by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Apr 7, 2015 | Blog, Sports & Recreation Law
During the past few years, signs have been posted in Maryland along popular hiking sections of the Potomac River near Great Falls and Mather Gorge which state that swimming and wading are illegal in the Potomac River. Swimming and wading without a personal flotation...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Mar 18, 2015 | Blog, Firm News
Longman & Van Grack is proud to be one of the sponsors of the 40th Annual Frederick County Building IndustryAssociation Home Show this weekend at the Great Frederick Fairgrounds. Featuring more than 160 exhibitors, the Home Show offers a great opportunity...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Mar 17, 2015 | Blog, Business & Civil Litigation
Does an attorney representing a condominium association also represent the individual members of the association In most cases, the identity of an attorneys client is clear. An individual who is alleging a breach of contract against a home contractor is clearly...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Mar 13, 2015 | Blog
How much can I pass to my heirs without having to pay state estate tax Maryland has the dubious distinction of being one of only two states that charge both an estate tax and an inheritance tax (New Jersey is the other). A law went into effect last year,...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Mar 11, 2015 | Blog
Can the state government require local governments to collect certain taxes Taxes are usually a prominent thought on everyone’s minds this time of year, and they were certainly a major issue in Maryland’s recent gubernatorial election. Governor...
by Longman & Van Grack, LLC | Mar 9, 2015 | Blog
What business and contract requirements can a franchisor impose on a franchisee Wendy’s, the fast-food restaurant chain, has sued one of its largest franchisees for failing to meet company requirements, including remodeling restaurants and installing new...