, I am completing my ninth week of working from home. The days go by slowly and quickly all... Read More »
WCS Attorneys joined Harry J. Plack of the Plack Group to provide insight and tips on how you can make sure your business is ready as restrictions ease. A copy... Read More »
While many business owners are celebrating governors’ decisions around the country to begin relaxing restrictions... Read More »
Mike Stover and special guest, Jim Carlson, BS, MBA, JD, Technical Director, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc, discuss issues facing the latest economic forecasts and news, changes at reopened sites, delays, replacement... Read More »
In the latest edition of The Wright Toolbox: Moving Forward – What Does Stage One of the Reopening Plans Look Like for Employers? - read now Does COVID-19 Give Rise to an... Read More »
In latest the Weekly Wright Report: It’s Not Too Late To Post This DOL Required Notice - read now What To Do When a Bankruptcy Calls: A Pandemic Primer - read... Read More »
by Tom Moran Any business finding itself in a contract that it cannot complete due to COVID-19 should consider asserting an impossibility defense. Unlike a force majeure defense, which relies... Read More »
by Douglas Seitz There is little doubt that the Coronavirus (COVID 19) will force many companies to seek the protections afforded under the United States Bankruptcy Code while they fight... Read More »
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is now in effect through December 31, 2020. If you haven’t already posted this notice or distributed it to employees electronically, it’s not... Read More »
In a Special Edition of the Weekly Wright Report: How have things been going for you with work? Are you managing okay? We know you're probably feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Just... Read More »
While Georgia has been the focus of many news stories for its early, aggressive actions to reopen its economy, the data and models suggest that many states will be able... Read More »
by Mollie Caplis | Family Law Attorney Very few brides-to-be imagine themselves walking down the aisle with a face mask on, or only being able to dance with family members... Read More »
In a special edition of The Wright Toolbox: Paycheck Protection Program FAQ for Borrowers - read now COVID-19 and Your Commercial Lease - read now Paycheck Protection Program FAQ for Borrowers The... Read More »
In a Special Edition of the Weekly Wright Report: What day is it? We know you're hanging in there and that these unprecedented times are stressful maybe even overwhelming. That's why... Read More »
As businesses across the country deal with the fallout of COVID-19, all of those affected are certainly looking for ways to maximize the money coming in to keep businesses open... Read More »
by Mollie G. Caplis | Family Law Attorney There are many benefits to settling a family law dispute as opposed to having a judge make a decision at the conclusion... Read More »
Mike Stover and George Bachrach lead this discussion on Tendering a Completion Contractor - audio | presentation Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
In a Special Edition of the Weekly Wright Report: How are you holding up? We know these are unprecedented times and you may be feeling overwhelmed or not sure what steps... Read More »
In light of the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our country and its effect on our daily personal and professional lives, Surety Today is addressing the impact of the... Read More »
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has created upheaval at almost every level of society. With government-mandated shutdowns of non-essential businesses, rising unemployment, social distancing, and news each day that the spread... Read More »
In a special edition of The Wright Toolbox: Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Relief Programs - read now Paycheck Protection Program Loans Under the CARES Act - read now Maryland Small Business COVID-19... Read More »
In a Special Edition of the Weekly Wright Report: Whether this is week 3 or week 1 of quarantine - we have your legal questions covered. See what has been... Read More »
by Mollie Caplis | Family Law Attorney On a recent Sunday morning news program, there was a segment about the rise in sales of puzzles during the COVID-19 pandemic. That... Read More »
On April 1, 2020, the DOL issued temporary regulations implementing the FFCRA. In conjunction with questions and answers issued by the IRS related to the documentation that employers are required... Read More »
Employers cannot simply file a form without having supporting documents to substantiate the additional emergency compensation paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA). According to the... Read More »
by Mary Alice Smolarek | Estates and Trusts Attorney On March 27th, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The CARES Act provides some... Read More »
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the... Read More »
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020. One key aspect of the CARES Act is the introduction of... Read More »
The State of Maryland is taking unprecedented measures to help small businesses weather the current economic storm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the massive relief package being... Read More »
In a Special Edition of the Weekly Wright Report: We know that navigating these times are tricky both with work and at a home, perhaps you are finding yourself having... Read More »
