A dispute over the former GEICO campus near Bethesda is now in front of a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge, and it offers a clear picture of how commercial disagreements can take shape long after the original agreements were signed. The case involves a 26.5-acre property, development conditions dating back to 1998, and parties with
Each July, a new round of Maryland laws takes effect, and this year’s changes touch wages, housing, and workplace rights in ways that matter to everyday residents. Some of these updates came from the General Assembly, while others were passed at the county level. Understanding what changed can help you recognize when your rights are
Asking an employer for a reasonable accommodation should trigger a specific back and forth conversation, not a single yes or no answer handed down from HR. When that conversation never happens, or gets cut short, it can turn a simple request into a legal problem for the employer. A Request Is Supposed To Start A
A fence built a few feet over, a driveway that crosses onto a neighbor’s lot, or a shed that has sat in the wrong spot for decades can all turn a friendly neighborhood into a legal dispute. Maryland law has specific rules for sorting out exactly where a boundary sits and who has the right
Business disputes raise questions that most business owners haven’t had to think about before. Understanding what litigation actually involves, what evidence matters, and what to realistically expect helps owners make better decisions when a commercial dispute becomes serious. What Is the Difference Between Business Litigation and Commercial Litigation? The terms are often used interchangeably, but
A business dispute rarely has only one path forward. Mediation, arbitration, and litigation each work differently, and choosing the wrong one for a given situation can cost extra time and money before the underlying disagreement ever gets resolved. What Is Mediation And How Does It Work? Mediation involves a neutral third party who helps both