January 17, 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 Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
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 by Laura Rubenstein... Read More »
The Daily Record published an article written by Laura Rubenstein. To view the full article, click here.
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 »
Stephen Kaufman chats with David Rice on Why Can't We All Just Get Along AKA Understanding the Millennial Mind Next call... 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 By Don Walsh The Armed Services... Read More »
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Stephen Kaufman chats with Barry Regan on "Claims and the Claim Process - How to Avoid It" Next call is December... 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 »
The Daily Record published an article written by Laura Rubenstein. To view the full article, click here.
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 »
Stephen Kaufman chats with Dr. Chris Salierno on "The Past, Present and Future of Dentistry" Next call is November 20 with... 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 »
WCS partners, Laura L. Rubenstein and Gregory P. Currey, presented a three-part webinar series on sexual harassment in the workplace. Series Information: Wednesday, May 9 - In Light of #MeToo- request access and view... Read More »
In the latest Weekly Wright Report: The Debate Over Unlimited Vacations - read now Labor Traps in Your Contract - read now The Debate Over Unlimited Vacations By Laura Rubenstein... Read More »
The Daily Record published an article written by Laura Rubenstein. To view the full article, click here.
Mike Stover reviews The Surety and Unions – audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
Greg Currey and Doug Seitz look at how Senate Bill 853 is shaking up the construction industry. Watch the recording below (previously shared with ABC National - Baltimore chapter). Any... Read More »
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: Who You Calling A Girl? - read now WWR ALERT! Employer FCRA Notice Changing -read now Who You Calling A Girl? by Laura Rubenstein... Read More »
Stephen Kaufman chats with Linda Miles on "How to Be in the Top 20% of Successful Dentists" Next call is October... 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 »
The Daily Record published an article written by Laura Rubenstein. To view the full article, click here.
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 By Don Walsh The old... 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 Reserve... Read More »
Mike Stover reviews the Surety and Liquidated Damages - audio | transcript Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.
The Daily Record published an article written by Laura Rubenstein. To view the full article, click here.
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 – webinar 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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May 8, 2018 - EDIC Newsletters featuring Steve Kaufman's article: Thinking of Joining a DSO? What to look for before you sign a contract. Graduation is approaching and you are... Read More »
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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The complimentary webinar was presented by Laura L. Rubenstein, Esq. and Gregory P. Currey, Esq. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 10 a.m., discussing the new Maryland Working Families Act and... Read More »
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Winter 2018 – Incisal Edge Magazine featuring B. Casey Crafton and Stephen Kaufman's article: The Expert Witness - House Rules Buying a new place in which to speand your non-dental hours?... Read More »
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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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Fall 2017 – Incisal Edge Magazine featuring B. Casey Crafton and Stephen Kaufman's article: Where There's a Will . . . . . . there’s peace of mind. Anyone under 40... Read More »
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By Laura L. Rubenstein, Esq. Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P October 06, 2017 Q. My Company would like to have all applicants for employment submit to a... Read More »
By Laura L. Rubenstein, Esq. Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P September 13, 2017 One of the most common questions employers ask me is – What do I owe my... Read More »
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Pictured above: John “Old Man” Messner http://lucaslagoons.com/about-us/the-crew/ By Laura L. Rubenstein, Esq. Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P September 6, 2017 I was recently watching a reality TV show called Insane... 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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Yes, A Single Egregious Racially Offensive Term Can Defeat Summary Judgment By Laura L. Rubenstein, Esq. Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P June 5, 2017 A momentary lapse of judgment, a... Read More »
By: Laura L. Rubenstein, Esq. 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... 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 »
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By Michael Gordon, Esq. Recognizing that many families treat pets as family members, Alaska has amended its divorce rules to consider the wellbeing of pets understanding that many people love... Read More »
