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How Disaster Loans Become a Disaster
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantWhen Congress quickly passed the CARES Act earlier this year in response to the pandemic, it almost seemed too good to be true. Imagine both houses of such a partisan legislature agreeing on anything in record time. Well, as they say, first impressions sometimes are…
New Maryland Child Support Legislation Creates a Three-Tiered System and Eliminates “The Cliff”
The Maryland legislature passed legislation, which is awaiting the Governor’s signature, that creates a three-tiered system for calculating child support that should help remove the financial motive for parents to battle in court over a few overnights a year. Under the current child support framework in Maryland, 128 overnights are the dividing line between sole…
D.C. Property Management Minute: Short Term Basis Sublets Like Airbnb
When it comes to property management, the District of Columbia has a unique set of laws. Join Billy each week as he gives you advice on dealing with a common property management problem in D.C. and how to quickly solve it.
DC Repayment Plan Requirement Discussion & Guidance
DATE & TIME Monday, June 1st, 202012:00 p.m. – 1:00p.m. Register DC Repayment Plan Requirement Discussion & Guidance The DC Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 is now the law in the District of Columbia and landlords of all sizes are required to offer rent re-payment plans to tenants who qualify. Join Billy Cannon,…
Corporate Diversity and Inclusion: Guidance for Creating or Updating Your Initiative
In light of the recent death of George Floyd, many organizations are pledging or vocalizing their commitment to diversity. Companies like Peloton, Facebook, WarnerMedia and Netflix have taken stances on eradicating discrimination within their workforce, and many have made donations to show their support for these efforts. In addition to an Equal Employment Opportunity statement…
Tuesdays with Todd: What Is a Non-Redeemable or Absolute Judgement
Tuesdays with Todd is a short, weekly video series with tips and important information for the Maryland landlord and property manager. From instructions on filing non-payment to rent suits to steps you need to take to schedule an eviction, Todd puts the pieces together for you to help you be the most informed property manager or landlord.
Read & Share: Visualizing the Countries Most Reliant on Tourism
A major repercussion of the Covid-19 pandemic is the effect on travel and tourism around the world. Forty-four countries rely on it for more than 15% of their total share of employment, with island nations getting hit the hardest. The World Travel & Tourism Council’s infographic shows the countries that depend on travel and tourism the…
Balancing Interests in Family Firms
If surviving a family reunion with your relatives is difficult, imagine coupling that with juggling business concerns. For family-owned businesses, those family dynamics cross over into the boardroom. Careful planning and strategic governance structuring can help to ensure that the business interests continue to grow and develop. When a family business has continued for a…
EEOC Says Employers Cannot Bar Employees with Certain Underlying Conditions from the Workplace Unless they are “Direct Threats”
The EEOC has maintained an FAQ page that highlights many scenarios and questions that employers are facing, or will be facing. The Agency has been updating this page periodically. The latest updates involve the following situation: The CDC identified medical conditions that might place individuals at a higher risk for severe illness should they contract…
Returning to Work: A Review of Employer Essential Documents
Webinar Held Thursday, May 28th1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Watch The Recording As businesses start to reopen and bring employees back, it is important that they proactively put policies and procedures in place to protect their employees and customers and set expectations for the workplace in the “new normal.” Join labor and employment attorneys Russell…
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