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The American Contract Compliance Association has recognized Franklin M. Lee, a partner at Tydings & Rosenberg LLP, with its 2021 Parren J. Mitchell Crusader Award.  Mr. Lee received the award for his steadfast service as an instructor and advocate for contract compliance officials who ... Read more >

On April 1, 2021, we provided a summary of the D.C. Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 in our Non-Compete Round-Up.  As we pointed out, the D.C. Act is one of the most restrictive bans on non-compete agreements in the country.  Although we previously reported that the Act ... Read more >

Showcasing the firm’s experience in multiple disciplines, Best Lawyers recognizes nine of Tydings’ lawyers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022. Brian A. Balenson: Trusts and Estates. Scott Patrick Burns: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions and Product Liability Litigation ... Read more >

As Maryland employers continue to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland General Assembly passed several new bills this session that were recently signed into law, to take effect on October 1, 2021. These laws clarify and alter existing laws from 2020 and create new requirements... Read more >

Tydings welcomes Benjamin S. Harvey as an associate in its litigation department and health care practice group. Mr. Harvey's experience includes representing health care providers and practitioners in diverse medical malpractice and health care liability lawsuits; manufacturers and contract... Read more >

Tydings & Rosenberg LLP is pleased to announce that The Daily Record has named Kerianne P. Kemmerzell to its 2021 VIP List – Very Important Professionals Successful by 40. Ms. Kemmerzell is an associate in the firm’s family law and labor and employment groups and litigation department.&nb... Read more >

Tydings is pleased to announce that the Bar Association of Baltimore City has recognized William C. Sammons for 50 years of practicing law and serving both the Baltimore legal profession and the community at large. Diane D’Aiutolo, Tydings Managing Partner, says, “Bill’s leadership within t... Read more >

The American Rescue Plan Act (the “ARPA”) of 2021 recently increased the amount taxpayers can receive for the Child Tax Credit.  For a taxpayer’s 2021 tax returns, the amount was increased by $1,000 (from $2,000 to $3,000) for children between the age of 6 and 18 at the end of the 2021 ca... Read more >

Tydings is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has again ranked the firm and two of its partners, Alan M. Grochal and Richard L. Costella, for their work in bankruptcy and restructuring in its 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Bankruptcy/Restructuring This is the ninth consecutive year ... Read more >

D.C. Universal Paid Leave Act and D.C. FMLA The D.C. Universal Paid Leave Act (“UPLA” or “the Act”) took effect on April 7, 2017.  If you are a covered D.C. employer, you are undoubtedly aware that you have been paying into the Universal Paid Leave Implementation Fund since July 1, 2... Read more >