McNamee Hosea News & Press

Yahoo Makes Risky Move in Response to Harassment Lawsuit

August 2014

When a company is the subject of a sexual harassment lawsuit, its reputation may be on the line. Determining the best course of action in terms of responding to the lawsuit can be critical, especially for large corporations that are already in the public eye. Full Article

James Greenan and Stanley Samorajczyk Selected to 2015 Best Lawyers in America

August 2014

McNamee Hosea’s James M. Greenan, Managing Partner, and Stanley J. Samorajczyk, Senior Counsel, were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America © for 2015. Full Article

Company Named In Pregnancy Discrimination Complaint

August 2014

Workplace discrimination is something that employers generally go to great lengths to avoid. There may be no intent to violate the rights of any particular person or group, but employees can still experience discrimination and they have the right to take legal action. Full Article

Legal Support Can Help Protect Your Business at Any Stage

August 2014

Every business owner in Maryland and Washington, D.C. has likely put considerable energy, time and resources into their business. It's certainly not easy, even when you have a good product or service. There are challenges and obstacles that can put the success of a company in jeopardy, whether it's starting up, growing or running at full tilt. Full Article

LinkedIn Agrees To Settlement For Unpaid Overtime, Back Wages

August 2014

When we read about certain employment violations, it can be easy to get the wrong idea. For instance, reading about a company that has failed to compensate employees properly might lead some people to believe that the failure was intentional or malicious; that the company intended to shortchange employees. Full Article

When is a Termination Considered Wrongful?

July 2014

Getting fired can be a devastating experience for an employee, but firing an employee can also be a difficult decision for an employer to make. It is a decision that is generally not made lightly. Full Article

Not All Claims of Sexual Harassment Legally Actionable

July 2014

There are employers across Maryland who take workplace behaviors very seriously. They do whatever they can to provide a safe and fair work environment for every employee. However, even these employers can end up facing allegations of serious violations including sexual harassment. Full Article

How to Choose the Appropriate Business Structure in Maryland

July 2014

Many people dream of starting and owning a business; but oftentimes, they do not know what type of business entity to choose. There are several types of business entities for hopeful business owners to choose from - the key is to select the one that is most appropriate for all involved. Full Article

Pass on Your Legacy by Planning for a Business Succession

July 2014

You have probably spent a good portion of your career, if not the entirety of it, investing your own human capital in your business. For many business owners, it is important to ensure that the business they worked so hard to propagate continues its operations after they have passed the torch. Full Article

Maryland Employers: Are Your Employment Practices Discriminatory?

July 2014

Discrimination in the workplace is something that every person probably thinks they understand. However, there are many misconceptions on the issues. For example, people might think that if a woman gets hired for a job instead of a man, it is automatically considered discrimination. Or they believe that someone of a certain age or race cannot be fired. Full Article

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