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• What Should You Do When You Get an IRS Audit Notice?
• Special Considerations in Valuing Professional Practices
• Why Beneficiary Designations Must Coordinate with Your Estate Plan
• Estate Planning FAQs: Maryland Probate
• Will Call: Does Your Last Will and Testament Measure Up in Maryland, D.C. or Virginia?
• FAQs about Divorce in Maryland: The Marital Home
• Your Spouse Has a Right to a Share of Your Estate
• Can someone with a criminal record still pursue a personal injury claim?
• Maryland’s Admission and Amusement Tax is No Joke
• The Impact of Injuries: What Is Pain and Suffering?
• Representing the Troubled Taxpayer – Handling an “eggshell” audit
• The Cost of Dying in Maryland
• Don’t Forget Your Annual Report and Personal Property Return!
• Stein Sperling Attorneys Interviewed on Tax Reform
• The Importance of Designating Standby Guardians for Young Children
• Julie Christopher Interviewed on Tips for Protecting Finances
• When Your Vehicle Is Towed After An Accident in Maryland
• New Law Makes General Contractors Liable For Unpaid Wages Of Their Subcontractors
• U.S. Supreme Court Ends “Tax Free” Internet sales
• Medical Marijuana and the Workplace
• Why Everyone Needs a Will
• Stein Sperling Transitions Managing Partners
• When Kids are in an Accident – Special Considerations in Maryland
• Update for Accountants and Financial Planners
• Big Changes to Divorce: Alimony & Taxes
• Tax Attorney Eric Rollinger Speaks on The Divorce Chronicles Podcast
• Cryptocurrency and Divorce – Hidden Assets
• Divorce in the Digital Age: What’s on Your Smartphone?
• Stein Sperling Attorneys Appear on Federal News Network’s For Your Benefit
• Bonaviri Interviewed on Revocable Trusts
• New Employment Laws Passed During Maryland’s 2019 Legislative Session
• Clarifying Co-Ownership
• 14 Stein Sperling Lawyers Named to 2020 Best Lawyers List
• Not So Golden Years: FAQs About Divorce in Your 50s and Beyond
• Pay Your Taxes or Lose Your Passport
• October Update for Accountants and Financial Planners
• Jointly Titled Accounts are Not Necessarily Jointly Owned Accounts
• Stein Sperling Is Honored To Welcome Steven B. Vinick
• Divorce: Keeping Children In The Family Home
• December Update for Accountants and Financial Planners
• 20 Stein Sperling Attorneys Listed Among “Top Attorneys 2019” in Bethesda Magazine
• Stein Sperling Included in 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
• Letters of Intent in M&A Transactions
• 28 Stein Sperling Attorneys on 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers List
• The SECURE Act: Dramatic Changes in Retirement Rules & Other Late December 2019 Tax Provisions
• Two Stein Sperling Attorneys Featured in Washingtonian
• Court Rules Marijuana Odor No Longer Probable Cause to Search
• Do Fathers Have an Equal Opportunity to Get Custody of Their Children?
• Attention D.C. Employers: Paid Leave Amendment Act Notice
• Stein Sperling Verdict Ranks in The National Law Journal’s Hall of Fame
• Home Sweet Home: Choosing the Right State(s) to Form and Operate Your Business
• What the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act.” Means for You and Your Business
• COVID-19: Ways We Are Working With You And For You At Stein Sperling
• The Impact of Planning and Forgotten Contract Clauses – Understanding “Force Majeure” aka “the Act of God” clauses in the new COVID-19 World
• Washingtonian Interviews Steven Widdes on Increase in Estate Planning Requests
• Maryland Comptroller and IRS Provide Tax Collection Relief in Response to COVID-19
• The Doctrine of Impossibility/Frustration of Purpose
• The Importance of Estate Planning During Uncertain Times
• What Do You Do If Your Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus or Has Symptoms of the Coronavirus
• Paycheck Protection Program
• Stein Sperling, Prominent Montgomery County Law Firm, Joins Business Leaders Fighting Hunger; Pledges Support in Response to Devastating Impact Of COVID-19
• Mark Schweighofer interviewed in Forbes on CARES Act
• Recorded Webinar: Andrew Schwartz Presents to MSATP on CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
• I Am Not Driving My Car, or Driving It Very Little, What Can My Insurance Company Do For Me?
