September 28th, 2026
How Attorneys Use 2026 Speeding Enforcement Data in Crash Cases
Why 2026 Speeding Data Is Reshaping the Maryland Boulevard Rule in Crash Claims Key Takeaways: Maryland’s expanded speed enforcement in 2026 is creating records that may help prove fault after a crash. Because Maryland’s contributory…
September 28th, 2026
Maryland’s New Worker Freedom Act: What Employers Need to Know
Maryland has joined a growing group of states restricting what are commonly called “captive audience” meetings. The Maryland Worker Freedom Act, signed by Governor Moore in April 2026, limits an employer’s ability to require employees…
September 2nd, 2026
August Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS Proposed Regulations under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 would limit the refundable part of individual tax credits including the Earned Income Credit, the Additional Child Tax Credit, and the…
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…
