Five Attorneys Named ‘Local Litigation Stars’ by Benchmark Litigation
Greenbelt, MD (March 18, 2014) – Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A. is pleased to congratulate attorneys, Jay P. Holland, Debora Fajer-Smith, Walter E. Laake, Jr., Timothy F. Maloney,…
Working Hard For the Money… as an Employee, Not as an Independent Contractor
As a general rule, the states (including Maryland) and the federal government recognize two general categories of working relationships: employer- employee relationships, and independent contractor relationships. …
Q&A: Emerging Issues in Employment Law Part 1*
Kathy: Every year brings new legislation that impacts American employers and employees. Are there any game-changing laws that have been passed or that are on the…
What to Do If Your Ex Is Not Paying Child Support: A Guide for Maryland Parents
It can be stressful and frustrating when your ex is failing to pay child support. Child support is crucial for covering your child’s needs, ranging from their…
Maryland’s Pay Transparency Law Begins on October 1st
On October 1, 2024, Maryland’s Pay Transparency Law takes effect. The law broadly applies to essentially all employers “physically perform[ing]” work in some capacity in the…
Dangers and Rewards of Cryptocurrency- Hidden Asset or Gambling?
This blog is designed to provide a basic background to cryptocurrency and its application in divorce cases. Before September 11, 2001, it was possible to hide…
Biden Administration Issues Proposed Excessive Heat Rule to Protect Workers
In July of 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a subagency of the U.S. Department of Labor, proposed a worker-safety-excessive-heat rule. While five states…
Understanding Protective Orders in Maryland: Your Guide to Safety and Legal Protection
In Maryland, a protective order is an important legal tool that helps keep people safe from different kinds of abuse and harassment. It’s similar to a…
Paralegal – Family Law
Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A., an AV-rated, 40+ attorney law firm with offices in Greenbelt and Rockville, MD, seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced paralegal…
What is Mental Health Privilege?
Mental Health Privilege & Maryland Divorce Blog Law Series – Part 1 A “privilege” is the legal right to protect a communication from disclosure & to…
Employers’ “Honest Belief” Defense Has No Place in the FMLA
On March 21, 2024 the National Institute for Workers’ Rights, the National Employment Lawyers’ Association, and A Better Balance argued before the 4th Circuit in the…
Limited Divorce? Legal Separation? Annulment?
The divorce and separation laws in Maryland have changed recently, reshaping options available to dissolve marriages. Let’s delve into the distinctions between limited divorce, legal separation,…
