Longman & Van Grack Attorney Honored by 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers
Longman & Van Grack attorney Robb Longman has been named a “Maryland Rising Stars” in the 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers. Robb has been specifically honored for his work in “Tax.” The list of honorees, which is comprised of only 5% of the licensed, active attorneys in Maryland, is created in…
Longman & Van Grack Welcomes Attorney Carrie Chernov as Of Counsel
The Bethesda and Rockville, Maryland law firm of Longman & Van Grack is proud to announce a new addition to its litigation, estate planning, and environmental law practices. Litigation, estate planning, and environmental law attorney Carrie Chernov joins the firm as Of Counsel. …
Appealing a Judgment from a Trial Court
Often litigants are unhappy with a decision by a trial court. In some of those cases, the unhappy litigant believes that the trial court did not implement the law properly. In those cases, it might be possible to appeal the trial court's decision. Appellate courts do not create a new…
New Maryland Tax Proposal: Maryland Taxpayer Protection Act
The Comptroller of the State of Maryland Peter Franchot announced today that his office will be proposing the Maryland Taxpayer Protection Act. The legislative act will need to be approved by the General Assembly of Maryland (Maryland's legislative body), but if the Taxpayer Protection Act becomes a law, it is intended to protect…
Solving Tax Problems: The IRS Offer in Compromise Program
The Internal Revenue Service’s Offer in Compromise program provides taxpayers with the ability settle their tax debts for less than the full tax liability. The Offer in Compromise program is available for both individuals and business/corporate taxpayers. The Offer in Compromise program can help taxpayers get a fresh start and stay in future…
NFL Player Pierre Garcon Files a Lawsuit against FanDuel in Maryland
National Football League (“NFL”) and Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon has filed a class-action legal Complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland against the daily fantasy football site FanDuel on behalf of himself and all NFL players. Garcon’s lawsuit alleges that FanDuel is misusing…
Legal Concerns for Winter Sports and Recreation Businesses
Winter sports and cold-weather recreation businesses not only have to be aware of the legal issues that typical entities encounter, but they also have to address a unique set of legal concerns. This article will describe some of the unique legal issues that winter or snow-based sports/recreation/outdoor/adventure businesses need to consider and…
“Box Pro Magazine” Recognizes Longman & Van Grack’s Recreation Law Advice
The current edition of Box Pro Magazine (November 2015) includes an article titled “What’s in Your Waiver?” The article addresses the importance for recreation law and sports companies, particularly Affiliate owners of Box and CrossFit entities, to have and use a properly drafted waiver and release language for their consumers and customers.…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Wins National Leadership Award
USA Canoe/Kayak, an arm of the United States Olympic Committee, has just announced that Longman & Van Grack Attorney Adam Van Grack has been awarded the 2015 Havens Leadership Award. Each year, the USA Canoe/Kayak Board of Directors recognizes a select individual with practices and behaviors that best serve the interests…
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Presents at the 2015 ABA Joint Fall CLE Meeting
Beginning today through this weekend, Longman & Van Grack Attorney Robb Longman will be presenting at multiple CLE Programs at the 2015 American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation and Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law, Trust & Estate Division 2015 Joint Fall CLE Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. …
Longman & Van Grack Sponsors International Art Exhibit: Quilting for Change
Longman & Van Grack is proud to sponsor the powerful international quilt exhibit this weekend by three collaborating organizations working for social change presented by Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville, Maryland. The exhibit, “Quilting for Change,” raises awareness on global issues that affect women, and empowers quilters to become agents for social…
A Violation of Sewer Rights Is Not a Violation of Constitutional Rights
In 2014, a land owner in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland (Kevin Quinn who owns Queen Anne’s Research and Development Corp.) sued the County and the Maryland Department of the Environment (“MDE”) in federal court due to the fact that Mr. Quinn's property was excluded from the Southern Kent Island Sewer…
