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Coronavirus – Employment and Regulatory Implications to Lenders [Webinar]

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant LIVE WEBINAR HELD Tuesday, March 17, 2020at 12:00 pm Coronavirus – Employment and Regulatory Implications to Lenders   About On March 10, New York became the first state to require lenders to submit a coronavirus contingency plan. Lenders must be prepared to have plans…

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D.C. Property Management Minute: What is a Notice of Infraction (NOI) Process?

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.

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5 Things Your Property Management Company Should Be Doing to Prepare for the Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has people around the world taking precautionary measures in an effort to decrease the spread of and risks from the coronavirus. Residents in an apartment complex and employees and customers of businesses in commercial properties tend to come into close contact with others daily. Landlords, building owners, and property management companies should…

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Read & Share: Coronavirus Best Practices for Business Owners

    The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has many feeling uneasy as the potential risk seems to grow. As business owners, the virus poses as a large threat as well. While it may be challenging to run business as usual, there are a handful of things that your business, including employees, clients, vendors, and yourself can…

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Tuesdays with Todd: Don’t Include Late Fees in Your Lawsuits

Tuesdays with Todd is a weekly, one-minute, 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.

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 14, the House passed emergency legislation to assist with paid sick leave during the pandemic. The Senate is expected to vote this week, but the President has expressed his support for the bill. The provisions will go into effect 15 days after the date of enactment and expire on December 31, 2020. Below…

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Under the Initial Version of the “Coronavirus Relief Bill,” Most Employers Will Be Required to Provide Paid Leave to its Employees

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of workplace challenges for employers and their employees.  In an effort to address some of these challenges, Congress is in the process of implementing emergency measures.  On Friday, March 13, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.  However, the House of Representatives will issue…

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How to Stop Unsolicited Marketing Calls and Make Money in the Process | Part Four

A Guide to Starting a Self-Represented Lawsuit in New York Prepare your Lawsuit   Step 5. Calculate your damages (“Show me the money”): The TCPA provides that a private party can bring an “action based on a violation of this subsection or the regulations prescribed under this subsection” and “recover for actual monetary loss from…

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Delaware Court of Chancery Refuses to Enforce Liquidated Damages Clause in Non-Competition Agreement

In a recent decision, the Delaware Court of Chancery refused to enforce a liquidated damages clause in a non-competition agreement between an employer and its former employee.  In Lyons Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Kelly Wark, et al., C.A. No. 2017-0348-SG (Jan. 28, 2020) the clause mandated that the former employee, Ms. Wark, pay liquidated damages…

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Saturday Side Hustle: COVID-19 and America’s Small Businesses

In view of what is happening globally and locally in response to the coronavirus, I thought it would be a good idea this week to share something topical in that regard. A hearing, The Impact of Coronavirus on America’s Small Businesses, was held on Tuesday of this week by the House Committee on Small Business….

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