Who do I have to notify if my business suffers a data breach and I have customers in Maryland?
There are many types of information that, if compromised, have differing notification requirements. A prominent example protected health information (PHI). Some unauthorized uses and disclosures
What if any steps do I need to take in order to protect my customers’ data if my Maryland business has a financing option for customers to pay their bills?
Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), any business significantly engaged in offering financial services must abide by the “Privacy Rule” and the “Safeguards Rule.” If your
How do I get out of my American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract in Maryland?
There are countless ways that your project could go wrong, and there are a few ways that you might be able to get out of
Should I file a Subchapter 5 bankruptcy?
Subchapter 5 of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is known as the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (“SBRA”). Subchapter 5 bankruptcies have
How do I move from Maryland to establish domicile in Florida?
If you are looking to establish domicile in Florida from Maryland, here are some tips: Sign a lease for as long a term as possible,
Should I start a corporation or a limited liability company in Maryland?
When you start a business without preparing any specific documents, you start either as a sole proprietorship or a partnership, based on how many people
Maryland’s New Vacancy Tax Law
The Governor of Maryland has recently signed into law HB2, which provides counties the authority to set a special property tax rate for certain vacant
How do you appeal Commercial Real Estate Taxes?
f you think the assessment on your commercial property is incorrect, you can appeal to the Supervisor of Assessments, then to the Property Tax Assessment
How do you create a trust in Maryland?
There are several types of trusts you can create in Maryland, including inter vivos trusts such as revocable and irrevocable trusts, each of which can