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Ahead of the Curve: Courts in the Time of COVID-19

What you need to know to make sense of the current state of courts and court cases during the pandemic. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its impact on virtually every aspect of life, our courts have had to adapt to a new and ever-changing virtual reality. But understanding what’s happening in each of our district
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Ahead of the Curve: Montgomery County Employers – Review Your Workplace Harassment Policies NOW

Bill 14-20 introduces a codified definition for harassment or sexual harassment in Montgomery County workplaces. By Lauren T. Lamb, Esq. Associate Attorney at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. As jurisdictions across the country evaluate their laws regarding harassment in the workplace in the wake of the #MeToo movement, Montgomery County has enacted significant changes
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Watch Now: The Benefits of Trusts in your Estate Plan (Webinar)

Presented by Todd Bornstein, Esq. Partner at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C Does your trust have a life plan? Have you ever asked yourself, what exactly is a trust? Who manages and protects your assets? How can you give the next generation a jump-start? Selzer Gurvitch, along with BECO Management, provide an eye-opening look at
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FREE Webinar: Medicare & Medicaid

What You Should Know – Now and in the Future Co-Presented by Selzer Gurvitch and Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell When: Tuesday, February 23, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Selzer Gurvitch, along with Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM), are hosting a FREE webinar on Tuesday, February 23, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to highlight some key areas of
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Job Opportunity: Trust and Estates Paralegal

Position Overview: Selzer Gurvitch seeks a full-time experienced Trusts and Estates Paralegal to work in our fast-paced trusts and estates practice group on estate and trust administration and related areas in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. This position represents an exciting and unique opportunity for professional growth within our established and prestigious firm,
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Job Opportunity: Trust and Estates Associate

Position Overview: Selzer Gurvitch seeks a full-time experienced Trusts and Estates Attorney to work in our fast-paced trusts and estates practice group on a range of high-end estate planning, estate and trust administration and related areas in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. This position represents an exciting and unique opportunity for professional growth
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Selzer Gurvitch Welcomes Lauren T. Lamb

Latest hire bolsters the firm’s robust commercial real estate practice Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, PC (“Selzer Gurvitch”), announced today that Lauren T. Lamb has joined the firm as an associate attorney in the real estate transactions group. Ms. Lamb arrives at the firm with experience in real estate and commercial transactions, commercial leasing
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Happy New Year from Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C.

May the days and months ahead be filled with good health, success and happiness. Wishing you a safe and prosperous 2021! This year, Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. continues its strategic expansion with a growing team and a growing practice. As a leading full-service real estate and business law firm, with deep expertise in
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Ahead of the Curve: The Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative

Are you eligible for these eight great grants and funds? By Trevor M. Allen, Esq. Attorney at Law at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. Maryland’s economy has been severely impacted by COVID-19. In response, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced a $250 million “Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative,” which provides funding to directly assist
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Ahead of the Curve: The Maryland Restaurant Relief Program

Hurry – The application deadline is Friday, December 4 at 5 p.m. By Trevor M. Allen, Esq. Attorney at Law at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. Maryland’s restaurant industry has been severely impacted by COVID-19. In response, Governor Larry Hogan set aside $50 million for a Direct Relief for Restaurants program. The program
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Bob Dalrymple Moderates Panel on the Future of Montgomery County

On August 20, Selzer Gurvitch Partner Bob Dalrymple moderated a lively discussion about Montgomery County’s recovery from the economic damage brought about by COVID-19. The panelists included Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich,  Stonebridge Founding Principal Doug Firstenberg,  American Gene Technologies CEO Jeff Galvin,  and Cushman & Wakefield Global Head of Data and Insights  Revathi Greenwood.  The
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Continued Wealth Transfer Opportunities with July 2020 Interest Rates

The July 2020 Applicable Federal Rates (“AFR”) and the Internal Revenue Code Section 7520 rate continue at near historic lows. The July short-term AFR, which is used for loans with terms up to three years, will remain the same as the June rate: 0.18%. The July mid-term AFR, which is used for loans with terms
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Silver Spring Downtown Plan

The Montgomery County Planning Board is in the early stages of an update to the Silver Spring Downtown Plan, which will result in comprehensive land use and zoning recommendations for many properties in the Silver Spring Central Business District (CBD). The Master Plan process will provide property owners with an opportunity to influence the zoning
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Montgomery County Growth Policy (2020-2024)

The Montgomery County Planning Board is currently in the process of reviewing proposed changes to the County’s Growth Policy. The County updates its Growth Policy every four years (presently known as the Subdivision Staging Policy). The County’s Growth Policy has a direct impact on the County’s regulations applicable to redevelopment and development projects. Concurrent with
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Selzer Gurvitch Seizes Opportunity for Growth During Pandemic

Acquisition of Top Talent with Six Former Linowes & Blocher attorneys While many law firms have been grappling with remote working while reevaluating growth strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, Selzer Gurvitch was positioned for the moment: we were tech-ready for virtual communications and not only kept all of our employees but grew 30% by aggressively
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SGRW Coronavirus Aid Article

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) and Other Recent Developments On March 27, 2020, the President signed the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) into law. The CARES Act is intended to provide immediate, meaningful financial relief for American businesses and non-profits who are facing unprecedented
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