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…
How much is the federal estate tax Timed to coincide with April's income tax filing deadline, the House of Representatives passed a bill to repeal the federal estate tax. H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015, is hardly…
Who has to pay to remediate the leak from an oil pipeline Chevron USA Inc. is suing Apex Oil Company Inc. in Maryland federal court alleging that Apex is responsible for clean-up costs at a Baltimore site where a pipeline…
Does Maryland have any regulatory control over companies like Uber and Lyft As their businesses have grown, ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft have faced various challenges including conflict with the taxi industry. All sides are reportedly pleased, however,…
On Friday, April 17, 2015, the Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland will be holding its 2015 Annual Meeting &Law Day Celebration at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center. As part of this event, the Taxation Law Section of the…
Longman & Van Grack regularly represents outdoor industry companies and nonprofits through our Sports and Recreation Law practice. Thus, our firm is regularly concerned about legal issues that affect entities within the outdoor industry. As such, Longman & Van Grack…
During the past few years, signs have been posted in Maryland along popular hiking sections of the Potomac River near Great Falls and Mather Gorge which state that swimming and wading are illegal in the Potomac River. Swimming and wading…
Longman & Van Grack is proud to be one of the sponsors of the 40th Annual Frederick County Building IndustryAssociation Home Show this weekend at the Great Frederick Fairgrounds. Featuring more than 160 exhibitors, the Home Show offers a great…
Does an attorney representing a condominium association also represent the individual members of the association In most cases, the identity of an attorneys client is clear. An individual who is alleging a breach of contract against a home contractor is…
How much can I pass to my heirs without having to pay state estate tax Maryland has the dubious distinction of being one of only two states that charge both an estate tax and an inheritance tax (New Jersey is…
