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Parents have considerable, but not unfettered, discretion when entering into agreements as to custody of and decision making about their children. However, as a recent decision demonstrates, judges will not hesitate to set aside agreements that relieve one parent of child support obligations that th... Read more >

Tydings is pleased to welcome Stephen B. Gerald and Fernando D. Kirkman to the firm. Steve joins as a bankruptcy/creditors rights partner and Fernando as an associate in the commercial and business litigation practice group. They are both based in the firm's Baltimore office. For more than two de... Read more >

Earlier this year, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a Final Rule that dramatically expands the pool of salaried workers entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by raising the minimum salaries required to qualify for exempt status in bona fide executive, adminis... Read more >

In the newly released 2025 Best Law Firms©, Tydings is recognized for its work across several practice areas. Ranked regionally in 13 practice areas, the firm proudly notes that seven areas achieved Tier 1 recognition, the highest tier possible. Best Law Firms utilizes a comprehensive research p... Read more >

As discussed in our recent employment law update, several new Maryland wage and hour laws take effect October 1, 2024.  Employers who have not already done so should immediately prepare to comply with these laws when they take effect.   Starting October 1, 2024, the following new r... Read more >

Tydings Managing Partner Diane V. D'Aiutolo has earned a spot on The Daily Record's 2024 Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Power Player list. This exclusive honor is reserved for the most influential attorneys in Maryland and is a testament to her legal prowess in the defense of healthcare pro... Read more >

A Final Rule adopted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in April was set to render most existing and future non-competition agreements void and unenforceable as of September 4, 2024. Now, however, the fate of the FTC's non-compete ban and the fates of tens of millions of workers and employers who... Read more >

During the first half of 2024, Tydings secured several notable successes for our clients. These achievements reflect our strategic approach and unwavering dedication to top-tier representation for the clients who trust us to handle their legal matters. From securing favorable motions in complex liti... Read more >

The recently released 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® includes 24 Tydings attorneys selected for their work across numerous practice areas. This number reflects a near doubling of Tydings attorneys included in the 2024 rankings. Best Lawyers' listings, published annually since ... Read more >

Maryland's recently concluded legislative session was particularly active on the labor and employment front. Gov. Wes Moore signed a host of new bills into law that will profoundly impact employers throughout the state. These new laws address everything from non-competes to retaliation, from pay ... Read more >