• Should I Stay or Should I Go in 2020
• Rent and Mortgage Payments and Other Real Estate Issues During Covid-19
• Recorded Webinar: Tax Provisions of P.L. 116-136 The CARES Act And Other Current Federal Tax Relief
• Tips for Spending PPP Loan Proceeds and Maximizing Loan Forgiveness
• Signing Your Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19
• Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones
• “Spousal Distancing”- COVID-19 & Divorce
• If You Are Injured In An Accident During COVID-19
• From Eligibility to Child Support: Stimulus Check FAQ
• The Increased Importance of Adequate Homeowners Theft Protection During Pandemic Times
• Never a Better Time to Buy a Car Than During a Pandemic
• Reopening Your Business? Here’s What You Need to Know About Bringing Your Workforce Back During COVID-19
• A Call to Parents with Young Children: Who Will Take Care of Your Children if You are Hospitalized with COVID-19?
• Updated PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance from SBA
• The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Support Orders
• Business Valuations in COVID-19 World
• Impact on Personal Injury Settlements During COVID-19
• Making the Leap From a Hobby to a Business: Things to Keep in Mind When Starting a new Work-From-Home Business
• Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
• Premises Liability During COVID-19
• Andrew Schwartz Speaks on PPP Loan Forgiveness & Legal Considerations as Employees Return to Work
• Duties of a Personal Representative/Executor
• Same Vision, Elevated View: Stein Sperling Has a New Headquarters
• Moving to Israel (Aliyah) – A U.S. Law Primer
• No More Non-Competes For Most Virginia Employees
• Maryland High Court Finds Breach of Fiduciary Duty Exists
• Changing Contracts Amid COVID-19
• September Update for Accountants and Financial Professionals
• Tax Planning for a Possible Joe Biden Presidency
• Coming to America – A U.S. Law Primer for Israelis Moving to the United States
• COVID-19 Lease Amendments
• Steven Widdes named 2021 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the DC area
• 16 Stein Sperling Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers List, 8 on Ones to Watch List
• Reopening Business in the Time of COVID-19: Virginia Passes New Mandated Safety Standards for Business
• Who can be a De Facto Parent?
• Tax Considerations When Living or Working in Israel or Abroad
• I’ve been named a Trustee, Help!
• How Maryland’s Mini-WARN law differs from the federal law
• Stein Sperling listed in U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2021
• Prenups: Who Needs ‘Em?
• Business Agreements and COVID-19
• 31 Stein Sperling Attorneys Named to 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers List
• The Tax and PPP Provisions of the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Legislation
• Put your cellphone down while driving!
• Tax Provisions of the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Legislation
• District of Columbia Passes New Law Banning Non-Competes
• Recent Maryland Child Support Changes
• How do PPP funds affect the sale of your business?
• Tips for Co-ownership of a House Prior to Marriage
• Tax Alert: “Digital Products” Now Taxable in Maryland
• Tax Deadlines Extended for 2020 Tax Year
• American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Enacted
• Succession Planning for Your Business
• Insurance in the Age of Rideshare
• Top 5 Tips for Getting Back to Business in a Vaccinated World
• Montgomery County Enacts New Standard in Harassment Cases
• David De Jong and Steve Widdes Speak on Estate Planning In Light of Proposed Legislation
• Minimum Wage Increases As Of July 1, 2021
• Key Issues to Consider Before Forming a 501(c)(3) Organization
• Stein Sperling’s Eduardo Garcia Named to The Daily Record VIP List
• COVID and Co-Parenting: What If We Disagree?
• 17 Stein Sperling Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers List, 9 on Ones to Watch List
• Thinking About Doing a Home Improvement Project? Avoid Becoming an “SFO”
• What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Employers
• Are You Taking As Good Care Of Your Practice As You Are Of Your Patients?