by Frederick L. Kobb | Family Law Attorney The Context The Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc with almost everything in our lives, from work (offices closed), to play (sports seasons and... Read More »
by Mollie G. Caplis | Family Law Attorney As I write this today, I am in Week #3 of working exclusively from home. The acronym, WFH, now has meaning. I... Read More »
COVID-19 has swept the globe leaving a trail of human tragedy and economic destruction along the way. The extent of the economic damage is progressing as rapidly as people are... Read More »
On Monday, March 23, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced new restrictions on Virginia businesses that will go into effect at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The Order... Read More »
Employers everywhere are being forced to make tough choices due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). For many, unfortunately, orders to close nonessential businesses, reduced demand, or concerns related to social distancing have... Read More »
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest, long-term disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters to repair or replace uninsured/underinsured disaster damaged... Read More »
Construction projects (people working in close quarters with not-yet-installed sanitation) can be breeding grounds for germs and viruses in general, but the potential pandemic presented by novel COVID-19, or the... Read More »
Late on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Senate passed a modified version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which was quickly signed into law by President Trump. To help... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Help! My New Employee Just Brought Their Emotional Support Puppy to Work - read now Winning the Get Out of Arbitration Award Free Card -... Read More »
George Bachrach and Mike Stover discuss Resolving Issues Between Multiple Sureties with the Same Principal in Default – Revisiting the “Guiding Claim Procedures” - audio Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: You Might Have Cyber Coverage You Didn’t Know You Had - read now Ban The Box Took Effect In Maryland On February 29,... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Coronavirus: U.S. Government’s Power to Handle a Public Health Crisis - read now Coronavirus: U.S. Government’s Power to Handle a Public Health Crisis Lately, there... Read More »
Lately, there has been no shortage of news surrounding Coronavirus and its potential impact on the United States. When it comes to responding to a public health crisis, who is... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Door Dash - When Individual Arbitration Goes Wrong - read now Up in the AirBnB: Is Your Area Dealing With Short-Term Rentals? - read now Door... Read More »
When working with clients, the WCS Labor & Employment Group is frequently asked to review and rewrite contract forms, employee handbooks, or other human resource documents that the company put... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: When Time Stands Still - read now The Secure Act - read now When Time Stands Still by Michael A. Stover If you... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Ban the Box Takes Effect in Maryland on February 29, 2020 - read now EMPLOYER ALERT: Now One Less Reporting Requirement on Federal EEO-1 Reports... Read More »
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Michael Stover chats with the Fidelity and Surety Law Committee: Chad Schexnayder, Esq. with Jennings, Haug, Cunningham, Carol Smith, Esq. with Dysart, Taylor, Heather Jonczak, Esq. with Carlton Fields - audio Find us... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: The Secure Act - read now The Old Bait And Switch - read now The Secure Act by Michael Gordon Effective January 1, 2020, Congress put in... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: New Year, New IRS Form - read now The Old Bait And Switch - read now New Year, New IRS Form The Internal... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: If You Have Employees in D.C., You Have Another New Set of Labor Requirements - read now The Intersection of Sci-Fi and the Law Where... Read More »
January 23, 2020, Vol. 11 by Marc Campsen ADA: The Basics For Employers The Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of disability. Not... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Child Support: The Extraordinary Medical Expense Component - read now New Year, New Minimum Wage Rates - read now Child Support: The Extraordinary Medical Expense Component... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: The False Claims Act – Qui Tam Actions an Overview - read now DOJ Announces False Claims Act Recoveries in FY 2019 -... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: New Year, New Beer (Laws)! - read now New Year, New IRS Form - read now New Year, New Beer (Laws)! I’ve traveled extensively in my... Read More »
Michael Stover and George Bachrach discuss 2019's Surety Case Law Review - audio | presentation Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Help With Your Weight Loss Resolution - read now A Better Way to “Consciously Uncouple” – Collaborative Divorce - read now Help With Your Weight Loss... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: President Trump Terminates Executive Order Requiring First Right of Refusal for Incumbent Staff - read now Can a Later Contract Automatically Cancel a... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Trying to Combat the Race to the Bottom, the DOD Limits LPTA Contracting Method - read now 5 Tips to Address and Prevent... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Don’t Forget Dec. 31 Deadline for Most Retirees to Take Required Minimum Distributions - read now Don’t Forget Dec. 31 Deadline for Most Retirees to... Read More »
