Maryland Expands Employers Reasonable Accommodation Obligations to Applicants with Disabilities
Since October 1, 2022, Maryland employers are obligated to reasonably accommodate not only the disabilities of employees, but also the disabilities of applicants. Until the new legislation was passed, Maryland’s …
Frank Baldino, Stan Reed, and Debby Reiser inducted into the Washingtonian Top Lawyers Hall of Fame
Three Lerch Early principals have been inducted into the Washingtonian Top Lawyers Hall of Fame. Estates/Trusts attorney Frank Baldino, litigator Stan Reed, and divorce attorney Deborah Reiser were recognized in …
Beware the ‘Confidential Relationship’: How to Handle Gifts from Your Elderly Parents
You’ve taken care of your elderly mother for years – taking her to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, even helping her around the house – just making sure she has a …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America
Multiple lawyers from several Lerch, Early & Brewer practices recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Four Lerch Early attorneys have been named to the Ones …
SCOTUS 9-0 on arbitration waiver standard
Much attention is given to the chasm that often exists between the Supreme Court’s rival factions and the divergent views espoused by the Justices, particularly in controversial hot-button issues. (That …
Could a Reduced Prison Sentence Be as Simple as 1-2-3?
For many federal criminal defendants, the key to a reduced prison sentence may be as simple as 1-2-3 — [123I] ioflupane, that is. Ioflupane, for short, is an important neuro-imaging …
Chambers USA 2022 Ranks Lerch Early in Real Estate and Litigation
Chambers USA 2022: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Lerch Early in the areas of Litigation: General Commercial and Real Estate. Litigation: General Commercial Chambers describes the team as “notable for advising businesses …
Lerch Early Participates in Montgomery County Bar Association DEI Certification Program
COO Dave Anderson, Real Estate Principal and Diversity Committee Co-chair Sharon Craig, and Managing Partner Steve Robins recently participated in the Directed Dialogues Series DEI Certification Program hosted by the …
Update: Federal Courts Sustain Antitrust Prosecutions for ‘No-Poaching’ Agreements
Last year, I wrote about the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division’s new generation of criminal prosecutions tackling what it called “naked wage-fixing” and “no-poaching agreements.” The Department took the position …
Casey J. College
Overview Casey College is a community associations and litigation attorney who assists condominiums, homeowners, and cooperatives associations in the Greater Washington, DC area to operate effectively. He specializes in the …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than …
691 text messages — A tale of authenticity, relevance, and hearsay
The Court of Special Appeals recently faced a case where 691 text messages played a significant role in the conviction of a defendant charged with drug offenses. Challenging the admission …
