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Maryland Law Shortens Separation Period For Divorce

By: Ferrier R. Stillman
May 7, 2013
For situations in which a couple separates, but one spouse does not want to end the marriage, a new law in Maryland shortens the separation period to file for a no fault divorce from two years to one year. Prior to the enactment of this law, if husband and wife "mutually and voluntarily" agreed t... Read more >
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Tax Relief Act of 2010 - What Does it Mean to Maryland Businesses?

May 7, 2013
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (Act) signed by President Obama is expected to stimulate the economy by providing tax relief to individuals and businesses. The Act reinstates many Bush-era tax cuts that expired in 2009 and extends others that were... Read more >
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New CCRC Legislation

By: Daniel S. Katz
May 7, 2013
Substantial statutory and regulatory requirements are already in place to regulate Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).  Nevertheless, the Maryland legislature enacted legislation in the 2012 session that imposed additional requirements on CCRCs.  A major change was made in the ... Read more >
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New Maryland Law Places Limits on Employers re: Jury Duty

By: Melissa Calhoon Jones
May 7, 2013
A new law takes effect October 1, 2012, prohibiting Maryland employers from requiring employees to report for certain evening and night shifts after serving on jury duty. The prohibitions apply to shifts starting at or after 5 p.m. on the day the employee appears for jury service, and shifts startin... Read more >