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June 30th, 2023

Maryland’s Recreational Marijuana Legalization: A Summary of Key Legal Changes

Starting July 1, 2023, the sale and use of recreational marijuana is now legal in the state of Maryland for an adult over the age of 21. To simplify the understanding of this new law,…

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April 20th, 2020

Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones

There is no doubt that we are in extraordinary times. COVID-19 and its outbreak throughout the United States, including Maryland, have forced all of us to adapt to a new normal. Unfortunately, there is a…

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Police Traffic Stop

January 22nd, 2020

Court Rules Marijuana Odor No Longer Probable Cause to Search

June 24, 2022 Update: In a 4-3 decision, the Maryland Court of Appeals recently ruled that police officers may briefly stop and question a person who smells of marijuana, stating that “the initial seizure at…

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SECURE Act Seminar

Date of Event: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The SECURE Act: Dramatic Changes in Retirement Rules & Other Late December 2019 Tax Provisions

After legislation languished for many months, Congress recently passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). David De Jong and Steven Widdes with Stein Sperling’s Tax and Estates and Trusts departments…

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December Update for Accountants

Date of Event: Thursday, December 5, 2019

December Update for Accountants and Financial Planners

Three presentations by attorneys from Stein Sperling’s Tax Law and Estates and Trusts departments will update accountants and financial planners on topics affecting their clients. A total of 3 CPE credits are available. Top 15…

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Date of Event: April 30, 2019

A Subcontractor’s Survival Guide: Collecting Your Money

Download the slides from this event. Cashflow is essential to the survival of any business – particularly in the construction industry. Owners and contractors may offer a variety of reasons for why they are not…

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Engineering diagram blueprint paper drafting project sketch architectural. industrial drawing detail and several drawing tools

Date of Event: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

A Subcontractor’s Survival Guide: Contracting & Employment

Construction Contracts are often detailed, complex and intricate. This presentation will focus on risk allocation relating to: incorporation by reference of proposals/prime contracts; scope of work; notice issues; change order and change directive provisions; damage…

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Date of Event: Jan. 10, 2019

Update for Accountants and Financial Planners

This trio of presentations will update accountants and financial planners on topics affecting their clients. Attorneys from Stein Sperling’s Tax and Business Law groups will offer three sessions for a total of 3 CPR credits…

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