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New Law, New Clients, New Questions

August 6, 2013
With Maryland's passage of the Civil Marriage Protection Act granting same-sex couples the right to marry, questions will arise as couples transition from domestic partnership arrangements to the traditional marital model. The Daily Record published an article entitled "New Law, New Clients, New Que... Read more >
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USCIS Accepting New FY2014 H-1B Files for April 1, 2013 Filing

August 6, 2013
Employers who anticipate hiring new H-1B employees under the FY2014 cap (for employment beginning October 1, 2013) should be aware that the first day to submit petitions for new H-1B employment is April 1, 2013. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) only grants H-1B status to 65,0000 ... Read more >
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Jaime W. Luse Named Partner At Tydings

May 23, 2013
Tydings announces that Jaime W. Luse has been named a partner at the firm effective January 1, 2011. The firm’s managing partner, Bill Carrier, comments:  “We are very proud to welcome Jaime as a partner.  She has shown commitment to both our clients and the firm.” ... Read more >
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"No-Fee" Mortgage Lenders May Not Collect Closing Costs Upon Prepayment

By: Alan M. Grochal
May 8, 2013
A new ruling by the Court of Appeals of Maryland prohibits banks and lending institutions from recapturing closing costs on "no-fee" mortgages that are subsequently prepaid by the mortgagor.  Lenders who offer these types of mortgages will now have to "eat" the closing costs on prepaid mortgage... Read more >