The Daily Record Quotes Shinnar in Article About the MSP Award of $2.75M
Michal Shinnar, one of the attorneys representing those plaintiffs, said her case is broader than the settlement, which appears specific to hiring. Her clients allege that…
“FBI’s Carahsoft raid tied to years of price fixing allegations with other vendors,” Nextgov/FCW
The FBI raided the offices of public sector IT contractor Carahsoft on Sept. 24, 2024. The raid of Carahsoft’s Reston, Va. headquarters appears linked to allegations…
The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media: How Your Posts Can Impact Your Maryland Divorce
For most, social media is now a ubiquitous tool that connects us to friends, family, and the world. We share our triumphs and tribulations, often in…
What to Do If Your Ex Is Not Paying Child Support: A Guide for Maryland Parents
It can be stressful and frustrating when your ex is failing to pay child support. Child support is crucial for covering your child’s needs, ranging from their…
Maryland’s Pay Transparency Law Begins on October 1st
On October 1, 2024, Maryland’s Pay Transparency Law takes effect. The law broadly applies to essentially all employers “physically perform[ing]” work in some capacity in the…
Dangers and Rewards of Cryptocurrency- Hidden Asset or Gambling?
This blog is designed to provide a basic background to cryptocurrency and its application in divorce cases. Before September 11, 2001, it was possible to hide…
Biden Administration Issues Proposed Excessive Heat Rule to Protect Workers
In July of 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a subagency of the U.S. Department of Labor, proposed a worker-safety-excessive-heat rule. While five states…
Understanding Protective Orders in Maryland: Your Guide to Safety and Legal Protection
In Maryland, a protective order is an important legal tool that helps keep people safe from different kinds of abuse and harassment. It’s similar to a…
What is Mental Health Privilege?
Mental Health Privilege & Maryland Divorce Blog Law Series – Part 1 A “privilege” is the legal right to protect a communication from disclosure & to…
Employers’ “Honest Belief” Defense Has No Place in the FMLA
On March 21, 2024 the National Institute for Workers’ Rights, the National Employment Lawyers’ Association, and A Better Balance argued before the 4th Circuit in the…
Limited Divorce? Legal Separation? Annulment?
The divorce and separation laws in Maryland have changed recently, reshaping options available to dissolve marriages. Let’s delve into the distinctions between limited divorce, legal separation,…