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More than 40 Years Later, the Unresolved Question in Lipsky Remains Up for Debate
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantCan you rely on allegations contained in a separate, unadjudicated proceeding to make your own case in court? That question, first considered by the Second Circuit over 40 years ago in Lipsky v. Commonwealth United Corp., remains unresolved to this day. Some courts interpret the…
Pinnacles: Janice Tippett, Owner of Millennium Marketing Solutions
Janice Tippett is the owner of Millennium Marketing Solutions, a full-service marketing agency based in Maryland. For over 25 years, Millennium has provided creative and strategic solutions to clients in various industries such as property management, healthcare, recreation, hospitality, and government contracting. The agency’s services include marketing strategy development, search engine optimization, email marketing, graphic…
Business Women’s Network
The Business Women’s Network of Howard County kicked off its schedule celebrating two of its long-term members, Karen Pitsley and April Force Pardoe. Karen, the owner of Transforming Architecture, and April, the owner of April Force Pardoe Interiors, have each recently celebrated 10 years in business. They shared with the group, the value of BWN…
How do Employers Handle Unreported Sexual Harassment Claims?
Once again, sexual harassment is top of mind as the confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh continue. The allegations asserted against Judge Kavanaugh are from incidents that the women allege occurred 10 or more years ago. Statistics show that the vast majority of sexual harassment occurrences remain unreported, even during the current #MeToo movement. Given the…
Friday Factoid Quiz: Sound Marks
While September is a great time for leaves falling, sweater-wearing, apple-picking weather, what you might not know is that it’s also Classical Music Month. To mark the occasion, test your knowledge of these musical sound marks, each of which is registered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) [quiz-cat id=”64934″] If you have…
LawMatters – September 2018
Change is in the air — and we’re not just talking about the changing hues of fall foliage. Between new legislation, advances in technology, extreme weather phenomena, emerging economic opportunities, and the shifting political climates, businesses and households throughout the United States are undergoing many changes and uncertainties. When life comes at you quickly, the attorneys…
Supported Decision-Making: A Less Restrictive Alternative to Guardianship
Supported Decision-Making is gaining traction as a tool to promote the retention of decision-making rights for some people with disabilities who might otherwise be the subject of a guardianship proceeding. As of May 5, 2018, the D.C. Disability Services Reform Amendment Act of 2018 became effective, allowing a person who needs assistance with decision-making to…
CEOminutes: Corina Morga, President & Owner of C.R. Services
Corina Morga is the President and Owner of C.R. Services, a provider of competitive commercial and government cleaning services throughout the Baltimore and Washington, DC community. She is also the President of the Greater Baltimore Regional Chapter (GBRC) of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MDHCC). Launched in 2017, the GRBC supported the MDHCC’s mission…
Changes to Uniform LLC Act May Have Unexpected Impact
As Published in Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Recently enacted changes under the Pennsylvania Uniform Limited Liability Company Act will have a dramatic impact on the governance of limited liability companies (LLCs) in Pennsylvania. The act took effect on April 1, 2017, and because LLCs are the most frequently used legal entity, it is…
The Weekly Scenario: “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” and the Ability to Re-characterize Roth IRA Conversions
Question: Has the ability to re-characterize Roth IRA conversions changed under the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”? Answer: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated the ability to re-characterize Roth IRA conversions (starting January 1, 2018). 2018 will be the last year that an individual can undo a Roth IRA conversion (Roth IRA conversions after December 31, 2017…
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