The Family Home

April 7th, 2020

Should I Stay or Should I Go in 2020

The lyrics to this popular 1980’s song by The Clash take on new meaning when thinking about Custody Orders and Parenting Agreements during this period of fear and uncertainty. This is an unprecedented time for…

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MSATP Webinar

April 7th, 2020

Recorded Webinar: Andrew Schwartz Presents to MSATP on CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program

Stein Sperling business attorney Andrew Schwartz recently presented on the CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program for the Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals. More on the Paycheck Protection Program can be found here. You…

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Forbes

April 6th, 2020

Mark Schweighofer interviewed in Forbes on CARES Act

Micah Solomon Senior Contributor with Forbes.com, interviewed Tax and Business attorney Mark Schweighofer on the Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs. In Solomon’s article, “Free Money for Small Business: Two Loans You May…

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April 6th, 2020

Stein Sperling, Prominent Montgomery County Law Firm, Joins Business Leaders Fighting Hunger; Pledges Support in Response to Devastating Impact Of COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2020 Rockville, MD – Business Leaders Fighting Hunger, which last week announced $50,000 in new grant support to tackle a growing hunger problem in Montgomery County due to the COVID-19…

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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…

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COVID employees

March 26th, 2020

What Do You Do If Your Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus or Has Symptoms of the Coronavirus

As an employer, we all want all of our employees, clients and those with whom we do business to be safe. A way to stay safe and healthy is to continue to follow the Centers…

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The Doctrine of Impossibility

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…

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force majeure

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…

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cov-19

March 18th, 2020

COVID-19: Ways We Are Working With You And For You At Stein Sperling

We at Stein Sperling recognize the impact that COVID-19 is having on communities, businesses and individuals nationwide. We are particularly aware of the impact it is having on our community. As we have prepared for this…

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