A Rapid Analysis: River Safety Boating Laws
Experiencing the outdoors on rivers, lakes, and the ocean is a passion than many people share. Canoeing through a massive, rocky gorge is amazing. Whitewater kayaking down a waterfall is thrilling. Speeding along on a personal watercraft in the bay is exhilarating. However, boating also involves the risk of accidental drowning. As a…
Online Travel Companies Will be Liable for Howard County Room Rental Tax
Recently, many online travel companies are being assessed taxes from different state and local governments. Specifically, the online travel companies are being assessed a rental tax in many circumstances. Maryland House of Delegates Bill 209 ("HB 209") recently amended the Maryland Code allowing Howard County to amend a tax applying to…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney to Speak at Rockville GrowthCLUB
Longman & Van Grack attorney Robb Longman has been selected to speak at the Rockville, Maryland GrowthCLUB on business law and tax law issues. Robb will speak on March 11th at the Norbeck Country Club. GrowthCLUB is a business workshop that makes creating tactical plans for your business both educational and fun.…
Contributory Negligence in Maryland, Virginia, and DC: Still Alive After All of These Years
In Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, contributory negligence is a legal defense that addresses the conduct of the injured party when facing a negligence cause of action in a lawsuit. Specifically, the states of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia are three of the few states that follow the doctrine of “contributory…
Supreme Court Denies Petition to Overturn Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Ruling
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court denied the petition for certiorari from American Farm Bureau Federation and its allies to evaluate the "clean water ruling" by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit which had decided that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had properly approved "Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint"…
Canoe & Kayak Magazine Quotes Longman & Van Grack’s Recreation Law Advice
The Sports and Recreation Law Practice Group at Longman & Van Grack regularly provides recreation law advice to clients regarding the rights of the outdoor industry and the rights of individuals to enjoy outdoor recreation. This week, Canoe & Kayak Magazine published an article asking "Can You Be Arrested for…
IRS Audit Rates Drop
Everyone is fearful of an audit from the Internal Revenue Commission (IRS). An IRS audit causes panic and fear in most individuals and businesses. However, the IRS has recently announced some good news for individuals regarding IRS audit rates. The IRS's own figures show that the overall individual audit coverage rate…
Does Legal Rescue Liability Exist for a Rescue Attempt?
Most people will respond when asked that if they see another person in peril, they will help rescue that other person. However, rescue liability -- the issue as to whether one's rescue of another person causes legal liability -- is not always simple. Most states throughout the years developed the rule that…
Taxpayers Beware of New Phishing Tax Scams
The IRS has reported that email phishing tax scams have increased by 400% for the upcoming filing season. Taxpayers should be aware that the IRS does not email taxpayers. In addition, taxpayers should be cautious about which tax filing software they use to file the tax returns. Taxpayers should never…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Selected as Tax Law Contributor for Baltimore Attorney at Law Magazine
This month, Longman & Van Grack attorney Robb Longman was selected as the Tax Law Contributing Editor of the Greater Baltimore Edition of Attorney at Law Magazine. Robb's Feature Article this month in the magazine is titled "An Overview of Maryland Sales Tax." The Firm is thrilled that Robb is being recognized for…
Taxpayers Have the Responsibility to Ensure Accurate Tax Returns
With tax filing season in full swing, taxpayers should be aware of their responsibility for the content of their own tax returns, even if they do not prepare the tax return. A significant portion of taxpayers will hire an accountant or tax preparation service to prepare and file their tax returns. Even…
Can the Park Service Order a Paddler Off the Flooded Potomac River?
The Potomac River contains many regularly-paddled whitewater and non-whitewater sections. These sections include Great Falls of the Potomac and Mather Gorge of the Potomac. However, once in a while,the Potomac River near Washington, DC approaches flood level -- which creates approximately 124,000 cubic feet per second of water (or more) rushing through…
