Costco’s Gas Station Proposal Stalls in the Maryland Circuit Court
For the past six years, Costco has been attempting to secure the rights and permits to build a 16-pump gas station near its store in Wheaton, Maryland, adjacent to the Westfield Wheaton Mall. However, Costco's proposed gas station would allegedly be built only 118 ft. from single-family residences. Community activists and even members of…
New Partnership and C Corp Filing Deadlines
The Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 restructures the due dates and filing deadlines for partnership and C corporation tax returns beginning with the 2016 tax year. Once the new rules take effect, partnerships will be required to file their returns by the 15th day…
IRS Eases Administrative Burdens for Small Businesses
In a move designed to ease the paperwork and record keeping burdens faced by small businesses, the IRS on November 24 announced an increase to the de minimis safe harbor thresholds that permit taxpayers to fully deduct expenditures for certain capital items. Under the new rule, businesses that do not…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Has Been Reauthorized
The Land and Water Conservation Fund ("LWCF") has been called "America’s best conservation program" by many different organizations such as the Outdoor Alliance and the Outdoor Industry Association. Congress created the LWCF specifically to conserve and safeguard natural areas (water and land) within the United States to protect these natural…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Honored by 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers
Longman & Van Grack attorney Robb Longman has been named a “Maryland Rising Stars” in the 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers. Robb has been specifically honored for his work in “Tax.” The list of honorees, which is comprised of only 5% of the licensed, active attorneys in Maryland, is created in…
Longman & Van Grack Welcomes Attorney Carrie Chernov as Of Counsel
The Bethesda and Rockville, Maryland law firm of Longman & Van Grack is proud to announce a new addition to its litigation, estate planning, and environmental law practices. Litigation, estate planning, and environmental law attorney Carrie Chernov joins the firm as Of Counsel. …
Appealing a Judgment from a Trial Court
Often litigants are unhappy with a decision by a trial court. In some of those cases, the unhappy litigant believes that the trial court did not implement the law properly. In those cases, it might be possible to appeal the trial court's decision. Appellate courts do not create a new…
New Maryland Tax Proposal: Maryland Taxpayer Protection Act
The Comptroller of the State of Maryland Peter Franchot announced today that his office will be proposing the Maryland Taxpayer Protection Act. The legislative act will need to be approved by the General Assembly of Maryland (Maryland's legislative body), but if the Taxpayer Protection Act becomes a law, it is intended to protect…
Solving Tax Problems: The IRS Offer in Compromise Program
The Internal Revenue Service’s Offer in Compromise program provides taxpayers with the ability settle their tax debts for less than the full tax liability. The Offer in Compromise program is available for both individuals and business/corporate taxpayers. The Offer in Compromise program can help taxpayers get a fresh start and stay in future…
NFL Player Pierre Garcon Files a Lawsuit against FanDuel in Maryland
National Football League (“NFL”) and Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon has filed a class-action legal Complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland against the daily fantasy football site FanDuel on behalf of himself and all NFL players. Garcon’s lawsuit alleges that FanDuel is misusing…
Legal Concerns for Winter Sports and Recreation Businesses
Winter sports and cold-weather recreation businesses not only have to be aware of the legal issues that typical entities encounter, but they also have to address a unique set of legal concerns. This article will describe some of the unique legal issues that winter or snow-based sports/recreation/outdoor/adventure businesses need to consider and…
“Box Pro Magazine” Recognizes Longman & Van Grack’s Recreation Law Advice
The current edition of Box Pro Magazine (November 2015) includes an article titled “What’s in Your Waiver?” The article addresses the importance for recreation law and sports companies, particularly Affiliate owners of Box and CrossFit entities, to have and use a properly drafted waiver and release language for their consumers and customers.…
