The Maryland General Assembly is considering and may pass two laws that directly affect small businesses and their relationships with their employees. Two bill sin particular have a pretty good chance of making it to Governor O'Malley's desk for signature at the end of the...
I have a confession to make--I hate networking events. I attend them because I need to, but I don't like them. I am not a person who does well in crowds (unless it is a soccer game or concert-but then I don't have to talk...
Well, maybe not a REAL judge. But I played one yesterday and it was fun. The Maryland State Bar Association's Citizenship Law Related Education Program administers a High School Mock Trial Competition each year. This is the second time I have served as a judge in...
The United States is a litigious society. Whether you consider that a good thing or a bad thing is irrelevant for business owners--it just is. The longer you are in business the greater your odds of getting sued. For small businesses, the most common types of...
This is the fifth, and final, post in a five part series on Essential Contract Terms for Consultants, Independent Contractors, and Freelancers. This post will focus on protecting your intellectual property. A contract is not only an agreement regarding the exchange of goods or services for...
Here are some of the articles that caught my attention so far this week. The end of the year approaches and with it comes the yearly concern with limiting one's tax bill. For small business owners, here are five tips to reduce your expenses. I do...
Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission implemented new rules that loosen the rules on general advertising under Rule 506 of Regulation D. From the proposed regulations: These proposed amendments are intended to enhance the Commission’s ability to evaluate the development of market practices in...