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Pregnancy Accommodations Law In Delaware

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Under the Delaware Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act, employers must provide reasonable accommodations to female employees related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, to the extent the accommodation can be made without imposing an undue hardship on the business. The Act therefore mirrors the…

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D.C. Property Management Minute: What You Need to Give an Applicant to a Residential Property in D.C

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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Southern District of New York Finds Lack of Jurisdiction in Genocide and Expropriation Case Where Plaintiffs Could Not Assert Exceptions Under FSIA

Rukoro v. Federal Republic of Germany, 17-cv-62, March 6, 2019, Swain, J. Judge Swain, in a thorough decision that retells the horrors of the German empire’s brutal reign and genocide of thousands of Ovaherero and Nama people in South West Africa, now modern-day Namibia between 1885 to 1909, addressed the question of when a plaintiff…

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Read Delete: St. Patricks Day

The Irish holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, is celebrated all over the world. It’s often thought that the first-ever St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in New York City in 1763 by Irish soldiers serving in the British army. However, more recent research claims the first-ever parade occurred in 1601 in St. Augustine, Florida. Continue reading to…

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The Weekly Scenario: Can I max out both my IRA and 401(k) this year?

Question: Can I max out both my IRA and 401(k) this year?

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2019 Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law Updates

    On February 28, 2019, Virginia’s governor signed into law seven bills affecting landlords in Virginia.  Each of these laws goes into effect on July 1, 2019.  Several other bills have been passed by the Virginia House and Senate during the 2019 Virginia Legislative Session and are currently awaiting the governor’s signature to become…

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The Monday Morning Minute: Can a Pit Bull be an Emotional Support Animal?

Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Check out today’s The Monday Morning Minute

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The Clash of Disability Rights and Title IX in Our Public Schools

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. This means that all public high schools and middle schools (as well as elementary schools) must comply with Title IX. Under Title IX, public schools are required to protect students from sexual harassment and sexual assault….

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Saturday Side Bar: Music, Tennis, and Side Hustle Motivation

“In case you haven’t gathered, I am a musician and a tennis enthusiast who just happens to be a lawyer. That’s why the conversation I had on Wednesday was so interesting.” Presenting another Saturday Side Bar!

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Fit, Finance and Culture Are Crucial in Recruiting and Retaining Lateral Hires

Regardless of their size or geographic presence, firms are faced with higher expenses driven by technology advances, increased client sophistication, and the corresponding challenges of increased security (of documents and communications) needs.

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