Client Spotlight: Spartan Medical Founder Named Top 25 Healthcare Technology Leader

Congratulations to Spartan Medical’s founder and president Vince Proffitt! He was named a Top 25 Healthcare Technology Leader of Washington, DC for 2023. Spartan Medical is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned business which provides advanced medical technologies & biologics, licensed medical staff, and best-in-class operations management expertise to our clients . In 2022, Spartan Medical was…

Ginny named a 2023 Maryland Super Lawyer for second year straight!

For the 2nd year in a row, Ginny Bonifacino has been included on the Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2023 list in the Corporate and Business category.   Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys that have excelled in peer recognition and professional achievement. Being named to the Rising Stars list is a prestigious distinction that only the top…

Beyond the Bottom Line: Law Firms as B Corps

Ginny’s new article in the Maryland Bar Journal (Volume 4, Issue 2) explores how Maryland state statutes support law firms which elect to organize as “benefit LLCs” and then seek B Lab CertificationTM.  Firms can amp up their mission while balancing purpose and profit. It’s a topic close to heart as Nazareth Bonifacino Law LLC…

Employers, are you compliant?

Employers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia area have learned that employment laws are frequently changing. At least annually, employers of all sizes should review their handbook and policies to ensure compliance. Some recent updates include: District of Columbia Non-Compete Restrictions. DC’s non-compete ban went into effect October 1, 2022. DC employers may…

Practicing Law Joyfully: Contracts

Recently, a client who happens to be a lawyer herself sent a thank you note that captured my heart. She wrote: “I am indebted to you in particular for reaffirming my belief in the ability for us attorneys to finesse the process to accomplish what needed to be done!” I was pleased to receive the…

Nazareth Bonifacino Law LLC named a 2022 Washington Parent Pick Finalist!

We are excited to announce that Nazareth Bonifacino Law LLC was named a 2022 Washington Parent Pick Finalist in the Legal Services category. Thank you to all our clients and friends who voted in support of our firm! Washington Parent Media’s annual reader-favorite contest, Washington Parent Picks, garnered a record 24,470 votes this year! Local…

I registered my trademark. Now what?

By registering a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the owner is making an investment in its future growth and success. It owns the monopoly on using that mark in the United States to sell its good or services. But the registration is not the end. It is essential that trademark owners…

Buying Peace Of Mind With Non-Monetary Remedies in Employment Separation Agreements 

Early settlement remains a top tool for resolving common workplace disputes, including claims of harassment or discrimination. Often, in addition to some type of separation payment or severance package, the “non-monetary terms” – those agreements beyond cash in exchange for a release of claims — sweeten the pot for both parties to settle quickly before becoming embroiled in expensive, time-consuming, and stressful litigation.  Employers should be…

Tracking Software & Employees: What you need to know!

It is clear that remote work is here to stay.  As we transition to this new normal, employers are using tracking software to monitor their employees, judge productivity, decide on promotions, and, even in some cases, determine how much they should pay them.  A recent NY Times article, The Rise of the Worker Productivity Score,…

3 Things To Know About Buy-Sell Agreements

Buy-sell agreements are a top planning tool for closely-held businesses. A well-crafted agreement helps avoid conflict and plans for both expected and unexpected transfers of the ownership interests in the event that an owner dies, becomes disabled, divorces, or simply wants out. Buy-sell agreements can be stand-alone contracts, but they are more commonly part of…