Disability discrimination is one of the most misunderstood areas of employment law. People often assume it only covers obvious physical disabilities, or that it only applies to large employers, or that needing an accommodation means admitting weakness at work. None of those assumptions are accurate, and they lead people to accept treatment they don’t have
Blended Families and Property Inheritance Blended families are increasingly common, and so are the disputes that follow when real estate passes to the next generation without a clear plan. When a spouse, stepchildren, and biological children all expect to inherit the house, missing documentation turns grief into conflict. Why Blended Families Face Greater Risk In
Having your sexual orientation disclosed at work without your permission is a deeply personal violation. It removes your ability to control when, how, and whether that information becomes part of your professional life. When that disclosure leads to changes in how you are treated, it may also be a legal one. Our colleagues at Bloom
Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people make. Finding out after closing that the seller knew about a serious defect and said nothing is a deeply frustrating experience, and unfortunately a common one. Maryland law gives buyers real options when that happens, but acting on them requires understanding what the
Getting labeled an independent contractor can feel straightforward. You sign an agreement, you work, you get paid. But the label on a contract doesn’t determine your legal status under Maryland or federal law. What actually matters is how the working relationship functions in practice, and when employers misclassify workers to avoid paying overtime, benefits, or
In December 2025, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced a $1.5 million settlement against Brothers Mechanical Inc., a construction company that misclassified hundreds of workers as independent contractors on major development projects across Washington, D.C. The case is a sharp reminder that worker misclassification carries real financial consequences for employers and real harm for the