BizLaw 101 Blog

Electronic signatures, also called e-signatures, are becoming commonplace. According to P&S Market Research, the global digital signature market is expected to reach $2.9 billion by 2022.  E-signatures can help to close deals quickly and efficiently, but if you think that all e-signatures are alike and have the same enforceability in the event of a contract dispute, think again.  It is essential that businesses choosing to forgo paper signatures understand the ins and outs of collecting e-signatures.

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Montgomery County is imposing a new requirement on all employers regardless of their size.  Starting October 1, 2016, employers must give paid “sick and safe” leave to almost all of their employees.

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If you hire an employee in 2015, you might be eligible for certain Maryland tax credits depending on where your business is located and the type of employee you hire.

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In Maryland, a person collecting a debt arising out of a consumer transaction must follow rules established by federal and state consumer debt collection laws. 

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You’ve probably heard it before – a business is like a baby.  It takes so much work to give birth to a company and get it through the early stages.  Finally, it grows up and becomes sustainable.  You’ve done the hard work and can now enjoy a successful company while doing what you love.

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There is a new law in Montgomery County that affects the employment practices of many businesses.  Effective January 1, 2015, employers in Montgomery County may not inquire about arrests, accusations of crime, or criminal convictions in the job application process until after the first interview.

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