Ongoing Changes During The Covid-19 Crisis
From day to day, hour to hour, as our government responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, our laws change. Some are relaxed, others are altered, and new ones are added.
Acts Of God: Enforcing And Negotiating Force Majeure Clauses For An Emergency
In the last two years, businesses and professionals in Maryland and Washington, D.C., have had to quickly pivot to avoid the negative economic impacts of completely unexpected events outside of their control. First, there were tariffs and trade restrictions, followed quickly by the Coronavirus global pandemic.
Don’t Panic: Prepare For The Coronavirus
By now you have been hearing a lot about the Coronavirus (Covid- 19), which has spread to the United States from other parts of the world. While the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that this is not yet a pandemic, it is important that you plan now on how to protect yourself, your employees, and your business from the impact of this virus. You should not panic, but you should be prepared for a potential emergency of unknown scope and length.
D.C. Ban On Non-Compete Agreements
On December 15 2020, the D.C Council joined a growing number of other jurisdictions that have enacted legislation limiting the use of non-compete agreements. The new law, known as the “Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (the “Act”), effectively prohibits employers from entering into, or enforcing, non-compete agreements. The Act will still require Congressional approval before it officially goes into effect.
Taking The Clearer Path With Administrative Subdivisions In Montgomery County