August 13th, 2026
July Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Eiler v. Commissioner, 167 TC No 3, the Tax Court held that gross amounts received by a plaintiff from credit reporting agencies in a settlement constituted taxable income and that attorney fees and…
August 12th, 2026
Your Parental Rights End at 18—Even If Your Kids Are Still on Your Insurance
As college students pack for campus, there is one major item missing from nearly every back-to-school checklist: legal protection. The moment a child turns 18, parents lose access to their medical, financial, and even educational…
August 10th, 2026
What You Need to Know If a Dog Bit You in Virginia
If you’ve been bitten by a dog in Virginia, you might have a stronger case than you think. A lot of people assume that to get compensation after a dog bite you have to prove…
July 23rd, 2026
How Virginia’s New Traffic Laws (2026) Change the Evidence in Your Car Accident Case
Statutory citations: Va. Code §§ 46.2-507, 46.2-393, 46.2-506, 46.2-865, 46.2-882.1. Two new Virginia traffic laws took effect on July 1, 2026 — the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program and Automated Traffic Safety Enforcement. Both were written…
July 15th, 2026
June Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Paschall v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2026-46, the Tax Court agreed with the IRS position that an individual who receives cryptocurrency for “staking” services (the process through which tokens are earned in exchange for…
July 9th, 2026
Accident Victims Beware: The Dangers of Early Settlement Offers from Insurance Companies
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, do not accept any settlement offer or sign any paperwork from an insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Contact Stein Sperling Bennett…
July 7th, 2026
New Virginia Law Cracks Down on Hit-and-Run Drivers
Starting July 1, 2026, Virginia is sending a clear message to drivers who flee the scene of a crash: leave someone hurt and you could pay a steep price. A new law allows injured victims…
June 26th, 2026
May Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Dillon Trust Company v. United States, 2026 WL 1340786, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with the Court of Federal Claims that a complex transaction known as “SON-of-BOSS” was abusively designed to…
June 16th, 2026
Is Your Business Ready for Maryland’s New Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program?
Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will allow eligible workers up to 12 weeks of paid, job-protected leave for major family and medical needs, with benefits of up to $1,000 per week. For…
June 3rd, 2026
Can Contributory Negligence Bar a Rockville Truck Accident Claim?
Maryland law places a statutory ceiling on noneconomic damages a jury can award in personal injury or wrongful death cases. For causes of action arising between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026, that cap…
