Maryland Tax on Services: MD House Bill 1628
On February 20, 2020, the Maryland House of Delegates introduced MD House Bill 1628 (HB1628) which would substantially change the and sales and use tax in Maryland. Although House Bill 1628 would reduce the sales tax by one cent from $.06 to $.05, the bill would create a sales tax…
Oral Contracts vs Written Contracts in Maryland
Determination of whether a contract actually exists is critical for contract disputes and lawsuits in Maryland. Often within a Maryland breach of contract lawsuit, Maryland Circuit Courts or District Courts will need to determine whether a contract exists and, if so, interpret a contract. Thus, a question often presented in…
Increased IRS Tax Enforcement
On February 20, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") announced a new initiative to bring all taxpayers into compliance with their filing and payment obligations. The IRS will be implementing new procedures including personal visits, and the use of data analytics to find taxpayers who are not in compliance with…
Maryland Home Improvement Commission Attorney
Building and construction in Maryland can often result in construction disputes and lawsuits in every Maryland county. Disputes related to Maryland construction and home repair can include faulty construction, construction defects, leaking, property line disputes, warranties, permitting problems, and contract disputes. In some cases, contractors can cause unforeseen damages or…
Breach of Contract in Washington DC
Breach of contract is a legal cause of action in Washington DC in which a party sues a former or existing contracting party for that contracting party’s failure to perform certain obligations under a contract. In Washington DC, almost all breach of contract disputes will be litigated in the District…
Maryland Easements
Property disputes are common in Maryland, and these disputes can lead to property lawsuits. Maryland has long recognized the significance of the various rights that attach to property ownership. Easements, however, are one of the most "complex and archaic" bodies of American property law. (Toward a Modern Law of Servitudes:…
Washington DC Construction Lawsuits
Building and construction can often result in construction lawsuits throughout Washington DC. Disputes related to construction can include faulty construction of buildings, defects in roofing, leaking in new construction, property line disputes, warranties disputes, permitting problems, and contract disputes. In some cases, contractors or subcontractors can cause unforeseen damages, fail…
Maryland Condominium Disputes & Lawsuits
Legal disputes and lawsuits related to Maryland condominium property rights can become a serious concern for condominium owners, sellers, buyers, and renters. Examples of Maryland condominium disputes include condominium/property line disputes (such as quiet title/adverse possession, easements issues, and border disputes), common elements disputes, liability disputes (such as trespass, tree…
Washington DC Condominium Disputes & Lawsuits
Legal disputes and lawsuits over condominium property rights can be problems for many condominium owners throughout Washington DC. Washington DC condominium disputes can include condominium/property line disputes (such as quiet title/adverse possession, condominium easements concerns, and border disputes), condominium liability disputes (such as trespass of property, tree dangers, and property…
Maryland Construction Lawsuits
Building and construction (residential and commercial) often results in construction lawsuits throughout Maryland. Disputes related to construction can include improper construction, defects in roofing, leaking in construction, property-line disputes, warranties disputes, permit problems, and contract disputes. In some situations, contractors and subcontractors can cause certain types of damage, fail to…
Robb Longman Re-elected as Regent of American College of Tax Counsel
Longman & Van Grack attorney, Robb Longman, has been re-elected as a Regent under the 4th Circuit by the Board of Regents of American College of Tax Counsel. Mr. Longman, who is the Chair of the Firm’s Tax Practice, is currently the Secretary of the American Bar Association's Tax Section…
Washington DC Property Disputes & Lawsuits
Legal disputes and lawsuits over property rights and real estate are common problems for many property owners in Washington DC. Washington DC property disputes can include property line disputes (such as quiet title/adverse possession lawsuits, easements concerns, fence disputes, adverse possession matters, tree disputes, and tree damage), property liability disputes (such…
