Hidden Risks of Facebook Quizzes
Read moreHidden Risks of Facebook Quizzes Where should you vacation next? Which fictional book character are you? Tell us your favorite ice cream flavor and we’ll tell you who you should marry! Quizzes like these are all over social media and they’re even more prevalent now thanks to “quarantine boredom”. It’s likely you’ve seen a friend or two (or nine or
The Ins and Outs of Unemployment Benefits in Maryland
Read moreThe Ins and Outs of Unemployment Benefits in Maryland It’s not news to anyone that the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, have taken a toll on just about every facet of society across the globe. From overwhelming healthcare systems to shutting down schools and whole cities- this public health crisis has been extremely difficult and challenging. Our economy has certainly not
Understanding the CARES Act
Read moreUnderstanding the CARES Act On Friday, March 27, 2020, Congress passed the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in response to the rippling effects of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 across the United States. The CARES act was the third piece of major federal legislation that was passed in the wake of the global pandemic and the
Robert Harvey is new Calvert County State’s Attorney
Read moreRobert H. Harvey, Jr. was sworn in as Calvert County’s State’s Attorney on March 27, 2020. Mr. Harvey was Of Counsel at Ferrante, Dill & Hisle from 2012 until his swearing in last week. The Calvert County Circuit Court judges unanimously approved Mr. Harvey for appointment to the position. Mr. Harvey was admitted to the bar in 1977 and began his
Force Majeure Clauses & COVID-19
Read moreForce Majeure Clauses & COVID-19 As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States and the rest of the world, businesses are being forced to shutter their storefronts in an effort to “flatten the curve”. As more and more businesses close due to state and federal mandates, attorneys are handling an influx of calls and emails from
Client Alert: FFCRA
Read moreOn March 18, 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to address our country’s growing concerns and challenges surrounding the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Significantly, there are two (2) parts of FFCRA that should be noted by both employers and employees, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (an
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