Lerch Early Recognized in SurePoint Technologies LLFI Mid-Sized 200
Lerch, Early & Brewer has been recognized in the SurePoint Technologies LLFI Mid-Sized 200, a data-driven index that evaluates factors such as growth, attorney retention, and overall stability. The ranking …
Employment Law Changes in Store for Virginia – What Employers Need to Know
Last week marked the deadline for Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to sign, veto or propose changes or substitutes to those bills passed in Virginia’s recently concluded 2026 General Assembly session. …
EEOC Chair Reminds Largest Employers of Their Legal Compliance Obligations Related to DEI Initiatives
In a February 26 letter, EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas, in forceful and unmistaking terms, reminded the chief executive officers, general counsel, and board chairs of 500 of the largest employers …
Common Mistakes That Employers (Still) Make
Below are 12 things that employers still do (or still fail to do) that create work for plaintiffs’ employment lawyers and unnecessary legal exposure for employers. 1. Assuming that mid-level managers, …
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses
In honor of Black History Month, Lerch Early hosted our first Client-Appreciation Luncheon celebrating Black-owned businesses that are making meaningful and lasting impacts in our community. The event was an …
Five Employment Issues for Federal Contractors to Consider During the Government Shutdown
This blog was originally posted in October 2025 and has since been updated. It is now looking almost certain that there will be a partial shutdown of the federal government …
Employment Attorney Jessie Summers to Present on the Supreme Court’s ‘some harm’ Standard at MSBA Program
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 12 PM Lerch Early employment attorney Jessie Summers and Ellison Sadri attorney Jeffrey Sadri, in conjunction with the MSBA, will present a webinar reviewing how …
DOL Confirms Bonuses must be Truly Discretionary to Warrant Exclusion from Regular Rate Calculation
On January 5, 2026, the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), issued six new opinion letters interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than …
Best Lawyers Ranks 10 Lerch Early & Brewer’s Practices Nationally in 2026 Best Law Firms List
Ten of Lerch, Early & Brewer’s practices are ranked nationally in the 2026 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” rankings. In addition, Best Lawyers ranked Lerch Early in Tier 1 in the Washington, DC area in …
Maryland Federal Court: Safety and Health Issues Trump Religion in Workplace Accommodation
Maryland employers—especially in healthcare and safety-sensitive fields—may be able to deny religious accommodation requests that would materially increase risks or costs, according to a recent Federal Court ruling. The United …
Risk and Reward: AI-Powered Performance Management
The appeal to business leaders and HR executives is convincing: shifting from the traditional annual review to a real-time, data-driven feedback system for employee growth. When implemented properly, AI can …
