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Archive for January, 2018

Scott Marder interviewed by WBFF Fox45 regarding lawsuit alleging BCPS violations of the Maryland Public Information Act.

Friday, January 26th, 2018

Thomas & 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, 2018

Generally, 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, 2018

Aesop’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

Paid Sick Leave in Maryland – General Assembly passes Maryland Healthy Working Families Act

Tuesday, January 16th, 2018

Last week, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, voting to override Gov. Hogan’s May 2017 vetoes of the House and Senate sick leave bills. Under the Act, Maryland businesses with 15 or more employees are… Read More

Amended Data Privacy Law Goes Into Effect in Maryland on January 1, 2018

Thursday, January 11th, 2018

Maryland 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