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States Make Noncompetes A Challenge

May 8, 2013
Your corporate headquarters is in Maryland; you have another location in Northern Virginia.  Are your non-compete agreements written according to Maryland law or Virginia law?  If you said Maryland, read "Competition Challenges" to find out why Virginia law may also mat... Read more >
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Federal Estate and Gift Tax Compromise Reached

By: Brian A. Balenson
May 8, 2013
It's hard to believe that 2011 is right around the corner.  The end of the year has brought a change to the federal estate and gift tax which adds some simplicity, but also leaves a lot of open questions.    As you may know, last week the President and Congress worked to enact a ta... Read more >
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Cybersecurity Risk Management: A Must For All Businesses

By: Barry Weiskopf
May 8, 2013
Recently, Golden State Bridge, Inc. was attacked by spyware designed to steal the construction company’s banking credentials.  Within hours, hackers created fraudulent payroll transactions totaling more than $750,000.  Fortunately, Golden State Bridge’s security team caught the breache... Read more >
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GINA Final Regulations

By: Melissa Calhoon Jones
May 8, 2013
At long last, the EEOC has issued final regulations to implement the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA").  These regulations take effect today, January 10, 2011. GINA applies to employers with 15 or more employees.  Prohibiting the acquisition, use and disclosure... Read more >
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GINA Final Regulations - In Effect January 10, 2011

By: Melissa Calhoon Jones
May 8, 2013
At long last, the EEOC has issued final regulations to implement the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (“GINA”).  These regulations take effect today, January 10, 2011. GINA applies to employers with 15 or more employees.  Prohibiting the acquisition, use and disclo... Read more >