You’ve Been Served in Virginia. Now What? 6 Things to Do Right Away
Plus: A Quick Checklist for What to Do After You’ve Been Served
August, 2026 | By Anthony R. Coppola
Being served with a lawsuit can be unsettling—especially when you are running a business and already have plenty competing for your attention. A complaint arrives. There may be discovery requests attached. And suddenly, you are facing court deadlines that may be measured in weeks, not months. The most important thing to know is this: do…
Maryland Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers Need to Know in 2026
August, 2026 | By Matthew J. McCloskey and Mathew L. Moldawer
Non-compete agreements remain a viable tool for Maryland employers—but they are no longer one-size-fits-all employment provisions. Today, they must be carefully tailored to protect legitimate business interests, comply with Maryland law, and withstand judicial scrutiny. For employers in the state, the non-compete that once felt routine now requires a role-by-role review, a wage check, and…
8 Things to Consider Before You Sue: A Virginia Business Owner’s Guide to Commercial Litigation
July, 2026 | By Anthony R. Coppola
Business disputes are an inevitable part of running a company. A customer fails to pay an invoice. A vendor breaches a contract. A business partner walks away from a deal. An employee violates a non-compete agreement or misuses confidential information. When disputes like these arise, many business owners ask the same question: Should we file…
Key Workers’ Compensation Legislation from Maryland’s 2026 Session: What Employers and Insurers Should Know
May, 2026 | By Julie D. Murray and Sarah K. Davies
Maryland’s 2026 legislative session produced two notable changes to the state’s workers’ compensation landscape, continuing a broader trend toward expanded statutory protections for certain classes of employees. Two measures in particular merit attention from employers, insurers, and claims professionals: statewide legislation expanding presumptive benefits for firefighters with hypertension, and county‑specific legislation affecting workers’ compensation exposure for Carroll…
5 Common Medicaid Long-Term Care Myths—and What Maryland Families Need to Know
Don’t let myths about Medicaid Long-Term Care cost you time, money, or peace of mind
February, 2026 | By Rachel Seawell Vogel
When families begin planning for long-term care, misinformation can be just as stressful as the medical decisions themselves. In Maryland, myths about Medicaid Long-Term Care (MALTC) often lead people to delay planning, make costly mistakes, or assume they have no good options. Below are some of the most common misconceptions about MALTC—and the realities that…
Federal Black Lung Litigation: Upside Down Litigation
August, 2025 | By Joseph N. Stepp
At first glance, you would think federal black lung litigation would proceed like all other litigation. However, black lung litigation is upside down, in that the Defense often bears the burden of proof and must disprove the claimant’s entitlement to benefits. In a black lung litigation case, the miner must prove four things: That he…