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With the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act's (BAPCPA) sweeping revisions to the bankruptcy code came a new provision that had caused uncertainty for auto lenders nationwide.  This provision, which prohibits consumer debtors from breaking down claims for certain auto loans ... Read more >

Consider this: You have a hobby or skill that you have decided, because of retirement, job cutbacks, or other considerations, you want to pursue as a side or small business that will probably generate income. You have received good advice that you should consider forming a single member limited lia... Read more >

In an effort to create new Maryland jobs for unemployed Maryland residents, Governor Martin O'Malley has recently signed emergency legislation enacting the Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit.  The Tax Credit makes available a $5,000 tax credit (that's $5,000 in real money - not just a tax ded... Read more >

In an effort to create new Maryland jobs for unemployed Maryland residents, Governor Martin O'Malley signed emergency legislation enacting the Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit.  The Tax Credit makes available a $5,000 tax credit (that's $5,000 in real money - not just a tax deduction) for e... Read more >

Take a look on the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation Website and you’ll notice there are a lot of limited liability companies whose right to do business and name have been forfeited for failing to file personal property tax returns.  It happens.  The returns are among... Read more >

This is a time of joint ventures and partnerships.  With commercial financing still difficult to come by, business owners are entertaining loans and investments from private parties and joint ventures/partnerships with other businesses.  So, lots of Non-Disclosure Agreements ("NDAs") are b... Read more >

Unlike previous years, employers hiring specialized foreign workers now have it easy in some ways.  For example, the number of petitions received by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for H-1B specialty occupation visas is well below the established cap for fiscal year 2011, allowing... Read more >

On September 27, 2010, President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act (the Act) into law.  The Act will benefit small businesses in several ways, including extensions of Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs and tax breaks. On October 5, 2010, the SBA approved small busine... Read more >

Buried in the health care reform act passed earlier this year is a provision requiring the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) to create a program promoting Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).  This program will provide strong financial incentives for doctors, hospitals, an... Read more >

We live in an era where litigation is an ever-present, and a sometimes overwhelmingly frequent, consequence of doing business.  Businesses must be aware of their obligations under the law to prepare for potential litigation on an ongoing basis.  The advent of email and other forms of elect... Read more >