Steven Widdes and David De Jong with Top Lawyers 2022 Logo

October 3rd, 2022

Two Stein Sperling Attorneys Named to Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers Hall of Fame

Tax attorney David De Jong and Estates & Trusts attorney Steven Widdes were included in what Washingtonian magazine is calling their “lifetime achievement” award for area attorneys. The list includes attorneys who have been on…

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Tax Attorney David De Jong

October 1st, 2022

September Federal Tax Update

INDIVIDUALS In Luna v. Commissioner, TC Summary Opinion 2022-18, the Tax Court denied the Executive Director of a nonprofit a pre-2018 deduction for trips to Brazil which did not tie to his employment but could…

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speakers at college prep seminar for parents

Date of Event: September 29, 2022

Get Schooled on Sending Your Kids to College

Dropping your student off at college can be both exciting and terrifying for parents and children. During this hour-long round table attorneys from our estates and trusts, family, and criminal/personally injury departments will discuss potential…

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Signing Contract

September 12th, 2022

Recent Changes in Non-Competes: What You Need to Know

The District of Columbia Council voted on July 12, 2022, to make modifications to the Ban On Non-compete Agreements Amendment Act  which had passed in 2021 but had yet to take effect. The Non-compete Clarification…

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Tax Attorney David De Jong

September 1st, 2022

Federal Tax Update

INDIVIDUALS Public Law 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: ●          Extended the limitation on ordinary business losses by individuals through 2028. ●          Extended the health insurance premium credit through 2025 with modifications. ●          Effective…

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August 29th, 2022

Andrew Schwartz Speaks on Contracts and Agreements on The Business Success Show

Stein Sperling’s business attorney Andrew Schwartz spoke with The Business Success Show host Mac Attram on why contracts and agreements are fundamental to your business. Andrew covers a wide range of topics including: First steps…

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August 18th, 2022

19 Stein Sperling Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List, 10 on Ones to Watch List

Stein Sperling is pleased to announce that 19 lawyers have been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, 10 lawyers have been included in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers:…

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August 12th, 2022

Islamic Divorce in Maryland: What to Expect

Current estimates show about 70,000 Muslims now live in the state of Maryland and many Muslim Americans choose to be married in both an Islamic marriage ceremony and civil ceremony.  Marriage in Islam is a…

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August 1st, 2022

David De Jong and Steve Widdes Talk Marriage and Divorce on Podcast

Stein Sperling’s David De Jong and Steve Widdes appeared on the podcast ForYourBenefit on the Federal News Network with host Bob Leins. Topics include: Tax effect and timing of the transition Pre- and post-nuptial agreements…

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Tax Attorney David De Jong

August 1st, 2022

Federal Tax Update

INDIVIDUALS In Keefer v. United States, 130 AFTR2d 2022-5002, a Texas Federal District Court denied an individual a charitable deduction for a 4 percent limited partnership interest in a hotel given to a donee organization…

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