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,…
May 31st, 2024
Celebrating Web Designer Day: The Craft Behind Modern Websites and Legal Considerations
Web Designer Day, observed annually on May 31st, honors the imaginative individuals who create the websites we rely on daily. Modern web design goes beyond mere aesthetics, encompassing user experience, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness. In…
April 15th, 2024
To Be Blunt: The Dormant Commerce Clause Held To Not Apply to Maryland’s Social Equity Cannabis Licensing Scheme
The below information is provided as an update on an important issue developing with respect to Maryland’s cannabis industry. However, if you are interested in starting a cannabis-related business or providing ancillary services to a…
February 11th, 2024
Winning the Heart of a Business Owner
As the season of love approaches, there will be many love letters making the rounds, but the “Be Mine” message that matters most to a business owner or an interested buyer courting the business owner’s…
January 19th, 2024
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,…
