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Courts Treat Pets as Personal Property in Divorces, and that is Unlikely to Change Anytime Soon in Maryland
In divorces in Maryland, pets are treated as mere personal property. In other words, the Court is not going to put a visitation schedule in place for a pet if the parties are unable to agree on who gets the pet. At most, the Court will determine the value of the pet and perhaps award…
LawMatters – June 2021
LawMatters – June 2021 Welcome to the June 2021 edition of LawMatters. This month we bring you information on a number of timely topics including: The SEC’s enforcement action against the Fab Five Biometric data privacy NLRA considerations in the workplace Termination of COVID-19 emergency orders And read on for more information about upcoming…
Expanded Rights for Employees with Disabilities in Virginia – Effective July 1
COVID-19 has changed the landscape surrounding employee illness and disability. However, Virginia’s 2021 expansion of its Human Rights Act (VHRA) is not directly linked to COVID (although may apply depending on the nature of the employee’s condition). As a result, on July 1, 2021, employers in Virginia will have additional obligations to employees with actual…
OK at Work: COVID-19 State of Emergency Orders are Being Terminated
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss what is in store for employers now that most states, including Maryland, are in the process of eliminating COVID-19 restrictions. In Maryland, Governor Hogan announced that most COVID-19 restrictions will conclude on July 1st with any remaining orders ending 45 days…
Recent Case Makes Clear that Guardians in Maryland Cannot Change Beneficiary of Life Insurance Policy of Ward Without Prior Court Order
There is a saying that is common among guardianship attorneys, namely: “When in doubt, let the Court sort it out.” In other words, if the guardianship statutes or rules do not specifically allow you to do something, get a court order blessing your action in advance. The recent case of United Bank v. Buckingham, 472…
Distressed Real Estate and COVID-19 – The Future is Here, Act Now
While COVID-19 restrictions and moratoriums may be coming to an end, COVID-19’s impact on real estate will continue to unfold. Landlords and tenants must still follow best practices: in short, know your contract, know your rights and remedies, and analyze the effect and cost of exercising those rights and remedies on your business and relationships. …
The Weekly Scenario: The Importance of Digital Assets in an Estate Plan
When creating an estate plan, it is important to consider how to deal with your digital assets. Technology is constantly evolving, and so what constitutes a digital asset now may evolve into something completely different in a few years. What are some common examples of digital assets? Social media accounts Digital copyrights or trademarks…
Who Gets the Dog?
“But who gets the dog?” This is a question I get often. In a situation like divorce, deciding where the dog will go can be tricky, as animals often feel like part of the family. And while just a few states (Alaska, Illinois, and California) have treated dog ownership disputes like custody cases, in most…
Five Phases of a Deal from a Sell-Side Perspective: Letter of Intent
Congratulations, you’ve received a letter of intent (LOI) to sell your business. What is your next step? Do you sign it because the valuation seems fair and the letter states the terms are not binding? Or do you ask your advisors, especially your legal counsel, to fully review? If you picked option two, you are…
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