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States Make Noncompetes A Challenge
May 8, 2013
Your corporate headquarters is in Maryland; you have another location in Northern Virginia. Are your non-compete agreements written according to Maryland law or Virginia law? If you said Maryland, read "Competition Challenges" to find out why Virginia law may also mat... Read more >
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Accountable Care Organizations: Reaping the Benefits of Increased Compensation While Avoiding Antitrust Risks
May 8, 2013
Buried in the health care reform act passed earlier this year is a provision requiring the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) to create a program promoting Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). This program will provide strong financial incentives for doctors, hospitals, an... Read more >
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Federal Estate and Gift Tax Compromise Reached
May 8, 2013
It's hard to believe that 2011 is right around the corner. The end of the year has brought a change to the federal estate and gift tax which adds some simplicity, but also leaves a lot of open questions.
As you may know, last week the President and Congress worked to enact a ta... Read more >
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Cybersecurity Risk Management: A Must For All Businesses
May 8, 2013
Recently, Golden State Bridge, Inc. was attacked by spyware designed to steal the construction company’s banking credentials. Within hours, hackers created fraudulent payroll transactions totaling more than $750,000. Fortunately, Golden State Bridge’s security team caught the breache... Read more >
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GINA Final Regulations
May 8, 2013
At long last, the EEOC has issued final regulations to implement the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA"). These regulations take effect today, January 10, 2011.
GINA applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Prohibiting the acquisition, use and disclosure... Read more >
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GINA Final Regulations - In Effect January 10, 2011
May 8, 2013
At long last, the EEOC has issued final regulations to implement the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (“GINA”). These regulations take effect today, January 10, 2011.
GINA applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Prohibiting the acquisition, use and disclo... Read more >
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Tax Relief for Businesses: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010
May 8, 2013
On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the "Act"), which is expected to simulate the economy by providing tax relief to individuals and businesses. The Act reinstates many of the Bush-era tax cuts that ... Read more >
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A Business's Email and Document Management System Can Be The Difference in Winning or Losing In the Courtroom
May 8, 2013
We live in an era where litigation is an ever-present, and a sometimes overwhelmingly frequent, consequence of doing business. Businesses must be aware of their obligations under the law to prepare for potential litigation on an ongoing basis. The advent of email and other forms of elect... Read more >
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Maryland High Court Broadens Health Care Employer Liability
May 8, 2013
Employees in the health care field are protected from retaliation by their employers for complaining about violations if those violations affect public health or safety. In fact, the Health Care Worker Whistleblower Protection Act generally provides that an employer in the health care field ma... Read more >