Publications
“IRS Winning Game of Offshore Hide and Seek” co-authored by Paul Marcotte, Jr., Maryland Bar Journal, May 2013
“Reducing the Pain: IRS Penalty Mitigation and Procedure” co-authored by Paul Marcotte, Jr.,Maryland Bar Journal, May 2013
“The Employer Mandate in the Affordable Care Act ” by Jack Blum, MSBA Bar Bulletin—Labor & Employment Law Focus, February 2013
“Notes from the Chair” (article on a risk based approach to combating money laundering and terrorist financing) by Deborah A. Cohn, MSBA Section of Estate and Trust Newsletter, January 2013
“Reproductive Technology Applications Outpacing Estate Planning Legislation” by Allison L. Lee, MSBA Bar Bulletin, September 2012
“Social Media—Friend or Foe?” by Linda D. Schwartz, Maryland Bar Journal, March/April 2011
“Alternative Dispute Resolution and Ethics” by Patricia M. Weaver, Maryland Bar Journal, March/April 2011
“Estate & Trust Litigation Can Be Avoided: It’s All in the Planning” by Roy I. Niedermayer and Wayne D. Eig, MSBA Bar Bulletin, October 15, 2010
“Office Leasing Issues?” by Diane A. Fox, Medical Real Estate Quarterly, June/July 2010
“Planning for U.S. Persons Inheriting Offshore Trust Structures” by Paul G. Marcotte, Jr., Journal of International Taxation, July 2010
“Mastering The Art of A Corporate Acquisition” by Ronald A. Dweck, March 20, 2010 *
“Considering Leasing New Practice Space? What You Need To Know” by Diane A. Fox, Montgomery County Medical Society “Rounds,” February 2010
“Dealing With Professional Misconduct Complaints” by Linda D. Schwartz, The Daily Record, September 8, 2009
“Now About that Chalet in Grenoble?—International Estate Planning” by Deborah A. Cohn, Maryland Bar Journal, September/October 2009
“Mon Dieu! Your Client is Now the Beneficiary of an Offshore Trust—Compliance Requirements For U.S. Citizens Inheriting Offshore Trust Structures—Common Traps And Pitfalls” by Paul Marcotte, Maryland Bar Journal, September/October 2009
“Keeping up with Annapolis & Its Impact on Your Practice” by David P. Shapiro, Montgomery County Medical Society’s Rounds, July 2009
“Please Let Employers Know the Charge” by James R. Hammerschmidt and Hope B. Eastman, Legal Times-Employment Practice Focus, May 26, 2008
“Common Mistakes in Forming a Business…And How to Avoid Them” by David P. Shapiro, Gazette of Politics and Business–Legal Review, April 25, 2008
“Future Trends in Civil Mediation” by Hope B. Eastman, (Maryland State) Bar Bulletin–Alternative Dispute Resolution Focus Section, April 15, 2008
Spring Cleaning for a Business by David P. Shapiro, Gazette of Politics and Business-Legal Review, May 11, 2007
Noting Your Appeal Isn’t Always So Simple by Patricia M. Weaver, Legal Times-Litigation Practice Focus, February 19, 2007
The Roots of Legal Ethics by Linda D. Schwartz (and Kaye B. Bushel), Maryland Bar Journal, January-February, 2007
“Parting shots to stay out of court, within HR law” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, January 5, 2007
“Federal contractors face intense hiring scrutiny” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, December 1, 2006
“Retaliation claims are minefield for the unprepared” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, November 3, 2006
“End of paper trail leads to digital files in disputes” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, October 20, 2006
“You don’t say: Foul-mouthing isn’t always fireable” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, September 15, 2006
“Religion in the office: Prayer books and law books” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, August 11, 2006
“Maintain a healthy perspective on absenteeism” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, July 28, 2006
“Don’t let your data be a parting gift to departing staff” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, June 9, 2006
Mediation: It’s Not Just For Wimps Anymore by Patricia M. Weaver, Gazette of Politics and Business-Legal Review, May 12, 2006
“Avoid youthful indiscretions with summer employees” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, May 12, 2006
A no-win situation: You’re fired! Here’s your bonus by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, April 14, 2006
“Time is not on your side in wage and hour squabbles” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, March 24, 2006
“When EEOC knocks: Must-dos for employers” by Hope B. Eastman, Washington Business Journal, February 10, 2006
Sarbanes-Oxley’s impact on nonprofits by Ronald A. Dweck, Business Gazette, November 11, 2005
To Help the Disabled: Special Needs Trusts can preserve crucial eligibility for government benefits by Arthur H. Blitz, Legal Times-Trusts & Estates Practice Focus, September 26, 2005
Prenuptial Agreements: The busy season is upon us by Howard B. Soypher, The Daily Record–On Family Law, June 10, 2005
“Technology and Intellectual Property” by Arthur G. House, Gazette of Politics and Business–Legal Review, April 29, 2005
“Enforceability of and Alternatives to Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in the Workplace” by James R. Hammerschmidt, (Maryland State) Bar Bulletin–Labor/Employment Law Focus Section, February 1, 2005
“Tax Legislation offers small-business incentives” by Paul G. Marcotte, Jr., Gazette of Politics and Business, December 17, 2004
“Privacy in the Workplace–Employer/employee rights in the electronic age” by James R. Hammerschmidt, The Daily Record “On Employment,” September 3, 2004
“Retaliation claim: A trap for the unwary employer” by Hope B. Eastman and James R. Hammerschmidt, Washington Business Journal–Small Business Growth Strategies, August 20, 2004
“The Financial End of the Affair: Today’s Divorce Lawyer needs as much Business Savvy as Legal Expertise” by Glenn M. Cooper, Legal Times, May 24, 2004
“Succession Planning Necessary for Survival” by Wayne D. Eig, Gazette of Politics and Business, March 12, 2004
“Collegial to corporate: Law Firms are changing, partner by Alan S. Mark, Washington Business Journal, March 5, 2004
“Going on the defensive minimizes liability exposure” by James R. Hammerschmidt, Washington Business Journal–Small Business Growth Strategies, February 13, 2004
“Commercial Real Estate: The Contract is the King” by Arthur H. Blitz, Gazette of Politics and Business, September 26, 2003
“Taking Maximum Advantage Of Retirement Plan Assets” by Paula Calimafde and Deborah Cohn, Maryland Bar Journal, March/April, 2003
“Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans for Tax Exempt Organizations” by Paula Calimafde and Deborah Cohn, The New York University 55th Institute on Federal Taxation – Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, 2003
“Small Business and the Cafeteria Plan” by Paula Calimafde and Deborah Cohn, The New York University 54th Institute on Federal Taxation—Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, 2002
“To Self Trustee a Plan or Not, That is the Question; It Depends on the Company, That’s the Answer” by Paula Calimafde, The Profit Sharing Council Journal
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