(Ellicott City, Maryland – May 31, 2011) -- In a construction dispute involving the performance bond obligations of Fidelity & Deposit Company, the Circuit Court of Howard County affirmed on May 23 that F&D could not avoid financial liability for a decision by Harbor View Contractors to abandon its construction contract with Tydings’ client, First Baptist Church of Guilford.
A policy giving minority-owned businesses up to 35 percent of work to build and operate Maryland’s slots parlors could fail a legal challenge, according to Attorney General Doug Gansler.
Maryland paid nearly $800 million to 20 contractors through the state’s minority business program over much of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s first term. But almost a third of that money went to nonprofits that help people with disabilities, not the minority- and women-owned companies the program was originally intended to boost.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration and Diamond Ventures, LLC, an Atlanta-based venture capitalist firm, have reached an agreement to settle Diamond Ventures’ pending lawsuit against the SBA: Diamond Ventures v. Karen Mills, No. 03-1449 (GK) (D.D.C. filed June 30, 2003). For the past seven years, the two parties have been engaged in unprecedented litigation to address claims of discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act regarding the SBA’s administration of the Smal
Kristin P. Herber of Tydings & Rosenberg LLP has been named by The Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Leading Women in 2010. The award recognizes fifty women who are forty years old or younger for the tremendous accomplishments they have made so far in their career. They were judged on professional experience, community involvement, and a commitment to inspiring change. The winners will be honored at an awards celebration on December 2.
Gregory M. Garrett has been appointed to the inaugural position of Young Lawyer Representative on the ABA's Section of Antitrust Law's Exemptions & Immunities Committee for the 2010-2011 year. As the first appointee to the Committee, Mr. Garrett will be assisting the Committee in its goal to enhance participation and leadership opportunities of young lawyers within the Section.
Ferrier R. Stillman has been appointed to the Governing Board of Baltimore’s Head Start program by the Office of the Mayor. The Baltimore City Head Start Program provides comprehensive early intervention services to low-income children and their families.
Diane V. D’Aiutolo has been elected to Vice President of Network 2000. She previously held the office of Secretary. Network 2000 has been opening doors for women since 1993. Their mission is to promote the advancement of women in professional and executive positions.
Bryan K. Saxton has been appointed the Board of the University of Maryland School of Law’s Alumni Association. Members of the University of Maryland School of Law Alumni Board play a multi-faceted role that is vital to the School of Law’s future success. The Board’s principal activities include sponsoring alumni events, improving student life, selecting the alumni award recipients, and participating in community service projects.