A Look Inside Maryland’s Proposed FAMLI Regulations
In October, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDDOL) issued proposed regulations to implement Maryland’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program. As many readers of this publication may be aware, …
Must an Employer Accommodate a Disabled Employee Who Is Able to Work but Unable to Commute?
Most requests for disability accommodation arise out of the impact of an employee’s medical condition on their ability to perform their job duties. But sometimes an employer is confronted with …
Federal Court Decision Strikes Down the Department of Labor’s Increase in Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees
On November 15, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in State of Texas v. Plano Chamber of Commerce, struck down, on a nationwide basis, …
The Evolving Landscape of the Legality of Non-Competes: The Current Status at the Federal and DMV Level
There has been an emerging trend of laws and rules attempting to limit or prohibit employers’ ability to enter into non-compete agreements with employees on both the federal and state …
Recent Employment Law Updates in Artificial Intelligence
Utilizing artificial intelligence in the workplace offers promises of increased efficiencies, error reduction, improved communication, and lower costs. Employers, for instance, may be able to use AI-powered chatbots to streamline …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than …
Happy Holidays 2024
As we approach our 75th Anniversary in 2025, we are grateful for the support of all of our clients and friends who helped us get here. Happy holidays and best …
Update: Preliminary Injunction Issued For Corporate Transparency Act – Reporting Deadline Stayed
On December 3, 2024, a federal district court in the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division, issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting a national preliminary injunction enjoining the Corporate …
Thirteen Lerch Early Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Top Lawyers by Washingtonian
Thirteen Lerch Early attorneys have been recognized by Washingtonian on its 2024 Top Attorneys lists. Divorce attorneys Erik Arena, Glenn Cooper, Lynette Kleiza, Erin Kopelman, and Meg McKinney; corporate and …
Best Lawyers Ranks 10 Lerch Early & Brewer’s Practices Nationally in 2025 Best Law Firms List
Ten of Lerch, Early & Brewer’s practices are ranked nationally in the 2025 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” rankings. In addition, Best Lawyers ranked Lerch Early in Tier 1 in the Washington, DC area in …
Arlington Magazine Names Jessica Summers to Top Attorneys List
Arlington Magazine has named employment attorney and Principal Jessie Summers to Arlington Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” List for 2024. You can read the list by clicking here. Jessie works with companies and …
How to Respond After Being Served in a Family Law Matter
Your doorbell rings and you open the door only to find a process server or sheriff handing you court papers. You’ve been served. Though there may be many thoughts running …
