Towson law firm Pessin Katz Law, P.A. http://pklaw.com Fri, 24 May 2013 21:26:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 What is the personal net worth statement for purposes of eligibility for certification as a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) in the State of Maryland? http://pklaw.com/2013/03/06/what-is-the-personal-net-worth-statement-for-purposes-of-eligibility-for-certification-as-a-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-dbe-in-the-state-of-maryland/ http://pklaw.com/2013/03/06/what-is-the-personal-net-worth-statement-for-purposes-of-eligibility-for-certification-as-a-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-dbe-in-the-state-of-maryland/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:12:56 +0000 BApostolou http://pklaw.com/?p=2537 A business seeking certification as a DBE in the State of Maryland must apply to Maryland Department of Transportation’s Office of Minority Business Enterprise.  Firms certified as DBEs may participate on U.S. Department of Transportation-assisted contracts administered by the Maryland … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pklaw.com/2013/03/06/what-is-the-personal-net-worth-statement-for-purposes-of-eligibility-for-certification-as-a-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-dbe-in-the-state-of-maryland/feed/ 0 Setting Standards by Supporting State Statutes: NAPIA LEGISLATIVE BLOG http://pklaw.com/2013/02/20/setting-standards-by-supporting-state-statutes-napia-legislative-blog/ http://pklaw.com/2013/02/20/setting-standards-by-supporting-state-statutes-napia-legislative-blog/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:24:35 +0000 BApostolou http://pklaw.com/?p=2477 By Brian S. Goodman, Esq., NAPIA Counsel, PESSIN KATZ LAW, P.A Wednesday, February 20, 2013 It is now legislative season throughout the country and this means that NAPIA is busy on many fronts in numerous states dealing with legislative and … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pklaw.com/2013/02/20/setting-standards-by-supporting-state-statutes-napia-legislative-blog/feed/ 0 American Taxpayer Relief Act: What It Means http://pklaw.com/2013/01/15/american-taxpayer-relief-act-what-it-means/ http://pklaw.com/2013/01/15/american-taxpayer-relief-act-what-it-means/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:36:49 +0000 BApostolou http://www.pklaw.com/?p=2118 Congress just passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act which is to now give some certainty to the estate and gift tax laws.  It is being reported that the estate tax exemption will remain at $5 million (indexed for inflation).  Most … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pklaw.com/2013/01/15/american-taxpayer-relief-act-what-it-means/feed/ 0 Must A Business Owner Seeking Certification As A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) In Maryland Have Both Managerial And Technical Experience As It Relates To The Company’s Operations For Purposes Of Demonstrating Control? http://pklaw.com/2012/12/10/must-a-business-owner-seeking-certification-as-a-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-dbe-in-maryland-have-both-managerial-and-technical-experience-as-it-relates-to-the-company/ http://pklaw.com/2012/12/10/must-a-business-owner-seeking-certification-as-a-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-dbe-in-maryland-have-both-managerial-and-technical-experience-as-it-relates-to-the-company/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:30:54 +0000 BApostolou http://www.pklaw.com/?p=2015 Yes.  Under Maryland law, control is the exercise of the power to manage and operate a business enterprise.  In order to demonstrate control for DBE eligibility purposes, a business owner must have an overall understanding of, and managerial and technical … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pklaw.com/2012/12/10/must-a-business-owner-seeking-certification-as-a-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-dbe-in-maryland-have-both-managerial-and-technical-experience-as-it-relates-to-the-company/feed/ 0 Steps To Get The Most Out Of Your Charitable Giving http://pklaw.com/2012/12/03/steps-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-charitable-giving/ http://pklaw.com/2012/12/03/steps-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-charitable-giving/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:06:08 +0000 BApostolou http://www.pklaw.com/?p=1997 Images of the devastated East Coast splash across our news and social media, and many people are digging into their closets, their pantries, and their pockets to help. Charities begin to ramp up their giving campaigns at this time of … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pklaw.com/2012/12/03/steps-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-charitable-giving/feed/ 0 How Long Must A Minority-Owned Business Be In Operation Before Applying For Certification As A Minority Business Enterprise (“MBE”) In Baltimore City? http://pklaw.com/2012/11/01/how-long-must-a-minority-owned-business-be-in-operation-before-applying-for-certification-as-a-minority-business-enterprise-mbe-in-baltimore-city/ http://pklaw.com/2012/11/01/how-long-must-a-minority-owned-business-be-in-operation-before-applying-for-certification-as-a-minority-business-enterprise-mbe-in-baltimore-city/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:29:51 +0000 BApostolou http://www.pklaw.com/?p=1979 Under the Baltimore City Code, before a minority-owned business is eligible to apply for certification as an MBE, the business must have been in operation in the Baltimore City Market Area for at least twelve (12) months.  Under the Code, … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pklaw.com/2012/11/01/how-long-must-a-minority-owned-business-be-in-operation-before-applying-for-certification-as-a-minority-business-enterprise-mbe-in-baltimore-city/feed/ 0 Maryland Law To Help Prevent Financial Abuse Of Elderly http://pklaw.com/2012/10/01/maryland-law-to-help-prevent-financial-abuse-of-elderly/ http://pklaw.com/2012/10/01/maryland-law-to-help-prevent-financial-abuse-of-elderly/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:00:11 +0000 BApostolou http://www.pklaw.com/?p=1884 It will soon be more difficult to financially exploit or abuse an elder adult in Maryland.  The Maryland General Assembly in its 2012 regular session passed legislation that makes it a requirement for banks and credit union employees to report … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pklaw.com/2012/10/01/maryland-law-to-help-prevent-financial-abuse-of-elderly/feed/ 0 Nonresident Pharmacies Serving Maryland Residents Must Comply With Maryland Law http://pklaw.com/2012/09/15/nonresident-pharmacies-serving-maryland-residents-must-comply-with-maryland-law/ http://pklaw.com/2012/09/15/nonresident-pharmacies-serving-maryland-residents-must-comply-with-maryland-law/#comments Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:09:45 +0000 BApostolou http://www.pklaw.com/?p=1925 Effective October 1, 2012, non (Maryland) resident pharmacies who serve Maryland customers must have a pharmacist on staff who is licensed by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy and must refer all Maryland patients to that pharmacist. In addition, those pharmacies … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pklaw.com/2012/09/15/nonresident-pharmacies-serving-maryland-residents-must-comply-with-maryland-law/feed/ 0 Employers Can’t Discourage Employees From Jury Service http://pklaw.com/2012/09/01/employers-cant-discourage-employees-from-jury-service/ http://pklaw.com/2012/09/01/employers-cant-discourage-employees-from-jury-service/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:14:48 +0000 BApostolou http://www.pklaw.com/?p=1929 Effective October 1, 2012, an employer can’t deprive an individual of employment or coerce, intimidate, or threaten to discharge an employee due to time lost because of court mandated jury service. The new legislation prohibits an employer from requiring an … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pklaw.com/2012/09/01/employers-cant-discourage-employees-from-jury-service/feed/ 0 Special Session For Congress Closes Without Bill On Animal Legislation http://pklaw.com/2012/08/15/special-session-for-congress-closes-without-bill-on-animal-legislation/ http://pklaw.com/2012/08/15/special-session-for-congress-closes-without-bill-on-animal-legislation/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:19:07 +0000 BApostolou http://www.pklaw.com/?p=1932 Legislators in Maryland’s most recent special legislative session, which closed on Tuesday, August 14th, did not pass legislation that would alter the Maryland Court of Appeals’ decision designating pit bulls as inherently dangerous. The high court’s ruling means that owners … Continue reading →

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