This blog, the second in a three-part series, (click here for Part 1) looks at other states’ grounds for divorce and how they compare to Maryland, when considering the broader question (discussed in Part 3) about whether it’s time to overhaul Maryland’s grounds for divorce. Part
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Posted on Tue, 2019-10-15 14:11 by in Divorce, Family Law, Custody, Social Media
Sharing our thoughts, photos and personal details on social media is so ingrained in many peoples’ lives that we do not think twice about the wealth of information left behind for anyone and everyone to discover. But it should be a thought and consideration if you find in yourself heading towards a divorce or custody litigation. As part of the discovery process you will likely have to produce complete copies of the history of your social media accounts. It does not matter if your accounts are set to private - there is still a duty to provide the relevant discovery.
Posted on Mon, 2019-10-14 11:46 by Darin Rumer in Five Questions, Family Law
1. What made you become a lawyer?
In college (in the South), I studied psychology and sociology. I wanted to become a family counselor. I took a job on weekends and in the summer working at a group home for underprivileged children. After witnessing a friend and colleague being racially discriminated against, firsthand, it motivated me to use my influence in law for social good. The next semester I started to study for the LSAT and to look at law schools. I’ve been practicing law for almost 20 years and I still look to protect the disenfranchised.
Posted on Mon, 2019-10-07 09:23 by Brian Markovitz in Overtime, Labor and Employment
Overtime pay for workweeks involving more than 40 hours of work is just one of the protections the law provides to prevent the exploitation of working people. The Department of Labor revises its policies periodically to reflect the changes in the economy, and the overtime pay regulations are no exception to this principle. On September 24, 2019, the U.S.
Posted on Tue, 2019-10-01 08:59 by Jay Holland in Labor & Employement
Maryland Expands Anti-Discrimination Law To Include Independent Contractors, And Expand Rights of Harassment Victims
The Maryland Human Relations Act (the “Maryland HRA”), is generally broader and procedurally distinct from its federal counterpart, commonly referred to as Title VII. Maryland has now amended its law in some very significant respects.
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Posted on Thu, 2019-09-26 09:53 by Brian Markovitz in Labor & Employment
Federal, state, and local law protect workers from discrimination by employers based on a variety of factors, such as race and gender, as well as personal circumstances such as disabilities, pregnancy, and the unexpected need to provide care for family members. Discrimination can take the form of withholding of job offers to applicants, unjustified termination of current employees, or harassment in the workplace. When employers consistently pay workers with the same level of education and experience different salaries for performing the same job duties, discrimination may be the reason wh
Posted on Wed, 2019-08-28 13:12 by in Divorce, Family Law
It can seem like everything changes after a divorce or separation, and back to school is no exception. If you are newly separated, this might be the first year you are not there to drop your kids off on the first day of school. Or if you have recently moved as a result of the divorce, your kids might be nervous about starting at a new school.
Posted on Mon, 2019-08-12 09:20 by Jeffrey Greenblatt in Family Law, Five Questions
1. What made you become a lawyer?
I was a speech and drama major at Syracuse University. I wanted to be a sports announcer. When I graduated, I couldn’t even get someone to return my calls let alone a job offer. I decided I’d go to law school and become a sports attorney if I couldn’t announce. Well, that didn’t work out either. I couldn’t find a job in the area. I would have had to move to California and I was not up for it at the time.
2. What will be the biggest challenge for the generation behind you?
Posted on Mon, 2019-08-05 09:19 by Lindsay Parvis in Family Law, Divorce, Five Questions
1. What made you become a lawyer?
My desire to help clients in crisis, and to navigate their way to a better situation while protecting their rights.
2. What is it like being a woman in a male dominated field?
Posted on Tue, 2019-07-16 14:23 by David Bulitt in Family Law, Five Questions
1. What made you become a lawyer?
I had watched the TV Show, 'Owen Marshall, Councelor at Law' and had really loved it. Also, both my father and grandfather pushed me to be a professional of some kind. The medical profession was out as I don't even like to give blood (even today!). That left me with two options: accounting and the law. Although I am decent with the numbers, I coulnd't see myself running them all day. Hence, the law.
2. What will be the biggest challenge for the generation behind you?