Michael Stover and George Bachrach review The Surety and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan Release and Injunction Provisions. - audio | presentation Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: How to Handle School Bullying - read now How to Handle School Bullying by Thomas Moran Two of my kids were recently involved in a... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Government Over-Inspection Could Be A Breach - read now DOL Issues New Overtime Rule Effective January 1, 2020 - read now GOVERNMENT OVER-INSPECTION... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Holiday Party Liability: Maryland & Virginia - read now Holiday Party Liability: Maryland & Virginia ‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and for companies and businesses... Read More »
November 25, 2019, Vol. 10 by Marc Campsen New Exemptions to Federal Wage Laws Both Maryland wage laws and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) require payment of minimum wage... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: 5 Tips to Address and Prevent Workplace Violence - read now 5 Tips to Address and Prevent Workplace Violence According to a 2019 Society for... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: 2019 GAO Bid Protest Annual Report - read now Virginia Contractors Looking to End “No Limits” Policy - read now 2019 GAO Bid... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: FY 2019 GAO Results Are In- read now How to Pay Yourself More in 2020 - read now FY 2019 GAO Results Are In by... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews A Cornucopia of Surety Issues. - audio | presentation Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Picky, Picky, Picky – Government Over-Inspection Could Be A Breach - read now President Trump Terminates Executive Order Requiring First Right of Refusal for Incumbent... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: When is a law not “The Law?” An Examination of Maryland’s Statute of Repose - read now Don’t Ignore Your Contract Notice Provisions... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Where There's A Will, There's An Estate Attorney - read now Tragically, most people don’t think about estate planning until a serious illness or family... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Trust the Process - read now Trust the Process One of the unintended consequences as the #MeToo movement has swept across the country, is an... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Trying to Combat the Race to the Bottom, the DOD Limits LPTA Contracting Method - read now Trying to Combat the Race to the Bottom,... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Noncompete Agreements Now Illegal For Lower-Wage Maryland Workers - read now Liquidated Damages - read now Noncompete Agreements Now Illegal For Lower-Wage Maryland... Read More »
Mike Stover and Rocco Vespe, P.E. from HKA, A Schedule And Delay Claim Expert, continue the discussion on Surety and Delay Claims - audio Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Playing Your Ball Where it Lies - read now Is 13 the Lucky Number? - read now Playing Your Ball Where it Lies I admit that... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Maryland Court of Appeals Upholds Economic Loss Doctrine- read now Contractual Indemnity Provisions for First Party Attorney’s Fees Are Enforceable? - read now... Read More »
September 27, 2019, Vol. 9 by Marc Campsen Trademarks: Do You Have A Protectable Mark? Following up on Campsen’s Business Blawg Volume VIII (“Trademarks: First-in-time, First-in-right – but where?”) about first-in-time... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: DOL Issues New Overtime Rule Effective January 1, 2020 - read now “They/Them/Theirs or Ze/Hir” - read now DOL Issues New Overtime Rule Effective January 1,... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Succeeding as An All Small SBA Joint Venture - read now Will A Revocable Trust Do For You What You Think? - read now Succeeding as... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: The Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy – An Overview - read now Preference Actions in Bankruptcy - "Zombie Claims" - read now The Automatic... Read More »
Mike Stover and Rich Pledger review the Surety and Delay Claims. - audio Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Cyberattacks in Maryland Now Require New Notices - read now What's In Your Contract? - read now CYBERATTACKS IN MARYLAND NOW REQUIRE NEW... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: HR Mashup - read now HR Mashup Employers may be interested in a few legal developments that have recently occurred. First, as a new school... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Can A Later Contract Automatically Cancel A Prior Contract? It Depends on the Law of Novation - read now Noncompete Agreements Now Illegal for Lower-Wage... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Court Finds FMLA Glitch In Employer’s No-Fault Attendance Policy - read now The Saga of Antonio Brown’s Helmet - read now Court Finds FMLA Glitch In... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Baltimore County Year 2020 Comprehensive Zoning Process (CZMP) - read now Government Contractor Suspended After Data Breach – Insufficient Cyber Security Could Be... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Take This Job and Shove It! - read now Off to College But Are They (and You) Really Prepared for Some of the Hidden Adulting?... Read More »
