Written by Arabella Chen and Matthew S. Johnston You thought of it. You created it. Your business depends on it. It is your business. It is likely intellectual property. Intellectual property (IP) ranges from artwork, inventions, designs, brands and logos to music, medical drugs, and more. IP laws...
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To be honest, I think OSHA is sending out some mixed messages when it comes to COVID vaccine programs, masking, employee safety, and similar matters. While they endorse the CDC's guidance regarding fully vaccinated individuals, they still have some less than clear guidance. In this...
We are receiving a lot of questions about what an employer can and cannot do when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace: Can I require my employees to get vaccinated?Can I require my employees to show proof of vaccination?What exceptions can be made...
The CDC announced that fully vaccinated individuals can be indoors and outdoors without a mask. Many small biz owners are left confused wondering what it means for their business, employees and customers.In this latest video, #MattTheLawyer dives into the following FAQs we've gotten this week: First, you will...
Maryland Sales Tax Credits The Maryland General Assembly passed the 2021 RELIEF Act geared, in part, to help struggling small business. Among the efforts, the General Assembly authorized a short term sales tax credit for eligible businesses. #MattTheLawyer explains the basics in this video. Check out the FAQ from...
Employee Benefits Update The Maryland General Assembly has completed its yearly session in Annapolis and like every year, there was a flurry of activity at the end of the session. In this video, #MattTheLawyer talks about one of the most important bills passed by the General...
This video is not about the specifics of a specific law but about the law in general. You may have noticed over the past year that some of the things I have said got changed in short order. It is not for lack of knowledge...
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance, FAQs, model notices and other materials related to the American Rescue Plan's COBRA Premium Assistance Program. If you want to know if your company has to comply with the premium assistance program, schedule a consultation with us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IbHQprhazk ...