Adverse Possession and Fence Disputes in Washington DC
Lawsuits and legal disputes regarding adverse possession, quiet title, fence disputes, and property disputes are not uncommon in Washington DC. These Washington DC property lawsuits and fence disputes usually involve neighbors quarreling over the specific legal boundaries of their side-by-side properties and which of the neighboring parties are the legally owner of…
Lis Pendens in Maryland Property Disputes
Lis pendens is the legal property situation in Maryland where there exists “a pending lawsuit, referring to the jurisdiction, power, or control which a court acquires over property involved in a lawsuit pending its continuance and final judgment.” (DeShields v. Broadwater). Specifically, in Maryland, under Maryland Rule 12-102, the doctrine of…
Tax Day 2019 Is Approaching. Don’t be Afraid.
This year’s Tax Day, April 15, 2019, is quickly approaching and many people are in the process of filling out their tax forms or having their accountant fill them out. While many people may be expecting a refund with the new tax laws which begin for Tax Year 2018, instead,…
Non-Compete Agreements in Maryland: Are Covenants Not to Compete Enforceable?
Often employee agreements and business agreements include clauses which are referred to as Non-Compete Agreements (also known as a Covenants Not To Compete). Covenants Not To Compete are clauses in contracts that on-their-face restrict the ability of an employee, individual, or company to work in certain fields or areas after…
Maryland Property Disputes & Lawsuits
Legal disputes and lawsuits over property rights and real estate are common problems for many property owners in Maryland. Maryland property disputes can include property access/property line disputes (such as fence disputes, quiet title/adverse possession lawsuits, easements concerns, adverse possession matters, tree disputes, and tree damage), property ownership disputes (such…
Worker Classification Tax Article by Longman & Van Grack Attorney Published in The Practical Tax Lawyer
Recently, The Practical Tax Lawyer published its Fall 2018 Edition which included an article titled “Worker Classification Best Practices and Remedies for Error: Options for Professional Practices” co-authored Longman & Van Grack attorney Robb Longman. The tax-related article specifically addresses IRS and Department of Labor determinations for worker classifications. There exists…
Robb Longman Speaks about Tax Code Section 199A
Robb Longman Speaks about Tax Code Section 199A. Today, Longman & Van Grack Tax Attorney Robb Longman will be presenting at a panel at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Section of Taxation’s 2018 Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia related to Section 199A of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Robb…
Canoe & Kayak Magazine seeks Potomac River Closure Lawsuit Understanding from Adam Van Grack
Last year, the U.S. Coast Guard issued an Interim Rule which allowed the Coast Guard to close a popular section of the Potomac River at will. Longman & Van Grack attorney Adam Van Grack was interviewed by multiple news sources (including the Washington Post, New York Times, and Washingtonian) related to this Interim…
Breach of Contract in Maryland
Breach of contract is the legal cause of action in Maryland in which one party sues a contracting party for that contracting party’s failure to perform obligations under an established contract. In Maryland, almost all breach of contract disputes will be litigated in the Maryland District Court or Maryland Circuit Court. A contract…
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on New Tax Code Section 199A
Internal Revenue Code Section 199A is a particular tax code section which was enacted on December 22, 2017 that allows for a twenty percent (20%) deduction of a tax payer's income from domestic businesses that are taxed as a sole proprietorship S-Corporation or partnership. On April 8, 2018, the IRS…
Construction Disputes in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia
Home building, residential construction, and commercial construction can all lead to serious legal disputes in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. Much like the intricate and complex specifications of a blueprint, constriction often breeds unforeseen disagreements, contract disputes, construction litigation, and other legal problems arising from commercial and residential construction. Further,…
Warning! Sales Tax on the Internet: South Dakota v. Wayfair
The United States Supreme Court recently ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. that states have the right to apply sales tax to online sellers who sell items on the internet that are shipped into their respective states. This is a major change to the sales tax law for states,…