Mike Stover and Skillforce's Vic Victoriano discuss What The Surety Needs To Know About Leasing Labor - audio Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Landlords, Beware of These New Laws - read now Does Your Workplace Dress Code Policy Discriminate Against Men? - read now Landlords, Beware of These New... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: A Primer on the Davis-Bacon Act - read now Does a Commercial General Liability Policy Cover Defective Work by Others? - read now... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Love and Marriage Take Two: 5 Tips to Prepare for Remarriage - read now Beers Welcome Cheers and Jeers - read now Love and Marriage Take... Read More »
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In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Minimizing Workplace Theft - read now Business Insurance: Do I need D&O? E&O? F&O? (Hint: there is no F&O) - read now Minimizing Workplace Theft Experts offer... Read More »
Mike Stover and Thomas Moran discuss Notice, Conditions Precedent and Prejudice to the Surety Under the A312 (2010) Performance Bond - audio | presentation Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean [minti_divider style="1" icon=""... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Protest Deadline Triggered By Silence - read now Do You Operate A Drone Or Use Drone Services In Your Business? Better Check Your... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: It Is All Fun and Games Until Someone's Eye Gets Poked Out - read now Cyberattacks in Maryland Now Require New Notices - read now It... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: State Contractors, Be Prepared: Maryland's Responsible Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses Act Will Become Law Effective July 1, 2019 - read now... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Installing a Pool? Be Careful Before You Dive In - read now Your Loneliest Employees Are Working From Home - read now Installing a Pool? Be... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Revisiting an Old Problem - read now State Contractors, Be Prepared: Maryland's Responsible Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses Effective July 1 - read now Revisiting... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews Seven Deadly Sins of the Principal with Doug Allen of Forcon International on June 10, 2019. - audio Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean [minti_divider style="1" icon="" margin="5px... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Out of the Ashes - Lessons Can Be Learned -read now Who is Controlling Your Corporate Pocketbook? - read now Out of... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Sorry, I Think You Have the Wrong Number - Social Security No-Match Letters - read now Commissions: When Are They Legally Earned? - read now... Read More »
To view the full article, click here. Reprinted with permission from the June 2019 issue of Claims Magazine. ©2019 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Year 2020 Comprehensive Zoning Process (CZMP) - read now #MarylandToo - Maryland Legislature Drastically Changes State Anti-Harassment Law - read now Year 2020 Comprehensive Zoning... Read More »
March 24, 2019, Vol. 8 by Marc Campsen Trademarks: First-in-time, First-in-right – but where? The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) governs the issuance of federally registered trademarks. Generally, once a... Read More »
by J. Neil Lanzi Every four years in Baltimore County every property owner is eligible to request a change in zoning whether it is classified as residential, commercial, manufacturing or... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Shaken & Stirred—Hazards to Employers When Employees Drink at Work Events - read now The Most Obvious and Overlooked Employee Wellness Program – Positive Morale... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over -read now Department Of Labor Discretionary Suspensions And Debarments Just Became A Whole Lot Easier And... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Can’t We All Just Get Along – Cooperation Clauses in Insurance Policies - read now A Single Person’s Thoughts About the Unthinkable - read now... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews The Surety’s Claims Against the Project Architect on May 13, 2019. - audio | presentation Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: HR Mistakes Happen, Own Up to Them - read now Title VII Discrimination Claims in the Age of Telecommuting - read now HR Mistakes Happen,... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: When Opportunity Knocks, Answer The Door – New Opportunity Zones -read now The New Maryland Minimum Wage After the "Fight for Fifteen"... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Do Workplace Wellness Programs Work? - read now Out of the Ashes— Lessons Can Be Learned - read now Do Workplace Wellness Programs Work? On... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Fourth Circuit Reminds Employers To Treat Workplace Depression With Care - read now When Opportunity Knocks, Answer The Door – New Opportunity Zones - read... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Misery Loves Company; Your Subcontractor's Employees Are Your Problems Too -read now Spring Cleaning Priorities for Your Business - read now Misery... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Department of Labor Discretionary Suspensions and Debarments Just Became a Whole Lot Easier and Faster – That Is Probably Not A Good Thing - read... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews Surety Case Law Updates – audio | presentation Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Misery Loves Company; Your Subcontractor’s Employees are Your Problem Too - read now Misery Loves Company; Your Subcontractor’s Employees are Your Problem Too I... Read More »
