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Employer Refresher: Meal and Rest Breaks

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantAs we roll into summer, many food and retail businesses are hiring summer staff. As seasonal businesses hire new employees, and as the weather gets warmer, a question that employers are almost guaranteed to face is: When can I take my break? This blog is…

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The Weekly Scenario: Virtual Maryland Wills and Trusts

Effective April 21, 2022, people can now sign their Maryland Wills and Trusts virtually. Senate Bill 36 is new legislation initiated in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; in passing this legislation, Maryland will join several other states that permit electronic wills. To execute a valid Will in Maryland, an individual has to sign…

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“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda (famous baseball coach)

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda (famous baseball coach)   Recently, my wife and I attended the Kentucky Derby (see our picture, don’t we look great 😊).  Rich Strike, a longshot, won the race.  Most thought this horse had no chance (myself included).  However, if you…

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When to File for Divorce in Maryland

Many people looking to file for divorce don’t know where to start or how urgently they should proceed with the filing. Some couples, in the emotionally-charged act of separating from one another, make the mistake of jumping straight into filing without considering all of their options. Generally speaking, it’s best if the parties can work…

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The Essential Elements of a Well-Written Child Custody Agreement

When parents break up, child custody becomes one of the most important issues to resolve. A child custody agreement is a document that outlines who will have physical and legal custody of the child, as well as parenting rights for the other parent. It is essential that this agreement be written clearly in order to…

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Cryptocurrencies and NFTs in Equitable Distribution

What are cryptocurrencies and NFTs? Cryptocurrencies and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are digital assets that are subject to equitable distribution. They are assets that may have significant value and should not be overlooked when pursuing your equitable distribution claim. They also can be used as a mechanism for hiding assets from a spouse, the spouse’s attorney…

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Traveling with Toddlers on Planes

Here are nine tips for traveling with Toddlers in today’s world: Be prepared for dirty objects that find their way to your toddler. Bring along plenty of sanitizing wipes and keep them within easy reach. Pack at least two extra outfits as, sometimes, one is just not enough. Ask every flight attendant and gate agent…

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OK at Work: How Recessions Influence the Workplace

This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the potential for an increase in legal disputes during a recession. With scarcity often comes conflict related to contract compliance, both regarding payment terms and delivery. Issues that parties would easily resolve without resorting to litigation could be more likely to escalate and…

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What are the Top 5 Questions High Asset Individuals Ask about Divorce?

Divorce is never an easy process, no matter how much money you have. No one gets married thinking divorce may be in their future, no matter what the current divorce statistics show.  When you are a wealthy couple, some people assume the money you share will decrease the likelihood of your marriage failing, but it’s…

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Read & Share: The E.U. is Streets Ahead of the U.S. in Electric Vehicle Uptake

The E.U. is Streets Ahead of the U.S. in Electric Vehicle Uptake   The best-selling EV may hail from the United States, but when it comes to uptake among the domestic population, the U.S. is trailing Europe by some distance. As this infographic using Statista Mobility Market Outlook data illustrates, Tesla has its biggest potential customer base in Europe…

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