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After multiple delays, Maryland's Family Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) finally appears ready for implementation. Starting in January 2028, eligible employees will be entitled to up to 12 weeks of leave per year for their own serious health condition, to care for a family member with a s... Read more >

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the issuance of an order immediately placing both FDA-approved drugs containing marijuana and medical marijuana products regulated by a state medical marijuana license in Schedul... Read more >

Tydings is pleased to announce that Ferrier R. Stillman has been named in The Daily Record MD500, their newest list highlighting the state’s most impactful leaders in law, business, nonprofits, government, and higher education. She is recognized for her deep expertise in handling family law matter... Read more >

On September 19, 2025, Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 fee for H1-B visa applications for skilled foreign workers. On June 8, 2026, however, a federal judge in Massachusetts struck down that fee, holding that the executive branch exceeded its constitutional authority by imposing “a tax on H-... Read more >

Tydings proudly announces that our attorneys and Firm have again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Five attorneys earned the elite distinction of being recognized for their outstanding work and leadership in their fields. These rankings reflect the team's deep industry knowledge, ... Read more >

Tydings & Rosenberg LLP welcomes Vincent Alfieri to the firm. Vincent joins the litigation practice group as an associate. Vincent is based in the firm’s Baltimore office, and his experience includes serving as a judicial law clerk for Honorable Justice Shirley M. Watts of the Supreme Court... Read more >

The federal worker classification pendulum is once again in full swing. On February 27, 2026, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) published a new Proposed Rule that would abandon the Biden-era classification framework adopted in 2024 (“2024 Rule”) and restore the approach... Read more >

Tydings is pleased to congratulate Alexander M. Giles on being named a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from Frostburg State University. The award recognizes alumni who demonstrate outstanding professional success, community involvement, and continued engagement with their alm... Read more >

Tydings & Rosenberg LLP is pleased to share that attorneys Michael J. Lentz and J. Salvador Icaza V will participate in an upcoming panel discussion hosted by the Maryland State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. The program, “Empowering Attorneys: Disability Rights in Practice,” will... Read more >

As an African American, Black History Month for me has always been a time of deep reflection, inspiration, acknowledgement, and hope. I never lose sight of the fact that my career as a civil rights lawyer has never simply been a product of my own hard work and commitment.  Rather, my career... Read more >