• Attorneys De Jong and Widdes Weigh In On Proposed Tax Legislation
• Stein Sperling Listed in 2021 Bethesda Magazine’s “Top Places to Work”
• 11 Stein Sperling Attorneys Listed Among “2021 Top Attorneys” in Bethesda Magazine
• Stein Sperling Ranked in 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms
• Vaccines and Co-Parenting: What If We Disagree?
• 30 Stein Sperling Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Maryland on 2022 List
• The Miller Act: 3 Steps A Subcontractor or Supplier on a Public Project Needs to Take to Make Sure They Are Paid
• Get Paid Through Peer-to-Peer Apps? Be Aware of New IRS Reporting Requirements
• Waiting For Your Day in Court
• January Federal Tax Update
• Dealing With Supply Chain Issues in Home Renovations and While Building Custom Homes
• Managing a Charity and Overwhelmed?? Delegate Your Bequest Management!
• What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Settlements For Minors
• Important Notice Regarding Property Damage Claims
• Part 1: Getting Your Vehicle Repaired
• Part 2: Getting Your Vehicle Replaced
• February Federal Tax Update
• In The Media: citybiz.co Highlights Ivonne Corsino Lindley 2022 ‘Leaders in Law’ Award
• Three Stein Sperling Attorneys Featured in Washingtonian
• FAQs About Adult Guardianship
• Incapacity Planning for Seniors – The Revocable Living Trust Reigns Supreme
• Your Questions on Tax Exempt Organizations, Answered
• New Maryland Law Providing Paid Family Leave
• Top 6 Things You May Want to Consider Before Purchasing an Electric Vehicle Such as a Tesla
• In The Media: Stein Sperling’s Representation Highlighted in Baynet “Battle of Legal Titans” Article
• April Federal Tax Update
• May is Motorcycle Safety Month
• Post-Divorce: Your Roadmap Forward
• May Federal Tax Update
• In The Media: What you need to know about insuring an electric car
• My Business Survived COVID, But Will It Survive Me? (5 Initial Considerations for Business Succession Planning)
• Jeff Schwaber Named a 2022 Influential Marylander by The Daily Record
• DC Bill Banning Employers from Firing Workers for Marijuana Use Awaits Mayor’s Signature
• Insuring your Tesla
• Mark Schweighofer talks about starting a new business on GEMS podcast
• June Federal Tax Update
• 3 Significant Changes to Maryland Child Support Law
• Virginia Bans Pay-if-Paid Provisions in Construction Contracts
• Federal Tax Update
• David De Jong and Steve Widdes Talk Marriage and Divorce on Podcast
• Islamic Divorce in Maryland: What to Expect
• 19 Stein Sperling Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List, 10 on Ones to Watch List
• Andrew Schwartz Speaks on Contracts and Agreements on The Business Success Show
• Federal Tax Update
• Recent Changes in Non-Competes: What You Need to Know
• Get Schooled on Sending Your Kids to College
• September Federal Tax Update
• Two Stein Sperling Attorneys Named to Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers Hall of Fame
• Webinar: Get Schooled on Sending Your Kids to College
• Consumer Beware When Purchasing A Used Car
• The Catch After the Catch: IRS Treatment of MLB Souvenir
• Jonathan Lieberman’s “Pitfalls of a Personal Injury Case” Published by Maryland State Bar Association
• Maryland Pedestrian Safety: What Runners Need to Know
• October Federal Tax Update
• Stein Sperling Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms”
• The Marriage of Family & Estate Planning
• In the Media: Stein Sperling Commercial Litigation Attorneys Mentioned in Law360 Article
• Micah Bonaviri Talks Estate Planning for Business Owners on ExitReadiness Podcast
• The Intersection of Divorce and Taxes: What You Need to Know
• November Federal Tax Update
• The New Reality of Civil and/or Criminal Accident Liability While Using EV Autopilot
• 35 Stein Sperling Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Maryland on 2023 List
• Video Series: Legally Speaking with Aron Benjamin
• What Financial Professionals Need to Know About The Secure Act 2.0
• December Federal Tax Update
• January Brings Minimum Wage Increases Across the DMV
• Monica Harms Speaks on Healing Broken Families Podcast
• SECURE Act 2.0: What You Need to Know
• Video Series: Legally Speaking with Aron Benjamin
• January Federal Tax Update
• Buyer Beware When Buying Used Kia, Hyundai Vehicles
• Navigating the Intersection of Breastfeeding and Custody: Balancing Baby’s Best Interests
• Darla McClure Talks Employment Law and Marijuana Legalization With The Daily Record
• Legally Speaking With Aron Benjamin: Maryland New Law Update 2023
• February Federal Tax Update
• Great Time to Consider IRS Streamlined Submission Programs
• Matt Pavlides Recognized in The Daily Record’s Leaders in Law List
• A Primer on “PIP”: How Can It Help Your Patients
• What Are Grandparents Rights?
