Whitewater Rafting Company Sued Over River Accident
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 whitewater rafting company involved in the accident through a wrongful-death lawsuit filed in Aspen,…
The Tax Consequences of John Oliver’s 15 Million Dollar Debt Forgiveness
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 $60,000. John Oliver then forgave the debt for all of…
The Maryland State Appeals Process
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 State of Maryland.
Summer Safety: River and Boating Safety Laws
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 safety laws which have been implemented to save lives and…
Rockville Home Builder Sued by Maryland’s Attorney General
The Maryland Attorney General, Brian Frosh, is taking action against a Rockville home builder stating that in Maryland “home builders must be registered prior to entering into contracts with consumers and constructing their homes.” The Maryland Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division filed a suit against Mitchell & Best Homebuilders LLC primarily because the home…
Legal Concerns for Boating, Whitewater, and Outdoor Recreation Companies
Summer is almost here, and the warmer weather means many outdoor and water-based companies (like camps, outfitters, and river guides) will be open for business throughout Maryland, DC, Virginia, and other places throughout the country. Companies that focus on outdoor recreation, especially water-based activities (such as whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting, canoeing,…
Longman & Van Grack Sponsors Outdoor Industry Association’s 2016 Capitol Summit
Longman & Van Grack regularly represents companies and nonprofits involved in the outdoor industry through the firm's Sports and Outdoor Recreation Law Practice. Thus, our firm is regularly focused on the legal and political issues that directly affect the outdoor industry. In fact, our Outdoor Recreation Law Practice was recently profiled in Attorney…
Attorney at Law Magazine Recognizes Longman & Van Grack’s Recreation Lawyers
Since the firm's inception, Longman & Van Grack's recreation lawyers have regularly represented outdoor industry companies and world-renowned athletes / Olympians through the firm’s Sports and Outdoor Recreation Law Practice. We are proud to offer this industry-focused legal services to our recreation-based clients. This month, in an article titled "High Risk, High Reward: Outdoor Recreation Law as…
The Maryland Appeals Process
When a litigant wins or loses a case, trial, or hearing, the first question an attorney often hears is: Can we/they appeal the decision? Maryland appeals must follow certain rules and statutes which govern when and how a case can be appealed. To address this question, this article will outline the basic stages for appealing…
Longman & Van Grack Sponsors Rockville Chamber of Commerce Event on Tuesday
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, Longman & Van Grack will be sponsoring a "Mix and Mingle" Event for the Rockville Chamber of Commerce. This event, which is occurring at the Stanford Grill in Rockville, is a great opportunity to socialize and network with many other business owners, executives, directors, and…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Named U.S. Director for the Sport of Canoe Slalom
Longman & Van Grack is proud to announce that one of our attorneys, Adam Van Grack, has been elected Discipline Director for the Olympic sport of Canoe Slalom in the United States. The Slalom Director position exists through USA Canoe/Kayak, the national governing body for the Olympic sports of Canoe…
Longman & Van Grack Sponsors Victims’ Rights Art Exhibit: “Finding My Own Voice”
Longman & Van Grack is proud to be a sponsors of Artist & Maker Studios' inaugural Victims’ Rights Art Exhibit in Rockville, Maryland to coincide with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in April 2016. Longman & Van Grack regularly supports the local Washington Metropolitan Area’s art community and is also…
