Articles

by Elizabeth Bowery

Starting a new business: Deciding the type of business entity to establish

One of the first decisions a new business owner faces is choosing the best type of business entity to establish....

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by Steve Lewicky

Structuring the Purchase or Sale of a Business: Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale

There are three ways to structure the purchase or sale of a business: As a sale of a corporation’s stock or of a...

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by Samantha Chan

The Americans With Disabilities Act Requires Employers to Offer Reasonable Accommodations to Employees with Disabilities

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Maryland law require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to...

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by David Hisle

Maryland Has Lowered the Age of Court Jurisdiction Over Juvenile Cases

In Maryland, anyone under the age of 18 is considered a child / juvenile. Children who are charged with and/or...

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by Steve Lewicky

Subcontractors Can Make a Project Owner Pay for Services and Materials Provided by the Subcontractor on a Construction Project, When Payment is not Received from the General Contractor

Construction projects almost always involve framers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, drywall installers, and...

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by Steve Lewicky

Protection of Shareholders in Family Businesses and Close Corporations

Family businesses often organize themselves as “close” corporations.  The benefits of doing so include: (1) a...

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by David Hisle

Maryland Drinking & Driving Laws

Drinking and driving in the State of Maryland is illegal. There are two types of impaired driving offenses: (1)...

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by Steve Lewicky

Maryland Law Requires Compensation Transparency In Job Postings & Allows Employees To Discuss Their Compensation With Fellow Employees

Effective on and after October 1, 2024, Maryland has updated its Equal Pay for Equal Work Law.  The revised statute...

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by Steve Lewicky

If You Have An Ownership Interest In A Business, You May Be Required To Register Your Ownership With The Federal Government

Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act in 2021, establishing an affirmative reporting requirement if you...

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