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Section 199A Income Tax Deduction: A Tale of Three Chairs

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created Internal Revenue Code Section 199A, which allows for an income tax deduction generally equal to twenty percent (20%) of a taxpayer’s share of income from a

Digital Assets Should Be Addressed During Estate Planning

Digital assets still exist even after the owner is incapacitated or dies, and should be a part of any estate plan.

Can I Post This?: Law Clerks on Social Media

In late September, about one month into my second judicial clerkship, many of the law clerks for the judges and magistrate judges of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland co

Cherrywood Solar Project Public Comment Hearing in Caroline County

PSC hearing on Dec 17, 7PM @ 13781 Greensboro Road, 21639.  

Maryland Legal Alert - December 2018

In This Issue: MARYLAND ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM WILL EXPAND IN 2019

Non-U.S. Owners Must Use Trademarks to Keep Them Registered

A non-U.S. entity that obtained a United States trademark registration without actually using the mark in the U.S. must still use its mark here to keep the registration active.

Joint Inventorship in a Patent Application Can Be an Elusive Target

It sounds easy: the Patent statute requires the naming of the actual inventors of the claimed subject matter.

Opportunity Zones - Exploring Opportunities with Opportunity Zones

Doug Coats will speak at the 2018 MACPA Advanced Tax Institute Conference. This session will help attendees understand the benefits of the new Internal Revenue Code Section 1400Z.

Internal Revenue Code Section 199A

Doug Coats will speak at the 2018 MACPA Advanced Tax Institute Conference. This presentation will discuss what questions have been answered by the recently-released proposed regulations.

Navigating the Choppy Waters of Medical Cannabis

Bill Shaughnessy presented a session entitled, "Navigating the Choppy Waters of Medical Cannabis," at The Mid-Atlantic Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, Inc, (MMDA) Annual Meeting

Copyright Registration: An Easy Tool in Protecting Creative Works

Copyright registration is a powerful and inexpensive tool in protecting creative works.  Whether the creation is software, artwork, photographs, music or written work, having a copyright regis

Reclaiming Maryland's Solar Leadership in 2019

Todd Chason will speak at Solar Focus 2018 along with Rich Walsh, Brooke Harper and Jennifer Spinosi in a session entitled, "Reclaiming Maryland's Solar Leadership in 2019."

Music Licensing Catches Up with Streaming Services

Songwriters now can receive their royalties more reliably than in the past when their songs are streamed through various online services.

Uniqueness Plus Practical Difficulties Lead to a Zoning Variance, But the Board Has to Apply the Right Rules

In Dan’s Mountain Wind Force, LLC v. Allegany County Board of Zoning Appeals,­ 236 Md. App.

Lease Definition of “Gross Sales” Includes Revenue from Ancillary Services

Under the Bankruptcy Code, a Chapter 11 debtor or trustee may assume a commercial lease with the court’s approval provided that any defaults under such lease are cured at the time of lease assumpti

Automatic Stay Applies even though Landlord Terminated Lease before Bankruptcy

Under the Bankruptcy Code, the filing of a bankruptcy case by a tenant will automatically stay all actions, including lease evictions, subject to certain exceptions.  One exception provides th

New Quiet Title Statute Applies Retroactively

In 2016, the General Assembly passed amendments to the quiet title statute, which governs how title to disputed property is determined.

Special Tax District Tax Disallowed Because New Carrollton Cannot Impose an Excise Tax

In Fountain Club, LLC v. City of New Carrollton, No. 1507, Sept. Term, 2015, 2018 WL 3360624 (Md. Ct. Spec.

Denial of Costco’s Special Exception Request for a Gas Station Affirmed

In Costco Wholesale Corp. v. Montgomery County, No. 2450, Sept.

MBA Webinar: What All Banks Need to Know - Changes to Maryland Law for Maryland's Address Confidentiality Program

Margie Corwin is speaking at a Maryland Bankers Association webinar entitled, "What All Banks Need to Know - Changes to Maryland Law for Maryland's Address Confidentiality Program," on October 17,

Trademarks Should Be Owed by One Entity Only – Not Jointly

Try to avoid having more than one person or entity own a trademark.

MVLS Celebrate Pro Bono 2018

Alex Montanio will give the keynote speech at the MVLS Celebrate Pro Bono 2018 event.  For more information, visit https://mvlslaw.org/cpb2018/.

Maryland Legal Alert - October 2018

In This Issue: BANKRUPTCY DOES NOT DISCHARGE A COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE