June 17th, 2025
The State of Recreational Cannabis Regulation in the DMV
While cannabis is still classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal at the Federal level, many states have enacted or proposed regulatory schemes governing the use, possession, cultivation,…
May 29th, 2025
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) will significantly impact many Maryland businesses when it goes into effect on October 1, 2025. Here’s what businesses need to understand: What is MODPA MODPA gives…
May 6th, 2025
National Small Business Week: Legal Essentials Checklist
During National Small Business Week, we recognize the critical role entrepreneurs and small business owners play in our economy. You are the innovators and contributors in your local community – your business deserves the strongest…
April 30th, 2025
Conducting Legal Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
When you’re at a grocery store, do you open a carton of eggs to check if any of the shells are cracked? When you are interested in buying a company you should work with professionals…
April 17th, 2025
Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses May be Missing out on Maryland Contract Opportunities
Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Programs aim to connect small, minority- and women-owned businesses to Maryland contracting and procurement opportunities. In addition to enhancing your business’ visibility, obtaining a MBE…
February 24th, 2025
Updated Alert: CTA Enforcement Halted
March 4, 2025 update: The Treasury Department will not issue fines, penalties, or take any enforcement action against companies for failing to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI) by the March 21, 2025, reporting…
January 9th, 2025
Recent Supreme Court Ruling May Impact Your Business Succession Plan
Taking a thoughtful approach to your business succession can reduce burdens for your loved ones. If your plan includes using a life insurance policy to fund a stock redemption agreement, the recent Supreme Court decision…
December 19th, 2024
45 Stein Sperling Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Maryland on 2025 List
Stein Sperling is proud to announce 45 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, including attorneys on the Top 50, and Top 100 lists.…
December 18th, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirements Halted
A federal court has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which required businesses to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department. This ruling affects an estimated…
November 8th, 2024
Stein Sperling Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms
Stein Sperling has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 5 practice areas and regionally in 19 practice areas. For the seventh year in a row,…