• March Federal Tax Update
• Attention Employers: Is Your Severance Agreement Enforceable? NLRB Decision Raises Questions
• Legally Speaking with Aron Benjamin: Talking Taxes
• Estate Planning Considerations for Multigenerational Households – Consider a Family Limited Partnership
• Dos and Don’ts Immediately Following a Car Collision
• When Should You Call an Attorney for Food Poisoning? Important Steps to Take After Falling Ill
• April Federal Tax Update
• ChatGPT, Esq.? Not so fast!
• Maryland PIP – What Is It and Why Do You Need It?
• Empowering Protection: Defending Loved Ones from Financial Exploitation
• Video Feature: An Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury
• May Federal Tax Update
• Planning Your Digital Afterlife
• Darla McClure on FOX 5 Talking Marijuana in the Workplace
• Maryland’s Recreational Marijuana Legalization: A Summary of Key Legal Changes
• Supreme Court Raises the Bar for Employers in Religious Accommodations
• Supreme Court Ruling Alters Corporate Registration Landscape Across States
• July Federal Tax Update
• Virginia Driving Privilege Card
• 38 Stein Sperling Attorneys Listed in 2024 Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
• David De Jong and Sarah Broder Discuss SECURE 2.0 on Podcast
• Mastering Your Estate Plan: Four Key Dos and Don’ts
• Rethinking the Romance: Why August Is a Top Month for Divorce Filings
• Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Why It’s More Important Than Ever
• Your Guide to Divorce Law Changes in Maryland
• August Federal Tax Updates
• Legally Speaking with Aron Benjamin: Succession Secrets: Plotting Your Organization’s Future
• Stein Sperling Included in Bethesda Magazine’s Top Places to Work
• Changes to the Virginia Underinsured Motorist Auto Insurance Coverage
• The Daily Record Names Stein Sperling an Empowering Women Award Recipient
• September Federal Tax Updates
• The Biggest Mistakes People Make with Their Wills
• The Complex Link Between Domestic Violence and Technology
• October Federal Tax Updates
• Compliance with Corporate Transparency Act Obligations
• The Benefits of Jumpstarting Estate Planning
• November Federal Tax Updates
• Bethesda Magazine Honors 15 Stein Sperling Attorneys Among Montgomery County’s Top Attorneys
• Stein Sperling Ranked 2024 “Best Law Firms”
• December Federal Tax Updates
• Maryland Minimum Wage Increase Starting Jan. 1, 2024
• Child-Centered Divorce Month Feature: Private School After Divorce: Who Pays?
• Beyond the Courtroom: The Benefits of Mediation in Family-Centric Divorces
• January Federal Tax Updates
• Pulling Back the Curtain on Insurance
• Facing the Chill: Strategies for Breaking Your Marriages Groundhog Day Loop
• For Purposes of FLSA Many Workers Currently Treated as Independent Contractors May Need to be Reclassified
• Why Millennials Are Embracing the Pre-nup and You Should Too
• Navigating Slippery Slope of Winter Accidents
• Winning the Heart of a Business Owner
• Dos and Don’ts of Co-Parenting
• February Federal Tax Updates
• Blueprint for Progress: Spotlight on Women in Construction
• Employment Law Update
• Estate Planning Jitters? You Asked, We Answered During This Key Month!
