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Analysis of Maryland Senate Bill 508
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Background Information The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of the plant, including all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that does not exceed…
Secure 2.0 Act of 2022
Attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Scott Tippett discuss extensive changes to the 2019 Secure Act, collectively called the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022. The Secure 2.0 Act increases the options for employers and employees regarding retirement plans and outcomes and adds additional compliance considerations for companies. In this informative legal update, Sarah and Scott discuss: Automatic…
Virginia’s 2023 Wage Hike – New Year, New Minimum!
Virginia is one of nine jurisdictions en route to a $15 minimum wage (or higher) by 2026. As it is, Virginia is one of nearly 30 states to affect an increase this year. The first of the year saw the Commonwealth’s previous minimum of $11 per hour — which had only gone into effect at…
2023’s Funniest Valentine’s Day Messages
This Valentine’s Day, I hope you’ll treat yourself to a bit of fun with what I think might be 2023’s Funniest Valentine’s Day Messages. Practicing family law for almost three decades, and being married to a fellow family law attorney for so long, has given me a somewhat jaded view of this remarkably commercialized holiday,…
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Submits Second Certified Question to California Supreme Court On COVID-19 Related Insurance Coverage
On February 7, 2023, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (“9th Circuit”) sent a certified question to the California Supreme Court on an issue in a pending case relating to insurance coverage for COVID-19-related business shutdowns. This is the second time within the past 45 days that the 9th Circuit has done so, having…
OK at Work: What You Should Do in a Business Crisis
Business emergencies rarely come at a convenient time and can be scary and time-consuming. Getting counsel and other experts involved in assessing and addressing the issues at hand is the key to recovering quickly and limiting the damage. On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss how companies can best utilize…
DIY Divorces Recap
There’s a lot to be said for embracing a do-it-yourself (DIY) ethos. DIYers develop useful skills, sometimes discover new hobbies, and often save a great deal of money. But while plenty of DIY projects can reduce upfront costs and bring personal fulfillment, there are some things you should never, ever do yourself…
Read/Delete: The Best Among Greats
Read/Delete: The Best Among Greats In many sports, there is an ongoing (and often heated) debate about who should be considered the GOAT (Greatest of All Times) in that respective discipline. Whether it’s Federer vs. Nadal vs. Djokovic, Messi vs. Ronaldo (although it’s not even undebated who the greatest Ronaldo is), or Joe Montana…
OK at Work: Preparing to Sell or Buy a Business
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss what employers should consider when preparing their business for sale or buying a business. Potential buyers will want to examine a company’s employment practices as part of any transaction and look for certain agreements, like confidentiality and IP agreements with employees. Listen to…
Validity & Enforceability – Don’t Make These Mistakes in Your South Carolina Prenup
A prenuptial agreement, as I’ve previously discussed, is a legal contract negotiated and executed by two people during their engagement. This type of contract outlines each person’s financial assets and debts, along with their responsibilities and rights during the marriage. The purpose of the document is to clearly define what will happen to their assets…
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