Maryland Courts Schedule COVID-19 Reopening
Due to the presence of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Maryland Circuit Courts, Maryland District Courts, and Maryland Litigation have been publicly closed and mostly closed since March. We have regularly been updating our Maryland Courts Coronavirus Closure Page with all closure and access updates. However, the Maryland Circuit Courts and…
Robb Longman Speaks about PPP Loan Forgiveness and Tax Relief under the CARES Act
On Monday, May 4, 2020, Longman & Van Grack Tax Attorney, Robb Longman, will be speaking on a panel for the ABA Section on Taxation regarding supplemental COVID-19 relief funding for businesses as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the recently-passed CARES Act. Mr. Longman's panel will specifically…
Maryland Allows More Online Services for Business Filings
Today, the State of Maryland has announced that multiple business-related state filings, specifically those which are required for businesses to be in “Good Standing” with Maryland, can be accomplished with online filings. Previously, many of these Maryland business filings could not be accomplished online. A business being in "Good Standing"…
Emergency Temporary Restraining Orders in Maryland During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As part of civil litigation or any type of lawsuit, a party may forced to seek (or face) an emergency temporary restraining order in one of the Maryland Circuit Courts. Under Maryland law, a Temporary Restraining Order is a specific type of order granted by the Circuit Court if it…
IRS, Maryland, and DC New Tax Deadlines COVID-19 Update
Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maryland, and DC have extended the April 15, 2020 tax deadlines for the filing and payment of taxpayer's Tax Year 2019 income taxes due. However, many tax deadlines occur throughout April - June. For clarification, here are additional updates of…
Maryland Property Disputes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Legal disputes over property rights are common issues faced by Maryland property owners. However, as Maryland Courts have limited availability during this COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic, Maryland property owners might have a concern as whether these property disputes can be currently addressed by the Maryland Court System. Maryland property lawsuits and disputes…
The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and Small Business Loans
On March 27, 2020, as a result of the Corovavirus Pandemic, the CARES Act was signed into law. While the CARES Act provides many benefits to individuals, the Act also provides many benefits to small businesses that are suffering during this COVID-19 Pandemic. The small business loans are to ensure…
COVID-19: Residential and Commercial Evictions Stayed in Maryland
As of March 30, 2020, the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland has issued an order which will stay or halt all residential and commercial evictions for at least fifteen (15) days. Pursuant to the Maryland Court of Appeals Order partially closing the Maryland Courts as well as Governor Hogan's…
Contracts, Coronavirus, and Impossibility of Performance
Due to the National Emergency related to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, questions regarding breach of contract and contractual obligations (e.g., events, travel, work, rent, leases, dining, and contract) are being asked by many people and businesses. Many contractual parties in Maryland and Washington DC are very concerned about their ability…
Coronavirus: IRS Issues People First Initiative
In the wake of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, the IRS is providing guidance and support with regard to all compliance programs. On March 25, 2020 the IRS unveiled the People First Initiative. The program is designed to assist taxpayers who have installment agreements, Offers in Compromises, who have passed due…
Maryland Peace Orders and Protective Orders During the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
During the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, Maryland Courts are mostly closed to the public. Most Maryland court cases have been stayed. However, the Maryland Judiciary is permitting certain types of matters to still be heard by judges. Specifically, Maryland Peace Orders and Maryland Protective Orders can be heard and resolved through…
Coronavirus: New IRS and Maryland Tax Deadlines and Small Business Assistance
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), the IRS, State of Maryland, and local governments have all been acting to adjust deadlines and assist taxpayers. This article will address many of the actions and activities currently ongoing. Tax Deadlines and the Coronavirus Pandemic As a direct result of the current Coronavirus…
