July 15th, 2022
Virginia Bans Pay-if-Paid Provisions in Construction Contracts
Virginia recently joined a number of other states that instituted a ban on “pay-if-paid” clauses in construction contracts. “Pay-if-paid” means that a contractor does not have to pay a subcontractor unless and until the owner…
July 7th, 2022
3 Significant Changes to Maryland Child Support Law
As of July 1, 2022, there are three significant changes to Maryland child support law that parents paying or receiving child support should be aware of as well as parents contemplating divorce or separation from…
July 1st, 2022
June Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Gericke v. Truist, 129 AFTR2d 2022-2099, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a New Jersey Federal District Court that Truist properly issued a 1099-C to the plaintiff inasmuch as Regulations require…
June 30th, 2022
Mark Schweighofer talks about starting a new business on GEMS podcast
Stein Sperling tax and business attorney Mark Schweighofer was interviewed recently on GEMS podcast by host Genesis Amaris Kemp. Mark discussed the legal ramifications one should consider in starting a new business, including: Common mistakes…
June 27th, 2022
Insuring your Tesla
I just recently ordered a Tesla, and as a personal injury attorney I immediately started thinking about insurance. Initially, through my research, I learned it is almost impossible to steal a Tesla, both in part…
June 21st, 2022
DC Bill Banning Employers from Firing Workers for Marijuana Use Awaits Mayor’s Signature
July 25, 2022, Update: The Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 has been signed and enacted by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. On June 7, 2022, the Washington, D.C. city council unanimously passed the Cannabis…
June 20th, 2022
Jeff Schwaber Named a 2022 Influential Marylander by The Daily Record
The Daily Record has named Jeff Schwaber, managing partner and chair of Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC litigation department, to its 2022 listing of Influential Marylanders Schwaber is one of 48 Influential Marylanders selected…
June 13th, 2022
My Business Survived COVID, But Will It Survive Me? (5 Initial Considerations for Business Succession Planning)
The recent pandemic ravaged businesses large and small, causing record numbers of closures and financial hardship. The reality check over the last two and a half years has caused many individuals to examine their personal…
June 7th, 2022
In The Media: What you need to know about insuring an electric car
carinsurance.com Stein Sperling’s Fred Balkin Quoted in “What you need to know about insuring an electric car” article on CarInsurance.com. Stein Sperling personal injury attorney Fred Balkin was quoted in carinsurance.com’s guide to insurance rates…
June 1st, 2022
May Federal Tax Update
INDIVIDUALS In Caldwell v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2022-51, the Tax Court concluded that long term disability premiums were paid by the taxpayer’s employer in pre-tax dollars and, accordingly, benefits which went unreported were taxable. In…
