
What are your obligations as a business in Maryland to protect your clients’ information?
There are numerous Federal and State laws and regulations that obligate you to take certain steps to protect your clients’ information. Federal statutes to consider

How do I buy a business in Maryland?
Purchases can range from the purchase of the assets of a business to the purchase of stock or membership interests. If you have identified a

How do I prepare a shareholder or buy/sell agreement in Maryland?
A shareholder agreement should detail the rights of the shareholders of a corporation, including the value and structure of votes, the processes for sales, appointments,

How do I sell my business in Maryland?
If you are looking to sell your business, you will need a Purchase Agreement that outlines the terms of your sale. Depending on the type

How do I form a limited liability entity for a business in Maryland?
When you start your own business you want to protect your personal assets from creditors of the business. One of the first steps in forming

The Future of Non-Competition Clauses in Maryland
Non-competition clauses in employment agreements are generally enforceable in Maryland. However, a recent rise in workers’ rights and anti-monopolist sentiments might find Maryland following California’s

Bankruptcy Can Change Your Ownership Interest in Real Property
In Maryland, the declaration of bankruptcy can have the unintended effect of converting ownership interests of real property held as joint tenants to interests held

Maryland’s New Proposed Data Privacy Bill
Maryland may soon have a new online data privacy law that will change the obligations for many businesses providing services in the State. For the

Small Business Recovery in Small Claims Court
Until October 1, 2023, a judgment creditor had the ability to enforce a judgment made in small claims court in Maryland by way of oral