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Hiring independent contractors has become necessary for many companies and prominent within entire industries. But, many contractors are actually treated like employees, for which there is a large difference under the law. Here, the employment law attorneys at SLH provide considerations for hiring an independent contractor. There are distinct differences between employees and independent contractors. Classifying one as the other…
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees the right to take time off for a variety of reasons. Here, the legal professionals at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger detail what those reasons are as well as clarify other issues regarding FMLA. Eligibility for FMLA Employees who fall into the following circumstances are eligible for time off under…
For those in the financial position to do so, a second home can be a great investment, but there are serious issues to consider before taking the next step. Here, the real estate law and estate planning experts at SLH detail considerations you should make before choosing to purchase a second home. What is the Main Purpose of the Second…
The 2017 Maryland General Assembly has adjourned. Here is a summary of key issues.
Joe Snee and Laura Bechtel were again among the local volunteers who assisted in bringing life-like DUI mock trials to area high schools amidst the 2017 Prom season. For 30 years, Judge Stephen M. Waldron, retired Associate Judge of the Harford County Circuit Court, has led teams of local attorneys and prosecutors in putting on DUI mock trials with facts…
Joseph F. Snee, Jr., a shareholder with Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger, P.A., led the efforts on 2 alcoholic beverages bills during the 2017 session of the Maryland General Assembly. The first bill, House Bill 795, entitled “Harford County-Alcoholic Beverages-Waiver From School Distance Restrictions” allows the Liquor Control Board for Harford County to waive the school distance requirements. Under current…
The law firm of Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger, P.A. has a long history of participating in Harford County activities that benefit the community. While the practice of law is demanding and time-consuming, the lawyers at SLH are dedicated to public service. Pro bono activities provide a source of dedication, pride and civic duty for our lawyers. Below is just…
Prior to establishing itself as the premier law firm in Harford County, Maryland, many of the lawyers at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger, P.A. were members of large, well-established Maryland law firms. Joseph F. Snee, Jr. became partner at Venable, Baetjer & Howard (now Venable and currently Maryland’s largest law firm) in 1993. Snee was a partner in the Litigation…
Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger, P.A. is proud to announce that Laura E. Bechtel has been named to the Board of Directors of the Bel Air Downtown Alliance. The Bel Air Downtown Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community development organization whose mission is to mobilize stakeholders to invest in Bel Air’s neighborhoods, economy, and quality of life. The Bel Air…
When was the last time you looked at your estate plan? Was it just after getting married? Perhaps you updated a few things when your children were born? Maybe you have yet to put together an estate plan. It is never too soon to begin preparing your estate, and the beginning of a new season is an excellent time to…