On March 23, 2020, Governor Hogan ordered that as of 5:00 PM today, all non-essential businesses in the State of Maryland must close due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic within Maryland. However, an important question remains: What businesses are "essential"…
Due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, many people and entities are unable to fulfill their contractual obligations (such as event contracts, travel contracts, work contracts, and even rent/leases). Further, many people are worried about their ability to fulfill contracts in…
As was announced previously, due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has decided to extend the April 15, 2020 deadline for the payment of most taxpayer’s Tax Year 2019 Federal taxes due. Maryland Delays Income Tax Payment…
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act became a law addressing how the U.S. government will address certain matters related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has a number of provisions regarding assistance; however,…
On March 18, 2020, the United States Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (which the House of Representatives passed on March 14, 2020) to address how the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic will alter and affect businesses. The Families First Coronavirus…
On March 14, 2020, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Act to address how the Coronavirus Pandemic will affect businesses. The Families First Corona virus Act is going before the Senate soon which could make changes to…
Currently, many contracts, appointments, and other activities are being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). While most contracts and reservations will be cancelled without refunds (and some companies have announced proactive refund), the coronavirus pandemic may trigger a force…
Determination of whether a contract actually exists is critical for contract disputes and lawsuits in Maryland. Often within a Maryland breach of contract lawsuit, Maryland Circuit Courts or District Courts will need to determine whether a contract exists and, if…
Building and construction in Maryland can often result in construction disputes and lawsuits in every Maryland county. Disputes related to Maryland construction and home repair can include faulty construction, construction defects, leaking, property line disputes, warranties, permitting problems, and contract…
Building and construction can often result in construction lawsuits throughout Washington DC. Disputes related to construction can include faulty construction of buildings, defects in roofing, leaking in new construction, property line disputes, warranties disputes, permitting problems, and contract disputes. In…
