In a decision entered on Wednesday, the Maryland Court of Appeals has ruled that multi-million dollar share of the estate of author Tom Clancy left to his widow was protected under estate-tax exemptions for widowed spouses. In Michelle Bandy v. Alexandra…
In Monday's edition, the Daily Record published an article profiling Longman & Van Grack Attorney Adam Van Grack for his efforts and roles regarding canoe and kayak Olympic sports. The article titled "Rockville Lawyer Makes a Splash for Olympians" discusses how Mr. Van Grack is both an…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Robb Longman, who is the current Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association’s (MSBA) Tax Section, has been named the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Taxation Closely Held Businesses Committee. The…
Earlier this month, Longman & Van Grack Appellate Attorney Adam Van Grack argued a seminal case before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals which addresses when an abuse victim is able bring a civil action against an abuser. In Scarborough v. Altstatt, Mr. Van…
The Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC law firm of Longman & Van Grack is proud to announce a new addition to its business law, business litigation, and estate planning practices. Business law attorney Christopher Battista joins the firm as Of Counsel. …
Whitewater rafting and adventure sports pose inherent risks to participants. As a result, accidents sometimes occur. Recently, the family of a man who did not survive an accident on the Roaring Folk River during a whitewater rafting trip sued the…
Last week, John Oliver, on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, purchased the medical debt of numerous individuals totaling an amount of approximately $15,000,000. John Oliver set up a company and then purchased the medical debt of $15,000,000 for approximately…
When a litigant wins or loses a case, trial, or hearing, the first question an attorney often hears is: Can we/they appeal. To address this question, we felt it would be helpful for us to outline the process for appealing a judgment in the…
Summer unofficially starts on Memorial Day Weekend. As the weather is warming up in most areas, people will begin to head to rivers, lakes, ponds, pools, and beaches this weekend. With this water pilgrimage in mind, it's important to follow the…
