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Gordon Feinblatt PodcastPart Two: Common Mistakes Business Owners Make with Michele Walsh and Kelcie Longaker AydinIn this episode, Kelcie Longaker Aydin and Michele Walsh discuss the critical aspects of employee classification and intellectual property protection for startups. They highlight common mistakes made by new businesses, such as misclassifying employees, the importance of proper agreements, and the need for trademark registration. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of consulting legal professionals to navigate these complex issues effectively.Aydin, Kelcie Longaker | Gordon Feinblatt LLCWalsh, Michele Bresnick | Gordon Feinblatt LLCPart One: Common Mistakes Business Owners MakeHome | Gordon Feinblatt LLCGordon Feinblatt LinkedIn Page2025-07-2315 minGordon Feinblatt PodcastTen Minutes of TOPICS: Summer 2025 with Darci Smith & Kennedy HagensIn this conversation, healthcare attorneys Darci Smith and Kennedy Hagens discuss various updates and changes in healthcare law, focusing on topics relevant to providers in the mid-Atlantic region. They cover new regulations from the FTC regarding mergers, the implications of ambient scribes in patient care, recent Maryland healthcare regulatory news, ICE enforcement actions, updates on energy performance standards, FDA changes regarding weight loss drugs, shifts in labor relations policies, and legal controversies surrounding tax credits for healthcare facilities. Hagens, Kennedy | Gordon Feinblatt LLCSmith, Darci | Gordon Feinblatt LLCHealth Care | Gordon Feinblatt LLC2025-06-1813 minGordon Feinblatt PodcastThe Business Case for Supporting Working Parents with Saad Malik & Alex MontanioIn this episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast, hosts Alex Montanio and Saad Malik discuss the evolving landscape of parental leave legislation, particularly focusing on Maryland's recent paid parental leave law. They explore the implications of this law for employers and employees, the importance of flexibility in parental leave policies, and the business case for investing in such benefits to retain talent. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by working parents and the need for supportive workplace environments that recognize the value of caregiving. Montanio, Alexandria K. | Gordon Feinblatt LLCMalik, Saad | Gordon Feinblatt LLC2025-05-2120 minGordon Feinblatt PodcastTodd Chason & Michael Powell: Legislative Response - Why Energy Costs Are Rising Part 2In this episode, Energy & Environmental attorneys Todd Chason and Michael Powell discuss the rising energy costs in Maryland. They analyze the supply-demand imbalance and recent legislative efforts to address it. The conversation covers various energy options, including natural gas, nuclear power, solar energy, and battery storage, and explores their challenges and opportunities. Additionally, they provide insights into Maryland's future energy landscape and its implications for market participants. This episode is particularly relevant for those in development, policy-making, or anyone interested in understanding the factors behind increasing energy bills.Chason, Todd R. | Gordon Feinblatt LLCPowell, Michael...2025-04-2328 minGordon Feinblatt PodcastGeorge Ritchie & Searle Mitnick: Protecting Developers in Lease AgreementsIn this conversation, George Ritchie and Searle Mitnick discuss the complexities of real estate litigation, focusing on the challenges developers face when landlords become uncooperative. They explore the importance of detailed contracts, regulatory compliance, and the necessity of estoppel certificates for financing. The discussion emphasizes the role of good faith and fair dealing in contractual relationships, providing insights for both developers and landlords.Mitnick, Searle E. | Gordon Feinblatt LLCRitchie, George F. | Gordon Feinblatt LLCReal Estate | Gordon Feinblatt LLCLitigation | Gordon Feinblatt LLCHome | Gordon Feinblatt LLCGordon Feinblatt...2025-04-0817 minGordon Feinblatt PodcastDEI in 2025: Navigating Choppy Waters While Staying the CourseIn this episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast, Alex Montanio and Todd Chason delve into the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. They discuss the implications of Executive Order 14173, the evolving legal landscape surrounding DEI, and the importance of creating inclusive environments. The conversation highlights the need for organizations to balance legal compliance with their core values while navigating the challenges posed by changing political climates. Practical examples, such as parental leave policies and employee resource groups, are shared to illustrate how businesses can effectively implement DEI initiatives.Montanio, Alexandria K...2025-03-2648 minGordon Feinblatt PodcastAlex Montanio and Kennedy Hagens: Navigating HIPAA - Current Trends and Future DirectionsThis episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast features healthcare attorneys Alex Montanio and Kennedy Hagens discussing the implications of HIPAA regulations in light of recent technological advancements, particularly AI in healthcare, and the unique recording laws in Maryland. They explore the considerations for healthcare providers working remotely, recent policy changes regarding reproductive rights, and the future of HIPAA regulations, emphasizing the importance of consent and security in healthcare practices.Montanio, Alexandria K. | Gordon Feinblatt LLCHagens, Kennedy | Gordon Feinblatt LLCHealth Care | Gordon Feinblatt LLCHome | Gordon Feinblatt LLCGordon Feinblatt LinkedIn...2025-02-2616 minGordon Feinblatt PodcastTodd Chason & Michael Powell: The Rising Tide of Energy Bills in MarylandIn this episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast, Todd Chason and Michael Powell discuss the current state of Maryland's energy market, focusing on the significant rise in energy bills faced by residents. They explore the dynamics of supply and demand, the impact of retiring fossil fuel plants, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources. The conversation highlights the complexities of energy production, the need for new supply capacity, and the implications of policy decisions on the future of Maryland's energy landscape.Chason, Todd R. | Gordon Feinblatt LLCPowell, Michael C. | Gordon Feinblatt LLC...2025-01-2927 minGordon Feinblatt PodcastMichele Walsh & Kelcie Longaker: Common Mistakes Business Owners Make - Part 1In this episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast, business law attorneys Michelle Walsh and Kelcie Longaker discuss common mistakes made by business owners when starting and running their businesses. They emphasize the importance of choosing the right business entity, understanding licensing requirements, and maintaining corporate formalities to protect personal assets. The conversation covers various types of business structures, the implications of being a sole proprietor, and the necessity of consulting legal and financial professionals to navigate the complexities of business law.Home | Gordon Feinblatt LLCGordon Feinblatt LinkedIn Page2024-11-2013 minGordon Feinblatt PodcastNicole Lacoste Folks & Saad Malik: Rent Stabilization Act & Tenants Bill of RightsIn this episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast, real estate attorneys Saad Malik and Nicole Lacoste-Folks discuss the recently passed Rent Stabilization Act in Maryland. They delve into the key components of the Act, including the establishment of the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs, the introduction of a Tenants Bill of Rights, the right of first offer for tenants, changes to eviction filing fees, and new regulations regarding security deposits. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these changes for both landlords and tenants in navigating the evolving real estate landscape in Maryland.Nicole Lacoste Folks...2024-10-1627 min