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Maryland Legal Alert - July 2013

In This Issue: NEW MARYLAND COURT RULE PROHIBITS FILINGS WITH IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

One-Year Delay in Play or Pay Penalties and Certain Reporting Requirements Under Affordable Care Act

You have probably heard by now that the Obama administration announced a one-year delay in the compliance date for the Play or Pay penalties (also known as shared responsibility penalties or the em

HIPAA – New Rules/New Forms

Earlier this year, the federal government revised its regulations implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Lenders Not Liable for Recordation Taxes on IDOTS

Affirming the holding of the Maryland Tax Court, the Circuit Court for Howard County ruled this month that when the recordation tax becomes due on an indemnity mortgage or an indemnity deed of trus

Recent HSCRC Initiatives

This is the second in a three-part series addressing Maryland's unique Health Services Cost Review Commission.

Estate Planning's Fiscal Plateau

Before Congress averted the Fiscal Cliff, federal estate planning law was scheduled to revert to a much harsher wealth transfer tax system, with only a $1 million federal estate, gift and generatio

New Maryland Legislation - Summer 2013

A version of this article was published in The Daily Record on June 6, 2013.

A Win for On-Call Coverage

A version of this article was published in The Daily Record on February 28, 2013.

Fraud Restitution Deductibility

Without question, it is bad for a physician or other health care provider to face civil and/or criminal penalties for committing fraud.

Did You Know - Summer 2013

Built-In Gain for S Corporations: Did you know that the legislation that averted the so-called Fiscal Cliff preserved through 2013 certain tax treatment for a former C Corporation

2013 Maryland Laws Update

The 2013 session of the Maryland General Assembly adjourned on April 8th.

Maryland Changes Law Relating to IDOTs and Refinancings

In Jeopardy style, here is the answer:

Change in the Amount of IDOT the Triggers Tax and Exemption from Recordation Tax for Refinance of IDOTs and More

A version of this article was posted at Ground Rules, The Blog of the Real Property Section of the MSBA, on June 7, 2013.

Gordon Feinblatt Awarded Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2013

The law firm of Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that the Firm's Healthcare and Real Estate practices were top-ranked in the 2013 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawye

New Law Relates to IDOTs, Refinancings

Recent Maryland legislation will change the law affecting indemnity mortgages and indemnity deeds of trust (both referred to as IDOTs) as well as refinancings in this state generally.

DOL Issues Guidance and Model Notices under Affordable Care Act and COBRA

Exchange Notice - Employers Required to Notify Employees by October 1

50-State Survey of Protections Available for Purchasers of Contaminated Property

Maggie Witherup co-authored and co-edited this publication presented by the Environmental Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association. 

Relating to Real Estate May 2013

SENATE BILL 436 AND HOUSE BILL 1209 CHANGE THE LAW RELATING TO IDOTS AND TO REFINANCINGS GENERALLY Summary

Maryland Legal Alert - May 2013

In This Issue: 2013 MARYLAND LEGISLATION: SOME LAWS HAVE JUNE 1 EFFECTIVE DATE