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Congratulations Michael Siri! President-Elect Baltimore County Bar Association
Bowie & Jensen is proud to announce Michael W. Siri will serve as President-Elect of the Baltimore County Bar Association from July 1, 2018 through July 1, 2019. Following his term as President-Elect, he will serve as President of the BCBA. For more information about Michael W. Siri, please click here!
Read MoreEsworthy presents the 2018 Hon. Anselm Sodaro Judicial Civility Award to the Hon. Stuart R. Berger at the MSBA Bar Convention
Each year the Maryland State Bar presents the Hon. Anselm Sodaro Judicial Civility Award to a sitting Maryland Judge who demonstrates exceptional judicial temperament, civility and courtesy to attorneys, litigants and others. This year the Hon. Stuart R. Berger, of the Court of Special Appeals won the award. As the grandson of the late Judge…
Read MoreThe Value of the Extended Validation Secure Sockets Layer (EV SSL) Certificate to Businesses with an On-Line Presence
By: Gina M. Harasti If you are a business owner with an on-line presence, or an attorney representing such a business, the value of an Extended Validation Secure Sockets Layer (EV SSL) certificate cannot be overstated. Businesses selling products and services on-line have an interest in protecting the integrity of their transactions with buyers and…
Read MoreMajor Supreme Court Decision on Sales Tax and Internet Sales
On Thursday, June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court decided that an out-of-state seller can be required to collect sales tax in a state even if the seller doesn’t have a physical presence there. In doing so, the Court expressly overruled its own longstanding precedent. The primary practical impact of the decision is that internet sellers…
Read More“Paid-if-Paid” v. “Paid-When-Paid” Clauses
On May 24, 2018, the Court of Appeals of Maryland filed its decision in Young Electrical Contractors, Inc. v. Dustin Construction, Inc. In its decision, the Court of Appeals analyzed a Subcontract under Virginia law to determine whether the payment provisions in the Subcontract were “paid-if-paid” or “paidwhen-paid” provisions. The Circuit Court held that a…
Read MoreMaryland Legislature 2018 Summary for Contractors
General Contractor Liability for Unpaid Wages An employee of subcontractors or sub-subcontractor can sue the general contractors for unpaid wages. The general contractor is now responsible for ensuring that subcontractors are paying employees. The subcontractor must indemnify the general contractor for unpaid wages. Procurement – Architectural Services and Engineering Services – Reciprocal Preference The legislation…
Read MoreEsworthy Inducts the Penn State Law Class of 2018 into the Penn State Alumni Association
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Matt Esworthy as President of the Penn State Law Alumni Association inducted the Penn State Law Class of 2018 into the Penn State Alumni Association – the greatest alumni network in the world with more than 660,000 alumni and 177,000 active members. This particular graduation was special because it was…
Read MoreCommentary by Matthew A. S. Esworthy Published by The Daily Record: Bite-sized cybersecurity
In this age of data breaches, malware, ransomware and phishing attempts, small and mid-sized businesses can no longer operate under the premise that they are safe. Eeventually, every business will experience some form of cyberattack. How should you handle this risk? Do you wait until the crippling attack occurs, or do you take proactive measures…
Read MoreSubtle but Substantive Differences: Mechanics’ Liens in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia – Pre-Lien Requirements
Mechanics’ liens are important tools to ensure payment for general contractors and subcontractors for construction projects. However, because mechanics’ liens are a statutory creation, the requirements to obtain a mechanics’ lien vary by jurisdiction. In Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C., general contractors and subcontractors must understand the different requirements, which include different pre-lien requirements, different…
Read MoreNicole Windsor Advises Employers on What They Need to Know About the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
By: Nicole Windsor, Esq. On February 11, 2018, the “Maryland Healthy Working Families Act” (the “Act”) went into effect. The new law requires employers to provide “earned sick and safe leave” (“ESS”) to employees to use for themselves and to care for their family members as described below. Existing paid leave may be used to…
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