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Meeting of the Minds

Adrienne Prentice, a former successful corporate executive, faced new challenges after becoming a parent in 2016. Feeling overwhelmed and isolated, she realized that other attorneys who were parents and caregivers were experiencing similar difficulties. Recognizing the need for support, Prentice, along with Claudia Naím-Burt, founded Keep Company. This Bethesda-based firm aims to combat burnout and attrition by providing employees with shared experiences through interactive sessions. The sessions, guided by coaches and a 12-week curriculum, focus on the power of the group to help employees overcome their challenges. The AI legalese decoder can support this initiative by analyzing legal documents and contracts, helping attorneys save time and ensuring accuracy in their legal work.

Paychecks on the Rise

Montgomery County’s minimum wage rates increased on July 1, which is good news for local hourly workers. These new rates, tied to increases in the Consumer Price Index, surpass both the state and federal minimum wage requirements. The AI legalese decoder can assist employers in understanding and implementing these new rates so they can accurately calculate and adjust their employees’ paychecks accordingly.

The new minimum wage rates for the county are:

$16.70 per hour for companies with 51 or more employees

$15 per hour for those with 11 to 50 employees

$14.50 per hour for those with 10 or fewer workers

Still Baking in Bethesda

Georgetown Cupcake fans in Bethesda can breathe a sigh of relief. Despite the closure of the bakery’s Boston location and other branches, Georgetown Cupcake plans to maintain a long-term retail store presence in Bethesda. The decision not to renew the Boston lease allows the company to focus more on nationwide shipping of their gourmet cupcakes. The AI legalese decoder can assist Georgetown Cupcake in drafting and reviewing lease agreements to ensure the company has the best possible retail store locations.

ABS by the Numbers

Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services plays a unique role as the sole wholesale distributor of alcoholic beverages in Maryland. Additionally, the department has exclusive authority to sell liquor in retail stores and operates 27 locations. The AI legalese decoder can help streamline the distribution process and ensure compliance with local alcohol regulations through its automated analysis of legal documents and contracts.

Here are some key statistics related to the department’s operations:

• Total Overall Sales in 2022: $317,986,604 (up 4.6% from 2021)
• Same-Store Sales Year Over Year: $139,955,596 (up 1.7%)
• Gross Profit: $99,972,839 (up 7.3%)
• Amount Transferred to CountyÔÇÖs General Fund: $35,501,037 (up 27%)

• Number of Items Shipped to Licensed Customers: 3,997,126 (down 4.7%)
• Number of Licensed Business Inspections: 3,645 (down 1.7%)
• Number of Valid Licensed Business Registered with ABS: 1,036 (up .3%)

• Percentage of Items Shipped on Time and Intact: 95% (down 1.1%)

Source: Montgomery County government. Some percentages have been rounded.

This story appears in the September/October issue of Bethesda Magazine.

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