For the start of Spring 2019, we take a few moments to ignore the junk piling up in our garages at home and focus on ways to implement the spirit... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Out of State Companies Doing Business In Maryland -read now Buy American Revamp – New Executive Order - read now Out of... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Out of State Companies Doing Business In Maryland - read now Workplace Meeting Complaints- read now Out of State Companies Doing Business In Maryland Recently,... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Retirement Anyone? Be Mindful of Landmines - read now Good Deeds Rewarded as Good Deeds - read now Retirement Anyone? Be Mindful of Landmines by... Read More »
March 22, 2019, Vol. 7 by Marc Campsen UPDATE: Did You Just Hire An Employee Or An Independent Contractor? And Why It Matters. In January, Volume VI of this Blawg addressed the... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: 5 Hiring Danger Zones -read now 2018 GAO Bid Protest Annual Report - read now 5 Hiring Danger Zones While many companies today... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Spring Cleaning Priorities for Your Business - read now Fourth Circuit Confirms That Employee Medical Exams Pose ADA Liability Risk - read now Spring Cleaning... Read More »
Mike Stover and TPeter Fascia, CPA, Esq., LLM and John Tyszka, CPA, with Matson Driscoll & Damico discuss "So What is a Books and Records Investigation – Going Beyond the Numbers."... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Pre-Nuptial Agreements as a Business Value Protection Tool - read now The Importance of Claim Notices and Lien Waivers -read now Pre-Nuptial... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: No “Hellish” Standard For Workplace Harassment Claims - read now The Importance of Claim Notices and Lien Waivers - read now No “Hellish” Standard For... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Pre-Nuptial Agreements as a Business Value Protection Tool - read now A Possible Recalculation of Child Support in Maryland - read now Pre-Nuptial Agreements as... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Should You Tell Your Employees How to Dress? - read now Practice What They Preach - read now Should You Tell Your Employees How to Dress?... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Employer Liability for Harassment Extends to Actions of Customers as Well - read now Who Is An Additional Insured – Are You... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Would You Forego Vacation to Get Student Loan Relief? - read now Buy American Revamp – President Issues New Executive Order - read now Would You... Read More »
Mike Stover and Todd Kazlow, Esq., Darren Fields, and Megan Ford with Kazlow and Fields discuss salvage and recovery– audio Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean [minti_divider style="1" icon="" margin="5px 0px... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: OSHA Top 10 Violations for 2018 - read now Work Environment for MBE Subcontractors is Important - read now OSHA Top 10... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Shout-out to the Entrepreneurial Spirit of My Uber Driver- read now Get a Grip on Your Cyber Security Because the DoD is Beginning Compliance Reviews... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Do You Operate A Drone Or Use Drone Services In Your Business? Better Check Your Insurance Coverage - read now When You Undertake Workplace... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: The Small Business Runway Is Clear For Takeoff - read now What To Do When A Customer Files For Bankruptcy - read... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: McTrademarks Takes a Hit for McDonald’s in the EU - read now Shutdown Squeezes Small Businesses More Than Anticipated - read now McTrademarks Takes... Read More »
January 18, 2019, Vol. 6 by Marc Campsen Did You Just Hire An Employee Or An Independent Contractor? And Why It Matters. Employers often classify workers as “independent contractors” instead of employees. ... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: The Bezos' Divorce - read now Part I of Avoiding Uncontrollable FLSA Lawsuits and How Your Unpaid Wages Can Become PAID - read now... Read More »
January 15, 2019 - by Michael Gordon Deviating from my normal format of taking a question I have received, which I feel may be of general interest and responding to... Read More »
Mike Stover and District Manager of The Vertex Companies, Jay Cabello, discuss Key Factors in Closing Out a Project – audio | presentation Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean [minti_divider style="1" icon="" margin="5px... Read More »
Credit Today featured an article written by Doug Seitz. Read the full article here.
