Rental Property Maintenance: Is DIY the Best Approach?
- November 9, 2015
- Landlord Law
When you own rental property, you’ve got three options for handling maintenance and upkeep: Do it yourself Hire a maintenance person Hire a property management company whose services include maintenance. The right sol[ ... ]
Maryland Landlord Insurance/Homeowners Insurance
- October 30, 2015
- Landlord Law
In September, the Maryland Association of Realtors reported about 32,000 homes were on the market in Mar[ ... ]
6 Ways to Increase Your Business Credit Score
- October 28, 2015
- Business Law
In the first few years after opening a small business, many entrepreneurs find they need additional resources to stay afloat. A small loan or buying additional equipment on credit may help businesses weather the lean startup period. But without a good business credit score, en[ ... ]
The Importance of Shareholder & Buy/Sell Agreements
- October 23, 2015
- Business Law
Many people dream of owning their own business and being their own boss, but often, that dream is hard to achieve without some sort of collaboration. That’s why aspiring entrepreneurs may choose to team up with friends or family to launch a business. Those ventures can be su[ ... ]
Appropriate succession planning without violating the ADEA
- October 13, 2015
- Business Formation & Planning
Succession planning is an important part of the continued success of Maryland businesses. Planning how knowledge will be transferred when people leave the company is a vital part of such a plan, because a good plan can help mini[ ... ]
Handling Repairs as a Landlord
- September 2, 2015
- Landlord Law
Under the Maryland Code, as well as many local laws, a landlord has a duty to offer housi[ ... ]
Analysis methods for writing an organized business plan
- June 11, 2015
- Business Formation & Planning
Many prospective Maryland entrepreneurs take a rather haphazard approach to writing their business plans, often to their detriment. Using analysis tools can help business owners write better plans that are more likely able to pr[ ... ]
HP sued by MicroTech over software transactions
- May 21, 2015
- Contract Disputes
Maryland investors may have heard about a legal dispute that has developed between Hewlett-Packard and Autonomy. HP acquired the British software company in 2011 for approximately $11 billion, but the value of the company has su[ ... ]
Damages available after a breach of contract in Maryland
- May 6, 2015
- Contract Disputes
When one party fails to live up to the terms of a contract, that party is said to have breached the contract. When a contract is breached, the non-breaching party has several remedies at its disposal. One option is to cancel the[ ... ]
Workers prioritize jobs over filing sexual harassment suits
- May 1, 2015
- Employment Litigation
Despite discrimination laws prohibiting workplace sexual harassment, it remains a widespread problem in Maryland and across the country. The employment and education vice president at the National Women's Law Center testified in[ ... ]