Industries
Banking And Finance
Our clients in the banking and finance industry range from one of the largest investment management firms to regional and local banks and credit unions, as well as real estate investment trusts (REITs). We provide them with the full range of labor and employment services. These include:
- Providing advice and counsel on a multi-national reduction in force.
- Representing them in employment litigation, including obtaining summary judgment for a bank in a race and sex discrimination case filed in federal court (among many victories).
- Preparing affirmative action plans.
- Providing advice and counsel on the investigation and response to employee complaints of harassment and discrimination.
- Providing advice and counsel on reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
NEWS & EVENTS
Webinar: New Employment Laws in Maryland
In partnership with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, we will be holding a complimentary webinar on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at noon Eastern to review the employment laws that were
Parker Thoeni Was A Guest Speaker for MD Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s HR Peer Group
Parker E. Thoeni was a guest speaker for the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s Human Resources Peer Group on March 13, 2024. Parker offered the group guidance on Family and Medical
Parker Thoeni and Evan Conder Partial Motion to Dismiss
Parker E. Thoeni and Evan Conder won a partial motion to dismiss in federal court on behalf of a senior living facility. The court agreed that the employee had failed
Parker Thoeni and Paul Burgin won a partial Motion to Dismiss
Parker E. Thoeni and Paul D. Burgin won a partial motion to dismiss in federal court. Parker and Paul were able to establish that the customer and employee non-solicitation provisions
2024 Handbook Updates Webinar
On March 6, 2024, Fiona Ong and Chad Horton, along with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce presented 2024 Handbook Updates and covered the latest employment law changes and how they
Parker Thoeni Appointed to Serve as Attorney Member of a Hearing Committee for the DC Board of Professional Responsibility
Parker E. Thoeni was appointed to a three-year term to serve as the attorney member of a Hearing Committee for the District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility. The Hearing
Jordan Dunham Spoke for the MSBA’s Labor & Employment Section Webinar
Jordan Dunham was a speaker for a Maryland State Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law webinar, “Independent Contractor Misclassification,” on February 26, 2024. Jordan discussed the issue from
Michael McGuire and Lindsey White Spoke to the Baltimore Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel
J. Michael McGuire and Lindsey A. White spoke to the Baltimore chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel on February 27, 2024. They discussed recent developments from the National Labor
Mark J. Swerdlin Assisted Major Food Manufacturer to Win an Initial Union Election
Mark J. Swerdlin assisted a major food manufacturer to win an initial union election that was then challenged before the National Labor Relations Board. The parties eventually agreed to re-run