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When people in Maryland consider their estate planning options, the fallback strategy is generally a will. This is the simplest way to ensure their property goes where they want it to go. However, for many, it might not be the ideal way to go about it. Depending on...
Running a business in Maryland comes with its fair share of challenges. When a legal dispute emerges, whether with a partner, vendor or competitor, it can quickly become more than just a nuisance. Understanding how these conflicts can limit your company's long-term...
Maryland is what is called an employment “at-will” state. As such, the idea of an employment contract may strike some people as a bit counter-intuitive. Depending on how they are drafted, a contract may limit a Maryland business’s legal right to terminate an employee...
You have many estate planning options at your disposal. Amongst them is the use of various trusts. These entities are managed by an individual appointed to adhere to the trust’s terms and are typically named by the individual who created the trust. Given the...
In many instances, you’ll want to ensure you have a strong record that justifies an ultimate adverse employment action taken against a worker. Of course, there will always be instances where egregious action requires a swift response on your part, but if an employee...
Nuclear verdicts are jury decisions that award a civil plaintiff at least $10 million. Formerly rare enough to attract significant attention, and skepticism, nuclear verdicts are becoming more common and more significant. As a result, some have more recently used the...
Maryland residents who have taken the time and effort to create an estate plan have done a wise thing. It is a crucial part of being fully prepared for the future. Many people have exchanged hard feelings and extended disputes over a loved one’s assets after they are...
So, you’re ready to embark on an entrepreneurial endeavor. As you do so, there’s a lot to think about, including the name of your business, where you’ll set up shop, who you’ll hire to help handle daily operations and what your marketing plan will look like. But...
Traditionally, contracts were signed with wet ink and in person. However, in our modern electronic age, many deals close with a click or a tap. And, for some, they wonder whether those e-signatures carry the same legal weight as a wet-ink signature. Can e-signatures...
When you are crafting your business, there is a lot of paperwork, and there is, sometimes, a want to skip things or streamline. And, one item that some new business owners want to skip is the operating agreement. After all, handshake agreements are fine, right? Not...