Spring 2017 – Incisal Edge Magazine featuring B. Casey Crafton and Stephen Kaufman's article: Protect That Idea! By B. Casey Crafton and Stephen Kaufman Want one day to be nominated for an Edison Award?... Read More »
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Lisa Sparks opens doors to the law for underprivileged girls Published in 2017 Maryland Super Lawyers — January 2017 by Beth Taylor It was only a decade ago that Lisa... Read More »
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Charting a course is about more than simply knowing the destination; it’s about anticipating the obstacles and being prepared to overcome them. For over a century, the attorneys of Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP have helped businesses throughout the... Read More »
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Winter 2017 – Incisal Edge Magazine featuring B. Casey Crafton and Stephen Kaufman's article: Keep Calm and Carry On By B. Casey Crafton and Stephen Kaufman Last time, we told you how to avoid... Read More »
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Posted on December 5, 2016 by Elizabeth Lowe Eleven businesses awarded 2016 Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards Eleven Baltimore businesses were recognized for engaging... Read More »
Michael Gordon was awarded the Baltimore City Bar Association’s Paul A. Dorf Memorial ADR Award. for his long and distinguished service in alternative dispute resolution. This award is presented to... Read More »
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We are pleased to announce the relocation and expansion of our Baltimore office to: 7 Saint Paul Street, 18th FloorBaltimore, Maryland 21202 Our new office is only two blocks from... Read More »
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Summer 2016 – Incisal Edge Magazine featuring B. Casey Crafton and Stephen Kaufman's article: Unsealed Complaint By B. Casey Crafton and Stephen Kaufman Tips to help you avoid being hauled in front of your... Read More »
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Aired - Thursday, January 28 - 7:00 pm WMAR / ABC 2 NEW YEAR | NEW YOU - Interview with Ellen Rosenberg and Michelle Gomola. Watch Online >>
1/14/16 - Fred Kobb will be co-presenting on “Skills and Techniques on How to Represent Your Client at a Mediation” to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Bar Association... Read More »
1/20/16 - Fred Kobb will be co-presenting on “ Contribution to Real Estate Expenses: Crawford Credits Old and New, ” to the Family Law Committee of the Baltimore County Bar... Read More »
Meeting with a family law attorney doesn’t have to be unpleasant and stressful. The more you know about what to expect at the initial consultation, the more comfortable and prepared... Read More »
The short term highway-funding bill, passed by both the House and Senate, and signed by President Obama on July 31st, contains a number of tax-related provisions, including changing the due... Read More »
Managing partner and head of WCS' Family Law Group, Frederick L. Kobb, will present at the National Business Institute's CLE on July 28, 2015 in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Kobb will be... Read More »
Michael Stanley will be presenting “Bringing Estate Planning into Focus” on September 22, 2015 at The Catonsville Library from 7-8:30 PM. Mr. Stanley will cover a variety of topics and field questions about... Read More »
Lisa Sparks will be presenting “Drafting and Enforcing "Limitation of Liability" and Other Risk Shifting/Avoidance Clauses” for the Harmonie Group on Thursday, June 18th in Boston, Massachusetts. The Harmonie... Read More »
Jason Potter, Gerard Sunderland and Cynthia Rodgers-Waire will be attending the Surety Claims Institute’s Annual Meeting from June 24-26th at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo,... Read More »
Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP partners George J. Bachrach and Michael A. Stover presented three sessions at the FSLC’s Annual Spring Meeting in La Jolla, California addressing the issues faced... Read More »
Partner Stephen H. Kaufman will be presenting a negotiation seminar at the Annual National Meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics on October 26th this fall. This interactive session is... Read More »
Partner Stephen H. Kaufman will be presenting at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - 2015 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting. This year’s meeting will be on May 4th in San... Read More »
Attorney and UB Adjunct Professor, Lisa D. Sparks will be presenting on “Theories of Law” at the Backpack to Briefcases event at University of Baltimore, Monday April 27th. The Backpack... Read More »
By: Robert W. Hesselbacher, Jr. A recent concurring opinion by Supreme Court Justice Kennedy might provoke reconsideration of whether states can require e-commerce and mail-order businesses to collect use taxes... Read More »
By: Robert W. Hesselbacher, Jr. In North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission, decided February 25, 2015, the United States Supreme Court held that a state licensing... Read More »
James K. Archibald is speaking at the MSBA Annual Meeting held on June 11, 2015. The program itself is titled, "Are You Smarter Than a Law Clerk?" This unique program... Read More »
Jerry Sunderland and Jason Potter will be visiting Tampa, FL from December 4-5 to attend the Surety Claims Institute Board of Directors meeting.
