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…
Most companies or businesses that allow participants to engage in sports or outdoor activities (such as white water kayaking, whitewater rafting, adventure races, skydiving, SCUBA diving, rock climbing, mountain climbing, snow skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, sailing, camping, hiking, triathlons, and…
Is it unconstitutional to change zoning laws that affect a project already underway The New Year could mean new litigation for Rockville, Maryland, if the city moves forward with a proposed zoning change. The zoning amendment would bar self-storage warehouses…
What should you look for when seeking a co-founder for your start-up business? Finding a business partner is not unlike finding a romantic partner or spouse. Entrepreneurs seeking co-founders must find the right person with whom to share the hard…
A taxpayer with income from an out-of-state S-corporation often has to pay out-of-state taxes. The taxpayer's home state usually gives the taxpayer a tax credit for those tax payments. But, that is not quite what happens in Maryland. The constitutionality…
A federal appeals court has allowed the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to move forward in its litigation against Weyerhaeuser Company over construction flaws at the Foundation's Annapolis headquarters. Two years ago, a lower court granted a summary judgment to Weyer haeuser…
After several legal actions against a neighboring project in Bethesda, Greenhill Capital has proposed plans redevelop Woodmont Triangle. In a public meeting, the property-owner announced its intention to build a low-rise, retail-only "retrofit" on the site. But the project is…
Sports and recreation companies, nonprofit organizations, and camps not only have to be aware of the legal issues that most companies typical encounter, but they also have to address a unique set of legal concerns. While our recreation attorneys primarily…
