March 27th, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program
UPDATED: 4/3/2020: The SBA has issued interim final rules for the Paycheck Protection Program. Based on the Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet for Borrowers issued by the SBA on 3/31/2020, some of the information in this 3/27/2020 article…
March 25th, 2020
The Doctrine of Impossibility/Frustration of Purpose
While a force majeure clause in a contract likely does not excuse the obligation to pay rent or other monetary obligations under a contract, parties to contracts are currently looking for other possible defenses to…
March 19th, 2020
The Impact of Planning and Forgotten Contract Clauses – Understanding “Force Majeure” aka “the Act of God” clauses in the new COVID-19 World
COVID-19 has caused many to review their contracts and look at what to do in a the new COVID-19 world. “Force majeure” aka “Act of God” clauses are provisions that explain to parties what happens…
March 5th, 2020
Home Sweet Home: Choosing the Right State(s) to Form and Operate Your Business
When forming a new business, one of the first questions typically asked is: In which state should the business be formed? An Internet search suggests that the best place to form a new business may…
December 16th, 2019
28 Stein Sperling Attorneys on 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Stein Sperling is proud to announce 28 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list, including attorneys on the Top 10, Top 50, and Top 100 lists. A…
December 2nd, 2019
Letters of Intent in M&A Transactions
When a buyer is interested in purchasing a business, they usually present the seller with a letter of intent setting forth the material terms of the offer. The letter of intent sets forth the purchase…
September 27th, 2019
New Business, Tax, and Real Estate Laws Passed During Maryland’s 2019 Legislative Session
Laws in Effect as of June 1, 2019 Maryland Sales and Use Tax – Short Term Rentals This law imposes a sales tax on short term rentals. In addition to imposing the sales tax, the…
August 15th, 2019
14 Stein Sperling Lawyers Named to 2020 Best Lawyers List
Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC is pleased to announce that 13 lawyers, Millard Bennett, Julie Christopher, David De Jong, Kathryn Deckert, David Driscoll, Monica Garcia Harms, Ann Jakabcin, Matthew Pavlides, Jeff Schwaber, Andrew…
April 30th, 2018
2018 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers List Includes 22 Stein Sperling Attorneys
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers magazine, featured in the April 22, 2018, Washington Post Magazine, recognized 23 Stein Sperling attorneys on their 2018 Top 50, Top 100, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers develops an annual…
April 1st, 2018
Don’t Forget Your Annual Report and Personal Property Return!
Beginning in 2018, Maryland business owners will no longer be mailed a reminder to file their company’s Annual Report and Personal Property Return on or before April 15 (April 16 this year because April 15…
