Most developers and builders of homes in residential subdivisions and condominiums know they must provide purchasers with certain disclosures at the time of contract and they prepare such disclosures for their initial sales. But many forget to update or amend their disclosures as the development progresses and information in the initially prepared disclosures changes over…MORE
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The new Maryland employer survey for reporting sexual harassment settlements is now open on the website of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR). Context Maryland was one of the 32 state legislatures to consider #MeToo legislation in the 2017-2018 legislative cycle. Across the country, approaches to addressing workplace harassment include restricting confidentiality agreements, restricting…MORE
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Final decisions made by the Montgomery County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission can be appealed within a specific statutory timeframe to the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. The Maryland Rules set specific timelines for an appellant in ordering transcripts, issuing notices, and preparing written memoranda to argue your case. The…MORE
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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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