September 27th, 2021
What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Employers
UPDATE: On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which would have required all employers with 100 or more employees covered by OSHA’s rules and regulations,…
August 30th, 2021
Thinking About Doing a Home Improvement Project? Avoid Becoming an “SFO”
Given the increased amount of time spent at home, it is only natural to want to make home improvements. However, among home improvement contractors, there is an acronym for Home Owners who attempt to improve…
August 19th, 2021
17 Stein Sperling Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers List, 9 on Ones to Watch List
Stein Sperling is pleased to announce that 17 lawyers have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, 9 lawyers have been included in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones…
August 9th, 2021
COVID and Co-Parenting: What If We Disagree?
As a return to school is on the horizon and the possibility of expanding the age range for children eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination looming, parents trying to navigate shared custody decisions will face some…
July 14th, 2021
Stein Sperling’s Eduardo Garcia Named to The Daily Record VIP List
Stein Sperling Commercial Litigation attorney Eduardo Garcia has been named to The Daily Record‘s 2021 VIP List – Very Important Professionals Successful by 40. The Daily Record, a publication focusing on Maryland business, created the…
July 2nd, 2021
Key Issues to Consider Before Forming a 501(c)(3) Organization
Many philanthropic individuals looking to further their charitable endeavors, while also creating a meaningful legacy that can span generations, explore the possibility of forming a charitable 501(c)(3) organization. The term “501(c)(3)” refers to that section…
July 1st, 2021
Minimum Wage Increases As Of July 1, 2021
As of July 1, 2021, Montgomery County’s minimum wage will increase as part of the annual adjustments set out in County Code 27-68. The amount of the increase will depend on the size of the…
June 11th, 2021
David De Jong and Steve Widdes Speak on Estate Planning In Light of Proposed Legislation
On Monday, June 7, Stein Sperling tax and estate attorneys David De Jong and Steve Widdes joined host Bob Leins on Federal News Network’s ForYourBenefit show to talk about “Tax and Estate Planning Today – In…
May 14th, 2021
Montgomery County Enacts New Standard in Harassment Cases
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had previously issued guidelines, which applied to all employers, stating that employers “should provide [harassment prevention] training to its employees to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities.”…
May 12th, 2021
Top 5 Tips for Getting Back to Business in a Vaccinated World
Navigating the COVID aftermath is the next big hurdle businesses must face. As owners, management teams and HR departments work through the return of employees to an in-person work environment and restrictions begin to be…