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FTC Takes on Noncompete Clauses As Harmful to Workers and Competition
In January, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers (employees, contractors, interns etc.) and require employers to rescind existing noncompete clauses and inform workers that they are no longer in effect. The FTC described the practice as an “often exploitative practice that…
FTC Seeks Penalty Authority for Fake Reviews
The Federal Trade Commission intends to issue new rules to address fake reviews that would include a penalty of up to $50,120 per fake review. The FTC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) and there will be a sixty-day comment period once the rule is published in the Federal Register. The FTC cited…
Partners of Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A. Recognized as 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers
We are excited to announce that all three Partners of Turnbull, Nicholson & Sanders, P.A. were recognized as 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers! Christopher W. Nicholson has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2008, a Top 100 Super Lawyer since 2013, and previously was recognized as a Top 10 Super Lawyer. Mary Roby Sanders…
Who Gets the Business in a Maryland Divorce?
If you are a business owner contemplating divorce, you should consult with an experienced family law attorney in Maryland to understand how this important asset will be treated in the dissolution of your marriage. The business or business interest owned by one divorcing spouse may or may not be considered a marital asset in which…
What Happens When Divorce Mediation Doesn’t Work?
You and your spouse had the best of intentions. You vowed to keep your divorce civilized, affordable, and out of the hands of a judge. Together, you hired a mediator, or perhaps a team of collaborative experts, to ensure an optimal agreement for both parties. Many couples start on this hoped-for path of least resistance…
4 Ways We’re Giving Back to the Community
The staff and attorneys of TNS feel strongly about giving back to the community. Thus, each year we make a substantial contribution to various charities with which we have a connection. This year we have contributed to: The Samuel Ready Scholarships The Samuel Ready Scholarships provide educational resources for underprivileged girls (Mary currently serves…
Creating a Parenting Plan in Maryland
Courts consider the best interests of children to be of paramount importance in Maryland divorce cases. The Maryland Rules now require a parenting plan to be created by both parents, with a joint statement being submitted prior to a trial. While this may seem like an onerous task, this requirement is actually beneficial for all…
Social Media Best Practices During Divorce
Social media has quickly become a part of our lives, so much so that we hardly even realize we are engaging with it. But if you are going through a divorce, take notice. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, dating apps, etc., are all fair game for gleaning evidence against you in court. In 2010, the American…
How to Tell Your Kids About the Divorce
Most parents find telling their kids about the divorce one of the most difficult and anticipated parts of the process. If you and your spouse decide to divorce, you may find yourself reading articles like this one to help guide you through the conversation. Children are sensitive to significant life changes, like divorce. Their parents’…