Voting is important to our democracy. News coverage for the 2020 presidential election is already nonstop – while Virginia’s local and state elections are around the corner (November 5). However, do employers need to allow employees time off to go vote? Unlike several other countries, the United States does not have a federal law providing […]
Predictive Scheduling: The Fair Workweek Ordinance Regulations Posted for Public Comment The final regulations related to the Philadelphia Fair Workweek Ordinance have been issued for public comment. For thirty days, until November 4, the public can request a hearing on any aspect of the regulations. If you are interested in requesting a hearing, you can reach […]
Question: Should we tell our kids what we plan to leave them under our Wills? Answer: Estate planning is often a private matter and usually an uncomfortable topic for parents to discuss with their adult children. While death and disability planning can be a morbid topic, having such discussions with children can often avoid problems in […]
Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Join John each Monday morning and feel […]
Now that I’m at least mostly over my jetlag I’d like to pick up where I left off three weeks ago when I was talking about businesses that make beer. Indeed, my firm sponsored another Craftoberfest yesterday evening between Hysteria Brewing and Lost Ark Distillery in Columbia, MD. I recommend checking both these places out, and they’re neighbours! Getting back on […]
While the internet is a wonderful invention that has forever changed the way we interact and do business, online security has become a real pain. The average American probably has several online accounts with websites and online services. These usually cover personal email, business email, social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Reddit, etc.), professional […]
October 24th is United Nations Day, the anniversary of the date when the UN Charter became effective. Flags display colours, words, and symbols that identify a nation’s history and identity. To honour our global community of countries, test your knowledge of these flags, which serve as official national symbols, and therefore are ineligible for registration by […]
Have you ever been on a rooftop in a city – any city – and felt a certain sense of peace or luxury? At one time, rooftops were a place for utilities-related vents and select storage. However, they are now “destinations” in both the residential and commercial real estate sphere. Interestingly, certain localities are incentivizing, and in […]
Maple Lawn, MD | October 9, 2019 For Immediate Release IR Global prides themselves on the fact that they’re the fastest growing professional service firm network in the world. Able to provide legal, accountancy and financial advice to companies and individuals across numerous jurisdictions, the group’s founding philosophy is based on bringing the best of the advisory […]
For better or worse, hard times can hit any individual or family for one reason or another. When money becomes tight – the question remains: how does one stay afloat? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced new rules surrounding accessing retirement funds early – which impact both employees and employers who may administer retirement […]
Vectra Ltd. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, No. 16-638-RGA (D. Del., Sept. 12, 2019) In this recent case in the District of Delaware, the court refused to award either enhanced damages or attorney fees after the jury found willful patent infringement. The Court’s application and analysis of the Read factors, while certainly case-specific, are instructive here and indicate facts that […]
In 2018, the U.S. was the largest importer of wine bringing in more than $5 billion worth of the popular grape beverage. Closely trailing behind the U.S. was the UK, importing just under $4 billion worth of wine. While both the U.S. and UK remain, significant importers of wine, Germany outpaced the two countries by […]