Currently, many contracts, appointments, and other activities are being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). While most contracts and reservations will be cancelled without refunds (and some companies have announced proactive refund), the coronavirus pandemic may trigger a force…
Due to the presence of the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 in Washington DC, the District of Columbia Superior Court, Court of Appeals, DC Federal Courts, and U.S. Supreme Court will be partially closed. Washington DC Superior Court On March 16, 2020, Washington…
Due to the presence of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Maryland State Courts and Maryland Federal Courts will be mostly closed. MARYLAND STATE COURTS (updated June 4, 2020 below) (incl. Maryland Circuit Courts, Maryland District Courts, & Maryland Courts of…
On February 20, 2020, the Maryland House of Delegates introduced MD House Bill 1628 (HB1628) which would substantially change the and sales and use tax in Maryland. Although House Bill 1628 would reduce the sales tax by one cent from…
Determination of whether a contract actually exists is critical for contract disputes and lawsuits in Maryland. Often within a Maryland breach of contract lawsuit, Maryland Circuit Courts or District Courts will need to determine whether a contract exists and, if…
On February 20, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") announced a new initiative to bring all taxpayers into compliance with their filing and payment obligations. The IRS will be implementing new procedures including personal visits, and the use of data…
Building and construction in Maryland can often result in construction disputes and lawsuits in every Maryland county. Disputes related to Maryland construction and home repair can include faulty construction, construction defects, leaking, property line disputes, warranties, permitting problems, and contract…
Breach of contract is a legal cause of action in Washington DC in which a party sues a former or existing contracting party for that contracting party’s failure to perform certain obligations under a contract. In Washington DC, almost all…
Property disputes are common in Maryland, and these disputes can lead to property lawsuits. Maryland has long recognized the significance of the various rights that attach to property ownership. Easements, however, are one of the most "complex and archaic" bodies…
Building and construction can often result in construction lawsuits throughout Washington DC. Disputes related to construction can include faulty construction of buildings, defects in roofing, leaking in new construction, property line disputes, warranties disputes, permitting problems, and contract disputes. In…
