In 2012, when Plantronics received notice of GN Netcom’s antitrust lawsuit against it, the company informed its employees to preserve information that could be relevant to the lawsuit through a litigation hold — an instruction to hold, or stop,… Read More
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Litigation Holds – The Triggers and Consequences For Failing to Preserve Evidence
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018Maryland Minimum Wage Goes up on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Make sure your business is prepared.
Thursday, June 28th, 2018Maryland’s minimum wage will increase effective this Sunday, July 1, 2018. For employers in all counties except Prince George’s and Montgomery, the new minimum wage will be $10.10 per hour, up from the $9.25 that has been in effect since… Read More
2017 Tax Act and Changes in Rules for Like-Kind Exchanges
Thursday, February 22nd, 2018An exchange of property, like a sale, generally is a taxable event. However, under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code prior to the enactment of the 2017 Tax Act, no gain or loss is recognized if property held for… Read More
Scott Marder interviewed by WBFF Fox45 regarding lawsuit alleging BCPS violations of the Maryland Public Information Act.
Friday, January 26th, 2018Thomas & Libowitz attorney Scott Marder was interviewed on the WBFF Fox 45 Project Baltimore segment. http://foxbaltimore.com/news/project-baltimore/city-schools-project-baltimore-bound-for-court-battle-over-public-records-request
Good News: year-end tax legislation increases the 2018 contribution limits for cash gifts to public charities and private foundations.
Friday, January 19th, 2018Generally, income tax deductions for charitable gifts remained unchanged under the new tax law. There was one notable positive twist for charity. The recently passed tax act allows for an increase in deductibility for gifts of cash (and only cash)… Read More
Proposed legislation would bring stability to a spouse’s equitable rights under the Maryland elective share rules.
Thursday, January 18th, 2018Aesop’s fables might tell the stories this way: Once there was a fellow who married a wonderful woman; they had children and a nice life. They lived at #2 Elm Street. Eventually his care for her turned to disdain. He… Read More
Amended Data Privacy Law Goes Into Effect in Maryland on January 1, 2018
Thursday, January 11th, 2018Maryland has amended its data privacy law. To stay on top of these new requirements and avoid expensive problems down the road, visit Scott Marder’s Legal Insomnia Blog which provides insight into the latest Maryland Data Privacy Provision amendments. … Read More
Stephen Demos admitted to Maryland Bar
Wednesday, December 13th, 2017Baltimore, MD – December 14, 2017 Thomas & Libowitz, P.A. is pleased to welcome Stephen Demos as Associate Attorney. Mr. Demos earned his J.D. cum laude, with a concentration in business law, in 2017 from the University of Maryland, Carey School of… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for Registration of “Disparaging Trademarks” with USPTO
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017The U.S. Supreme Court recently threw a wrench in long-established trademark law, deciding in favor of protecting a category of marks that were previously deemed not eligible for registration by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Trademarks are generally words,… Read More
Operate a Business or Own Property in Baltimore City? The New Zoning Code May Affect You
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017Are you having work done on business or residential property in Baltimore City? If so, will it be up to code? As of June 5, 2017, you might want to check your permit application. On Monday, June 5, 2017, Baltimore’s… Read More