What are my legal options if I discover a severe pest infestation in my new home? A new home purchase is one of the most important and sizable investments a family can make – and builders and/or sellers are bound…
Longman & Van Grack is proud to be one of the sponsors of the 2015 Potomac River Festival and Great Falls Race on July 11 and 12. Featuring hundreds of paddlers and dozens of events, the Potomac River Festival is…
Today, Longman & Van Grack Attorney Robb Longman was elected Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association's (MSBA) Tax Section at the MSBA's Annual Meeting in Ocean City, Maryland. The Firm is thrilled that Robb is being recognized for his…
Who has rights to assets of people without spouses or children in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC? Single people currently outnumber married people in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. While married couples might be more likely to develop an estate…
What considerations are important for merging companies? Regulators in Maryland and Delaware recently approved a merger between energy companies Exelon Corp. and Pepco Holdings. The companies need one more approval from the District of Columbia before moving forward with the…
The Bethesda and Rockville, Maryland law firm of Longman & Van Grack, LLC is proud to announce a new addition to its business law practice. Seasoned patent attorneyKenneth (Ken) Fagin joins the firm, as Of Counsel to the firm and…
How will businesses determine property rights in space? Thirty years ago, the idea of owning anything in space seemed far-fetched. Recently, though, private enterprises have shown an interest in developing space tourism and exploration opportunities. Keeping America at the forefront…
Last week, the Supreme Court of the United State of America issued a significant ruling in favor of Maryland taxpayers. In the case of Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland v. Wynne et ux., the Court ruled thattaxpayers must be…
How Great a Tax Burden Do Maryland Businesses and Individuals Bear Marylands Department of Business & Economic Development (which tries to bring more businesses into the state) claims that the states tax climate is advantageous to businesses. According to the…
Why do I need a Written Contract in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC? Times change, needs change, people change and memories fade. Therefore, when making a personal or business deal it is important to memorialize the terms in writing. Properly…