Stephen White will be a speaker on current issues in maritime law at Delaware Small Business Development Center’s Commercial Watermens' Workshop. This informative workshop will address the unique challenges faced... Read More »
On January 22, 2015, WCS attorney Paul Evelius will be a panelist at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Baltimore. The event will shed light on the topic of "Family... Read More »
By Lisa D. Sparks 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... Read More »
By Jason R. Potter 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... Read More »
By Lisa D. Sparks 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,... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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.... Read More »
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... Read More »
Managing Partner, Frederick Kobb and Associate has been selected to participate in the Baltimore Women’s Bar Association Resume Worship for law students at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey... Read More »
The women attorneys at WCS are looking forward to welcoming our next group of “Rosie the Lawyer” students this Fall. The firm started the program last year to introduce female... Read More »
On September 18, 2014, WCS attorneys Mike Stover and Jason Potter will present their paper, entitled “New Standards Affecting The Surety’s Use of Section 523 – Non-Dischargeability in Bankruptcy,” at... Read More »
By Jason R. PotterWright, Constable & Skeen, LLP Under the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Code”), if a debtor, acting as a fiduciary, incurred a debt through defalcation, the debt... Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
While other states have eliminated their estate taxes, Maryland has kept its estate tax for estates in excess of $1,000,000. With the federal estate tax exemption at $5,430,000 for decedent’s... Read More »
Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP’s attorneys, Jerry Sunderland and Jason Potter, are the Co-program Chairs at SCI’s 39th annual meeting to be held during the last week of June at... Read More »
WCS Partner Frederick L. Kobb will be presenting for the National Business Institute (NBI) on June 2nd. Program Overview: Find it Free and Fast on the NetThe "Find it Free and... Read More »
Michael Gordon and Lisa Sparks recently attended Annual Muster to show their support for the Maryland Defense Personnel. On May 3, 2014 the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) held its Annual Muster... Read More »
WC&S attorney, Lisa D. Sparks, will co-present a paper titled, “Ethical and Other Considerations When Settling or Pursuing Your Principal’s Claims” at the spring meeting of the Fidelity and Surety... Read More »
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 »
WCS Partner, Frederick L. Kobb, appeared as a guest lecturer at The University of Baltimore School of Law on April 1, 2014 in Professor Jane Murphy’s Family Law class. During... Read More »
By: Marc A. Campsen The first question facing an attorney after determining to file a lawsuit is: where to file – state or federal court? Although the vast majority of... Read More »
WCS Attorney Mary Alice Smolarek to Participate in the 2014 Law Day for SeniorsSenior Legal Services, a joint program of the Bar Association of Baltimore City and Baltimore Bar Foundation,... Read More »
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 »
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 »
By Meighan Burton Most Baltimore residents (and Americans alike) are well aware that our National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” was penned... Read More »
WCS is sponsoring the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) for their "General Membership and Legislative Event". The event takes place Monday, February 10th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm... Read More »
Mexican customs authorities are cracking down on foreign privately owned vessels in their marinas to ensure proper documentation. By Stephen White Mexico is a popular retirement and vacation destination... Read More »
Posted from the Baltimore Barrister with permission from the Bar Association of Baltimore City. Two recent decisions, one from the U.S. Supreme Court and the other from Maryland’s Court of... Read More »
Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP is a proud sponsor of the 2014 American Heart Association Heart Ball. The event will be taking place on Saturday, February 1 at 6:30pm at the Baltimore Marriott... Read More »
Good sailing is not so much about good conditions as it is about good planning. Ideal weather conditions obviously make sailing much easier and more enjoyable. However, racing sailors can... Read More »
The Maryland Public Information Act provides the general public with access to government procurement records. Losing a government contract to a competitor can feel a bit anticlimactic after all the... Read More »
Power of Attorney documents can be used in specific situations, such as real estate transactions. A Power of Attorney (POA) is a well-known document in many estate plans. It is... Read More »
WCS lawyers Steve White and Meighan Burton from the Maritime & Transportation group of the firm will be featured speakers at the Watermen's Business Program sponsored by the Maryland Sea Grant Program of the... Read More »
Rosie the Lawyer: Third Session Recap The third installment of the Rosie the Lawyer program was held on November 6th at the Baltimore City Courthouse Museum. (more…)
WCS attorneys David W. Skeen, Esquire and Meighan G. Burton, Esquire were recently featured in the Federal Bar Association, Maryland Chapter Newsletter. The featured article, "What Is Admiralty Law?" is available... Read More »
Mary Alice Smolarek was featured on "Midday with Dan Rodricks" on Wednesday, October 9th during a program called Rebels at the Bar. The program focused on the history and continuing... Read More »
