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The Tax Law enacted in 2017 has tax implications in 2018 and 2019. Alimony.   Marital settlement agreements and court orders which are signed after December 31, 2018, are no longer allowed legally to make alimony payments tax deductible to the payor and taxable income to the payee.  ... Read more >

Maryland health care providers, from the smallest primary care office to the largest hospital system, need to know that the Total Cost of Care All-Payer Medicare Model (“TCOC”) offers them an opportunity to increase revenue while simultaneously increasing the quality of care rendered to patients... Read more >

Showcasing the firm’s experience in multiple disciplines, Best Lawyers recognizes seven of Tydings’ lawyers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019: Scott Patrick Burns:  Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions and Product Liability Litigation Defense. William W. Carrier... Read more >

Ever evolving, the practice of medicine is generally thought to be carried out through practitioners, their practices, and hospitals.  Venture capitalists are a relatively recent addition who have influenced the field by increasing the number of physician practice “roll-ups.”  An amorp... Read more >

A new Maryland law taking effect October 1, 2018, invalidates employment contracts, policies, or agreements that would waive an employee’s rights or remedies in connection with future claims of sexual harassment or retaliation for raising such claims. The “Disclosure of Sexual Harassment in t... Read more >

New Guidance from the Court of Appeals in Calvo v. Montgomery Cty. An employee injured while going to or coming from his or her place of employment is typically not covered by Maryland Workers’ Compensation law.  There are some exceptions, however.  In the recent case of Calvo v. Mont... Read more >

In State of Maryland v. Neiswanger Management Services, LLC, et al., the Court of Appeals of Maryland was recently asked to decide whether the Attorney General has authority to seek injunctive relief against a nursing facility pursuant to two different provisions of the Patient’s Bill of Rights, a... Read more >

2018 MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HEALTH LAW UPDATE The 438th Session of the Maryland General Assembly concluded April 9, 2018.  Of the approximate 3,127 bills and resolutions considered by the General Assembly, 889 bills and 3 resolutions passed both chambers.  Among them and highlig... Read more >

For the first time, the Maryland Court of Appeals clarifies that the noneconomic damages cap applies to intentional tort and gross negligence claims. Md. Code, Courts & Judicial Proceedings Article, §11-108 limits the amount of noneconomic damages recoverable in personal injury and wrongful ... Read more >

DLLR has issued a draft notice posting for Maryland employers regarding employee rights under Maryland’s new paid sick and safe leave law, which took effect on February 11, 2018.  The poster is available here and should be posted in the same location where employers post other state and ... Read more >