Shulman Rogers

08/26/2026

Maryland's FAMLI program is moving forward, and January 1, 2027, is the date Maryland employers need to be ready for.

Our Employment and Labor Law team has published a new alert with a step-by-step breakdown of what employers should do before the end of 2026: register with the FAMLI Division, update payroll and HR systems, review leave policies to account for how FAMLI interacts with FMLA and PTO, and prepare employee notices. Employers considering a private plan also have an early deadline to flag: the Declaration of Intent window to pursue an Equivalent Private Insurance Plan opens September 1 and closes November 15, 2026.

The full alert includes direct links to DOL resources and everything you need to start building your implementation plan now.

Read more: https://www.shulmanrogers.com/maryland-famli-is-moving-forward-what-employers-should-do-now-to-prepare-for-january-2027/

In our prior alert, we explained that Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, known as FAMLI, will create a statewide paid family and medical leave system for Maryland workers. The program covers leave for bonding with a new child, an employee’s own serious health condition, carin...

08/25/2026

Real questions, real answers.

Kevin Lees breaks down what legal structure a new fund needs, and why the answer is simpler than you'd think.

Watch for his take.

08/24/2026

Shulman Rogers was proud to sponsor a hole at the 6th Annual MS4MS MD Golf Outing at Compass Pointe Golf Course this past Saturday. Thank you to MS4MS for all the work you do supporting the MS community.

08/21/2026

We're proud to share that 46 Shulman Rogers attorneys were named to the 2027 Best Lawyers guides, spanning every category the organization recognizes.

That includes 37 attorneys honored in The Best Lawyers in America, 9 recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, and a "Lawyer of the Year" honor for Aaron A. Ghais in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, an award given to just one attorney per practice area in each metropolitan region.

Recognition like this reflects the depth of experience our attorneys bring across the firm, from seasoned practitioners to the next generation of legal talent. Congratulations to everyone honored this year. 🎉

https://www.shulmanrogers.com/46-shulman-rogers-attorneys-named-to-the-2027-best-lawyers-guides/

POTOMAC, MD, August 20, 2026 – Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce that 46 of its attorneys have earned recognition in this year’s Best Lawyers guides. 9 attorneys were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, 37 were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, and Aaron A. Ghais re...

08/18/2026

Real questions, real answers.

Lita Rosario-Richardson breaks down who owns your masters and why that answer could change depending on the leverage you have.

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08/11/2026

Real questions, real answers.

Mike Nakamura breaks down the difference between medical malpractice and a bad outcome, and why the two aren't the same thing.

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08/04/2026

Real questions, real answers.

Kevin Lees breaks down whether you really have to register your fund with the SEC, and why the answer isn't as simple as it sounds.

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07/31/2026

Trading the courtroom for the tasting room. Our Commercial Litigation Department enjoyed a great outing yesterday at District Winery!

07/28/2026

Real questions, real answers.

Hunter Haines breaks down the exit options struggling founders often overlook, including soft landings that let you move forward without a full shutdown.

Watch for his take.

07/24/2026

That's a wrap on our 2026 Summer Associate Program! Congratulations to Haven Grier and Mathena Jencka on accepting offers to join us as first-year associates in fall 2027. We can't wait to have you back.