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.…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Wins National Leadership Award
USA Canoe/Kayak, an arm of the United States Olympic Committee, has just announced that Longman & Van Grack Attorney Adam Van Grack has been awarded the 2015 Havens Leadership Award. Each year, the USA Canoe/Kayak Board of Directors recognizes a select individual with practices and behaviors that best serve the interests…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Presents at the 2015 ABA Joint Fall CLE Meeting
Beginning today through this weekend, Longman & Van Grack Attorney Robb Longman will be presenting at multiple CLE Programs at the 2015 American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation and Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law, Trust & Estate Division 2015 Joint Fall CLE Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. …
Longman & Van Grack Sponsors International Art Exhibit: Quilting for Change
Longman & Van Grack is proud to sponsor the powerful international quilt exhibit this weekend by three collaborating organizations working for social change presented by Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville, Maryland. The exhibit, “Quilting for Change,” raises awareness on global issues that affect women, and empowers quilters to become agents for social…
A Violation of Sewer Rights Is Not a Violation of Constitutional Rights
In 2014, a land owner in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland (Kevin Quinn who owns Queen Anne’s Research and Development Corp.) sued the County and the Maryland Department of the Environment (“MDE”) in federal court due to the fact that Mr. Quinn's property was excluded from the Southern Kent Island Sewer…
Out-of-state Insurance Companies Ruled Exempt From Maryland Income Tax
Does the Maryland State Comptroller Require Income Tax From All Businesses With Customers in the State? As a general rule, all corporate income derived within the state of Maryland is subject to taxation – with, of course, several caveats and exceptions. In a case recently decided by the Maryland Tax Court…
Maryland Property Owners Initiate $2 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Snake Infestation
What are my legal options if I discover a severe pest infestation in my new home? A new home purchase is one of the most important and sizable investments a family can make – and builders and/or sellers are bound by Maryland law to disclose known major issues with the…
Longman & Van Grack Sponsors the 2015 Potomac River Festival and Great Falls Race
Longman & Van Grack is proud to be one of the sponsors of the 2015 Potomac River Festival and Great Falls Race on July 11 and 12. Featuring hundreds of paddlers and dozens of events, the Potomac River Festival is one of the premier river sports events in the United…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Elected Chair of Maryland State Bar Association’s Tax Section
Today, Longman & Van Grack Attorney Robb Longman was elected Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association's (MSBA) Tax Section at the MSBA's Annual Meeting in Ocean City, Maryland. The Firm is thrilled that Robb is being recognized for his many years of working on tax issues in Maryland, and…
Estate Planning For Single People in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC
Who has rights to assets of people without spouses or children in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC? Single people currently outnumber married people in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. While married couples might be more likely to develop an estate planning, it is equally important for single people to do…
