March 25th, 2020
The Doctrine of Impossibility/Frustration of Purpose
While a force majeure clause in a contract likely does not excuse the obligation to pay rent or other monetary obligations under a contract, parties to contracts are currently looking for other possible defenses to…
March 25th, 2020
Maryland Comptroller and IRS Provide Tax Collection Relief in Response to COVID-19
Effective March 12th, 2020, the Maryland Comptroller halted certain tax collection efforts in response to the developing Corona virus outbreak. Specifically, the Comptroller will cease sending out lien warning notices, issuing liens, attaching bank accounts,…
March 24th, 2020
Washingtonian Interviews Steven Widdes on Increase in Estate Planning Requests
Stein Sperling’s estates, trusts and probate attorney Steven Widdes was featured in the Washingtonian‘s article entitled “A Lot of People Scared by Covid-19 Are Rushing to Get Wills Done.” Steve spoke on the increase in…
March 19th, 2020
The Impact of Planning and Forgotten Contract Clauses – Understanding “Force Majeure” aka “the Act of God” clauses in the new COVID-19 World
COVID-19 has caused many to review their contracts and look at what to do in a the new COVID-19 world. “Force majeure” aka “Act of God” clauses are provisions that explain to parties what happens…
March 18th, 2020
COVID-19: Ways We Are Working With You And For You At Stein Sperling
We at Stein Sperling recognize the impact that COVID-19 is having on communities, businesses and individuals nationwide. We are particularly aware of the impact it is having on our community. As we have prepared for this…
March 16th, 2020
What the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act.” Means for You and Your Business
UPDATED 3/26/2020: President Trump has just signed into law the revised “Families First Coronavirus Response Act.” The Act becomes effective on April 1, 2020, so employers should immediately begin preparations to ensure compliance with the…
March 5th, 2020
Home Sweet Home: Choosing the Right State(s) to Form and Operate Your Business
When forming a new business, one of the first questions typically asked is: In which state should the business be formed? An Internet search suggests that the best place to form a new business may…
February 28th, 2020
Stein Sperling Verdict Ranks in The National Law Journal’s Hall of Fame
Stein Sperling’s commercial litigation attorneys were part of the winning trial team securing a $308 million verdict included in The National Law Journal’s Hall of Fame Verdicts. The list, published in a recent edition, included…
February 27th, 2020
Attention D.C. Employers: Paid Leave Amendment Act Notice
As you may have heard by now, DC has adopted the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 (PLA). The PLA applies to all private employers in DC that are required to pay unemployment insurance.…
February 3rd, 2020
Do Fathers Have an Equal Opportunity to Get Custody of Their Children?
What role, if any, does a parent’s gender have in custody cases? This analysis is not applicable to same-sex couples’ custody disputes. However, when a child’s parents are of different genders, there is a common…
