The Maryland State Legislature is now considering a bill that would strengthen the anti-retaliation provisions in state wage and hour law. As a Maryland Employment Law Attorney, I view this as a very important piece of legislation. As the law now stands, if you...
Helping people get through the most difficult times of their lives in a way that their friends cannot be of assistance to them is what I like best about being a paralegal. I have worked on separation and divorce cases in the State of Maryland for more than 25 years,...
It is turning out to be a historic year for same-sex marriage legislation – the Maryland Senate passed Bill 116 on February 24th and on that same day – President Obama gave his opinion that Section 3 of DOMA is unconstitutional and it would no longer be...
Very exciting news came across the wire yesterday as Senate Bill 116 was passed by the Maryland Senate. In a close 25 to 21 vote, they approved the legislation which would allow for same-sex marriages in the state. Next, the House of Delegates will vote. While the...
If you have been following the news recently, you may have noticed some events that could pave the way for Maryland to join New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont and Washington, DC as a place where gays and lesbians can legally marry. New York,...