Wright, Constable & Skeen would like to congratulate Marc Campsen for his recent authorship of A Surety’s Liability on a Supersedeas Bond. Mr. Campsen was invited to present the information at the... Read More »
The Importance of Being a “Vessel” Under Maritime Law: Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach Florida David Skeen, Partner at Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P has been practicing admiralty law... Read More »
WCS attorneys Gerald P. Sunderland and Jason R. Potter will be Co-Chairing the Surety portion of the 38th Annual Meeting and Seminar to be held at The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay... Read More »
In Mitek Systems, Inc. v. U.S. Services Automobile Association, a Delaware federal court has held that a forum-selection clause in a licensing agreement does not prevent a court in a... Read More »
In Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc. v. GP Consulting, LLC, Virginia Supreme Court has enforced a covenant not to compete in the context of a federal government contract. The contract at... Read More »
In Campusano v. Lusitano Construction LLC, the Court of Special Appeals has held that that a “four-factor economic reality test for ‘control’” governs whether a corporate officer can be held... Read More »
In Falls v. 1CI, Inc., the Court of Special Appeals has held that a company’s former CEO is required to arbitrate his claim that the company violated Maryland’s Wage Payment... Read More »
In CR-RSC Tower I, LLC v. RSC Tower I, LLC, Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals has held that certain defendant landowners were not entitled, as part of an effort to... Read More »
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In Lumbermens Mutual Casualty v. United States, the Court of Federal Claims entered a substantial judgment in favor of a performance and payment bond surety for impairment of collateral and... Read More »
Published in the Maryland Bar Journal Volume XLIII, Number 4, July/August, 2010. Imagine your client, a United States based engineering company, asking you to draft documents for a joint venture with... Read More »
In order to prove a claim of legal malpractice, a plaintiff, no differently than in other cases alleging negligence, must prove the existence of a duty, breach of that duty,... Read More »
A reverse mortgage or Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is not new, but it is something that you may have heard much more about recently. It is a mechanism that... Read More »
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Article 49B of the Maryland Code prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,sex, national oigin, age,disability,marital status,sexual orientation and/or genetic status. Until now, the law has permitted... Read More »
Trading Warranties (also called Navigation limits) can be found in almost every marine insurance policy. A typical yacht policy navigation warranty states: “This policy provides coverage when the ‘insured yacht’ is being... Read More »
While Latin is often referred to as a “dead language” it is still alive and well in the ancient principles of marine insurance. In particular, the doctrine of uberrimae fidei... Read More »
In my Article in the June/July 1999 issue of this Newsletter I discussed the “Special Compensation” that is now available under the Salvage Convention of 1989 (adopted in the U.S.... Read More »
In many cases salvage operations are a cooperative venture conducted by more than one Salvor. Salvors may work together at the same time or may work consecutively toward their ultimate... Read More »
Contrary to popular belief, a contract of marine towage does not create a bailment. Case law has long established that he owner of the boat being towed is not a... Read More »
Now that you have successfully saved a vessel from almost certain destruction by a marine peril, what do you do next? More importantly, how will you ensure that funds will... Read More »
The scope and characteristics of the salvage lien are often misunderstood. Hopefully this article will shed some light on this complex legal concept, which underlies virtually all claims for a... Read More »
The concept of “Life Salvage” is one of the most confusing principles of salvage law. Hopefully this short article will cast aside some of that confusion and clarify the concept.... Read More »
If you hold a Captain´s license, you may want to pay close attention to this article. The U.S. Coast Guard has recently exhibited what can only be described as a... Read More »
To the professional salvor, the principle of “No cure - No pay” is one of the most inequitable rules to be adopted by the admiralty courts. Under this principle, the... Read More »
Whether a boatowner knows it or not, there are two occasions upon which he will warrant to his marine insurer that his vessel and all of its appurtenances are in... Read More »
While many rules of maritime law originated in ancient times and have been passed along through the ages, there are other rules that have suddenly arisen as the result of... Read More »
The cost of health care has made health insurance a critical necessity for most families. In an intact family, generally at least one spouse will have health insurance coverage provided... Read More »
Property found in or near the water may take many forms - from a derelict vessel found drifting on the current, to a whale or lump of ambergris washed up... Read More »
Near the end of the 2000 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed a bill that significantly expands the class of individuals that are exempt from paying Maryland inheritance tax.... Read More »
The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland recently affirmed a few understood yet not entirely verified rules of law relating to the establishment and enforcement of mechanic’s liens brought by... Read More »
Every year, hundreds of boaters discover first-hand the difference between contract towing and salvage. In many cases, the discovery is made when the surprised boat owner receives a bill for... Read More »