• March Federal Tax Updates
• Podcast: David De Jong Talks About Tax Implications of Catching a Record-Breaking Baseball
• To Be Blunt: The Dormant Commerce Clause Held To Not Apply to Maryland’s Social Equity Cannabis Licensing Scheme
• FTC Issues Ban on Noncompete Agreements
• April Federal Tax Updates
• Senior Fraud Awareness Day: Ensuring Your Loved Ones Aren’t Victims
• Road Trip Ready: What to Do If You’re in a Car Accident This Summer
• U.S. Department of Labor’s Expansion of Overtime Eligibility Goes Into Effect July 1
• Celebrating Web Designer Day: The Craft Behind Modern Websites and Legal Considerations
• May Federal Tax Updates
• 39 Stein Sperling Attorneys Listed in 2025 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
• Recent Changes Allowing 529 Plan Rollover to Roth IRA
• Update: FTC Ban on Noncompetes Blocked
• New Maryland Wage Disclosure Law Takes Effect: What Employers Need to Know
• Understanding Maryland’s New Tenant Right of First Refusal and the Implication for Landlords
• October Federal Tax Updates
• New Opportunities for Forms 3520 Penalty Relief
• Stein Sperling Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms
• Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirements Halted
• 45 Stein Sperling Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Maryland on 2025 List
• Federal Court Strikes Down DOL’s Salary Threshold Increases for Overtime Exemptions
• December Federal Tax Update
• Recent Supreme Court Ruling May Impact Your Business Succession Plan
• Supreme Court Rules 9-0 in Favor of Stein Sperling Client in Landmark FLSA Case
• Ashes to Ashes: A Legal Guide to Honoring Final Wishes
• January Federal Tax Update
• Noncompete Ban Set to Take Place for Certain Healthcare Professionals
• Updated Alert: CTA Enforcement Halted
• Maryland Officials Propose Delay to New Law Providing Paid Family Leave
• Black History Month Spotlight: Sondra Douglas
• February Federal Tax Update
• Dating During Separation
• Finding Relief: Child Support and Alimony Modification Options for Affected Federal Employees
• Who Pays for Summer Camps When Parents Are Divorced?
• March Federal Tax Update
• Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses May be Missing out on Maryland Contract Opportunities
• Can Employers Restrict Employees from Having a Second Job?
• Conducting Legal Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
• National Small Business Week: Legal Essentials Checklist
• April Federal Tax Update
• Maryland Online Data Privacy Act
• Doorbell Camera Footage Can Be Evidence in a Divorce Case Here Is What to Know
• May Federal Tax Update
• Virginia Expands “Covenant Not to Compete” Restrictions
• The State of Recreational Cannabis Regulation in the DMV
• June Federal Tax Update
• Highlights of the Tax Provisions of OBBB Act
• NEW TAX ALERT – Maryland Adds 3% Sales Tax to Tech Services
• Dating In the Workplace: Essential Strategies for HR
• July Federal Tax Update
• August Federal Tax Update
• David De Jong Shares Highlights of OBBBA in Bloomberg Tax Article
• Darla McClure Named As a Best Lawyers of 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” Plus 34 Stein Sperling Attorneys Listed in 2026 Best Lawyers
• Stein Sperling Included in The Daily Record’s Best Companies to Work for in Maryland
• Stein Sperling Welcomes Tara Mobley as the Firm’s First CEO
• How Maryland’s New Law Helps Divorcing Spouses Avoid Costly Refinancing
• Supporting Women in Business: A Legal Perspective
• September Federal Tax Update
• Domestic Violence and Digital Abuse: Domestic Violence Victims Face Complex Tech Issues
• October Federal Tax Update
• Stein Sperling Ranked in 2026 Best Law Firms
• Legal & Financial Challenges for the “Sandwich Generation”
• November Federal Tax Update
• December Federal Tax Update
• January Federal Tax Update
• Stein Sperling Announces Upcoming Leadership Transition: Mark Schweighofer Named Managing Partner; Jeff Schwaber to Continue Strategic Leadership Role
• Distracted Driving Crashes Spike on the Beltway: How Phone Records and Dashcam Footage Can Make or Break Your Case
• February Federal Tax Update
• Rideshare Accidents Are Rising Across DC, Maryland & Virginia: Who Pays When Your Uber Crashes?
• In Memoriam
• March Federal Tax Update