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: 5 Hiring Danger Zones - read now Preference Actions in Bankruptcy – Zombie Claims - read now 5 Hiring Danger Zones While many companies... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: ASBCA Makes Headway - read now DOJ Issues False Claims Act Report For Fiscal Year 2018 - read now ASBCA Makes Headway... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Performance Reviews? - read now Mind Your State Registration - read now Are You... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Upcoming Changes to the Tax Law Affecting Alimony- read now A FMLA Pitfall Story – Not to Be Repeated - read now Upcoming Changes... Read More »
December 18, 2018 - by Michael Gordon We have been publishing these articles based upon questions we receive on a regular basis, and this one is written based upon a... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Right to Work vs. At-Will Employment - What Does it all Mean? - read now Pushing the Envelope Too Far - read now Right... Read More »
Mike Stover and George Bachrach review part two of The Surety and Bankruptcy Preferences – audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: The Accidental Protest - read now Contractual Statutes of Limitations: Are They Enforceable? - read now The Accidental Protest by Michael Stover... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: ASBCA Makes Headway - read now 2018 GAO Bid Protest Annual Report - read now ASBCA Makes Headway The Armed Services Board of Contract... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: No College Degree? No Problem - read now OSHA Top 10 Violations for 2018- read now No College Degree? No Problem. Obtaining a college... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Pay-If-Paid Versus Pay-When-Paid Clauses - read now Fighting for the MBE - read now Pay-If-Paid Versus Pay-When-Paid Clauses by Michael Stover In a typical... Read More »
AIA Baltimore’s Practice Management Committee and Wright, Constable & Skeen present a free 30 minute call-in series on legal and practice issues for architects and construction industry professionals (with available credits).... Read More »
November 20, 2018 - by Michael Gordon I received a call very recently from a client who said to me “I have to have a revocable trust done without delay.”... Read More »
November 16, 2018, Vol. 5 by Marc Campsen Title VII Discrimination Claims in the Age of Telecommuting Over the last decade, the popularity and availability of telecommuting has greatly expanded. As a... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Federal Contractors Get Ready for Government Snooping - read now When Should You Tell An Employee to "Suck It Up"? - read... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Does Your Coverage Give You Cover for Defective Work by Others? - read now Liquidated Damage Clauses - read now Does Your Coverage Give... Read More »
Mike Stover and George Bachrach review part one of The Surety and Bankruptcy Preferences – audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Forgotten Attorney General Opinion May Shield Maryland Employers From Treble - Damage Liability For Overtime Violations - read now Ignorance Can Turn a Small... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: General Contractors Beware Of Being Too Demanding - read now Employer Notice for Background Credit Checks Changed - read now Interviewers And... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Performance Reviews? - read now Cybersecurity for the Non-Cyber Company: Part II - read now Are... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Solid as Sears? Will Your Company Be The Target of a Preference Action? - read now New Regulatory Structure and Regulations for Veteran Owned... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Is A Fire A Cardinal Change? - read now When A Well Written Harassment Policy Is Not Enough - read now Is... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: In Government Contracting, Not All Changes are Inevitable - read now Can a General Contractor Be Too Demanding? - read now Tips for Teaming... Read More »
October 16, 2018 - by Michael Gordon I recently met with an elderly client (my age?) whose main concern was having a will. She equated having a will with having... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Labor Traps in Your Contract - read now Labor Traps In Your Contract Many government contractors are baptized by fire into many of the... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews The Surety and Unions – audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
WCS attorneys look at how Senate Bill 853 is shaking up the construction industry. Watch the recording below (previously shared with ABC National - Baltimore chapter).
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: Teaming Agreements From the Subcontractor’s Perspective - read now Missed It By That Much - read now Employers Beware of Making Automatic... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Potential Big Break for Small Business - read now Federal Contractors Getting Ready for Government Snooping - read now The Thrill of Victory... The Agony of... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: WWR ALERT! Employer FCRA Notice Changing -read now WWR ALERT! Employer FCRA Notice Changing A change was made effective in May which was unknown... Read More »
September 20, 2018, Vol. 4 by Marc Campsen The Wage Lien Law - Maryland's Undercover Wage Remedy In 2013 Maryland enacted a little-known law permitting employees to obtain a lien on an... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: EEOC Releases Latest Data - read now Streamlined Three-Arbitrator Panel Option - read now OFCCP Renewed Focus on Affirmative Action/EEO Compliance - read... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Justin Bieber's Nuptials - read now When Should You Tell an Employee to “Suck it up”? - read now When A Well Written Harassment Policy Is... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: Keep the Foxes Out of Your Henhouse - read now Employer Peace of Mind - read now Freedom of Information Act Faux Pas - read now... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews The Surety and Pay-If-Paid and Pay-When-Paid Clauses – audio | transcript Recommended Resources: (the author gratefully acknowledges and gives credit to the following): 1. BMD Contractors, Inc. v. Fidelity and Deposit... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: It is Time to Address the Potential Impact of Tariffs in Construction - read now Pushing the Government Contracting Officer - read... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: FMLA Forms Updated - read now OFCCP Renewed Focus on Affirmative Action/EEO Compliance - read now FMLA Forms Updated The old FMLA forms provided... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: R-E-S-P-E-C-T Your Heirs - read now Streamlined Three-Arbitrator Panel Option - read now Missed It By That Much - read now R-E-S-P-E-C-T Your Heirs... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: The Surprising Truth of Recording Employers Without Consent - read now Trust But Verify - read now The Surprising Truth of Recording Employers Without... Read More »
