March 10th, 2026
February Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Pesarik v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2026-20, the Tax Court agreed with IRS that a retiree was ineligible for the exclusion on disposition of a principal residence in Massachusetts where he had a Texas…
February 19th, 2026
Distracted Driving Crashes Spike on the Beltway: How Phone Records and Dashcam Footage Can Make or Break Your Case
What Is Contributory Negligence in Maryland Car Accident Cases? Maryland’s contributory negligence rule can completely bar your recovery after a car accident, even if you were only 1% at fault. This harsh legal doctrine sets…
February 12th, 2026
Stein Sperling Announces Upcoming Leadership Transition: Mark Schweighofer Named Managing Partner; Jeff Schwaber to Continue Strategic Leadership Role
Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC, a full-service law firm serving individuals and businesses throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region and nationally, announced today that Mark Schweighofer will become the firm’s next Managing Partner,…
February 12th, 2026
January Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Algarawi v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2026-8, the Tax Court agreed with IRS that a taxpreparer had to report as income amounts left in cash by impoverished individuals who wereallowed to make a charitable…
December 30th, 2025
December Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS Final Regulations under Code Section 139E provide guidance on general welfare benefits received by Native Americans pursuant to a Tribal Government program, excluding payments from income if they do not discriminate in favor of…
November 12th, 2025
November Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Corning Place Ohio v. Commissioner,136 AFTR2d 2025-6363, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with the Tax Court that the $22 million deduction for donating a charitable easement 16 months after purchasing a…
November 11th, 2025
Legal & Financial Challenges for the “Sandwich Generation”
Millions of Americans in the “Sandwich Generation” are navigating the complexities of caring for their aging parents while raising their own children. Without proper legal authority, this balancing act can lead to family disputes, financial…
November 6th, 2025
Stein Sperling Ranked in 2026 Best Law Firms
Stein Sperling has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 5 practice areas and regionally in 19 practice areas. For the eighth year in a row, Stein…
November 3rd, 2025
October Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Potts v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2025-108, the Tax Court denied a theft loss deduction for an investment in a Turks and Caicos entity where the funds were not used as represented, the Court…
October 20th, 2025
Domestic Violence and Digital Abuse: Domestic Violence Victims Face Complex Tech Issues
Domestic abusers are increasingly using technology to stalk, control, and torment their victims, a growing concern also known as technology-facilitated relationship-based violence. While technology offers many benefits, it also provides abusers with easy, low-cost ways…
