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Healthy Businesses Lead to Successful Sales: Business Ownership Maintenance is Key
What does getting your car its annual safety inspection and selling a business have in common? More than seems obvious. Many states require annual safety inspections for vehicles. Maryland is one of the states that does NOT have this annual safety inspection. In Maryland, your vehicle does not need to be safety inspected until you…
Housing Voucher Programs and What You Need to Know About Them
In previous newsletters, I have discussed inflation and the rising costs of housing statewide and the effects it has had on individuals, as well as the call for legislation concerning rent control and other renter protections. Keeping on trend, in this blog post, I will be discussing what has been termed “income source discrimination.” Income…
Government Shutdown and Immigration Impacts 2023
Once again, the federal budget impasse in Congress is getting closer to a Government shutdown if an agreement is not met before September 30, 2023. If no legislation is passed by that date, then another Government shutdown is inevitable. Last-minute deals and short-term funding agreements have been used in recent years to keep the government…
OK at Work: How Businesses Can Avoid Lengthy and Expensive Legal Battles
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss proactive strategies for avoiding lengthy and expensive legal battles and what businesses should consider before filing suit. When pursuing a lawsuit, whether you have a winnable case is only one of many considerations. It is also important to assess things like collectability and…
The Maryland Department of Commerce Will Launch The License Application Assistance Reimbursement Grant in January 2024
The Cannabis Business Assistance Fund (“CBAF”) is a financing resource operated by the Maryland Department of Commerce (“DOC”) to provide grants and loans for small businesses, including small, minority-owned, and woman-owned businesses in entering the adult-use cannabis industry. Yesterday, the DOC announced the availability of the License Application Assistance Reimbursement Grant for eligible applicants who…
Handwritten Wills and the Couch Cushions that Hide Them
No doubt, the basic scenario plays out every day across America. An elder loved one passes, and an adult child or children are left to deal with an estate and no plan in place — or at least no apparent plan. What to do with mom’s comfy chair? How much is that old couch worth?…
Buyer Beware: What Homebuyers Should Know About Latent Defects
With “home buying season” now firmly in the rearview mirror, first-time home buyers and repeat buyers alike are continuing to settle into their new homes. For first-time homebuyers, in particular, the task of purchasing a home can easily and understandably appear to be a daunting one—to say the least. Many first-time homebuyers have genuine fears…
Show me the Money: Three Important Employee Pay Requirements
Perhaps nothing in work is more fundamental except pay. Employees expect to be paid properly – and employers face significant risk and consequences if correct payment does not occur. The Department of Labor’s recent proposed rule change relating to overtime has many implications for employers seeking to award overtime pay in a compliant manner. While…
OK at Work: Department of Labor’s Increased Salary Threshold Proposal
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the Department of Labor’s proposed increases to the standard salary level for exempt-white collar exemptions and the total annual compensation requirements for the “highly compensated employee.” If enacted, these changes would impact a significant number of employees nationwide. Listen to learn more about…
Estate Planning for Professional Athletes: The Playbook for Success on and off the Field
Professional athletes are no strangers to the limelight, but beyond the enthusiastic cheers of the fans lies the need for careful planning that extends far beyond their playing days. Estate planning can easily be forgotten amid the hustle and bustle of a rigorous training schedule and a busy sports season. In this article, we will…
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