In the latest issue of The Wright Toolbox: EEOC Issues "Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment" - read now A Reminder to Read the "Fine Print" in Insurance Policies - read... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: An Important Lesson from Les Moonves and the #MeToo Movement - read now Failure to File a Claim Bars Defense - read now An... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews the Surety and Liquidated Damages - audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
July 26, 2018 “May I change the locks?” – Right to Privacy vs. Spousal Right to Access Q: My spouse moved out but keeps coming back into the house. May... Read More »
July 16, 2018, Vol. 3 by Marc Campsen OVERTIME: "The Basics" and Not So Basic Information Federal and state laws require employers to pay overtime to their employees unless they fall within... Read More »
July 12, 2018 Leaving on a Jet Plane with the Kids? Not so Fast Q: My ex got a good job out of state and wants to move and take... Read More »
Mike Stover and the Guardian Group review the Surety's Use of Drones. Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
The Construction Law Group discussed the newly enacted General Contractor Liability for Unpaid Wages law. This law will have a major impact on the entire construction industry - not just general... Read More »
June 28, 2018 3 Things Not To Do In Your Custody Case Q: What could interfere with my chances of getting custody of my child? The top 3 mistakes that... Read More »
Welcome to the first issue of The Wright Toolbox! You can find out more about this bimonthly newsletter on The Wright Toolbox page. In this issue: When Does Maryland's Construction Trust Statute... Read More »
June 14, 2018 Dads and Divorce - Keeping the Kids Q: Will the court automatically grant custody to my wife (or girlfriend)? Not anymore. Fathers play a critically important role in... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews the Surety and Davis Bacon Act– audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
May 25, 2018 Are Custody Evaluations Worth It? Q: What on earth is a custody evaluation? A: The legal definition of a custody evaluation is a study and analysis of... Read More »
Feature in Maryland Family Law Advocate, a Publication of the Maryland State Bar Association Family & Juvenile Law Section. By: A. Michelle Gomola, Esq. Although there is no law that explicitly... Read More »
May 15, 2018, Vol. 2 by Marc Campsen Covenants Not to Compete and Their Not-So-Uncertain Future in Maryland Covenants not to compete (non-competition clauses) contained in employment contracts are permitted... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews the Surety's Reservation of Rights – audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
May 10, 2018 A Better Way to "Consciously Uncouple" - Collaborative Divorce Q: I want to have a “good” relationship with my spouse after our divorce so that our children... Read More »
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Mike Stover and George Bachrach review the Surety and Set Off Rights: The Bad and the Good – audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
March 15, 2018, Vol. 1 by Marc Campsen Commissions - When Are They Legally Earned? Many employers pay employees, at least in part, by commission in positions ranging from sales clerks... Read More »
Mike Stover and George Bachrach review the Surety v. the IRS – audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
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On October 5,2017, WCS partner Doug Seitz hosted a clinic for 17 colleagues in construction and finance. In groups and 1:1 with mark Helffrich and his team of golf pros,... Read More »
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Governor Larry Hogan Honors Conservationists at Government House More than 100 guests attended a reception Oct. 12 at the Government House in Annapolis to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the... Read More »
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Q. My Company would like to have all applicants for employment submit to a pre-employment physical examination to ensure that they are fit for the position. Is this legal? A. ... Read More »
One of the most common questions employers ask me is – What do I owe my employees in their final paycheck? Employees must be paid for all hours worked, including... Read More »
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I was recently watching a reality TV show called Insane Pools: Off the Deep End, where a company reconstructs a family’s backyard pool into a backyard paradise. It followed the... Read More »
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Wright, Constable & Skeen is proud to again this year support the Fisher House Foundation at its 13th Annual Gala, “The Blue Jean Ball, ” on Saturday, September 23, 2017... Read More »
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A momentary lapse of judgment, a word said in the heat of the moment – these single incidents can now cause big problems for employers. Employers stand warned: More litigation... Read More »
Despite Baltimore City’s ordinance requiring certain questions on employment applications be banned, many employers remain out of compliance. The 2014 law requires that public and private employers with 10 or... Read More »
Media Mention: Business attorney Neil Lanzi is quoted in The Washington Post regarding his client’s getting CIA approval for embargoed screenplay. “A Spy Story Gets CIA’s Green Light,” Washington Post,... Read More »