You have probably heard that you need to protect your intellectual property but what does that mean? Here is a short guide of the different types of intellectual property and how to protect them. Copyright. A copyright protects your rights when you create something in a way that can be copied and shared –…MORE
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Our clients often ask us for advice when planning the termination of an employee. Others ask for our advice after a terminated employee has threatened to sue them. As with most things, a little forethought can avoid a lot of headaches. In defending employment cases, I have learned to think ahead to how a termination…MORE
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Montgomery County Council adopted new and revised Zoning Ordinance regulations making it easier to secure permits for an accessory apartment unit for most agriculturally or residentially zoned properties. Under the revised County Zoning Ordinance, homeowners who previously would have been subject to a conditional use process to secure “Attached Accessory Apartment” or “Detached Accessory Apartment”…MORE
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The following are some of the many new laws that will go into effect in Maryland on October 1, 2018, which are of interest to home builders in Maryland. Chapter 778 (House Bill 239) – Prince George’s County – Sales of Residential Real Property – Community Amenities – Advertising. This legislation requires home builders in…MORE
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Much is being made of the use of the so-called “archaic” word “Lodestar”, a 14th century word used by an anonymous op-ed penned by an anonymous White House official critical of the President, according to the Washington Post. The word lodestar is not a mystery to lawyers, however. As recently explained by the Court…MORE
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Have you received a notice in the mail from a company advising you to purchase coverage for the water and sewer pipes on your property? Many homeowners do not realize that any damage to the water and sewer lines that run from their home to the water and sewer connections in the public right-of-way are…MORE
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Recently our firm assisted a client with a devastating problem. The company discovered that their CFO, who had been in his position for more than 10 years, had fraudulently stolen over $750,000.00 through electronic funds transfers. The CFO had acquired great responsibility. The owner-operators believed he was loyal and honest, and they allowed him great…MORE
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A recent case from the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland underscored the growing trend by courts across the country to limit the application of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. These agreements, typically referred to as “restrictive covenants”, are integral to many employment agreements. Restrictive covenants in employment contracts serve as a means of assuring the…MORE
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Choosing the people to whom you want to assign responsibility in case the worst happens is a stumbling block that keeps many of us from creating estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Who should my executor be? Who could manage money for kids who will be my heirs? Who would…MORE
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The recently passed federal tax legislation raised questions and concerns for many people. The final word is still out on the implications, but here are a few observations about how the changes might come into play in the kind of family law issues that I help my clients navigate on a daily basis.* Alimony taxation…MORE
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