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I have a basket in my office that I fill with things that I should read. Sometimes I print an article about an interesting book or person and put it in the basket. Sometimes I place an outline from a Zoom program that I half-listened to while I was working on other tasks in the basket. New laws and ideas for this column are routinely placed in the basket....By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

In December 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 abbreviated to the SECURE Act. The SECURE Act has many sections and covers many topics. For our purposes, we focus on just a few. Required...By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

As 2020 arrives, it is a time for everyone to reflect on the past year. For some, this will include New Year’s resolutions to eat better, drink less, or save more money. When you lead the exciting life of an insurance lawyer, however, the most...By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

On November 5, 2019, the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act which prohibits discrimination against individuals based on hairstyle. The CROWN Act makes it illegal to...By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

Think of how many tasks you can accomplish using company websites and apps. For any Ravens fan – you can purchase that new Lamar Jackson jersey you’ve been meaning to order, buy tickets to the big game, and even order pizza delivery for when you...By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

Every day in the United States, 130 people die from opioid overdoses. To date, the opioid epidemic, as it has been termed, has claimed the lives of more than 420,000 people and affected the lives of many more. Because the drugs involved—codeine,...By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

What Constitutes Mass Shooting/Active Shooter Situation? Currently, there is no universally accepted definition of “mass shooting,” the general understanding of the concept seems to be a combination of two sub-categories of violent events, “mass...By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule to update the salary thresholds necessary to qualify as exempt employees: www.dol.gov/whd/overtime2019. The new ruling will take effect on January 1, 2020....By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

Starting October 1, 2019, all employers in Maryland with 15 or more employees will be required to provide “eligible employees” unpaid leave to donate organs or bone marrow. The law defines “eligible employee” in the same manner as the Family Medical...By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

Employers visiting the EEOC’s website to obtain information regarding employment practices often encounter agency guidance documents. Many employers understandably assume EEOC guidance simply contains a summary of applicable legal requirements....By: Pessin Katz Law, P.A.