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Gearing Up for $15: How Maryland Small Businesses Can Thrive in the New Minimum Wage Landscape
As Maryland sets sail into the $15 minimum wage waters, navigating its impact on small businesses becomes the top priority. This article charts the course, exploring both the challenges, like absorbing increased costs, and the potential opportunities, like enhanced productivity and customer focus. For small business owners – we'll equip you with trending tips to help you not just stay afloat, but thrive in this new economic tide.
Avoiding Compliance Conundrums: Guide to Legal Do's and Don'ts for Tech Startups in the SaaS World
This article outlines essential legal do's and don'ts for tech startups venturing into the SaaS world. It navigates vendor agreements, procurement, general regulatory compliance, and data security & privacy, empowering entrepreneurs to avoid compliance pitfalls and build a trustworthy, sustainable business. Remember, legal due diligence and proactiveness are your keys to sailing smoothly through the complex, yet crucial, realm of compliance.
D.C. Attorney General Throws Down the Gauntlet: Suing Landlords over Alleged Rent-Fixing Scheme
D.C.'s housing crisis took a dramatic turn as the Attorney General accused landlords and RealPage of using data-sharing software to inflate rents, potentially creating an illegal "housing cartel." This bombshell lawsuit, targeting affordability concerns and consumer complaints, could not only shake the legal landscape of rent-fixing but also send ripples through small tech startups navigating data practices and antitrust scrutiny in the ever-evolving proptech space. Stay tuned as this fight for fair housing unfolds in the courts and on the streets of D.C.
The Rollercoaster Ride: Why Government Shutdowns Are Still Sending Shivers Down Contractor Spines
Despite a recent stopgap measure, the threat of government shutdowns still haunts contractors. This article dives into the impact these shutdowns have beyond missed paychecks, exploring disrupted projects, supply chain woes, and even job losses. While contractors lack the formal protection of government employees, they can still prepare by diversifying their portfolio, building reserves, and seeking legal advice. As the next deadline looms, understanding these risks and taking proactive steps can help contractors weather the storm and emerge stronger.
Department of Labor Reinstates Economic Realities Test for Independent Contractors: A Shift in Employment Classification Rules
On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor makes a debated return to the economic realities test for evaluating employee v. independent contractor status.
Under the Microscope: Corporate Transparency Act Shines Light on Small Business Ownership
We provide a brief summary of the Corporate Transparency Act’s requirement that Small Businesses register with FinCen by January 1, 2025.
U.S. Court Strikes Down Key Provision of SBA's 8(a) Program: What You Need to Know
A pivotal case from the Eastern District of Tennessee has changed the SBA 8(a) program as we once knew it. This article provides a brief analysis of the effects of the Ultima decision and what you can look forward to with the future of SBA’s 8(a) program.
Introducing Kenesha A. Raeford, Law Offices
We are open for business. We hope that our firm will serve as a beacon of legal excellence founded with a mission to redefine client service. At the start of 2024, Kenesha A. Raeford, the firm's visionary founder, embarked on this journey to place clients' needs at the forefront, prioritizing service over monetary gains.