What Is the MD Consumer Protection Act – And How Does It Affect You?
- December 15, 2023
- Business Law
If you live in Maryland and have been the victim of an unscrupulous landlord, service provider, or seller of consumer goods, you have a powerful tool to help you fight back and win restitution: The MD Co[ ... ]
How to Review a Commercial Lease Agreement
- December 15, 2023
- Business Law
It is good to know how to review a commercial lease agreement because it serves as a foundation of your relationship with your tenant. Given the economy, a prospective tenant may want to move into a smaller space. Landlords may be eager to keep or attract tenants, given how[ ... ]
How Do You Resolve a Partnership Dispute?
- February 28, 2023
- Business Law
How Do You Resolve a Partnership Dispute? This question is one many partners face at one point or another during the life of their partnership. Disputes are inevitable, but they do not have to mean the dissolution of the partnership. There are things you can do[ ... ]
Can an LLC Hire an Independent Contractor?
- February 28, 2023
- Business Law
Startup businesses and small firms frequently find themselves needing more people in the early stages of operations. For limited liability companies (LLCs) with low cash flows and few benefits to offer yet, hiring independent contractors can seem like a good compromise. Bef[ ... ]
Should Your Business Have an Attorney on Retainer?
- August 30, 2022
- Business Law
Owning a business comes with a lot of responsibility. Not only do you have to ensure that the day-to-day operations run smoothly, but you also have to deal with employees, clients, customers, and more. Because of all the issues that may arise, it’s smart to hire[ ... ]
How to Establish a Corporate Veil
- October 4, 2021
- Business Law
How to establish a corporate veil is an essential issue if you own a business, by yourself or with others. If you own your business as a sole proprietor or partnership, you could be held personally liable for your company’s actions. If it is done correctly and the entity[ ... ]
What to Know Before Hiring a Contractor
- August 19, 2021
- Business Law
What to know before hiring a contractor can be the difference between conducting business as usual or finding yourself in legal trouble. Contractors have rarely been more numerous or available than they are right now. In addition to traditional contractors, you can hire som[ ... ]
A Comprehensive FAQ on How to Hire a 1099 Contractor
- July 8, 2021
- Business Law
If you have a short-term need for extra staffing, you may need to engage a contractor, but before you do, it’s important to understand how to hire a 1099 contractor. Be sure you know all of the legal elements of the hire before you proceed. For many decades, emp[ ... ]
What Should Be Included in a Severance Package?
- January 27, 2021
- Business Law
What should be included in a severance package depends on the person leaving the company and what the employer wants to accomplish. Severance packages and agreements are good ideas for employers ending a relationship with an employee. They provide some certainty for an empl[ ... ]
Understanding the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
- October 7, 2020
- Business Law
The Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Provides Benefits When You or Family Members Get Sick On Jan. 12, 2018, Maryland became the ninth state to adopt a mandatory sick leave statute, when the Maryland General Assembly overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s veto o[ ... ]