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Two new Maryland laws will take effect this year benefiting employees working for less than $15 per hour.  The first is the long-discussed “Fight For Fifteen” increase in the state minimum wage.   The second invalidates non-competition agreements with employees making equal to or&... Read more >

The Maryland General Assembly recently wrapped up its legislative session having made a number of changes impacting Maryland’s medical marijuana industry.  Although we recently published the article, Medical Marijuana Laws in the Mid-Atlantic – What Health Care Providers Need to Know, provi... Read more >

Tydings is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has again ranked the firm and two of its partners, Alan Grochal and Richard Costella, for their work in bankruptcy and restructuring in its 2019 edition of Chambers USA. Bankruptcy/Restructuring This is the seventh consecutive year Cham... Read more >

Tydings announces that Richard L. Costella has joined the firm as a partner in its bankruptcy/creditors’ rights department. Mr. Costella’s practice focuses primarily on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, banking and finance, and commercial litigation.  He represents lenders and fin... Read more >

Over the past few years, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia have made significant changes to their laws governing medical marijuana.  As this fledgling new industry emerges, prospective growers, dispensaries, and processors of medical cannabis must navigate a constantly evolving thicket o... Read more >

Maryland health care providers need to know that a new option may be on the horizon for those involved in a dispute with Medicare.  Under a decision recently issued from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a health care provider may seek assistance from the court to stall ... Read more >

Tydings, a Baltimore law firm that serves individuals and businesses in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia through its offices in Baltimore and Towson, announces that Lauren Ellison has joined the firm as an associate in its business department and health care group. Ms. Ellison concentrates her p... Read more >

Tydings, a Baltimore law firm that serves individuals and businesses in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia through its offices in Baltimore and Towson, announces that Joseph M. Selba has become a partner with the firm effective January 1, 2019. Joe’s practice focuses on bankruptcy and creditors’ ri... Read more >

Tydings is pleased to announce that 11 of its attorneys are listed among the 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars*. Brian A. Balenson: Estate & Probate. Glenn E. Bushel: General Litigation. Mark D. Dopkin: Real Estate. Emerson L. Dorsey, Jr.: Real Estate. Gregory M. Ga... Read more >

The Tax Law enacted in 2017 has tax implications in 2018 and 2019. Alimony.   Marital settlement agreements and court orders which are signed after December 31, 2018, are no longer allowed legally to make alimony payments tax deductible to the payor and taxable income to the payee.  ... Read more >